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

Explore 8,832 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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8,832 grants found

Grants to Florida PreK-12 Teachers for Gardening Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Florida PreK-12 teachers for school gardening projects. Eligible projects are those that focus on growing indigenous Florida produce while incorporating lessons from the funding source's textbooks. Eligible uses of funds include gardening tools, seeds, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 141519

Grants to California Charter Schools for Capital Costs Related to Educational Facilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California charter schools for expenses related to existing or new educational facilities. Funding is intended to help schools meet their facility needs, including ongoing costs and expenses related to building, renovation, and acquisition. Eligible cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 141542

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Youth Athletics Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible locations to benefit local youth. Funding is intended for athletics-based programs and activities that have a positive influence on local at-risk youth. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 145811

Grants to California Grassroots Organizations for Projects and Programs in the Areas of the Ar...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California grassroots organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs in the areas of the arts, music, and education. The Foundation also funds projects focused on environmental protection and social work, as well as compassio...

GrantWatch ID#: 145958

Grants to Indiana Schools and Charitable Organizations for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana public and private schools and charitable organizations for projects that improve education and enhance the social skills of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for innovative activities that incorporate the use of technology a...

GrantWatch ID#: 146026

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Protect Natural Resources

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to protect natural resources. Applicants must ensure they are eligible and submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 146948

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit local children and youth in need in eligible locations. Priority will be given to proposals addressing educational, economic, and social issues of young residents. Activities should benefit eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 147410

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Charitable Projects that Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support charitable community projects in eligible locations. Funding is available for a wide range of projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to first-time applicants. C...

GrantWatch ID#: 147555

Grants to Central and Southeastern Arkansas Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations for projects benefiting communities within the Funding Source’s service area. Previous recipients include a fire department, a children's advocacy group, an organization for low-cost automobile repairs, and an animal we...

GrantWatch ID#: 147560

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768

Grants to Wisconsin Entities to Train and Educate Hunters

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin agencies, tribes, IHEs, school districts, conservation organizations, and individuals for projects and programs that train and educate new hunters and mentors. Priority will be given to programs geared towards females, adults, and families. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 148117

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for charitable projects that meet the needs of local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs and activities that benefit residents. Eligible organizations are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148166

Awards to Saskatchewan Residents and Organizations for Advancing Multiculturalism

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to Saskatchewan individuals, businesses, and organizations for advancing multiculturalism. The award program is intended to honor residents and entities that have worked to achieve diversity, integration, intercultural connections, and cultural continuity; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148354

Grants to Nebraska Charitable Organizations for Projects that Benefit Community Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Nebraska charitable organizations for projects that benefit community life in eligible areas. Funding may be used for activities in the areas of education, historical preservation, community development, the fine arts, and health care. Applicants can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149168

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribal Organizations for Research on Endangered Languages

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal organizations for research on languages that are under threat of extinction. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of infrastructure, language description, and computational methods. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 151111

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations in eligible regions to enhance the community and respond to local needs. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Applicants must serve re...

GrantWatch ID#: 152207

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives that address community needs and improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applicants serve the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 155089

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives and activities that address community needs and respond to societal concerns. Eligible projects are those benefiting the loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 157028

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Government Entities, and IHEs to Enhance the Arts

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, units of government, and IHEs to strengthen arts programming in local communities. New applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support general operations o...

GrantWatch ID#: 158634

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include children and youth, community development, the arts, community wellness, health, education, senior programs, and histori...

GrantWatch ID#: 159695

Grants to Colorado Academic, Public, and School Libraries to Purchase Educational Materials

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado academic, public, and school libraries to purchase educational materials. Funding is intended for materials such as books, audiobooks, databases, subscriptions, apps, educational activity kits, non-print media, and other items that will help imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 160069

Grants to Indiana and Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include the arts, education, health and human services, and community development. The Foundation will also support specific funding intere...

GrantWatch ID#: 161630

In-Kind Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Tree Planting

Deadline: 09/15/26

In-kind grants of trees and supplies to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, neighborhood associations, schools, beautification groups, and litter control organizations for the beautification of public spaces. The program provides trees to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161832

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Program Support and Financial Assistance

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Georgia nonprofit and community-based organizations, civic groups, hospitals, and shelters for programming and grants of up to $5,000 to individuals and families for financial assistance in eligible counties. Funding is intended to benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 163436

Grants to USA Middle Schools for After-School Athletics Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163705

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Entities for Marine Habitat Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 164229

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for Youth Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations for youth-centered environmental preservation and natural resource projects. Funding is intended to encourage young people to learn about the state's natural resources, as well as science and technology and their applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 165015

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Host Large Events

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan registered nonprofit groups and organizations in eligible locations to host large events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a broad range of events that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 165117

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote the Appreciation of Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities that promote the appreciation of contemporary visual art in eligible locations. Previous grantees include museums, cultural centers, arts organizations, and universities. Funds are granted to new, as well...

GrantWatch ID#: 166027

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits and Arts Affiliates for Unrestricted Operational Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations and arts affiliates of educational institutions in eligible counties for unrestricted operational support. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166470

Grants to Yukon Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Professional Development in the C...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 169654

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that enhance character, values, services, science and education. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 170210

Grants to USA Organizations in New England for Environmental Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont environmental organizations to increase the impact of their services in local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that contribute to envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170466

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Promote Oral Health Care

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin community-based nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that promote oral health care. Funding is intended to support dental clinics serving underserved populations, promote dental health education, and adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170711

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit local residents. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Past grants have funded a workforce readiness program for youth, a food bank, a state p...

GrantWatch ID#: 172067

Grants to Manitoba and Ontario Charitable Organizations in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba and Ontario charitable organizations and qualified donees in eligible locations for programs and services to benefit local youth. Focus areas include arts and culture, social services, and education. Preference will be given to proposals for new...

GrantWatch ID#: 172509

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs that Impact the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for activities that impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general organizational support as well as for projects and programs in the areas of environment, education, youth devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 172843

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life of Local...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education to improve the quality of life and respond to the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172902

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Community Groups to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs in the following areas of foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 173055

Grants to Maine Arts Nonprofits for Arts Programs that Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants up to $10,000 for Maine nonprofit arts organizations, municipalities, public schools, Indian tribal governments, and public agencies for arts programs that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to support collaborative local projects that exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 173176

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Improvemen...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations for programs that support community needs, promote STEM and skilled trade, and enhance sustainability in eligible locations. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 173205

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts, Learning, Environment, Health, and Wellness P...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit the local community. The Foundation supports activities in the areas of health and wellness, the environment, arts, and lifelong learning. Programs must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 173592

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs That Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve health outcomes in the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of evidence-based programs related to health awareness, obesity prevention, and behavioral h...

GrantWatch ID#: 173690

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin government agencies and nonprofit, educational, and faith-based organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of purposes, including arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173767

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, park districts, cities, and other government entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Grants will be awarded according to the following criteria: the number of peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 173805

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States to Promote Equality and Diversity

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states to promote equality and diversity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for program support, operating support, advocacy, and capacity building. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174115

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties to Protect Water Resourc...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve local rivers and streams in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities and projects that expand public access, improve surface water quality, enh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174116

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Institutions for Arts and Culture, Health and Wel...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to British Columbia educational or charitable organizations and institutions for programs related to health and welfare, educational resources, culture and creative arts, and amateur athletics. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the Provinc...

GrantWatch ID#: 174117

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit Communities in Eligible...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that benefit eligible local communities. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, environment, medical care and research, assistance to the poor, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174635

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of arts, education, health, human services, and humanities. Eligible projects will help to impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 174935
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