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

Explore 8,783 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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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Athletes with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to benefit athletes with disabilities throughout the state. Funding is intended to support program costs related to training and competition programs. Applicants must be able to provide competition at either a state or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144220
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include youth, seniors, performing and visual arts, and environment and sustainability. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 151481
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Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs Related to Justice

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for educational and charitable activities related to justice and the legal system. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 151871
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Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Environmental Conservation Programs

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve animal populations and their nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 157001
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Grants to Tennessee Government Agencies and Nonprofits to Preserve Historical Records

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Tennessee government agencies and nonprofit organizations to preserve historical records. Funding may be used for a wide range of costs related to preservation, including supplies, furniture, employee costs, contractor costs, digitizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 162327

Grants to Florida and California Nonprofits Serving Eligible Counties for Community Benefit Ac...

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Florida and California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible counties. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include culture, education, health and human services, youth ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 163345

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Areas of focus include education, health and medical, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 172430
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Grants to Ontario Charities, Municipalities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to Benefit Loca...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario charities, municipalities, and registered amateur athletic associations for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that address critical issues, create partnerships, and hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 172543
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Grant to a New Jersey or Pennsylvania Nonprofit for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grant of $40,000 to a New Jersey or Pennsylvania nonprofit organization for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Projects may fall into one of the following categories: environment and animals; community development; education and research; vetera...

GrantWatch ID#: 172846
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Grants to Iowa Agencies and NGOs for Projects to Enhance Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Iowa communities, counties, cities, and non-governmental organizations for projects to support outdoor recreation for the general public. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development, construction of facilities, parkland expansion, mul...

GrantWatch ID#: 173505
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In-Kind Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Marketing Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA and Canada nonprofit, educational, and service organizations, and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the marketing and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174265
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for the Preservation of Historical Records

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the preservation of and access to historical records. Funding is intended to enhance and develop archival programs, as well as to train and educate records custodians. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 174585
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Grants to Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah Nonprofits and Tribal Agencies for Capacity ...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah nonprofit organizations and tribal governments for capacity-building projects that benefit Native communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the unding is intended for the priority ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 175715
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Grants to Washington, DC Entities for Volunteer Staff to Provide Community Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and agencies to support volunteer staff working in a broad range of community services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Eligible service areas in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176377
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents of eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Grant funding is intended to assist community members gain stability ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176786
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Grants to Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs, and schools to benefit communities in eligible regions. Grant funding may be requested for programs, equipment, facilities improvements, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176841
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Improve the Local Qu...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177498
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Address Legal Issues

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that address legal issues such as legal education, legal aid, law reform, legal research, and law libraries. Priority will be given to ongoing programs. Short-term projects will also be consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178164

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the focus ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 178470

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Communi...

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units in eligible regions for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 179733
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Grants to Kansas Organizations in Eligible Regions to Improve the Health of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Kansas organizations in eligible regions for programs to improve the health and well-being of local residents. Funding priorities include child obesity, substance abuse and drug overdose, children's health (prenatal to 18 years), depression and mental he...

GrantWatch ID#: 179797
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Arts Proj...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to increase access to the arts for the local community and involve new audiences and visitors. Funding is intended to support production and exhibition costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 180269
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects with specific and measurable objectives and goals. This grant program includes ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180825
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Strengthen the Economy

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for projects that strengthen the local economy in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support infrastructure development, job training, economic development, community imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181125
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and community-based organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative projects and initiatives that bring solutions to the community’s most pressing needs. Applicants must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 181945
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Exchange Programs with Germany

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to coordinate student and young professional foreign exchange opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The opportunity is intended to strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 183634
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, including local governments, IHEs, school districts, and volunteer centers for materials, supplies, and volunteer support for community service projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 184227
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Grants to Illinois Businesses, Cultural Establishments, and Nonprofits for Commercial Rehabili...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Illinois businesses, cultural establishments, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support commercial rehabilitation and construction projects for entities that include, but are not limited to sto...

