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

Explore 8,966 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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8,966 grants found

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Private Entities for Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and private incorporated entities for mental health programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the following areas of service: mental health, sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 182453

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

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, government agencies, and community groups for programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for cultural, charitable, or educational projects. Projects that are family-oriented, community-based, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183018

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Churches,and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Community ...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, government agencies, and community groups in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for community-based projects and activities within the focus areas of ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 183021

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Churches for Programs that Benefit the C...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, community groups, and churches in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 183023

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Provide Procedural Services to Crime Victims

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies, including community-based victim service providers, juvenile probation offices, and prosecutor offices, to provide legal services to crime victims. Funding is intended to support programs and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184283

Grants to New Jersey History Nonprofits and Agencies for General Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Jersey nonprofit history organizations and units of government, including schools and libraries in eligible locations, for general organizational expenses. Eligible uses of funds include historical site management, increasing public p...

GrantWatch ID#: 185918

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries for History Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and units of government, including schools and libraries, for projects related to history in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations with projects such as the conservation of mate...

GrantWatch ID#: 185919

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Supplement Specialized Anti-Terrorism Staff and Equipment

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for expenses related to anti-terrorism measures. The purpose of funding is to hire law enforcement officers or acquire new equipment, such as CCTV equipment. Funding is intended for organizations at the greatest risk of...

GrantWatch ID#: 185997

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Preserve Historical Buildings

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies to preserve and rehabilitate historically important structures and buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote historic preservation as a tool for buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186121

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, School Districts, and Park Districts for Youth Benef...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts in eligible locations for impactful youth programs. Funding is intended to support projects and direct services benefiting area youth, with priority given to programs that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186773

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local and state government agencies, and public schools in multiple states to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to programs that provide services to individuals with low- to mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 188042

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of community services benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include health, capital improvement, community development, and addressing children's needs....

GrantWatch ID#: 190113

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for youth programs. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of youth sports, community projects, youth advocacy, and youth arts and sciences. Programs and projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 192211

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Community Groups for Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and community-based groups for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that respond to community needs. Eligible organizations are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 192295

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Government Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Res...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. Priority will be given to organizations that are invo...

GrantWatch ID#: 194328

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to support general operations. Applicants must register to use the application portal prior to applying. The goal of the funding program is improve the local quality of life for residents in locations served by the funding so...

GrantWatch ID#: 194329

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Dental Facilities to Improve Oral Health

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and charitable dental treatment facilities for projects and services that improve the accessibility and quality of dental healthcare. Funding is intended to increase access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197505

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, churches, public schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to meet the needs of the local community. Applicants must contact staff to acquire an application. Funding is intended for charitable, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 198357

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and churches in eligible areas for collaborative projects to benefit residents and improve the local community. Applicants must request an application via an online form. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198359

Grants to Montana Agencies, Nonprofits, Churches, and Public Schools in Eligible Areas for Joi...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, nonprofit organizations, churches, and public schools in eligible areas for joint projects that make a broad impact on the community. Applicants must request an application via an online form. Funding is intended for charitab...

GrantWatch ID#: 198360

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts for Community Arts Pro...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts for arts programs that strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 199124

Grants to Ontario Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to promote local tourism. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a preliminary application. Funding is intended to increase cultural tourism by helping arts, cultural, and he...

GrantWatch ID#: 199915

Grants to Ohio Entities to Rehabilitate Abandoned Properties and Sites

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community development corporations, and other entities to clean up and rehabilitate neglected properties across the state. Funding is intended to promote economic development through the improvement and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200385

Grants to North Carolina Teachers for School Trips to Local Aquariums

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to North Carolina teachers at Title I schools for field trips to eligible aquariums. Funding is intended to promote science, technology, engineering, and math-based aquarium education programs for underserved students across the state. Applications should d...

GrantWatch ID#: 200674

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Churches to Benefit Low-Income Children, Families, and Sen...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit agencies and faith-based entities to benefit seniors, children, and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support or for specific programs that serve low-income residents. Most grants are awarded t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204281

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and projects that enhance the health and well-being of residents, with an emphasis on addressing pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205043

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Capacity Development Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for capacity development projects. Interested applicants are required to meet with program staff to discuss their eligibility for funding. Organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 207745

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, and School Districts for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support projects that will have the highest...

