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

Explore 8,967 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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8,967 grants found

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Address Abandoned Sites

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities, and municipal entities, including economic development agencies and Connecticut brownfield land banks to address abandoned and underused sites. Funding is intended for costs associated with the investigation, assessment, and l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231945

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Activities Related to Parks, Recreation, and Environment

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

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations for activities related to parks and forestry, the environment, and recreation and sports activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a statement of interest before applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 138061

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents

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

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs and events that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to identified community needs. Applicants may appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 138359

Grants to Washington Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington municipalities, public facilities districts, and nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding may be used for the operation and marketing of festivals and special events and for capital expenses and the operation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 147645

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

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

Grants to Nevada nonprofits and local government entities for programs that foster the self-sufficiency and independence of residents in eligible locations. Funding is also intended for activities and events that promote community pride and cohesiveness or enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 164174

Grants to New Jersey Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools, and Tribes to Encourage Walking to School

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to New Jersey counties, municipalities, transit authorities, nonprofit organizations, school districts, schools, and tribes for projects that enable and encourage K-12 students to safely walk or bicycle to school. Applicants must participate in pre-applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 170964

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/20/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 10/13/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a grant workshop and submit an eligibility form, and returning applicants must contact program staff before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 172388

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts and Theater Activities

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to support community arts and theater activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage an appreciation of the arts in the region. This grant program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 173901

Grants to Vermont Municipalities for Development and Planning Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Vermont municipalities and consortia for community improvement projects. Funding is intended for a range of activities related to planning, developing, and land use. Projects that promote Vermont's historic pattern of compact settlements surrounded by wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174774

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Arts Facilities

Deadline: 12/09/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties to support arts in the community. Grant funds may be used for capital projects such as facility improvements and for equipment purchases. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178334

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit CBOs to Strengthen Neighborhoods

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

Grants to Ontario qualifying nonprofit community groups for new initiatives that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for community projects that strengthen neighborhoods...

GrantWatch ID#: 182145

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Watersheds and Habitats

Deadline: 11/12/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, local, state, federal, and tribal governments and agencies, and educational institutions to sustain and restore grassland systems, rivers, and streams in eligible watershed areas. Funding is intended to imple...

GrantWatch ID#: 186661

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $11,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations for arts projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the creation, publication, performance, and exhibition of the arts. Requests will be accepte...

GrantWatch ID#: 197941

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Advance Health Equity Throughout the State

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $80,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations to advance health equity throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to support efforts by health advocates to influence and educate decision-makers. Funding may be used to raise awareness about he...

GrantWatch ID#: 210556

Grants to Florida and Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/07/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Florida and Georgia nonprofit organizations for programming that benefits residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities in the focus areas of youth education, military and veteran support services, and communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210565

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Nonprofits for Environmental and Food Projects

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

Grants of up to $500, $2,500, and $5,000 to British Columbia individuals and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and food initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to protect the environment and improve food security. Activities should le...

GrantWatch ID#: 210905

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Food Insecurity

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

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that enhance and improve food pantries, nutrition education, system changes, and capacity-buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211137

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Residents

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

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and educational, governmental, and religious institutions for activities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include sports, education, youth, and early childhood care. The majority of gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216815

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Artistic Programs

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

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and organizations to support artistic programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help organizations with ongoing operational expenses and program costs. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216971

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve Childcare Services

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

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve childcare services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenses, including equipment and renovations, as well as professional development training for childcare staff. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 216972

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Address Safety, Health, and Social Needs

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

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs that address the safety, health, and social needs of the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support either ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 216973

Grants to Canada Nonprofits that Serve Black Communities to Increase Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations that serve Black communities in eligible areas to address funding gaps. Funding is intended for improving and expanding social service and community programming that address immediate needs and provide othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217011

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit underserved local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: behavioral health, violence prevention, health care access, and chronic d...

GrantWatch ID#: 223261

Grants to Washington Arts Agencies and Nonprofits for Public Arts Projects in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington arts agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for public arts projects in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve the health and well-being of people living in rural areas by providing opportunities to enga...

GrantWatch ID#: 224178

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support the Arts

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

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to support the arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to offset the cost of one-time or annual project expenses. The purpose of the program is to support a broad range of artistic disciplines, including med...

GrantWatch ID#: 231524

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits Serving Black Communities for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in eligible locations for capacity building. Funding is intended to help awardees improve operations to deliver more programs and have a bigger impact with their work. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 231813

Grants to British Columbia Charities and Donees to Support the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees to support the community in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to help the community identify its needs and the causes for which it would need funding. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 232436

Grants to Georgia and South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Georgia and South Carolina nonprofit organizations and units of government for projects and programs that benefit women, girls, and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of education, arts, health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 140507

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects and Services to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Ohio local nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for projects and services to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals to address the basic needs of local residents. Eligible programs benefit the citiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 169384

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and school districts for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, and initiatives addressing a wide ran...

GrantWatch ID#: 172084

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Law-Related Projects and Services

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations to provide legal information and services to the public. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support legal education and research, legal aid, public access to the la...

GrantWatch ID#: 173298

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Support Events for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta nonprofit societies and registered societies to support events for local residents in eligible locations. Eligible event types include activities, provincial or national holidays, festivals, recreation or amateur sport, and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174927

Grants to California Agencies and Tribes for Pavement Projects Using Recycled Materials

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to California local and state governmental agencies and tribal organizations for pavement projects using recycled materials. Funding is intended to produce public access roads, bike trails, and pedestrian pathways while at the same time encouraging recyclin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175626

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Community Festivals and Celebrations

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community festivals and celebratory events. Funding is intended to support new festivals and events or to maintain existing ones, including events within specific areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 180117

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Groups of Artists, and Arts Organizations for Public Art Presentat...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba professional artists and knowledge keepers, groups of artists, and arts organizations for public arts presentations or publications. Applicants must be pre-approved before submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 184633

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Support Events Foc...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to support events focused on improving public education. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186804

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Protect Facilities from Hate Crimes

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to prevent hate- and bias-based crimes and to promote the safety and security of nonprofit facilities. Funding is intended for training programs and to purchase a wide range of items, including, but not limited to, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 194039

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Projects and programs mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 194822

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits for Events and Productions

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Religious Institutions for Programs that...

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions for a wide range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funds must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 197741

Grants to USA Organizations to Restore and Enhance Water Resources and Farms

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states for projects that enhance water resources and farms in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of conservation projects that are designed to improve, protect, and restore rivers and streams in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 200782

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and school districts for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address significant community needs. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 204424

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Economic Development Projects in Underserved Areas

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit rural and economically distressed communities. Funding is intended to identify, survey, and develop new industrial sites for development projects that attract new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204824

Grants to Colorado Entities for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 208004

Grants to Florida Neighborhood Organizations and Associations for Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Florida qualifying neighborhood organizations and homeowner associations for activities to enhance local neighborhoods in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 209596

Grants to Florida Neighborhood Organizations and Residents for Public Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Florida qualifying neighborhood and homeowners organizations and local residents for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210142

Grants to Florida Neighborhood and Homeowner Associations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida neighborhood and homeowner associations for environmental projects in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that help neighborhoods reduce pollu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210143

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and Native Nations to Benefit Resi...

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

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and native nations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete an eligibility questionnaire and contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 216924

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations for Activities to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that address community needs and invest in the longevity of the community. Eligible organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218991

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Youth-Led Projects Addressing Climate Challenges

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for youth-led projects that address climate related challenges. Funding is intended for activities that involve youth ages 15 through 24 in developing, implementing, and managing critical climate so...

GrantWatch ID#: 219363
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