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Grants for Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 8,753 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to Iowa Organizations that Address Oral Health

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Iowa organizations that address oral and overall health. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations that align with the funding source's focus areas of access and prevention, education and advocacy...

GrantWatch ID#: 198565

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Community Projects to Improve the Health of State Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for community projects to enhance the physical and oral health of state residents. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that align with the funding source's focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 198566

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Community Groups for Capital Improvements to Recreational and...

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and community groups for capital improvements to recreational facilities in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to ensure that cultural and recreational facilities are available to local residents and visit...

GrantWatch ID#: 147237

Grants to Ohio Community-Based Organizations for Events that Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio business associations, neighborhood associations, priority boards, and block clubs for community-based initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities, projects, and events that foster connection and build ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197394

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools to Add...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local governments, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that address issues related to poverty, including projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 205910

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844

Grants to Nebraska Agencies, School Districts, and Tribes to Develop Recreational Trails

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Nebraska public agencies, political subdivisions, tribes, and school districts to purchase land for the development of trails for recreational purposes. Funding is intended to support land acquisition, as well as the restoration, maintenance, constructio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181532

Grants to California Charter Schools for Facility-Related Expenses

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California charter schools to defray facility-related expenses. Grant funds may be used for lease and rent as well as maintenance, repair, and other capital projects. Funding is intended to assist schools with a large number of students requiring subsidi...

GrantWatch ID#: 159591

Grants to Oregon Local and Tribal Governments for Transportation Planning Projects

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon cities, counties, tribal governments, government councils, and special districts for local transportation planning activities. Funding is intended to support planning projects that result in policy decisions related to land use and local transport...

GrantWatch ID#: 181220

Grants to Ontario Music Trade Associations and Organizations to Benefit the Music Industry

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit music trade associations and music service organizations for activities to benefit the economic growth of the local music industry. New applicants must contact staff before applying. Program goals include increasing opportunities for co...

GrantWatch ID#: 228171

Grants to New York Hospitals for Energy-Reducing Measures

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York hospitals to reduce energy usage. Funding is intended for demonstration projects with creative strategies for achieving substantial energy reductions that can be replicated in existing hospital buildings across the state. Grants will support th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219660

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit Residents in Rural Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools to address health concerns in rural areas. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220796

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Community Betterment Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and services to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for proposals that address needs and that have a posi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180748

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for EV Equipment Repair Courses...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, IHEs, and trade associations for EV equipment repair training courses. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations, and some applicants must prequali...

GrantWatch ID#: 228770

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088
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Grants to New York Land Trusts for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to New York land trusts for preservation activities. The purpose of funding is to acquire conservation easements to protect against climate change. Eligible uses of funds include surveys, appraisals, environmental assessments, management plans, and easement...

GrantWatch ID#: 202298
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for an Amphibian Conservation Workshop

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying organizations to plan or attend a workshop related to amphibian conservation. Applicants must have obtained some financial support for the workshop prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229008

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include conservation and environment, community improvement, youth development, health, mental health, education, special populations, and social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 147455

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and DMOs to Foster Tourism Across the State

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and DMOs to increase tourism to communities across the state. Funding may be used for services contracted through a third-party vendor, advertising, trade shows, and eligible Explore Minnesota progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 156102

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Improved Behavioral Health Care

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, tribes, IHEs, and local governments for improved behavioral health care in rural areas. Funding is intended for minor renovation projects or equipment purchases to better serve individuals experiencing a behavioral healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 228686
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Grants to USA Community Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Sport Facilities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit community organizations and schools to build or renovate indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Funding is intended to support youth recreational activities by providing safer and more accessible spaces for organized sports. Special consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 215248

Grants to New York Arts and Culture Nonprofits and Agencies for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York arts and culture organizations, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities for community preservation projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application before being invited to submit a full proposal. Funding is intended for do...

