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

Explore 8,970 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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8,970 grants found

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

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for new and established programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Focus areas include community impact, education, healthcare, and social vulnerability. Eligible proposals are...

GrantWatch ID#: 186316

Grants to Minnesota Medical Residency Programs to Train Physicians in Rural Communities

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

Grants to Minnesota medical residency programs to educate and train physicians in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to increase the number of physicians working in rural ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 186332

Grants to Maryland School Systems for School Security and Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland school systems for activities that improve safety and security in local schools. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of planning, organizing, equipping, training, and exercising. Applicants are encouraged to consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 186529

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities for programs that address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support activities and projects that improve the qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186549

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, and Synagogues to Benefit the Jewish Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, schools, and synagogues for activities that benefit the local Jewish community and strengthen Jewish nonprofits in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs and will be p...

GrantWatch ID#: 186719

Grants to West Virginia Organizations for Projects that Benefit and Engage Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to West Virginia organizations in eligible locations to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support community improvement projects. Activities should promote community engagement and involve community members in sustainable projects. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 186812

Grants and Sponsorships to New Hampshire Organizations for Programs that Enhance the Local Qua...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and sponsorships to New Hampshire organizations that enhance the quality of life for people in eligible locations. Priority is given to activities that focus on youth services. Funding is intended for programs that strengthen local communities and enhance t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187003

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and California Nonprofits to Enhance the W...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the welfare of residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of health, education, youth, and community building. Priority w...

GrantWatch ID#: 187065

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Geospace and Atmosphere Research Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative research projects related to geospace and atmosphere. Funding is intended for innovative international research in atmospheric chemistry, paleoclimate, aero...

GrantWatch ID#: 187106

Grants to Oregon Communities and Organizations for Projects that Reduce Wildfire Risks

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon communities and organizations for short-term activities or projects to reduce the risk of wildfires in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that reduce fuels and improve defensible areas. Priority will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187331

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, povery, quality of life, and social justice. Eligible organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 187550

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, government agencies, and Tribal entities to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of initiatives, including, but not limited to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 187622

Grants to Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico Entities for Programs Serving Disconnected Youth

Deadline: 12/10/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and churches for programs to benefit disconnected youth in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support out-o...

GrantWatch ID#: 188380

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible locations for organizational and programming costs. Interested applicants must contact staff before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support operating expenses and programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188521

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities that Enrich Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, and Utah nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enrich communities in which the funding source's employees live. Funding is intended to support activities within the focus areas of education, children, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188897

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA Organizations for Programs that Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that promote recycling. Funding is intended to support organizations who have existing recycling programs. Ongoing and event-based programs are encouraged. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 190382

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit Children and Families

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, schools, and tribal governments for programs that benefit young children in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support innovative, impactful proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 190950

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a wide range of focus areas. In previous years, grants have been awarded to medical and healthcare organizations, youth programs, animal-...

GrantWatch ID#: 191039

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Libraries, Schools, and Agencies for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $4,500 and grans of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, libraries, schools, and units of government for arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended both for general operating support and for projects. Organizations a...

GrantWatch ID#: 191109

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to provide community services in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to children's organizations, recreational projects, senior centers, and education...

GrantWatch ID#: 191229

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that help to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible programs and projects benefit the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 192176

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Renewable Energy

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that promote renewable energy. Funding is intended to support socially responsible, community-based nonprofits that are developing a renewable energy project. The mission of the Foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 192527

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Maryland, Texas, Mississippi, and Washington, DC nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions for programs in the areas of STEM, women and children, veterans, and homelessness in eligible regions. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 192911

Grants to Oregon Local Governments for Economic Development Planning Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon local governments for planning activities that foster economic and workforce development and enhance local communities within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, transpor...

GrantWatch ID#: 194702

Grants to Oregon Land Owners, Schools, IHEs, Businesses, Local Governments, Nonprofits, and In...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon land owners, school districts, IHEs, businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions for economic development projects. Funding is intended for programs that will improve opportunity and...

GrantWatch ID#: 194704

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Economic De...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions to support economic development and to provide relief for lost revenue and unemployment due to the closure of local plants. Funding is intended to keep the local economy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194853

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Physical Activity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the overall well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage physical activity and help to prevent disease. The goal of the grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 194906

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that advance the mission of the nonprofit. Focus areas include arts and culture, animal wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 194996

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for local and regional programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that align with t...

GrantWatch ID#: 195516

Grants to Connecticut Synagogues and Religious Schools for Programs Serving Children with Spec...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Connecticut supplemental religious schools and synagogues to provide services to Jewish children with special needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for additional staffing, materials, and services that will improve the impact that religious scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 195662

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Resid...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended for projects and services in the areas of education and job training, arts and culture, health and human services, children and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196130

Grants to Pennsylvania Youth for Charitable Projects and Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania youth for charitable activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help youth perform mission work or conduct service projects. The goal of the program is for young people to participate in projects that are overseen by schools, non...

GrantWatch ID#: 196147

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Groups to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Georgia organizations and groups for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities that have a positive i...

GrantWatch ID#: 196194

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Provide Loans to Individuals for Water Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to provide loans and sub-grants to low-income individuals in rural areas for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197215

Grants to Illinois Local Government Agencies to Enhance Statewide Boating Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois local government agencies to improve access to public boating areas across the state. Funding is intended for the construction, acquisition, renovation, and expansion of public boat and canoe access areas on lakes and rivers statewide. Grants ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197251

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to Massachusetts and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include humanitarian services, education, neglected and abused children, health care and medical re...

GrantWatch ID#: 197627

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Improve the Local Economy

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to promote economic development and expand the local workforce. Funding is intended for activities that positively impact job creation, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197645
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