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

Explore 8,847 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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8,847 grants found

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Individuals for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and individuals for basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community and individual needs such as clothing, food, shelter, education, health, and service projects. Applicants must reside in the following c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229542

Grants to Iowa Schools and Home Schools for Initiatives to Promote K-12 STEAM Learning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa schools and home schools in eligible regions for initiatives to promote K-12 STEAM learning. Funding is intended for the purchase of curriculum materials and equipment and should be used to support a well-planned, integrated activity. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229544

In-Kind and Cash Donations to Iowa Organizations to Benefit and Strengthen Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind and cash donations to Iowa organizations to benefit residents and strengthen communities in eligible regions. Organizations may request a check or items to be auctioned. The goal of the funding program is to support and enhance local communities. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229545

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve Access to the Arts for Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to improve arts accessibility in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve arts experiences for youth, seniors, people with disabilities, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229547

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that will enhance local communities in the funding source's service area. Eligible applicants must serve individuals locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229576

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for a Community Meal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho and Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, schools, CBOs, civic groups, and neighborhood coalitions to run a free community dining event in eligible regions. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 229609

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky charitable organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for any purpose that will have a positive impact on the community. Previous grantees have included renovations for transitional housing, as...

GrantWatch ID#: 229613

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Businesses for Infrastructure Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and tribes for emergency infrastructure repairs. Funding is intended for construction repairs due to damage caused by unforeseen events. Priority is given to projects that replace exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 229632

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Promote Forest Diversity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to implement forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist forest landowners in establishing three endangered species, there...

GrantWatch ID#: 229640

In-Kind Grants of Equipment to Virginia Fire Departments to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment to Virginia fire departments to improve firefighting capabilities. The grant program supports the acquisition of surplus military equipment that can be used by emergency service providers. Qualifying organizations may be eligible to rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229642

Grants to Virginia Communities to Address the Risks of Wildfires

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia communities to promote wildfire prevention. Funding is intended to help at-risk communities reduce or mitigate potential threats from wildfire. Grant priority is based on the assessed wildfire risk level for the community and for the type of pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229643

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Forest Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, corporate, and governmental landowners to conduct forest management practices. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the forest resources for the landowner, as well as for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229644

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Best Hardwood Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to conduct hardwood management practices recommended by a forestry professional. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to carry out practices des...

GrantWatch ID#: 229645

Grants to Virginia Landowners and Nonprofits to Address Invasive Species

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia landowners, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and homeowner associations for forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to treat hemlock trees impacted by destructive non-native ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229646

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for charitable causes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help nonprofits, such as police departments, fire and rescue departments, schools, and youth organizations. Families and individuals in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229647

Grants to Texas Agencies, Colleges, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas government agencies, colleges, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the eligible focus areas of education, workforce development, economic development, community develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 229659

Grants to Louisiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations for a variety of needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for charitable causes and for donations to individuals who are faced with a critical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229661

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Support Charitable Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to support charitable activities in eligible locations. Funds may be requested for event sponsorships, volunteer support, and other charitable donations. Funded events should enhance the quality of life of local residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 229665

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Families to Support Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families to support basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist local residents with needs such as education, food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing. Recipients must live within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 229666

Grants to Missouri Families and Nonprofits to Assist with Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri families and nonprofit organizations to assist with basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist families that have encountered unexpected financial hardship with needs such as clothing, healthcare, food, and shelter. Recipie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229677

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit property owners and tenants to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage property owners to invest in exterior building improvements that enhance the downtown’s appearance, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229697

Grants, Sponsorships, and Donations to California Nonprofits and Tribes to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and donations to California nonprofit organizations and Tribes for initiatives to strengthen communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help meet the needs of local residents. Priority is to fund programs and support events in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229707

Grants to Yukon Organizations for Workforce Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon organizations for workforce development projects. Funding is intended for activities to create new workforce development opportunities, foster innovation in employer practices, provide accommodations for the workplace, and labor workforce engagemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229740

Grants to Yukon Organizations for Programs and Projects that Strengthen the Labor Force

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon organizations for programs and projects that strengthen the labor force throughout the province. Funding is intended for projects that assist individual workers and employers, and projects to connect jobseekers to employers, and develop a policy fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229741

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Increase Security for Local Jewish Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and religious institutions to address safety concerns within the Jewish community. Funding is intended for initiatives to meet urgent security needs in response to increasing threats and attacks on Jewish inst...

