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

Explore 8,637 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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8,637 grants found

Grants to California Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for expenses related to community needs in eligible regions. Funding may be used to support urgent as well as ongoing and continuous expenses. These grants are intended for smaller organizations or for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173737

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local communities. Past grants have been made to schools, libraries, Special Olympics, historical societies, concert associations, cemeteries, churches, family health centers, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175311

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Gardening Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community gardens and clubs, schools, and faith-based entities for gardening projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote beautification, provide h...

GrantWatch ID#: 176798

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Support Community Financial Education

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support general operations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education in the areas of employment readiness and financial literacy. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 178683

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote infrastructure improvements and/or development activities, including housing pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178825

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, municipalities and public agencies, and school districts to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects, capacity-building efforts, and star...

GrantWatch ID#: 179824

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for operating and capital expenses, programs, or projects that support community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180475

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of environment, youth, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 180811

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations that provide services to residents in need in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support address needs in the community and programs that assist underserved populations. Eligible applicants serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 181296

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Elderly Citizens in Eligible ...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,750 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit elderly citizens in eligible communities. Applications will be evaluated based on the number of individuals assisted, the manner in which services are provided...

GrantWatch ID#: 182195

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools and School Boards to Promote Social Justice and Diversity

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $400 to Saskatchewan PreK-12 schools and school boards for classroom activities and professional development projects that promote cultural education and social justice. Funding is intended for programs that support anti-racism, reconciliation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 192170

Grants to California Nonprofits, Neighborhood Groups, and Schools for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups and associations, homeowner associations, service clubs, and schools for projects and events to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 198381

Grants and In-Kind Support to Florida Nonprofits to Implement Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Florida nonprofit organizations to implement community benefit programs in eligible locations. The purpose of the service is to provide nonprofit organizations with funding and volunteer staff to assist with short-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 205243

Grants to Utah Rural Municipalities, Cities, and Counties to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Utah rural municipalities, cities, and counties for economic development activities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for activities and planning related to business training, rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 206136

Grants to California CBOs and Schools to Increase Access to Internet Resources

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit community benefit organizations and qualifying schools for projects to increase access to internet resources in eligible low-income rural and urban areas. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities that provide a holis...

GrantWatch ID#: 206197

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Chapters to Improve the Quality of Life for Vete...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and local organization chapters for activities to improve the quality of life for veterans across the state. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that benefit veterans in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209024

Awards to Colorado Individuals, Nonprofit, and For-Profits to Recognize Social Equity Efforts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Awards to Colorado individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to acknowledge efforts to promote social equity in eligible locations. Awards are granted in four categories: youth, individual, rising star, and organization or team. There is no residency ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211243

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Transportation Improvement

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local government agencies, school districts, economic development organizations, ports, and rail entities for transportation infrastructure projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211420

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Build Organizational Capacity and Serve Rural Co...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to strengthen the capacity to serve rural communities. Applicants must attend a collaborative meeting before applying. Funding is intended for operating costs, staffing, and planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 212250

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 212302

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Address Community Concerns

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to address community concerns in eligible locations. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen the local educational, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 212614

Grants to Alberta Charities and Businesses for Community Development Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta registered charities, businesses, and organizations in eligible regions for community development activities. Funding is intended for projects, initiatives, and events that are open to the public and are free or low-cost. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214502

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve neighborhoods and benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for high-impact activities that will strengthen community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215404

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for tourism marketing, promotions, and capital projects that help to increase visitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215429

Grants to Ohio Organizations for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for capital improvement projects benefiting communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new buildings, renovations, or expansions to existing facilities and buildings. Projects must promote str...

GrantWatch ID#: 216619

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that promote community health and stability and help underserved and under-resourced residents. The Foundation p...

GrantWatch ID#: 216726

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address community needs and enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, arts and culture, children and youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218273

Grants to Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible counties for projects to improve the local quality of life. Priority will be given to projects that improve the operational capacity ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218879

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help worthy individuals continue their education, establish themselves in business, overcome adversities, or maintain or sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 219117

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the high school dropout rate among Hispanic students and to provide opportunities for young people to improve their economic and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219189

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Visual Artists in Multiple States for Program and Project Support

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and individual visual artists for program and project support. Preference will be given to smaller organizations, who may apply for general operational fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219492

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Music Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for arts and music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster engagement and excitement around the arts. Eligible projects are visual arts or music-based ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220876

Grants to Tennessee Utilities to Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Tennessee utility systems to benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to help communities understand and address their utility needs and plan for future work. The grant program aims to assist vulnerable communities and those with financially ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221487

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin organizations to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit people with disabilities, support scholarships and memorials, and bring about positive change. Eligible propos...

GrantWatch ID#: 221501

Grants to Arizona Teachers and School Personnel to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers, staff members, and administrators to enhance the learning experience for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve educational goals and support qualified projects that lack sufficient funding and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 221859

Grants to New York Nonprofit Housing Developers to Rehabilitate Homes for Low-Income Families

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit housing developers, including Community Housing Development Organizations, to rehabilitate single-family homes for low-income families. Applicants must contact funding staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222679

Grants to Alberta Charities for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that assist individuals to help themselves. Eligible projects demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking, focus on health and wellness, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222983

In-Kind Support to a Canada Nonprofit for Marketing Services

Deadline: 10/30/26

In-kind support to a Canada nonprofit organization for marketing services. Applicants will work with the funding source to create workplans, narratives, customized content, and strategies. Applicants must work on regional or local impact and have limited in-house ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223448

Grants to Alabama Individuals and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Alabama individuals and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of shelter, food, health, clothing, and education. Eligible applicants must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226157

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Community Residents

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and services that enhance the quality of life for the local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226167

Loans and Grants to Washington Agencies and Organizations for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 10/30/26

Loans and grants to Washington counties, cities, special purpose districts, and quasi-municipal organizations for community infrastructure improvements. Funding is intended for construction, improvement, replacement, planning, repair, acquisition, reconstruction, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226722

Grants to Michigan School Districts and K-12 Schools for Freshwater Ecosystems Field Trips

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan school districts and K-12 schools for field trips that support experiential learning about the freshwater ecosystems in the state. Funding is intended to reimburse schools for transportation expenses. The purpose of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227792

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and community groups for public recreation facilities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. All funded pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227813

Grants to Utah Organizations to Promote Tourism and Recreation

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Utah organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist new or developing events during their first three years, supporting their growth until they become self-sustaining. Eligible events must demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 232106

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Trail Stewardship Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and IHEs for trail stewardship initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations to build capacity, improve trail user experiences, increase community en...

GrantWatch ID#: 232553

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, environment and recreation, economic development, health, and human services. The geo...

GrantWatch ID#: 130148

Grants to Alaska Government Agencies to Acquire and Develop Outdoor Recreational Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Alaska state, regional, tribal, and local governments to acquire and develop property for outdoor recreational areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve access to recreational areas, upgrade existing fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 135207

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Benefit Communities Throughout the State

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to benefit communities throughout the state. Applicants must submit a form entry before submitting a full grant proposal. Areas of focus include movement and nourishment. Consideration is given to proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 143299

Grants to Nova Scotia EMS and Fire Departments for Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia fire departments and HAZMAT, search and rescue, and first responder organizations for equipment purchases and upgrades. Funding will support equipment to be used in response to an emergency or fire situation, including but not limited to PPE ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143643

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that advance long-term, measurable impact in the areas of financial wellness and housing stability. Eligible proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 147603
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