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

Explore 8,767 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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8,767 grants found

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Individuals for Family and Community Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, volunteer-led neighborhood groups or associations, and individuals for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that build, support, and strengthen fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 161765

Grants to USA Organizations to Foster Economic Self Sufficiency for Women and Girls in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help women and girls advance in the areas of education, career, character and leadership development, and business development. Proposals must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 162241

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that make a positive community impact, with preference given to applicants providing services for local youth. Past funded proposals have included iniatives in the areas of literacy, education, hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 164175

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Enhance Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and wellness of residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs and activities that focus on substance use disorder (emphasizing the opioid epidemic); mental health...

GrantWatch ID#: 165906

Awards to Louisiana Individuals and Entities for Exceptional Humanities Achievements

Deadline: 10/09/26

Awards to Louisiana individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding achievements in the humanities field. Awards are intended to honor contributions in the following categories: lifetime achievement, documentary photography, documentary film, museum exhibit...

GrantWatch ID#: 167217

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that promote positive societal change and advance educational opportunities for women and girls. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 173617

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects that Address the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that are urgent, timely, or impactful and may be used for activities in the areas of self-es...

GrantWatch ID#: 174809

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 12/11/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for new and existing programs that address local healthcare needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote health and we...

GrantWatch ID#: 174827

Grants to Kentucky County Farm Bureaus for Agricultural Education Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky county Farm Bureaus for PreK-12 and adult agricultural education projects. Funding is intended to support projects that engage target audiences and increase interest in the food and fiber system. Priority will be given to applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 174916

Grants to Washington Medical Research and Social Service Agencies for Research and Humanitaria...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington medical research and social service agencies for medical research, community humanitarian services, and services to individuals with physical or mental disabilities in eligible regions. Organizations must operate within or sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 174938

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Entities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, libraries, and tribal entities for humanities programming. Funding is intended for public-facing humanities activities that bring people together for dialogue an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175394

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Improve Knowledge and Understanding of the Legal System

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for projects and activities that improve residents' knowledge and understanding of the justice system. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that educate adults and children about their legal responsibilities and right...

GrantWatch ID#: 178162

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital improvements, marketing campaigns, events, festivals, or product development that increase visitation from outside the area, res...

GrantWatch ID#: 178419

Grants to Idaho and Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Idaho and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government entities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. This program empowers local youth to evaluate applicants, learn about community needs, and direct funding to awardees. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 178490

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and schools for activities to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that address the needs of young people in the community. Funde...

GrantWatch ID#: 178749

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179262

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories Individuals and Organizations for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories individuals, groups, and organizations for original projects that positively impact local communities. Focus areas include but are not limited to arts and culture, education, community and sports, healthcare, women's org...

GrantWatch ID#: 181205

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for services that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education and youth, responsible and ethical journalism, human services, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183322

Grants to British Columbia Municipalities and First Nations to Strengthen Community Relationsh...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations for events that improve community interaction and foster dialogue. Funding is intended to strengthen connections and build relationships through forums between local governments and local First Nations le...

GrantWatch ID#: 185330

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs that Address Local Housing Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects that respond to housing concerns in local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to assist organizations with programs that address housing needs and homelessness. Eligible applicants are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186507

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Youth Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches and religious organizations, and schools for youth programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide initiatives and programs that benefit local youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186690

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Churches, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions, churches, schools, and foundations, for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Preference will be given to projects that include col...

GrantWatch ID#: 187715

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 188906

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Host or Enhance Athletic Events

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to host or improve athletic events throughout the state. Funding is intended to encourage communities to attract and support sporting events that will positively impact the economy through participant spen...

GrantWatch ID#: 191887

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for activities within the focus area of arts, culture, civic benefit, education, and soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 195890

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofits for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and services that improve the lives of residents in the areas of housing, food security, and personal wellness. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 197673

Grants to Georgia Counties to Provide Summer Internships for Students and Graduates

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia counties for internship programs. Funding is intended to recruit and hire college and university students for county internships. The goal of the program is to enable counties to hire talented students and recent graduates for specific projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 200319

Grant to a Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland Nonprofit to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant of up to $15,000 to a Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland nonprofit organization to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new and early-stage programs addressing gaps in financial development, education, and professional de...

GrantWatch ID#: 204580

Grants to Michigan Principal Investigators for Research Related to Craft Beverages

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Michigan principal investigators at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and trade organizations for research related to craft beverages. Eligible projects are related to the following research priorities: agricultural products ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210534

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Seniors ...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for activities that benefit older adults in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services and programs that offer care to seniors with a financial need. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 210736

Grants to Iowa Youth and Youth-Serving Organizations for Climate-Related Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa youth and youth-serving organizations for climate-related projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower youth ages 15-24 to plan and implement climate-related projects that benefit the public and align with the local...

GrantWatch ID#: 215015

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Health and Wellness in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address health and wellness needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance access to healthcare, provide early childhood support, prevent violence, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 220579

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Support of Veterans and Active Military

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for support of veterans and active military. Funding is intended for providing direct help in areas of emergency assistance, housing, job training, and other programs that meet the urgent needs of veterans...

GrantWatch ID#: 222711

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Government Institutions, and Civic Organizations for Projects to...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and civic organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance and address the charitable needs of individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226392

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community betterment projects serving residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include, but are not limited to, education, health, arts and culture, human services, and historic pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 226737

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit, community, and civic organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for donations to needy families and to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 227599

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Economic Development

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

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, CBOs, government agencies, and educational institutions for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia nonprofit and education organizations for programs that benefit children ages 5-18 in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 228947

Grants to Colorado Neighborhood-Based Community Groups to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying neighborhood-based community groups for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects and activities to improve the community. Eligible projects must take pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 230199

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Municipalities for Initiatives to Reduce Food Waste

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives to reduce food-related waste. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment and machinery used for the recycling of commercially produced food waste. The goal of the program is to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231497

Grants to Georgia Agencies, IHEs, and School Systems for Water Management Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia agencies, local authorities, councils, commissions, IHEs, and school systems to plan, develop, and manage the optimum use of water resources. Applicants are required to contact the relevant Regional Water Planning Council(s) prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186786

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools for projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session. Program focus areas include health, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 143383

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 10/10/26

Grants to Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. New applicants must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175501

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life in Local Communiti...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support a variety of community and family services, health care programs, educational projects, and activities related...

GrantWatch ID#: 181921

Grants to Alberta Charitable Organizations for Large-Scale, Transformative Community Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/10/26

Grants to Alberta charitable organizations for far-reaching, transformative community programs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 182169

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs and Activities that Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit residents of local communities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs within the focus ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 184291

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Sports Events that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and groups for sports events to foster tourism and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program-related expenses such as production, site fees, marketing, and travel for public events that at...

GrantWatch ID#: 185897

Grants to Vermont Artists and Organizations for Community-Based Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Vermont individual artists and arts-based organizations for projects that promote culture in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that provide access to various forms of the arts for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216370
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