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

Explore 8,709 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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8,709 grants found

Grants to Oregon Nonprofit Organizations for Projects That Serve Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects that serve communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and speak with program staff before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of the program is to in...

GrantWatch ID#: 131831

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Eligible programs benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 156671

Grants to Kentucky Arts Organizations and Artists to Promote Social Change for Women

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Kentucky arts organizations and individual artists for arts projects that advance social change for women. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for feminist artists and arts organizations to further their artistic development to create art for po...

GrantWatch ID#: 174312

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits or Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Women

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations or government agencies to meet the needs of women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and programs that address issues that are important to women in areas including edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176040

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Arts Programming Benefitting Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of $2,500 or grants of $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofit arts-focused organizations to provide arts experiences to underserved residents. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for programming that incorporates ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 176874

Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups for Community Improvement Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia neighborhood groups for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas include safety, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Education and Improved Access to Legal Services

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to educate the community on legal matters and improve access to legal services. Funding is also intended for the enhancement of the local law library and for continuing education for judges and lawyers. Prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 180215

Grants to Oregon Landowners and Entities to Protect Wildlife and Improve Hunting Access

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Oregon landowners, landowner groups, government agencies, and conservation organizations to support environmental projects and improve access to hunting areas. Interested applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 180880

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address critical needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of mental health, food security, and housing. Grants can support capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 188081

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Seabird Conservation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and tribal governments for seabird conservation projects in eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 190973

Grants to California Entities to Benefit Populations Affected by Anti-Drug Policies

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to California community-based nonprofit organizations and local health departments for programs to benefit populations that have been negatively affected by policies related to the War on Drugs campaign. Applicants must submit a Phase 1 application prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 192650

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Agricultural Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for agricultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit local food systems and agricultural lands. The goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200682

Grants to Illinois IHEs, Agencies, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Motorcycle Training Courses

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Illinois IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, and nonprofit organizations to provide motorcycle training courses. Funding is intended to designate local training centers that will oversee courses in order to decrease the number of injuries and fatalit...

GrantWatch ID#: 203984

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Infrastructure Development

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, cities, faith-based groups, unions, CBOs, IHEs, trade schools, and Tribes in multiple states for local infrastructure development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to focus on transportation, flood control, and basic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214019

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Faith-Based Groups, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and schools to enhance the quality of life through new projects and activities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to create opportunities for collaboration, capacity building, establishing new group...

GrantWatch ID#: 216721

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities, projects, and events that benefit community members or str...

GrantWatch ID#: 218146

Cooperative Agreements to Washington, DC Entities for a Foreign Exchange Leadership Program

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to manage a foreign exchange leadership program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Organizations will be expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222468

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for Preservation and Affordable Housing Activities

Deadline: 09/07/26 LOI Date: 08/24/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for preservation and affordable housing activities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete an eligibility form before a full proposal. Funding is intended for purchasing, creating, and/or preserving open spaces, affordab...

GrantWatch ID#: 226625

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs that Aid Families and Individuals Facing Cris...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that aid families and individuals facing crisis in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, health, and income. The applicant and the program must be focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227486

Grants to New York Electric Utilities for Innovative Net-Zero Emissions Technologies

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to New York municipal and rural electric utilities for innovative net-zero emissions technologies. Funding is intended for projects that demonstrate new technologies aimed at decarbonization. Projects should be replicable and should show significant greenho...

GrantWatch ID#: 230532

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and CBOs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations for programs and activities that address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that conduct philanthropic or charitable projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231067

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Address Mental Health Issues Among Youth

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants and in-kind support to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to improve mental health. Funding is intended to strengthen existing supports, enhance caregiver well-being, increase social connection, and build stronger pathways to mental health care. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231187

Contracts for Services to Iowa Medical Schools for Accredited Rural Residency Programs

Deadline: 08/24/26

Contracts for services to Iowa medical schools, healthcare organizations, and hospitals to create accredited rural residency programs. Programs must focus on one of the following specialties: obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, psychiatry, or general sur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231515

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Establish Communities of Practice

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to establish communities of practice to provide TTA to eligible grant recipients. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231566

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Organization for Technical Assistance to Tribal Entities

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231568

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Data Collection and Performance Management

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 231571

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Assist Eligible Grantees with Program Implementation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231572

Contract for Services to a Massachusetts Entity to Serve as a Project Manager

Deadline: 08/24/26

Contract for services to a Massachusetts sole proprietor, nonprofit organization, institution, or for-profit entity to serve as a project manager and technical consultant. The purpose of the opportunity is to identify where investments and interventions can streng...

GrantWatch ID#: 231633

Grants to Maryland Organizations, Groups, and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to Maryland organizations, groups, and individuals for projects and programs that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of health and wellness education, practical life skills, lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 159442

Grants to Maryland Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to Maryland individuals, organizations, and groups to promote the arts in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects that engage residents in interactive arts experiences. Eligible projects include but are not limited to community dance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162618

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Community Facilities

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207561

Grants to California Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Emergency Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to plan, construct, or retrofit facilities to benefit the community during emergency situations. Facilities should also provide community services and programs throughout the year. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231111

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Tree Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and recreation entities for tree conservation activities. Funding is intended for reducing the effects of the emerald ash borer through maintaining and managing trees, as well as community eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 231396

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural Regions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho and Montana nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and community groups to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible rural regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following categories: busin...

GrantWatch ID#: 145430

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, healthcare, arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150685

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Provide Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects and activities that promote social and career development opportunities for local residents. The goal of the grant program is to improve the quality of life in the region. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 198954

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Areas of focus include health and wellness, education, and expanding opportunities. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 203001

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, and community groups in eligible regions for programs and projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for charitable initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 206027

Grants to Manitoba Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Projects that Improve Legal Serv...

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations, institutions, associations, and individuals for projects that promote law-related services and education. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss the proposal and receive applications before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Eye Injury Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 215020

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide services to the community such as food, shelter, and safety. Eligible programs help to meet basic...

GrantWatch ID#: 215282

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Heritage Societies for Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Alberta registered nonprofit heritage societies in eligible locations for organizational expenses. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application before applying. Funding is intended to support the operations of archives, museums, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216808

Grants to Tennessee Museums for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit and public museums for capital projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of improvement and maintenance activities that support the organization’s mission. Eligible uses of funds include but are not limited to repairs, replacem...

GrantWatch ID#: 218184

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to Florida Athletic Organizations to Support Programming and Activities for Youth

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support access to recreationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for Chari...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable purposes. Funding is intended to assist with education, health needs, food, shelter, clothing, and other vital needs. Applicants must be located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226086
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