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

Explore 8,820 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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8,820 grants found

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for arts projects and programs. Funding is intended to cover artist fees, supplies, and travel expenses related to arts activities such as workshops, per...

GrantWatch ID#: 231470

Sponsorships and Grants to Iowa Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and grants to Iowa organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a range of focus areas, including arts and culture, festivals and events, recreation, and education. The goal of the F...

GrantWatch ID#: 231473

Grants to Canada Artists, First Nations Artists, and Organizations for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada artists, First Nations artists, artist groups, and organizations for professional development and marketing opportunities. Funding is intended for participation in career-advancing opportunities and to support artists who are Deaf...

GrantWatch ID#: 231533

Grants to Nevada Individuals, Nonprofits, and Institutions for Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nevada individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions for arts programs and projects. Applicants must consult with the funding source to determine available funding. Funding is intended for a variety of arts initiatives that demonstrate pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231562

Grants to California Individuals, Organizations, and Indian Governments to Develop Geothermal ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals, organizations, and units of Indian government for projects to develop geothermal energy resources. Funding areas of interest include research and development, planning and policy development, collecting baseline data, environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 231606

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Following a Tornado

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and community organizations for disaster relief following a severe tornado in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations providing relief to the community in the form of shelter, housing, health, food, and financial ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 231613

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and businesses for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events and programs that promote public art, increase employment, improve job opportunities, improve accessibility, and produce...

GrantWatch ID#: 231620

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Children With Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support children with cancer. Funding is intended for cancer research and to provide education, care, and opportunities for needy children. Eligible organizations dedicate the majority of their fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231730

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for projects to improve education, promote environmental stewardship, and support economic vitality. The goal of this program is to support organizations and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 231736

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Sustainabi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools for environmental sustainability projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to create t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231758

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Energy-Efficiency Equipm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools to purchase energy-efficiency equipment. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 231760

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Entities Facing Digital Security ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and communities facing digital security threats and emergencies. The program is intended to help activists, human rights defenders, and journalists who are at...

GrantWatch ID#: 231772

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and School Journalism Programs to Enhance Access to Reliable News

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit news organizations, IHE and high school journalism programs, and collaborative news initiatives to enhance access to reliable information and news in eligible regions. Funding is intended for salaries, fees, equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231827

Grants to Washington Individuals for Assistance in Attending a National Jewish Conference

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington individuals for assistance in attending a national Jewish conference. Funding is intended to support professional development for youth-serving Jewish professionals working at synagogues, camps, youth groups, and other Jewish nonprofits. Funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 231830

Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Clubs for Recreational Trail Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota government entities and community clubs for recreational trail projects. Funding may be used for new projects, for emergency amendments to existing projects due to unforeseen events such as severe weather damage, and for planning and other pre-...

GrantWatch ID#: 231839

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Women and Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to address the needs of women and children. Focus areas include workforce training and education, helping at-risk youth, health and wellness, food security and poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231841

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and faith-based organizations for community needs in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended for special opportunities, to fill in funding gaps...

GrantWatch ID#: 231858

Grants to Illinois Businesses and Nonprofits for Commercial Building Enhancements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, property owners, tenants, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects to revitalize commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that restore, preserve, or improve the exterior features o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231932

Grants to New Hampshire Educators and Researchers for Projects on Marine and Coastal Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Hampshire PreK-12 educators and researchers and other individuals affiliated with IHEs and nonprofits for research and other projects related to marine and coastal systems. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231941

Sponsorships to New Hampshire Nonprofits for Events on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $1,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations for events related to promoting marine and coastal ecosystem health. Funding is intended for events that present research, educate, and/or promote the focus areas of healthy ecosystems, sustaina...

GrantWatch ID#: 231942
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What types of nonprofit grants are available on GrantWatch?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.