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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit, community, and civic organizations for projects to improve the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education and youth, community service, environment, disaster relief, emergency energy as...

GrantWatch ID#: 228208

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and CBOs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, community-based groups, and government agencies for environmental activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in implementing on-the-ground conservation projects. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228931

Grants to Prince Edward Island Nonprofits for Wildlife Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations for environmental protection activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, natural areas, habitat restoration and enhancement, research, and monito...

GrantWatch ID#: 229680

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut government agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to promote safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for residents. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended for projects that e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230088

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of early childhood development; civic and community leadership; and environmental impact. The goal of the grants p...

GrantWatch ID#: 149214

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Artists to Enhance Culture and Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists to engage residents and visitors while enhancing culture and tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that heighten disaster resilience awareness and prep...

GrantWatch ID#: 179519

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists for arts and cultural programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for innovative arts projects and activities that engage public audiences, promote tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 184497

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for physical "brick and mortar" projects that will continue to provide community benefits for years. The fund offers grants to community-oriented ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212915

Grants to Maine Organizations to Promote Creative Medical Projects

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine organizations to help advance medical innovations. Funding is intended for projects that include new care team models, novel processes or services, or new products to address unmet care needs. The grant program aims to promote and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231369

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Mental Health Issues

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit behavioral health organizations to address mental health issues and substance use disorders. Funding is intended to create innovative solutions that address the unique health needs of rural residents and improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232291

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota cultural, neighborhood, and religious organizations, individual artists, arts and community groups, and students for arts and cultural projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Eligible disciplines include visual a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161210

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and School Districts for STEM Educational Events

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts in eligible counties for hands-on events related to STEM education. Funding is intended for events that support educators and students in building career connections,...

GrantWatch ID#: 198594

Grants to New Mexico Teachers to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Mexico teachers and administrators to improve educational outcomes in eligible counties. Funding is intended for resources and materials that enhance the classroom experience. The program is focused on financial literacy and financial...

GrantWatch ID#: 216625

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Tribes for Services for Violent Crime Victims

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and tribal victim service organizations for intervention and support services for victims of violent crime. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range...

GrantWatch ID#: 231883

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Tribes for Assault Victim Services

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and tribal victim service organizations for services to victims of assault. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for projects to expand, develop, support, and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231898

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and School Districts for STEM Field Trips

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts in eligible counties for STEM-focused field trips. Funding is intended to cover expenses and transportation fees related to providing all area students with hands-on S...

GrantWatch ID#: 232167

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and School Districts for STEM Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts in eligible counties for STEM programs and projects that benefit local students. Funding is intended for activities that provide hands-on learning oppportunities for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232169

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Youth Education Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Indiana government agencies, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, and public schools for educational activities benefiting youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that support student development, forge connections, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 127129

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies to Serve Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government entities, and faith-based organizations to provide assistance to patients and survivors of breast cancer and their families in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 137884

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Costs Associated with Hosting Sporting Events

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to host sporting events in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to offset costs associated with hosting or bidding for new and inaugural events a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159233

Grants to New York Public Libraries to Enhance Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166496

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Residents to Improve Community Relations

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions, schools, and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to the field of human relations. Eligible projects, activities, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171972

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that benefit a greater number of residents within the region. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 174616

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs, projects, and services that benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of the local community and provide for those less f...

GrantWatch ID#: 174802

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Community and Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a wide range of focus areas to improve the community and the quality of life. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 174803

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to proposals that benefit a great number of residents and to requests demonstrating that applicants will seek or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175615

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits, Groups, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects in Eli...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Washington DC nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for projects and programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Focus areas include community spaces, arts and culture, teachers and schools, youth programming, and social services. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 178817

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services to Underserved Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to assist underserved residents. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that provide mortgage foreclosure defense services to vulnerable and underrepresented residents of the state, and to support programs that seek to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179555

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended for organizations that enhance the quality of life, provide for the needs of local community residents, and alleviate challenges faced by...

GrantWatch ID#: 179914

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and schools for community benefit activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to alcohol and drug abuse prevention, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 179917

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life in local communities. Requests for initiatives that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 180405

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a broad range of activities, programs, and projects that benefit the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196523

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that address critical needs, with preference given to programs and projects that serve the greatest number of reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 198204

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote systemic change and help the local community address urgent needs. Eligible programs take place ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205257

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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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
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