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

Explore 8,773 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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Collaborati...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaborative neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 230537
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Initiatives to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, agencies, municipalities, and tribes for initiatives to increase tourism. Applicants must include letters of support with their application. Eligible uses of funds include projects improving infrastructure, designin...

GrantWatch ID#: 230646

Grants to USA Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 144030

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Schools, Tribal Organizations, and Agencies for Humanities Medi...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal organizations, and government agencies for humanities projects and programs. Eligible projects must feature a digital or media component, including television, radio, film, internet sites, and other digit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176649

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries for Small Humanities Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, schools, and libraries for small-scale public humanities projects. Eligible activities are those that involve a humanities professional, are free or have a minimal charge, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178565

Grants to Iowa Agencies to Identify Community Housing and Development Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and Tribal governments to collect and analyze data related to housing and development in rural communities. The purpose of this program is to provide communities with the information necessary to address local needs. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 188482

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Innovative Housing Solutions in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations for innovative housing solutions in rural areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that will improve the quantity and quality of housing stock in rural areas. Programs and projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 188483
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Grants to California Charter Schools to Plan and Open New Schools

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California charter schools to support the development and early operations of new charter schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is also intended to expand or duplicate existing high-quali...

GrantWatch ID#: 198859

Grants to Iowa IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Research Childcare Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grant to Iowa IHEs, agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and schools to study the status of childcare in their location and plan for the future. Funding is intended for studies in communities with a total population of 20,000 or less. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209830

Grants to Canada and International Innovators for Collaborative Research Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada and International innovators to collaborate with educational institutions, businesses, and organizations on research projects. Funding is intended to facilitate international research and development projects that involve meaningful collaboration ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223045
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Activities to Maintain and Preserve Property

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for activities to maintain and preserve property in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support historical preservation, resource management, and upkeep related to public safety. Allowable expenses include, but are n...

GrantWatch ID#: 230947
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, IHEs, and Businesses to Collect and Redistribute Food

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and businesses to collect and redistribute food to those in need in eligible counties. Applicants must work with staff and receive a site visit prior to submitting a grant applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 211085

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit for Technical Assistance to Family Planning Grantees

Deadline: 08/19/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, IHE, or agency to provide training and technical assistance to family planning services grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230928
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Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits to Promote Arts Activities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations to promote arts activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend an informational workshop or meet with program staff prior to applying. Preference is for emerging, new, and g...

GrantWatch ID#: 222918

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public humanities programs. Funding is intended for activities, such as workshops, presentations, exhibitions, and lecture series, which involve community leaders and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 184852

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, education and youth development, emplo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187769
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Provide Technical Assistance to Agencies

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance to local government agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204383
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits and For-Profits for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations for events and projects that promote tourism, cultural vibrancy, and community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create engaging, community-focused events that celebra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222952
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Resea...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on substance us...

GrantWatch ID#: 224970

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Address Gambling Problems

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address gambling problems. Eligible programs are aimed at prevention. The goal of the funding program is to minimize harm among those who have not yet gambled or among those who have limited...

GrantWatch ID#: 205176

Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Justice System Response to Violence and Assau...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve the criminal justice system's response to violence and assault. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 208437

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes or Clean Energy Projects

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, research institutions, tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies ffor clean energy research. Funding is intended to support research, development, and demonstration projects that create and test innova...

GrantWatch ID#: 211309

Grants to California Investigators for Partnered Research on Reducing Tobacco Use

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 08/20/26

Grants to California investigators associated with CBOs and IHEs for partnered research on reducing tobacco use at a community level. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to identify effective preven...

GrantWatch ID#: 223055

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Improve Operations and Build Capacity

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts grassroots nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve operational infrastructure. Funding is intended to help nonprofits build stronger internal foundations to support sustainable programming. The grant progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 230477
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Grants to Kentucky and Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Kentucky and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a range of community needs, including education, disaster relief, first responder support, environmental resilience, and menta...

GrantWatch ID#: 230834

Grants to Virginia Agencies and Tribes to Develop Outdoor Recreation Spaces

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Virginia government agencies and tribal governments to support the development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Funding is intended to support development, acquisition, and combination projects for a wide range of public outdoor recreation act...

GrantWatch ID#: 230895

Grants to Wisconsin Residents and Resident Groups for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $600 to Wisconsin individuals and resident groups partnering with nonprofits, companies, or agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support neighborhood projects, events, and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 146031

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Children, Teens, and Young Adults

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit children, teens, and young adults ages 0-24 in eligible locations. Priority areas of focus include health and wellness, workforce and education, and built environment and neigh...

