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

Explore 8,884 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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8,884 grants found

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and Schools for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, community groups, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, youth, arts and culture, social servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 210587

Grants to USA Higher Education Institutions to Promote Biomedical Research in Under-Funded Ins...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA higher education institutions to promote biomedical research in under-funded institutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to support faculty investigators who have not...

GrantWatch ID#: 213675

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism and Improve the Local Quality o...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote tourism and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit visitors, as well as those who l...

GrantWatch ID#: 214456

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, an...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for the research and development of devices for disorders of the nervous system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 216508

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for R&D to Make Buses Safer

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreement to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and public transportation providers for research and development to make buses safer and more accessible. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...

GrantWatch ID#: 217890

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Bird Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and schools for community projects related to bird conservation in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of programs that protect birds and educate the public about the habitat needs of birds. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 219119

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Repair Damage Caused by a Storm Event

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin cities, towns, counties, and nonprofit organizations to repair damage caused by a storm event. Funding is intended to repair, remove, or replace trees damaged in urban areas by an eligible storm event. The eligible storm event ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220460

Grants to USA IHEs for Capacity-Building to Enhance Biomedical Research Programs

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to expand research programs related to the biomedical sciences. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building activities that sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 221916

Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for Housing Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA government agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for housing services for victims of human trafficking. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase the quality and avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 226198

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Native Seed Supplies

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231603

Grants to Alabama Nonprofit CBOs and Schools for Arts-Based Programming

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Alabama schools and nonprofit community organizations to promote and improve arts programming. Funding is intended to develop, strengthen, and expand arts education programs in dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. Projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 232308

Grants to Ontario Charities to Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 158825

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for activities and programs that help protect natural resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support the environment through preservation, cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176056

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects that will allow organizations to increase their efficiency and that will have a positive impact on the community. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 178508

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Projects That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects may fall into one of the following funding categories: youth, veterans, or seniors. Eligible programs and activities benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152903

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Serve Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities to benefit girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that help to create a stronger community where women and girls are empowered to...

GrantWatch ID#: 154904

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workplace Safety Training Progra...

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, and Native American entities to provide training related to the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162724

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Lawyers, and Law Firms for Justice-Related Lawsuits

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a co...

GrantWatch ID#: 175576

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, governmental and tribal entities, and IHEs for projects related to water quality in eligible regions. Projects addressing equity and having strong involvement and participation of the community are esp...

GrantWatch ID#: 179821

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Services to Victims of Human Trafficking

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for programs that assist individuals who have been victimized by human trafficking. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189221

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and IHEs to Reduce Trafficking Among Girls

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and tribal organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for programs to reduce human trafficking among girls. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs providing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189730

Grants to USA HBCUs and other MSIs for Research on Plasma Science

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and other Minority Serving Institutions for research on plasma science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 212692

Grants to Maryland Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Vehicle Manufacturers to Promote Clean Ener...

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Maryland government agencies, nonprofit organizations, LEAs, IHEs, businesses, bus contractors, and manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to promote the use of clean energy. Funding is intended for the purchase of heavy equipment and zero-emis...

GrantWatch ID#: 213205

Grants to USA State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories state arts agencies and regional arts organizations for public arts programming. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow agencies to meet local and regional g...

GrantWatch ID#: 215343

Grants to New York and Ontario Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and for Medical Research

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Ontario a nonprofit organizations for services for vulnerable children and adults and medical research in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for medical research and educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 225872

Grants to Utah Nonprofits to Address Urgent Community Needs

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations to address urgent community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and services that meet sudden or emerging needs, or that address specific challenges before they get worse. Funded pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 228063

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies for Art Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities for public art projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the creation and display of meaningful public art that reflects each community’s uniq...

GrantWatch ID#: 229592

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Centers

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical technology research centers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support technology de...

GrantWatch ID#: 230167

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Digestive Disease Research

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to create research centers focused on digestive and liver diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230299

Grants to USA Entities to Support Workplace Safety Training Programs

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide support to workplace safety training programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to properl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230631

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Local Community Initiatives

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for local community initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for assistance to local charities, youth groups, and schools. The goal of this program is to support formal and informal events to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231057

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to address critical community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into one of the following funding categories: health care and housing insecurity. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231973

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit and Public Organizations for Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations for conservation activities in eligible counties. Focus areas for funding include sustainable forest practices, watershed restoration, and programs to promote regional cultural and environmental history. Grants sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 232049

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Performing and Visual Arts Programs

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 10/20/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations for programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to submitting an application. Divisions of nonprofit IHEs, nonprofit corpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 150513

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 173292

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/07/27 Conference Date: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 10/27/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Some applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that add...

GrantWatch ID#: 194026

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for education-related programs and projects that improve the lives of low-income, underserved, and disadvantaged children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts to eliminate disparities in education for these ...

GrantWatch ID#: 124989

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits for Fine Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists collaborating with nonprofit organizations to create and present fine arts projects in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of drawing, paintin...

GrantWatch ID#: 128234

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 129040

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Public Institutions in Eligible Regions to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas of focus: health, wellness, human services, education, community development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 132658

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits to Improve Access to Care and Services

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to improve access to care for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operations. Access to care includes housing, senior services, and transportation. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 133280

Grants to Kansas NonProfits to Improve the Health of Women

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the health and well-being of women through education, increased awareness, and quality-of-life opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134133

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Support Children in Need Worldwide

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide education, health, and well-being opportunities for children around the world. Examples of past grants include education programs, career readiness programs, family support services, and programs to support children...

GrantWatch ID#: 134397

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for capital projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities to help improve the local community. Eligible projects must ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 135928

Grants to Manitoba Charitable Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Manitoba charitable organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of community service, health, education, culture and heritage, youth and seniors, recreation, agriculture, enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 136517

Grants to Alberta Organizations in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alberta organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to enhance the community. Priority will be given to projects that include volunteer participation, promote cooperation and collaboration, and benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 136814

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of health and wellness, education, children and youth, and the environment. he...

GrantWatch ID#: 141004

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Marketing Organizations for Tourism Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipal governments, destination marketing organizations, and visitors' bureaus for initiatives that encourage tourism and overnight lodging in eligible regions. Eligible expenses include operations for the developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 141929

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit African-American Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit African-American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a variety of public charitable purposes, including social services, mentoring and educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 143863

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government entities to attract tourists. The goal of the program is to improve state and local economies through the promotion of tourism. Funding is intended for expenses related to the impl...

GrantWatch ID#: 144235
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