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

Explore 8,869 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 Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities and projects that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the development, acquisition, and operation of tourism-related facilities. The grant program seeks to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 138127

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address Racism in ...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, CBOs, tribes, and government agencies to address racism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that inform policy, media, programs, services, products, and places. Eligible applicants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219737

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals for Youth Recreation

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, school programs, government agencies, tribes, and individuals for outdoor recreation programs and projects serving underserved youth. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 166766

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Enhance Public Transportation

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that enhance and upgrade transportation systems. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for public transportation...

GrantWatch ID#: 204234
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes or Clean Energy Projects

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, research institutions, tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies ffor clean energy research. Funding is intended to support research, development, and demonstration projects that create and test innova...

GrantWatch ID#: 211309

Grants to Washington Organizations and Groups to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington organizations and groups to enhance local neighborhoods in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for community initiatives that strengthen and be...

GrantWatch ID#: 179534
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington community-based organizations, housing authorities, federally recognized tribes, and local governments to increase the availability of affordable housing. Applications may be submitted for short-term production loans, self-help projects, down...

GrantWatch ID#: 215986

Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofit Off-Road Vehicle Organizations to Enhance...

Deadline: 11/03/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington agencies, Native American tribes, and nonprofit off-road vehicle organizations to enhance recreational opportunities. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary plan and complete the required registrations prior to submitting a full appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 137047

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Backcountry Trails

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special purpose districts, and Native American tribes to develop and rehabilitate backcountry trails. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 147291

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Acquire and Develop Shootin...

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for the acquisition and development of firearm range and archery practice and training facilities. Applicants must complete required registrations and hold at least one adverti...

GrantWatch ID#: 147292

Grants to Washington Agencies, Districts, and Tribes to Improve Boating Facilities

Deadline: 11/03/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, tribes, and districts for the acquisition, development, and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary plan and complete the required registrations prior to submitting a full applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 147294

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs Related to Recreational Veh...

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes for programs related to recreational vehicle activities. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for educational programs to impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205027

Grants to Washington Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools, and Districts for Forestry Stewardship

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and special taxing districts to promote community and urban forestry stewardship. Funding is intended to support a range of forestry projects and activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182425

Grants to Washington Childcare Centers to Supplement Employee Salaries

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Washington childcare centers in eligible locations to supplement employee salaries. Funding is intended to support the childcare workforce in the city by improving salaries and increasing staff retention. Applicants must be licensed by the state. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 232047

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Gun Violence

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington, DC, nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and businesses to address gun violence in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement anti-violence strategies that provide intervention and prevention support while strengthening lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224621
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Grant to a Washington, DC Nonprofit to Address Water Pollution

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization to address water pollution. Funding is intended to support the maintenance and monitoring of trash traps as well as provide public education about water pollution and provide environmental workforce development. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 208814

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Festivals and Events

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to support festivals and events that are open to the public, support diversity, increase the number of visitors and revenue rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 209409

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Environmental Justice Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for environmental projects that promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-based projects in areas that are significantly impacted by climate change. All proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 220268

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Host Large-Scale Events and Festivals

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to host large-scale events and festivals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to promote tourism and increase overnight stays. Eligible events will host 2,500+ people, be open to the public,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231578

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism and Improve Facilities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism and improve facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for tourism marketing activities, capital projects related to tourism facilities, and to support facility operations....

GrantWatch ID#: 231579

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities for Operational Support in the Tourism Sect...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities for operational support in the tourism sector. Funding is intended for marketing and promotional activities to attract tourists and enhance the tourist experience. Eligible activities must expand the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231581

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Generate Tourism

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and events that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended for new, expanding, and ongoing activities and events, and may also be used for marketing, tourism promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 147248

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Youth Mentoring Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for youth mentoring programs. Funding supports structured mentoring opportunities that connect young people with caring adult mentors through ongoing relationships and organized activities. The purpose of funding is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150736

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Programs Supporting Women and Children

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and initiatives that address the needs, challenges, and opportunities of w...

