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

Explore 8,683 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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8,683 grants found

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits That Support Local Efforts to Improve Community Life

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations that support local efforts to improve community life. The funding source prioritizes programs that cross economic, racial, and ethnic lines. Of special interest are projects focusing on public safety entities, animal r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217534

Sponsorships to Texas Government, Business, and Civic Organizations for Events to Enhance the ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Texas business, government, and civic organizations for events to enhance the health of residents. Applicants must verify eligibility prior to applying. Priority is for organizations that address community needs in the focus areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 217842

Grants to California Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the work of local arts organizations, collectives, and artists. Projects should attract young professionals, stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 219065

Grants to Maine Entities to Reduce Opioid-Related Overdoses and Deaths

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Maine entities to reduce opioid-related overdoses and deaths in eligible regions. Funding is intended for prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery from substance use disorders. Applicants must propose how they will strengthen and/or expand rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 220900

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 to Wisconsin residents, families, and nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to benefit individuals, households, and nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221301

Grants to New York City Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New York City women and women-led organizations for projects that benefit women and girls throughout the city. Funding is intended for grassroots projects that foster change in local communities and empower women and girls. Eligible projects are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221962

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 222181

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote economic development; improve health care and medical research; advance the beautification and rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 222307

Grants to Montana Organizations to Promote the State's Cattle Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Montana organizations to promote the state's cattle sector. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and events that help Montana's ranchers, strengthen the future of the cattle industry, and build bridges between the agriculture industry and local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222464

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to benefit the community. Funding is intended to address the funder's focus areas of youth development, support for veterans and military, and the rejuvenation of neighborhoods within the funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222768

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to assist with training, workshops, and support in areas including professional development, strategic planning, operational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223141

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address education, healthcare, and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223562

Sponsorships to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Events and Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special events that make communities better places to live, work, and raise a family. The sponsorship program supports ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 225157

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Schools for Programming that Benefits Local Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and schools for programming that benefits local communities in regions served by the funding source. Applicants may purchase supplies, expand or acquire facilities, and develop programs. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225524

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable projects that improve the local quality of life. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 226087

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community services, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226131

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for community-benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, social services, and community challenges. Grants can support project-sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 226286

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to community needs and promote religious causes. Consideration is limited to organizations that serve and are located...

GrantWatch ID#: 226302

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Promote the Health of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote the health and wellness of residents. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226343

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children, Youth, and Families in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote positive youth development and provide for the well-being of un...

GrantWatch ID#: 226974

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Virginia and North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities and programs to boost health outcomes in eligible regions. Funding is intended for locally led initiatives that aim to enhance the general health and quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 228696

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits to Improve Export Capabilities for Creative Content

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and service organizations to improve export capabilities for creative content and products. Funding is intended for activities to develop industry or sector capacity and to support the export activities of organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 228747

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit and educational organizations for programs in health and wellness, food, housing, education, and outdoors and climate in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs focusing on the well-being of veterans, youth, se...

GrantWatch ID#: 228801

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that help identify and respond to both immediate and long-term community issues. Eligible projects and activities benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229436

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to requests for long-lasting tangible items and to proposals that address the organization's needs beyond ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229476

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and CBOs to Plant Trees and Educate the Publi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $55,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal organizations, CBOs, and volunteer groups to plant trees and educate the public. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229639

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of basic needs, medical needs, youth/scholarships, and general giving. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230870

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Arts Accessibility Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for arts projects. Funding is intended to make the arts accessible to all residents. The goal of the program is to support improvements in the applicant's facilities, space, or programming. This grant supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230920

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, Tribes, and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal governments, and government agencies for arts programs. Funding is intended to provide arts programming to underserved, underrepresented, and under-resourced communities. The goal of the program is to bri...

GrantWatch ID#: 230922

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Small Community Initiatives to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Maine nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support small community initiatives that enhance the local quality of life and pride in the community. Priority is given to activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230929

Grants to Alberta Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include neighborhood beautification, safety, events, programs, festivals, fairs, competitions, and emergent needs. Eligible organizations be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231247

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Indoor Exhibits on the American Revolution

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to create indoor interpretive displays and exhibits related to the American Revolution. The purpose of the program is to support projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232058

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Local Community America250 Events and Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for America250 celebrations and commemorations in local communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 232059

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Marketing for Historic Tourism Events

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for projects to support historic tourism related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for marketing activities, including studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 232060

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Educational Programming

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for educational programming related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for educational activities at the K-12, collegiate, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232062

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Historic Signage and Markers

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for historic markers and signage projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including l...

GrantWatch ID#: 232063

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Site Development and Renovation

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to develop American Revolution-related historical sites. Funding is intended for site renovation, development, acquisition, and planning ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 232064

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Small-Scale Capital Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for small-scale capital projects and equipment that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that assist faith-based entities, hospitals, and health-focused organizations. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 232425

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Large-Scale Capital Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for large-scale capital projects and equipment that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that assist faith-based entities, hospitals, and health-focused organizations. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 232428

Grants to Hawaii IHEs to Assist Students Seeking Higher Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii colleges and universities in eligible locations to assist students seeking higher education. Funding is intended for financial aid that helps students attending post-secondary institutions. Qualified students must be enrolled before an academic in...

GrantWatch ID#: 232429

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that assist faith-based entities, hospitals, and health-focused organizations. Eligible prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 232431

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities that improve support for children and families, promote arts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232495

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit First Nation Communities and Resid...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core val...

GrantWatch ID#: 140039

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Tax-Exempt Institutions for Programs that Strengthen Local C...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt institutions, including government agencies, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions, for programs that foster strong, vibrant communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 149937

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches for programs that enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address critical issues in the community. Programs must benefit citizens ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179639

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs that Strengthen Communities and...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that strengthen communities and benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of housing, human services, health, and education. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 181876

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies to Improve the Health and Welln...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies to improve the health and wellness of residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs with an innovative approach that encourage community in...

GrantWatch ID#: 199493

Grants to Washington Neighborhood Councils, Community Groups, and Individuals to Plan and Carr...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington neighborhood councils, community groups, and individuals to plan and carry out community events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to promote a sense of community, encourage neighbor involvement, and engender commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 226621

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177229
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