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

Explore 8,766 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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8,766 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital projects and the purchase of new supplies, materials, or equipment. Consideration may be given to requests for equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 226057

Grants for Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Community and Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs and enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179213

Grants to Texas Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Innovative Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists for original art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reward and motivate groundbreaking artistic work that promotes a culture of creativity and innovation and causes people to r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191400

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of $15,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for organizations that provide innovative programs, focus on sustainable practices, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217134

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Youth Softball Programs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Arkansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve youth sports programs. Funding is intended for renovations and capital improvements to baseball and/or softball fields us...

GrantWatch ID#: 132521

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that assist children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that directly benefit residents between the ages of 0 and 18. Applicants must serve yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 152225

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Early Childhood Arts Education

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for arts and creative programming in early childhood education. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide preschool...

GrantWatch ID#: 170201

Grants to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Public School Staff for Classroom Needs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio teachers, administrators, and school officials working in public elementary, middle, and high schools in the funding source's service area. Funding will be provided to support classroom needs and for special pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174994

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of health, education, history, human services, arts and culture, community deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175414

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Charitable Organizations, and Individuals for Programs and Proj...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and individuals for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of beautification, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204831

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the quality of life for local residents. Higher priority will be given to support programs and projects that will impact a large number of county ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209025

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Programs and Projects t...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects and programs that meet the needs of residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to outdoor recreation, beautificat...

GrantWatch ID#: 209026

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to shelter needs, new playgrounds, school technology, food pantries, tree planting in parks, county p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209258

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that positively impact residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that assist the community in addressing local needs and strengthen local well-being, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211250

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Projects that Enhance the Lives of L...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations serving eligible communities to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to serve residents in the areas of human services, education, environment and animals, health, and arts, culture, and humanities. Preference...

GrantWatch ID#: 163456

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities to Promote Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for activities that encourage cultural diversity. Funding is intended for projects that motivate residents to respect and appreciate diverse cultures. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 170659

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Nonprofits for Community Development Activities in ...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 172530

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Diverse Populations

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to promote diversity and inclusion in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that emphasize the advancement of underrepresented communities in the areas of education, job skills and read...

GrantWatch ID#: 199199

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of youth engagement, basic needs assistance, and innovative efforts that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 201380

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Older Adult Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects addressing older adult health and wellness in eligible areas. Funding may be used for adult day care, nutrition, medical equipment, caregiver support, and other wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 213669

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operations, projects, and programming. The grant program assists organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224020

Grants to Colorado Animal Welfare Organizations for Rescue Initiatives

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado animal welfare organizations for education and rescue initiatives. Funding is intended to decrease the population of horses lacking suitable homes while encouraging cooperative efforts between governmental bodies and private sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 225824

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects that will positively impact the local community. Applicants with additional funding from other sources will be positively viewe...

GrantWatch ID#: 229529

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Municipalities to Foster Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for projects to foster cultural diversity. Funding is intended for activities that engage different cultures through learning and sharing experiences. Funding stream...

GrantWatch ID#: 232072

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups in Eligible Areas for Events that Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario neighborhood groups in eligible areas for resident-led projects that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended for activities and events that help residents make connections, promote a sense of belonging, and create placem...

GrantWatch ID#: 140807

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175504

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for educational programming in the areas of arts and the environment. Funding is intended for activities that integrate environmental education and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176616

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in El...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in areas such as human services, arts and culture, education, economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178881

Fellowships to Maine Artists to Honor Artistic Excellence and Support Career Advancement

Deadline: 10/14/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to Maine artists to honor artistic excellence and support career advancement. Individual artists and members of artist collectives are eligible to apply. Selected fellows may participate in fellowships in a variety of disciplines, including l...

GrantWatch ID#: 180627

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181991

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181992

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181996

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181998

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182008

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182009

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 182012

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 182015

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182022

Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Nonprofits, and First Nations for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to British Columbia individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and First Nations to preserve historic locations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for the conservation of heritage buildings and sites. Eligible prope...

GrantWatch ID#: 191794

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for inclusive activities that promote and encourage the physical, mental, emotional, and cultural well-being of youth. Programs must be loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 192400

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Access to Healthy Food Options

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower children and families th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210416

Opportunity for Quebec Arts Nonprofits to Host Internships for Indigenous Artists

Deadline: 10/14/26

Opportunity for Quebec nonprofit arts and culture organizations and cooperatives to host internship programs for Indigenous artists in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to match an emerging Indigenous artist or cultural worker with an Indigenous or r...

GrantWatch ID#: 215229

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and CBOs for Projects that Address Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit community organizations for projects and activities that address health and mental health issues. Funding is intended for programs that aim to dismantle barriers to health and/or improve safety and overall wellness. All projects must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 217584

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote Local Foods and Benefit CBOs

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $750 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to host an event that will benefit community organizations. Funding is intended to increase awareness of the local food movement by partnering with organizations to benefit a local charity. The grant will pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224019

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community service projects. In previous years, grants have been awarded to local schools, domestic violence programs, law enforcement, animal welfare associations, and recreational facilities....

GrantWatch ID#: 228011

Contract for Services to a New York Nonprofit Agency to Oversee a Crisis Intervention Team

Deadline: 10/14/26

Contract for services to a New York nonprofit agency to oversee a crisis intervention team to support individuals in crisis. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232027

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Youth-Led Community Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based entities for youth-led community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for youth-directed activities that improve the local quality of life. Projects must address a community...

GrantWatch ID#: 232399

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations and projects that assist children in need, seniors, people with disabilities, and wildlife, and promote social and human services. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 133098
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