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

Explore 8,671 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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8,671 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Counties for Sustainable Forestry Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin qualifying counties for sustainable forestry projects. Priority is to fund storm-related projects and the employment of temporary personnel for short-term workload projects. Funding is intended for short-term projects and unanticipated projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 197458

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations to benefit economically disadvantaged families throughout the state. Funding is intended for operational expenses for shelters for homeless individuals and organizations that help families find housing. Applicants must be en...

GrantWatch ID#: 198444

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Districts, and Groups for Learning and Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin teachers, school districts, and groups for educational opportunities and professional development. Funding is intended to improve instructional practices and student learning in the field of mathematics. Grants can be used to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 198983

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Teachers, and Groups to Enhance Mathematics Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $750 to Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and groups to enhance mathematics education. Funding is intended for the acquisition of classroom resources to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies or projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198984

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Projects and Programs that B...

Deadline: 01/05/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofits, municipalities, faith-based organizations, and school districts to benefit communities in eligible regions. A pre-application is required prior to the full proposal. Funding will support capital projects and large-scale programming t...

GrantWatch ID#: 200203

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Districts, Nonprofits, Companies, and Individuals for Initiatives...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, districts, nonprofit organizations, companies, and individuals for initiatives related to the state's water supply. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202998

Grants to New Jersey and New York Nonprofits for Financial and Workforce Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities and build nonprofit capacity. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects focusing on workforce development and financial empow...

GrantWatch ID#: 207641

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Native Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations to benefit Native residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities, internships, and organizations whose programs promote charitable, educational, literary, and scientific purposes. The fund is also dedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 210528

Grants to Michigan Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Michigan nonprofit and governmental arts and cultural organizations in eligible regions for capacity building. Funding is intended to strengthen local arts entities, helping them reach their potential in transforming communities into vib...

GrantWatch ID#: 211360

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 212852

Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Special Events and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for special programs and events that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that help to raise awareness, encourage economic development, and foster a sense of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214517

Loans to Illinois Schools to Improve Technology and Promote Career Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Loans to Illinois school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools to promote professional development. Funding is intended to purchase technology equipment that improves classroom education and enhances professional development in kindergarten through 8th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214906

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Health and Education Programs, Capacity-Building Ac...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to support health and education programs, capacity-building activities, and capital ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215454

Grants to Idaho Nonprofit Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations for environmental protection activities. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities related to environmental education and environmental protection. Funds are for the exclusive use of organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 216710

Grants to Florida and New York Nonprofits to Promote Education, Research, Arts, and Journalism

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida and New York nonprofit organizations for projects to promote education, climate and medical research, the arts, and ethical journalism in eligible regions. Requests for general operating support are welcome. While national and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 216773

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits to Promote Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to promote health in eligible regions. Eligible projects include the improvement of walking trails, playgrounds and parks; and farmers markets, community gardens, healthy cor...

GrantWatch ID#: 216858

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Addressi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana nonprofit organizations, public charities, government agencies, IHEs, and K-12 schools for programs that address children's mental health and family food security in eligible regions. Funding may al...

GrantWatch ID#: 217322

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits That Support Local Efforts to Improve Community Life

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations that support local efforts to improve community life. The funding source prioritizes programs that cross economic, racial, and ethnic lines. Of special interest are projects focusing on public safety entities, animal r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217534

Sponsorships to Texas Government, Business, and Civic Organizations for Events to Enhance the ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Texas business, government, and civic organizations for events to enhance the health of residents. Applicants must verify eligibility prior to applying. Priority is for organizations that address community needs in the focus areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 217842

Grants to California Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the work of local arts organizations, collectives, and artists. Projects should attract young professionals, stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 219065

Grants to Maine Entities to Reduce Opioid-Related Overdoses and Deaths

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Maine entities to reduce opioid-related overdoses and deaths in eligible regions. Funding is intended for prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery from substance use disorders. Applicants must propose how they will strengthen and/or expand rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 220900

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 to Wisconsin residents, families, and nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to benefit individuals, households, and nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221301

Grants to New York City Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New York City women and women-led organizations for projects that benefit women and girls throughout the city. Funding is intended for grassroots projects that foster change in local communities and empower women and girls. Eligible projects are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221962

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 222181

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote economic development; improve health care and medical research; advance the beautification and rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 222307

Grants to Montana Organizations to Promote the State's Cattle Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Montana organizations to promote the state's cattle sector. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and events that help Montana's ranchers, strengthen the future of the cattle industry, and build bridges between the agriculture industry and local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222464

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to benefit the community. Funding is intended to address the funder's focus areas of youth development, support for veterans and military, and the rejuvenation of neighborhoods within the funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222768

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to assist with training, workshops, and support in areas including professional development, strategic planning, operational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223141

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address education, healthcare, and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223562

Sponsorships to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Events and Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special events that make communities better places to live, work, and raise a family. The sponsorship program supports ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 225157

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Schools for Programming that Benefits Local Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and schools for programming that benefits local communities in regions served by the funding source. Applicants may purchase supplies, expand or acquire facilities, and develop programs. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225524

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable projects that improve the local quality of life. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 226087

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community services, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226131

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for community-benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, social services, and community challenges. Grants can support project-sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 226286

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to community needs and promote religious causes. Consideration is limited to organizations that serve and are located...

GrantWatch ID#: 226302

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Promote the Health of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote the health and wellness of residents. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226343

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children, Youth, and Families in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote positive youth development and provide for the well-being of un...

GrantWatch ID#: 226974

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Virginia and North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities and programs to boost health outcomes in eligible regions. Funding is intended for locally led initiatives that aim to enhance the general health and quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 228696

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits to Improve Export Capabilities for Creative Content

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and service organizations to improve export capabilities for creative content and products. Funding is intended for activities to develop industry or sector capacity and to support the export activities of organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 228747

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit and educational organizations for programs in health and wellness, food, housing, education, and outdoors and climate in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs focusing on the well-being of veterans, youth, se...

GrantWatch ID#: 228801

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that help identify and respond to both immediate and long-term community issues. Eligible projects and activities benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229436

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to requests for long-lasting tangible items and to proposals that address the organization's needs beyond ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229476

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and CBOs to Plant Trees and Educate the Publi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $55,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal organizations, CBOs, and volunteer groups to plant trees and educate the public. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229639

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of basic needs, medical needs, youth/scholarships, and general giving. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230870

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Arts Accessibility Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for arts projects. Funding is intended to make the arts accessible to all residents. The goal of the program is to support improvements in the applicant's facilities, space, or programming. This grant supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230920

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, Tribes, and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal governments, and government agencies for arts programs. Funding is intended to provide arts programming to underserved, underrepresented, and under-resourced communities. The goal of the program is to bri...

GrantWatch ID#: 230922

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Small Community Initiatives to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Maine nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support small community initiatives that enhance the local quality of life and pride in the community. Priority is given to activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230929

Grants to Alberta Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include neighborhood beautification, safety, events, programs, festivals, fairs, competitions, and emergent needs. Eligible organizations be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231247

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Indoor Exhibits on the American Revolution

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to create indoor interpretive displays and exhibits related to the American Revolution. The purpose of the program is to support projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232058
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