GrantWatch ID#: 172732

Grants to South Carolina Agencies to Improve Local Services and Foster Economic Growth

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to South Carolina local governments, special-purpose districts, and public works commissions for capital projects that enhance local communities. Funding is intended to support community services, build capacity, and foster economic growth. Funds may be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 175491
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Crime-Victim Services to Minority Women

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Ohio non-governmental, nonprofit organizations serving ethnic and racial minority populations for culturally relevant services for women who are victims of violent crimes. Funding is intended to support community-based programs that enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 186154

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Historic Restoration and Tourism

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations for historic restoration and preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote tourism through historic preservation projects and activities rooted in local history and heritage. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 190754

Contracts for Services to Minnesota Counties and Tribes to Address Homelessness

Deadline: 09/09/26

Contracts for services to Minnesota counties and tribes to address homelessness. Funding is intended for integrated support services needed to stabilize individuals, families, and youth living in supportive housing. Priority will be given to proposals submitted on...

GrantWatch ID#: 198912

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that positively impact the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help organizations address critical needs, expand access to essential services, and allow families and individuals to thri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200743

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Improve Recreation in Disadvantaged Communities

Deadline: 11/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to North Carolina state agencies, tribal entities, local government units, and special purpose districts to create or improve recreational areas for disadvantaged populations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete a pre-application prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214034

Grants to Washington Owners or Managers of Multifamily Housing Projects for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington owners or managers of multifamily housing projects to provide additional rental units to eligible tenants. Funding is intended for non-elderly individuals with developmental disabilities, with mental illness, or who are receiving long-term ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 219452

Grants to California IHEs to Provide Mentored Research Experiences Related to Tobacco

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 08/20/26

Grants to California IHEs to provide mentored research experience related to tobacco for undergraduate and master's-level students. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research focused on the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 223058

Grants to Maryland Agencies, NGOs, and Land Trusts for Activities to Beautify Public Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland government agencies, NGOs, and land trusts for activities to beautify public areas of the state. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities by designating green spaces, creating gathering spaces...

GrantWatch ID#: 224183

Grants to Rhode Island Housing Authorities and Developers to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island public housing authorities and nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to increase the supply of affordable housing in the state. Funding is intended for housing developments priced such that low- and moderate-income residents can attain...

GrantWatch ID#: 226947
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Grants to Maine Community Coalitions to Benefit Communities Affected by Substance Use Disorder

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Maine community coalitions for initiatives to benefit communities affected by substance use disorder. Applicants may apply for planning or implementation grants. Funding is intended for coalitions that are working to improve community health and wellbein...

GrantWatch ID#: 230515
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Events and Festivals

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community events and festivals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events that create community vibrancy, benefit the economy, encourage arts and culture, and more. Eligible events ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 231387

Grants to Washington Organizations and Groups to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington organizations and groups to enhance local neighborhoods in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for community initiatives that strengthen and be...

GrantWatch ID#: 179534
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Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Services for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and Native American organizations to provide services for individuals with brain injuries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 195314

Grants to Maryland Arts Nonprofits and Youth Organizations to Engage Youth in the Arts

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts and youth organizations for activities that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to engage children and youth in artistic expression through high-quality arts programming. Of parti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210300

Grants to California Entities for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to California government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and owners of shoreline property for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that protect local habitats, provide flood managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 215586
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Grants to USA Agencies, CBOs, Tribes, and Organizations for Electric Heat Pump Systems

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA agencies, CBOs, Tribes, and organizations in multiple states to increase electric heat pump systems. Funding is intended for expanding access within low- and moderate-income communities to energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231030

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Improve Navy Electrical Systems

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and research institutions to improve Navy electrical systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230254

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Collaborative Projects that Promote Equity

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota qualifying nonprofit organizations, groups, companies, and individuals for community benefit projects that advance equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote collaborations between community-based groups and l...

GrantWatch ID#: 212555

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Initiatives to Increase Wages for Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for initiatives to increase wages for low-income residents. Funding is intended for connecting low-income residents to middle-wage careers through upskilling activities, and for advocating for policy change to reduce...

GrantWatch ID#: 230648
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Contracts for Services to Florida Social Workers for Support of Parents in Court Cases

Deadline: 08/11/26

Contracts for services to Florida social workers, organizations, agencies, and firms to provide social work services to eligible parents involved in court cases in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve outcomes for both parents and children and to ens...

GrantWatch ID#: 231270
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Grants to Illinois Entities to Train Graduates for Positions in Television and Film Production

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, and educational entities to train local high school graduates for entry-level positions in television and film production. Applicants must complete prequalifications and registrations prior to applying. These...

GrantWatch ID#: 208902
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