GrantWatch ID#: 231272

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Racial Equity Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for general operating support to address systemic inequities in eligible locations. Funding supports culturally relevant programs, services, and activities that reduce disparities and strengthen organizations serving co...

GrantWatch ID#: 231273

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Support Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for community support programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address community needs, strengthen support systems, and cultivate vibrant and resilient communities. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231274

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs and operating support in eligible locations. Funding supports initiatives that address local needs in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, environment and ani...

GrantWatch ID#: 231276

Contract for Services to a Washington Business to Address Transit Development

Deadline: 10/02/26

Contract for services to a Washington business to address transit development. The project is intended to create an environmental impact statement for transit development initiatives that will be used by cities throughout the state. The document will be used to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 232034

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213121

Grants to Washington Cultural Nonprofits for Increased Capacity and Stability

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit cultural organizations for increased capacity and stability in eligible regions. Funding is intended for upgrading technology, operating costs, ongoing programming, research and development, or expanding low-cost and free public prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 231541

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for impactful community programs in eligible regions. Programming should provide expanded access to heritage, arts and culture, and science by increasing public events and educational resources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231542

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for New Heritage, Arts, and Science Initiatives

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for new initiatives in eligible counties. Funding is intended for new and innovative projects that advance the preservation of heritage, arts and culture, and science. Grants are intended for exploring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231543
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofit CBOs to Address Workplace and Worker Rights

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit community-based organizations for programs to address employment and workplace rights. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to provide education, outreach, and legal services related to employment laws and domestic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209009

Loans to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Loans to Washington nonprofit housing developers and government agencies for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended to develop multifamily rental projects that benefit lower-income households. The program seeks to expand and maintain the supply of decent...

GrantWatch ID#: 215252

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for projects and activities that increase the supply of affordable housing. Funding is also intended to preserve existing affordable housing through rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 215253

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Housing Authorities, and Tribes for IDD Housing

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for housing projects serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for the development of multifamily housing that p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231229
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit legal aid organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide free civil legal services. The program seeks to increase access to justice for low-income populations and special populations...

GrantWatch ID#: 163210

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capacity-building projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital costs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163424

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for the Legal Needs of Women

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to address the legal needs of women and girls in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Past proposals have addressed domestic violence...

GrantWatch ID#: 163742
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for for Legal Aid to Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit legal aid providers to offer pro-bono civil legal services to low-income residents. Funding is intended to address critical issues facing residents, expand the accessibility of legal services, and strengthen the civil aid system....

GrantWatch ID#: 177289
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Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia Nonprofits for P...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 178281
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Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools for...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal and governmental agencies, and public schools in eligible counties for efforts to disrupt the transmission of intergenerational poverty. Eligible programs are those that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964
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Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Jewish Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Oregon and Washington public charities and religious organizations in eligible regions to benefit the local Jewish community. Priority is given to proposals addressing Jewish education, arts and culture, community building and development, and social wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 186496
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Legal Aid for Underserved Residents Facing Eviction

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit corporations to provide free legal aid to low-income and underserved residents involved in eviction proceedings. Funding is intended for activities and projects conducted by civil legal aid providers that seek to represent tenant...

GrantWatch ID#: 186652
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Development Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for community development programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that meet one of the following objectives: principally benefit lower-income persons, elimin...

GrantWatch ID#: 209504
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of local communities and address critical needs. Focus areas include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 209715
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs to Enhance Public Recreational Spaces

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and sports organizations to enhance and upgrade public recreational spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements to trails, parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities. Indoor an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209716
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs for Projects That Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and community-based groups for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that demonstrate improvements in the quality of local surface waters. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209717
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, CBOs, and Building Owners to Preserve Historical Sites

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and individual building owners to preserve historically significant sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the preservation and renovation of historic properties. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209718
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Grants to Washington Artists and Organizations for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 or grants of $2,500 to Washington individual artists and arts organizations for career development efforts and arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop new artwork and to produce arts-related eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 209719
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