GrantWatch ID#: 185158
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Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations and Programs in Eligible Locations for Health-Related Ini...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Pennsylvania organizations and programs in eligible locations for health-related initiatives serving local residents. Funding is intended for activities and services to improve the health of community residents. Eligible organizations an...

GrantWatch ID#: 191495
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Evaluate Crime Victim Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and Tribes for research on services provided to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 193867
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Opportunity for New York Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Join a Training Program

Deadline: 08/14/26

Opportunity for New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in eligible locations to participate in a leadership training program. The goal of the program is to help organizations improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 194781
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Grants to Kentucky Public Entities for Natural Disaster Prevention and Public Awareness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Kentucky public agencies for activities and programs that promote disaster prevention, recovery, and public awareness. Funding is intended for projects that further natural hazard mitigation and management or mitigation awareness. Mitigation projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 197802
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, Regional Entities, Agencies, and IHEs to Help Governm...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 200156
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Environmental Awareness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, businesses, and nature centers for educational initiatives that increase awareness of environmental topics. A l...

GrantWatch ID#: 200712
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Scrap Tire Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Michigan organizations to promote alternative uses for scrap tires. Funding is intended to increase, explore, and expand markets for used tires. Grants may be used to buy equipment or to support research and development projects that explore new or incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200835
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In-Kind Assistance to Arizona Organizations to Help With Community Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

In-kind assistance of volunteer services to Arizona organizations for activities that positively impact communities in eligible locations. The program allows organizations to submit project ideas within the focus areas of education, financial wellness, equity, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 203923
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribal governments for projects to benefit rural communities. Funding is intended to stimulate rural economies, support sustainable food production and distribution, remove barrier...

GrantWatch ID#: 204010
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Grants to USA Organizations for Research to Effect Positive Social Change

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified organizations for sociology research projects with the potential to promote social change. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on improving systems and ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 204312
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to build capacity and strengthen operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits improve their ability to achieve long-te...

GrantWatch ID#: 204689
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, CBOs, and Schools to Promote Vaccines

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, community-based agencies, organizations, and schools for initiatives that promote vaccines for local families and children. Funding is intended to educate the public on the merits of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and flu va...

GrantWatch ID#: 206847
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Rangeland Management Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs in multiple states to implement environmental conservation activities related to rangeland. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 208690
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Grant to a USA Nonprofit, Tribe, or IHE for Programs Addressing Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, or IHE to address youth homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and build the capacity of runaway and homeless youth and other youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 208802
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Grants to New Jersey Agencies and Nonprofits to Serve Victims of Crime

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to New Jersey public agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide services to victims of crime. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended for a wide range of services, including advocacy, men...

GrantWatch ID#: 208826
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Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Programs and Projects to Support Family Caregivers

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for programs and projects that benefit family caregivers. Funding is intended for activities that support research and solutions to address the challenges faced by individuals providing unpaid support to a loved one. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209368

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Community Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, Tribes, school districts, government agencies, and academic institutions to plan and develop projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to support the preparation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 209499
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Grants to Colorado Organizations for Programs to Address the Substance Abuse Crisis

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Colorado organizations for programs to address the opioid substance abuse crisis in eligible communities. Funding may be used to support prevention, recovery, treatment, and education efforts related to the use of opioids. Eligible applicants are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 210343
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Cooperative Agreements to Nevada Entities to Protect and Manage Archaeological Resources

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to Nevada government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education to evaluate, protect, and manage archaeological resources in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be co...

GrantWatch ID#: 211936
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Grants to California Organizations, Individuals, and Groups to Support Equity in the Justice S...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California organizations, individuals, and groups for initiatives that support equity within the criminal justice system in eligible regions. Funding is available for events, program support, and addressing racial inequities in marginalized communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213943
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Food Waste

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, IHEs, and government agencies for infrastructure projects that address food waste. Funding is intended to increase access to food waste diversion projects and increase the food waste compo...

GrantWatch ID#: 214452
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Grants to Maryland Homeowner and Athletic Associations to Improve Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Maryland homeowner associations, community service entities, athletic associations, and recreation councils to enhance recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve existing recreation amenities, add amenities, or construc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214902
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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