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

Explore 8,684 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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8,684 grants found

Grants to Virginia For-Profits and Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote business development and strengthen capacity. Applicants must complete a certification course before applying. Funding is intended to assist new and recently e...

GrantWatch ID#: 212550

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Childcare Facilities to Provide Equipment...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and childcare facilities for equipment provided to children from birth to age 18. The purpose of the program is to provide the equipment necessary to improve the chances of ov...

GrantWatch ID#: 212568

Grants and Services to New York City Nonprofits to Promote Community and Economic Development

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind services to New York City nonprofit organizations to benefit residents and promote community and economic development. Funding is intended to support projects that strengthen economic mobility through career training or entrepreneursh...

GrantWatch ID#: 212860

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Men and Boys

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that benefit boys and men in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address challenges facing males, such as educational disparities, mental hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 214686

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Inclusive Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individual artists for arts projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support inclusive arts activities that represent a variety of cultures ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214758

Grants to Nova Scotia Fledgling Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia fledgling nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to assist with costs including salaries, equipment, facilities, and communications. Eligible organizations are located in and serve re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214955

Grants to Alabama Historic Sites for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Alabama sites to preserve and protect historic structures. Funding is intended to save irreplaceable historic buildings or sites that face demolition or neglect. The grant program aims to call public attention to the state's most endangered historic and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215060

Grants to Texas Agricultural Businesses, Ranches, and Farms for Disaster Relief Support

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit agriculture operations, ranches, and farms for disaster relief assistance in eligible locations. New applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 215339

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Farms for Assistance Following Extreme Weather

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofits, agriculture businesses, ranches, and farms for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related expenses not paid for...

GrantWatch ID#: 215340

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases, skill development, and training opportunities. Grants should serve many and not just a few. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 215699

Grants to Colorado Schools, Teachers, and Nonprofits for Transportation Assistance

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado schools, teachers, and nonprofit organizations for transportation assistance benefiting students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help students participate in arts, culture, science, and humanities programs and events ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215749

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community projects, special events, and operating expenses. Programs should address community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215798

Grants to California Nonprofits for Humanitarian Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for humanitarian projects that improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to enhance social conditions, address human welfare, and relieve pain and suffering. Eligible activities include family services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216736

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities to Address Community Needs in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to food insecurity, inclusivity, clean water, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217238

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote economic and workforce development and support educational and recreational programs. Char...

GrantWatch ID#: 217290

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote significant social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability, and identify unm...

GrantWatch ID#: 217688

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Workforce Development Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for workforce development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support job training programs and to provide training and education to individuals to improve their workforce skills and earning potential. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 217799

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of economic development, education, health, children and families, and workforce development. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219066

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Workforce Expansion in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that help to expand and strengthen the workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives that attract, build, and maintain the future workforce and job-creating ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 219105

Grants to Georgia Organizations for Sports-Related Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Georgia organizations for activities, programs, and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: special athletes, youth, and community enrichment. Funding is intended to use...

GrantWatch ID#: 219551

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

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. The grant program seek...

GrantWatch ID#: 220265

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health, education, arts and culture, humanities, human services, and reli...

GrantWatch ID#: 220266

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Charitable and Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that serve educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes benefiting local communities, with priority given to specified regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220274

Grants to Arizona Qualifying Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Land Managers, Conservation District...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona qualifying nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public land managers, conservation districts, and businesses for water conservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 221578

Grants to Nevada Courts to Improve Technology

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada courts to improve technology and enhance their case management systems. Successful applicants will design and purchase systems that meet the established state judicial branch's approved standards. Funding is intended to help court...

GrantWatch ID#: 221607

Grants to Washington Organizations and Community Agencies to Provide Cultural and Recreational...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington organizations and community agencies to provide cultural and recreational experiences to residents who do not usually have access to programs and events. Priority will be given to applicants who support families and individuals...

GrantWatch ID#: 221970

Grant to a Montana Company, Agency, or School to Promote Workforce Development in the Timber S...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a Montana private organization, association, agency, or school to promote workforce development in the timber industry. Funding is intended to advance programming or acquire equipment, supplies, or materials that specifically help recruit,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222434

Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Groups for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Massachusetts schools, groups, and educational institutions for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the conservation, stewardship, scientific knowledge, public awareness, and preservation of green open spaces and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222578

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programs in eligible areas. Funding priority will be requests that involve partnerships with traditional and folk artists. These grants will support artist stipends as part of the total program c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222812

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to invest in local communities to advance workforce development, develop a sustainable economy, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222948

Sponsorships to Wisconsin Organizations in Eligible Regions to Support Fundraising Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Sponsorships to Wisconsin organizations in eligible regions to support fundraising events. Sponsorships are available in forms including golf holes, tickets, and purchasing tables for events. Previous sponsorship recipients include art centers, orchestras, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223410

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania government entities and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects within one of the following areas of interest: land, parks, and water trails, and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 223759

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, and Agencies for Aftersch...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and qualifying government agencies for afterschool programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist in strengthening and sustaining afterschool initiatives that support families, ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223984

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for grants to address health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225087

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Residents and Organizations...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funds are intended for fundraising events and program sponsorships. Programming must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226115

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Service Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community service programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs to promote economic development, provide disaster relief, promote education, address problems facing youth and children at risk,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226313

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Community Resid...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Eligible activities or events should have a lasting impact on the community. Eligible applicants must give back to the communities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226476

Grants and In-Kind Support to Florida Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Support Women...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to Florida nonprofit and faith-based organizations in eligible regions to support women, families, and children. Funding is intended for impactful activities that address a specific concern. Eligible organizations are located in and serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 227206

Grants to Maryland and Virginia Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to Benefit Communities...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maryland and Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and sports teams to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of community programs and youth-focused events in the service area of...

GrantWatch ID#: 227514

Grants North Dakota Nonprofits for Capital and Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital and infrastructure projects. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the local quality of life, support educational efforts, support charitable activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 228009

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Benefit, Education, and Economic Development

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of economic development, community service, education, youth, environment, and disaster relief. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228214

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Boards to Commemorate America 250

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, school boards, and tribal governments for public humanities programming related to America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 228352

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Business Development and Expansion

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible regions for business development and expansion activities. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing furniture and fixtures, hiring accounts and other necessary consultants, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229328

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Promote K-12 Music Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote music education. Funding is intended to help performing artists offer demonstrations, classes, or workshops. Grants can support teachers' efforts to attract and retain music students, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229457

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Welfare Activ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, colleges, school districts, and government entities for programs and projects that contribute to the welfare of communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education and youth, environment, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 229487

Grants to Colorado Neighborhood Groups for Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying neighborhood groups for activities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities to benefit residents and create a sense of connection. Programming must be free and inclusive and serve all n...

GrantWatch ID#: 230198

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community-Led Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities to promote community-led programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-driven ideas based on lived experiences and grassroots...

GrantWatch ID#: 230248

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Programs and Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for community-based activities and projects that improve equitable community health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community events, new or expanded programs, innovativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230501

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Host Amateur Sports Competitions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit community organizations in eligible locations to host amateur sports competitions and tournaments that are open to the general public. Funding is intended for expenses incurred by nonprofits that are holding championship events...

GrantWatch ID#: 230545

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Businesses for Business Growth and Operations Expenses

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico qualifying nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible regions for business growth expenses. Funding is intended to help businesses expand and to help nonprofits with programs that serve the community. Eligible uses of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231323
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