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

Explore 8,783 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 South Carolina Entities to Promote Innovative Entrepreneurial Ventures

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government units, and IHEs to promote creative entrepreneurial opportunities. Funding is intended to advance a sustainable innovation system focusing on high-growth, high-impact entrepreneurship, access to ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215165
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Grants to Kansas Agencies and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Kansas government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public housing authorities for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended to improve access to affordable housing by providing rental assistance that is tenant-based and not project-based. Te...

GrantWatch ID#: 215303
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Research Grain Production Issues

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit and for-profit organizations, school districts, academic institutions, and government agencies for research addressing production issues for grains. Funding is intended for studies on ways to make grain production more sustainable. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 215313
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Grants to North Carolina Individuals and Organizations for Historic Site Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina individuals, organizations, and owners of historic sites for preservation projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational programs, activities to improve historic structures, and projects invo...

GrantWatch ID#: 215918
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Local Communities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that positively impact communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits and promote community engagement. The grant program aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 216031
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Property Owners for Commercial Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs shou...

GrantWatch ID#: 216373
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Grants to Georgia Organizations for Arts Programming and Workforce Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Georgia organizations for workforce development and arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to entertain and educate the local community and promote economic growth. The grants support performing, visual, and culinary arts efforts, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216459
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet the needs of individuals with low food security. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations that increase acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 216754
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Grants to Illinois Property Owners for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Illinois for-profit and nonprofit developers, individual tenants, property owners, and religious organizations for construction projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, social service...

GrantWatch ID#: 218271
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Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Iowa organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations and programs that create structural and systemic change in underserved and marginalized communities. Eligible projects pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 219631
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Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899

Grants to USA and Canada Fellows and Junior Faculty for Mentored Medical Research

Deadline: 12/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada clinical and postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty to conduct mentored research on eligible medical topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide promising early-...

GrantWatch ID#: 221789
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Promote Recreational Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants and in-kind support to Colorado nonprofit organizations for recreational programs and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote recreation to ensure a lifetime of health and happiness for all ages, instill a strong and positive characte...

GrantWatch ID#: 222152
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Grants to Minnesota School Districts for Gender-Neutral Restrooms

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Minnesota school districts, tribal schools, and cooperative units to repurpose space for single-user, gender-neutral restrooms. Funding is intended for the construction and remodeling of restrooms. This program is designed to optimize accessibility of re...

GrantWatch ID#: 223318

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and capacity-building efforts. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for general support, event sponsors...

GrantWatch ID#: 223334
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs or equipment purchases to facilitate a project, or to...

GrantWatch ID#: 225950

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with eligible institutions for research related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 226304

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Young Researchers for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research to advance understanding of Alzheimer's Disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226305

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Clinician Scientists for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career clinician scientists to support research on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of research to...

GrantWatch ID#: 226306
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Grants to Ohio Probate Courts to Address Mental Health Concerns

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Ohio probate courts to address mental health concerns. Funding is intended to assist probate courts in developing or expanding assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) programs that serve individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) caught in a cycle of repea...

GrantWatch ID#: 226994
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Support Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, or schools for community services that address the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include education and youth, fire and rescue, public safety, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227613
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Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits and State Agencies for Overseas Marketing Expenses

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations and state agencies to offset the cost of overseas agricultural marketing expenses. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230110
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Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits to Facilitate the Export of US Agricultural Produc...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations to facilitate the export of US agricultural products. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 230129
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Pursue New International Agricultural Marketi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230131
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Threats to US Specialty Crop Exports

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230133
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Attract Foreign Agricultural Interest

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 230137
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Cultural Resource Management Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government agencies in multiple states to manage cultural, archaeological, and paleontological resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 230144
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Youth Natural Resources Management Experiences

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230146
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Grants to Michigan Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Increase Food Rescue Efforts

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Michigan IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to increase food rescue efforts. Funding is intended to reduce food waste across the state by diverting edible food to be donated for human consumption, rather than being directed to lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 230530
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Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life of local residents. Proposals should align with the needs of the community and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 230623
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Grants to New Jersey Animal-Focused Nonprofits for Companion Animal Support

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to New Jersey animal-focused nonprofit organizations for companion animal support. Funding is intended for organizations that provide assistance to animals serving as companions, which primarily includes cats, dogs, and horses. Priority is to fund organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231107
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Contracts for Services to Minnesota Entities and Tribes to Address Mental Health Concerns

Deadline: 08/14/26

Contracts for services to Minnesota organizations and tribal entities to address behavioral health issues. Funding is intended to establish community-based, peer-supported drop-in center programs that benefit individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 231199
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Purchase an Ultrasound Machine

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to purchase an ultrasound machine. Funding is intended to allow nonprofits to purchase their own diagnostic ultrasound machines with technology of their choice. Applicants may apply for additional machines, b...

GrantWatch ID#: 231250
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Earthquake Damage Mitigation Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and IHEs for earthquake damage mitigation activities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for developing and implementing strategies to diminish the risks of earthquake d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231253
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Grants to California Tribes, Nonprofits, Businesses, Individuals, and Agencies for Environment...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and government agencies for environmental initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the development, renewal, or amendment of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231325
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Grants to California Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribal governments for conservation initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to acquire land in order to protect the habitats of listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 231326
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Expand Legal Self-Help Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $75,000 per year to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies to expand legal self-help services throughout the state. Funding is intended to support centers that provide services to empower and educate individuals to advocate for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231366
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Reduce Homelessness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to reduce homelessness. Funding is intended to provide families and individuals with emergency shelter, bridge housing, or rapid rehousing, as well as to conduct street outreach and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 231463
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Grants to New Mexico Schools to Control Broadband Connectivity in School Buildings

Deadline: 08/14/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231640
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Trail Restoration and Environmental Protection

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for outdoor restoration and protection projects. Funding is intended for general environmental protection or for projects to improve trails, including but not limited to the costs of trail maintenance, waterwa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231649
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Promote Workforce Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 231820

Grants to Delaware and Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing Conference Date: 08/14/26

Grants of $2,500, grants of $5,000, and grants of $10,000 to Delaware and Maryland nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support small organizations and projects that me...

GrantWatch ID#: 169036

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/14/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs in Education, Human Needs, Environmen...

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 209905

Grants to Rhode Island Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Operational Assistance

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit arts and culture organizations to assist with operations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to support the operations of organizations that en...

GrantWatch ID#: 213030

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Historic Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities for historic building preservation. Funding is intended for construction only, including preserving historic finishes, structural repairs, system upgrades, and other improvements to match the original...

GrantWatch ID#: 229920

Grants and In-Kind Support to Connecticut K-12 Schools to Address COVID-19 Learning Losses

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to Connecticut K-12 public schools, technical high schools, and private schools to address learning losses caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of funding is to provide concentrated tutoring to brin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231911
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Religious Organizations to Benefit L...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and services to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on health, recreation, safety,...

GrantWatch ID#: 129253
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Protect Individual Liberty and Promote Faithfulness to the Constit...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect individual liberty and promote faithfulness to the Constitution. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Program focus areas include constitutional order, civil society, infor...

GrantWatch ID#: 129758
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas, including arts and culture, education, environment and conservation, physical and mental health, social ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130384
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