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

Explore 8,941 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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8,941 grants found

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible regions for programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education and training opportunities for the purpose of developing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178889

Grants to Tennessee and Wyoming Nonprofits for Educational, Environmental, Arts, and Social Im...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Tennessee and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include environmental conservation, education, arts, culture, and social improvement. Funding is intended to support organizations that pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 178965

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Professional Activities to Preserve Art

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional activities to preserve art. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that support the professional practice of art conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 179284

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building projects and initiatives that will improve organizational...

GrantWatch ID#: 179292

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic and research institutions for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations and projects dedicated to community and ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 179293

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals to conserve, protect, and restore significant buildings and properties. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179315

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that benefit local residents. Applicants must register with the Funding Source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of human services, healthcare, educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179387

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofitsto Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address community needs. Grant funds may be used to support programs, general operations, or capital improvements. Project areas include human services, education, and health care. Preference will be given to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 179448

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Health, Agriculture, Housing, Educa...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs in the areas of historical research, health, food, agriculture, housing and shelter, and education. Requests may be for program or general operating support, or for s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179453

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Schools for Community Improvement Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $750 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and public schools for community improvement activities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of energy education, economic security, emergency or disaster relief, and community d...

GrantWatch ID#: 179481

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local residents and statewide communities. Funding is intended to support special programs and capital projects, or to provide general operating support. Eligible requests promote the welfare of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179523

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include health, social services, the environment, education, and arts and culture. Support is available fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179778

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, economic development, human services, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179933

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and School Groups to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and school groups to benefit the community in eligible regions. Priority areas of focus include community, the arts, education, youth activities, and the environment. Funds may be requested for specific programs or projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 179962

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Community Development Projec...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible areas for community development projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the areas of education, culture, social services, wellness, recreation, enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 180015

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs and Projects to...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is awarded for programs and projects in the areas of education, human services, and arts and culture. Activities must benefit the ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 180016

Grants to Connecticut Agencies to Preserve Government Records

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities to improve the management, preservation, and emergency recovery of government records. Funding is intended for a range of project categories, including but not limited to inventory and planning, organization and indexing, progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180063

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives that Promote Jewish Values through Education, Science...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potenti...

GrantWatch ID#: 180251

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan organizations and individuals to benefit residents living within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives that have a positive impact on the organization and families in need. Previous grant recipient...

GrantWatch ID#: 180340

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support cultural, educational, and soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180402

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended to support a wide range of initiatives. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 180415

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, healthcare, community development, economic devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 180559

Fellowships to Maine Artists to Honor Artistic Excellence and Support Career Advancement

Deadline: 09/30/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to Maine artists to honor artistic excellence and support career advancement. Individual artists and members of artist collectives are eligible to apply. Selected fellows may participate in fellowships in a variety of disciplines, including l...

GrantWatch ID#: 180627

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Support Community Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of affordable housing, shelters, and food insecurity. The request must be program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180782

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Museums to Preserve Artwork

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit cultural institutions and museums for artwork preservation projects. Funding is intended for the conservation of works of art that are of cultural and historical significance. Eligible artwork includes sculptures,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181033

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a meeting with the Foundation's president prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for new or established proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 181307

Grants to Ohio Neighborhood Organizations and Residents to Strengthen Communities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio neighborhood associations, community organizations, groups, and individuals for community enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create a stronger sense of community and improve community relations. The grant provides seed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181309

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Community Organizations for Local Programs and Services

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan nonprofit and community organizations for programs and services that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the development, expansion, or improvement of vital programs and services for the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181310

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address a variety of community interests including arts, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181844

Grants to Minnesota Hospitals, Schools, and Consortia for Medical Training and Teaching

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota hospitals, schools, and consortia for clinical medical education programs. Applicants must complete an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support clinical training facilities and accredited teachi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182316

Grants to Nova Scotia Municipalities and CBOs to Plan Sports and Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia municipalities, Mi'kmaq Band Councils, schools, and community organizations to obtain professional assistance in the design, research, and planning of existing or proposed sports and recreational facilities. The goal of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182403

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Educational Programs in Entrepreneurship a...

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and public schools for youth educational programs in entrepreneurship and philanthropy in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 182468

Grants to New York Nonprofit for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended for opportunities that promote academic achievement, economic self-sufficiency, equity and social justice, physical and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182584

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, individuals, and government agencies to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182597

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and civic groups to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of human services, health, historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 182870

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support innovative research on inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 182892

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Reduce Housing Blight

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, local governments, and municipal authorities to reverse and address housing blight in eligible locations. The goals of the program include spurring private investment, increasing home values, and making communities s...

GrantWatch ID#: 183433

Grants to USA Schools and Organizations in Multiple States for Wildlife Education Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina schools, organizations, and individual educators to develop education projects about specific wildlife and its habitat. Funding is intended to support educational projects about the go...

GrantWatch ID#: 183668

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Public Entities to Advance the Health of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public entities for health and wellness programs that benefit local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for health improvement initiatives that enhance the local quality of life. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183714

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits for Senior Services and Veterans Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs and services to enhance communities across the country. Funding is intended to support a range of activities for veteranl organizations and organizations providing senior services. Funded programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184172

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Provide Programs that Benefit Individuals in Need

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldwide. In genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 184177

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and government entities for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to protect and preserve collections, buildings, or sites of cultural and historical significance. Approved projects must result...

GrantWatch ID#: 184335

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribal entities for projects that benefit people with disabilities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 184443

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to improve new and existing public recreational facilities in eligible locations. Qualifying facilities include parks, campgrounds, docks, gymnasiums, golf courses, swimming pools, trail systems, ath...

GrantWatch ID#: 184509

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs Serving Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs serving low-income families and individuals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, health, jobs, housing, and aging. Funds may also be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184786

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Libraries in Eligible Areas for Programs that Address Loc...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and libraries for community programs and projects in eligible locations. Focus areas include arts and culture, human services, and education. Funding is intended for programming that benefits the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184840

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Seniors and Caregivers

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life of senior citizens and caregivers in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and minor capital improvements, with priority given to projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185891

Grants to North Carolina Researchers for Studies in the Field of Life Sciences

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina researchers to facilitate research projects in the field of life sciences. First-time applicants must complete an online registration process before applying. Funding is intended to purchase shared-use research equipment for core facilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 185901

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for the Health Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, municipalities, schools, and chambers of commerce to address the health needs of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 186224
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