GrantWatch ID#: 229745

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan CBOs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan community-based organizations in eligible locations for projects to benefit the community. Organizations should work in one of the following focus areas: arts and culture; conservation and environmental programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 229748

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended for recovery efforts from natural disasters, including flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The purpose of funding is to offset the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229766

Grants and In-Kind Support to Alaska Nonprofits to Support State Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Alaska nonprofit organizations to support state residents. Funding is intended for activities and events that benefit a large segment of the community. Grantees may receive support in the form of donations of labor and equipment, adve...

GrantWatch ID#: 229777

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Conserve Oak Woodlands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes to conserve oak woodlands. Funding is intended for projects to both conserve and restore eligible woodlands, while working in partnership with farmers and ranchers for sustainable land uses that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 229794

Grants to California Landowners, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Protect Grasslands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California landowners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and special districts for projects to protect grassland and grazing land. Funding is intended to support partnerships of various stakeholders who come together to protect wildlife, open...

GrantWatch ID#: 229795

Grants to California Agencies and Nonprofits to Acquire Land for Conservation Purposes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California government entities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to acquire land for conservation purposes. Funding is intended to promote wildlife conservation throughout the state by acquiring real property or rights to property with high biological...

GrantWatch ID#: 229796

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Short-Term Projects and Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota culture bearers and artists and arts-related nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for short-term projects and urgent needs. Funding is intended for costs related to training, essential travel, transportation, and supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 229799

Grants to Iowa Homeowners, Nonprofits, Businesses, and HOAs to Install Native Landscaping

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa homeowners, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and homeowner associations in eligible regions to install native landscaping. The purpose of the program is to reduce runoff and restore soil quality in residential areas. Applicants must own property...

GrantWatch ID#: 229849

Rebates to Iowa Residential Property Owners for Rain Garden Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Iowa residential property owners, businesses, nonprofits, and homeowner associations in eligible locations for the installation of rain gardens. Rain gardens capture rainwater from yards, roofs, and driveways, directing it to the soil instead of running...

GrantWatch ID#: 229851

Rebates to Iowa Property Owners for Expenses Related to Improving Lawn Soil Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $400 to Iowa residential property owners and rebates of up to $1,200 to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and HOAs in eligible regions for expenses related to improving lawn soil quality. The purpose of the rebate program is to reduce stormwat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229852

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Serve the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit, faith-based, and educational institutions, and government entities for projects to serve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth activities, community events, and celebrations, to address community needs, and fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229854

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for programs, projects, and activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended exclusively for charitable purposes that serve residents of the C...

GrantWatch ID#: 229859

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Religious, Governmental, and Educational Institutions to Serve th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and religious, governmental, and educational institutions to serve the public in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229860

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Religious, Governmental, and Educational Institutions to Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, religious, governmental, and educational institutions for activities to benefit the public in eligible regions. Eligible areas of interest include: community improvement, service, beautification, recreation...

GrantWatch ID#: 229863

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the quality of life for pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 229864

Rebates to Iowa Businesses to Install Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Iowa businesses in eligible regions for expenses related to installing energy-efficient air conditioning systems. There are rebates to cover a range of expenses, including geothermal and air source heat pumps, central air conditioning, and smart thermos...

GrantWatch ID#: 229868

Loans to Virginia Nonprofits to Provide Flexible Financing

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to provide flexible financing. Funding is intended to support a range of mission-driven initiatives, including but not limited to organizational growth or capacity expansion, equipment purchases, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229900

Grants to USA Research IHEs to Join an Exchange Network to Address Global Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA qualifying research universities to join a specified exchange network to address global challenges. In addition to a cash grant to launch the program on campus, successful applicants will receive licensing, guidance, training, ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 229908

Grants to Indiana Entities for Enhanced Learning Opportunities for Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana schools, libraries, teachers, CBOs, and educational organizations for learning opportunities for students in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include technology equipment, robotics tools, arts materials, and other supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229961

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229967

Grants to Colorado Arts Organizations to Cover Fees for a Local Performance Venue

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado community, culture, and arts organizations to cover fees related to a local performance venue. Funding is intended to help cover facility costs for public arts-focused events, including visual arts and live performances. Successful applicants ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 229974

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Projects and Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community projects and financial assistance. Funding is intended to help a wide range of community needs, including nonprofit charitable organizations, individual families in a time o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229989

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support unanticipated or emergency situations that require immediate funding. Funds may be used for purposes that include, but are not limited to, na...

GrantWatch ID#: 229997

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Activities to Increase Food Security in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations for activities to increase food security in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support food-related needs that benefit local residents. Applicant organizations must clearly describe in the application the specific...

GrantWatch ID#: 229998
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