GrantWatch ID#: 209527

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts for arts and cultural activities to benefit eligible communities. Applications will be accepted in the following areas: film, performing arts, sculpture, architecture, lite...

GrantWatch ID#: 209528

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new and existing projects that address the educational, charita...

GrantWatch ID#: 209942

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Environmental and Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for environmental and recreational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of conservation, environment, and outdoor recreation. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 210892

Grants to USA Eligible IHEs to Improve Research Capacity

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA eligible institutions of higher education to improve research capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Applications must be collaborative, address the educational needs of students, and meet com...

GrantWatch ID#: 215005

Grants to Minnesota School Districts and IHEs to Integrate Solar Energy Systems

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Minnesota K-12 school districts, tribal schools, and state colleges and universities to integrate renewable energy systems. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote the installa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215824

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of religion, health, education, youth, elder care, human services, libraries, and performing ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215904

Grants to Alabama Teachers of Grades K-12 for Class Field Trips

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama teachers of grades K-12 for class field trips. Funding is intended for trips outside the classroom that have a clear educational purpose and also align with state curriculum standards. Examples include trips to historical sites, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 219679

Grant to a Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC Nonprofit for Program Expansion Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grant of up to $15,000 to a Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC nonprofit organization in eligible regions for program expansion projects. Funding is intended for investment in infrastructure improvements. Eligible investments include software implementations, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 222755

Opportunity for California Individuals, Companies, and Groups to Join an Art Contest

Deadline: 09/11/26

Opportunity for California individuals, educational institutions, companies, organizations, and groups in eligible regions to participate in an art contest. Participants will design the official logo for a local public arts program. The successful applicant will w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223101

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Water Quality Planning Activities

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies for water quality planning activities. Applicants must contact the funding source, complete required registrations, and submit a mandatory pre-proposal prior to submitting a full proposal. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 224311

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Environmental and Social Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on innovative approaches to complex social and environmental issues. From early-stage support to established organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 224340

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental and Community-Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to protect the environment and benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, youth development and education, and rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229759

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for cultural projects. Funding is intended to support large-scale initiatives that deliver meaningful, long-term benefits to communities, including projects that encourage public engagement and dialogue, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230039

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to enhance the local quality of life. Previous grants include support for emergency services, food shelves, shelters, disaster r...

GrantWatch ID#: 231509

Grants and In-Kind Support to Georgia Agencies, Schools, and Houses of Worship to Save Energy

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants and in-kind support to Georgia local and state agencies, K-12 public schools, and houses of worship for energy-saving initiatives. Applicants are required to have an energy audit, energy assessment, or feasibility study done prior to submitting an applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 231860

Grants to Washington Private and Public Entities to Attract Tourists to the Area

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington private and public entities to attract tourists to the area. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, private and public agencies such as art groups, histori...

GrantWatch ID#: 231873

Contracts for Services to New Jersey Organizations for Energy-Saving Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Contracts for services to New Jersey organizations for energy-saving initiatives. Funding is intended to provide a range of weatherization services to housing projects. Eligible service include but are not limited to energy audits, lighting, renewable energy, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232029

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Initiatives to Advance Community Health

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives to advance community health in eligible regions. Focus areas include employment, education, health, behavioral health, transportation, housing, and violence prevention. Organizations must provide benefits...

GrantWatch ID#: 232252

Grants to Canada Researchers for Multiple Sclerosis Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Canada individual researchers affiliated with academic institutions for expenses related to multiple sclerosis research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that improve care and treatment, advance understanding of the disease and stop its p...

GrantWatch ID#: 155614

Grants to USA Choreographers in Multiple States for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA choreographers in multiple states for professional development activities and projects. Individuals located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are eligible to apply. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204737

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, groups, and artists and collectives partnering with a community entity for arts programs to strengthen underrepresented communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-impact art...

GrantWatch ID#: 206580

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI, and all applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of youth an...

GrantWatch ID#: 217859
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