GrantWatch ID#: 229126
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Grants to North Dakota Schools in Rural Areas to Promote Healthcare Occupations

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to rural North Dakota K-12 schools and healthcare facilities to promote healthcare-related careers for youth in grades 5 through 12. Funding is intended to support the planning and implementation of one-day camps to raise interest in and inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 175832

Grants to Canada Research Teams to Support Innovative Collaborative Research Projects

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Canada research teams to support innovative collaborative research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects in a broad range of impact areas, including but not limited to health, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 221085

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Planning Camp Character Development Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and charitable entities for character development programs in summer camps. Eligible uses of funds include planning for personnel and activities to develop or start a character-focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229419

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Implement Character Development Programs in Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and government entities to implement character development programs in overnight and day camps. Funding is intended for applicants who are ready to implement a specific character project or program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229420

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Character Development Programs in Summer Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to implement character development programs in summer camps. Eligible applicants serve as coordinators for six or more camps to implement on-site programs. Efforts may include staff training to implement a new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229421

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Address Issues with Gene Therapies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to develop datasets that can be used to predict the toxicity of specific types of gene therapy. This challenge is intended to use advanced computational methods to develop new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 225422

Grants to California Nonprofits and CBOs to Promote the Adoption of Electric Vehicle Use

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit and community-based organizations to promote the adoption of electric vehicle use. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to provide consumer education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229322
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community and Urban Forestry Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and governmental and quasi-governmental agencies for community and urban forestry projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, and some applicants must prequalify prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 129122

Grants to Illinois Local Agencies to Address Household Waste Products

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $35,000 to Illinois qualifying local government agencies for programs related to the handling of waste products. Applicants must register and pre-qualify prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the collection, storage, and disposal of sha...

GrantWatch ID#: 215750

Grants to New York Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York qualifying nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to be used for immediate programming purposes. Eligible organizations are small- and medium-size...

GrantWatch ID#: 205240

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations and public schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of community services, healthcare, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 183674

Cooperative Agreements with Puerto Rico Entities for Research and Development Projects in Space

Deadline: Ongoing

Cooperative agreements with Puerto Rico startups, companies, IHEs, and research institutions for research and development projects on the International Space Station. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and complete registrations before applying. Awardees w...

GrantWatch ID#: 229498

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities and projects that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the development, acquisition, and operation of tourism-related facilities. The grant program seeks to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 138127

Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Water Conservati...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All...

GrantWatch ID#: 199061

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address Racism in ...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, CBOs, tribes, and government agencies to address racism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that inform policy, media, programs, services, products, and places. Eligible applicants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219737

Grants to USA IHEs to Conduct Scientific Research

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to conduct scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research including astrophysics, earth science, planetary science, bio...

GrantWatch ID#: 222882

Grants to USA Medical and Nursing Schools for Nutrition Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs to recognize and promote excellent nutrition education. Funding is intended to identify existing nutrition training programs and to develop new curricula that can be shared and used to train me...

GrantWatch ID#: 229941

Grants to California Tribes and Public and Private Entities for Hydrogen Production Solutions

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to California tribes, public entities, and private entities for establishing hydrogen production and storage facilities. Funding is intended for the establishment of hydrogen production plants located alongside storage solutions in order to reduce the costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 229962
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve the Agricultural Sector and Food Systems

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance agriculture and improve food systems. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to promote local agriculture by expanding marketing and educational opportunities. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 230230
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Programs That Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote economic and business development. Funding is intended to generate economic and equitable benefits for residents through outcomes such as increased business income, jo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230231
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Assist the Creative Industry

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to promote economic development and support the local creative industry. Funding is intended to develop the film and creative workforce, support local productions, and promote collaborations by supporting m...

GrantWatch ID#: 230232
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Programs that Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that address food insecurity. Funding is intended for projects that increase access to locally produced food, reduce food waste, and enhance disaster resilience. Grants can also ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230234
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Enhance Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to improve visitor services, enhance cultural offerings, maximize the economic impact of cruise ship passengers, and benefit local businesses. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 230235

Grants to Canada IHEs and Research Institutions for Projects to Increase Capacity

Deadline: 01/26/27 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to Canada universities, colleges, research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions for transformative infrastructure projects that will underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. Applicants are required to submit a notice of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 168097
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Grants to Arizona Entities to Restore and Repair State Water Resources

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Arizona organizations, state, local, and tribal agencies, individuals, and political subdivisions to restore and conserve state river and riparian water resources. Funding is available for three project categories: water conservation projects, capital pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 184130

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals and Organizations for Research About Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals and organizations for research studies that address health needs within the community. Applicants must confirm eligibility prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for research and innovation that will promote new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197411
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Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribal Entities, and CBOs for Solar Panel Installation

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, Tribal entities, and CBOs for solar panel installation in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase equitable access to solar energy, with the goal of saving applicants money through lower utility bills and incr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223029
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