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

Explore 8,816 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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8,816 grants found

Grants to Georgia Schools, School Districts, and Nonprofits to Improve Outdoor Learning

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia public schools, school districts, and nonprofit organizations to engage preK-12 students in high-quality outdoor learning experiences. Funding is intended for new or expanded outdoor programs for children across the state. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215631

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits to Address Urgent Issues for Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that address urgent issues for girls and women. Funding is intended for projects that improve the lives of girls and women and create positive social change to allow full participation of eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 216267

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, groups, and homeowners associations to address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that respond to inequities holistically and place...

GrantWatch ID#: 216590

Grants to Canada Nonprofits that Serve Black Communities to Increase Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations that serve Black communities in eligible areas to address funding gaps. Funding is intended for improving and expanding social service and community programming that address immediate needs and provide othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217011

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Environmental Justice Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit entities, cultural institutions, CBOs, and individuals for arts and culture initiatives in eligible locations. Funding may be used for existing and new programs. The goal of the funding program is to con...

GrantWatch ID#: 221097

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups to Improve Eligible Neighborhoods

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario resident groups, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood development activities in eligible neighborhoods. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221895

Grants to Ontario Groups for Community Development Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario resident groups for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: mental health, housing stability, vibrant spaces, community safety, and employment st...

GrantWatch ID#: 221897

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Address Homelessness

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to address homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222721

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Technical Training for Businesses

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes to provide technical assistance to small businesses. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for training, accelerator programs, and related oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 223255

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Education and Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational and preservation projects. Funding is intended to support capital and non-capital projects that address preservation needs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 223695

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Strengthen the State's Workforce and Economy

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs to develop the economy and strengthen the workforce across the state. Funding is intended to support job training and other projects that develop a skilled workforce, empower small businesses through new job gro...

GrantWatch ID#: 228124

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario resident groups, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood development activities in eligible neighborhoods. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229828

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Development Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 229831

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses for Incarceration Alternatives

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses to provide alternatives to incarceration for individuals in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include behavioral health services, mental health treatment, and activities that reduce rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 231495

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Businesses to Address Housing Concerns

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and businesses to address housing concerns in eligible regions. Eligible areas of interest include permanent housing, interim housing, and housing navigation. The purpose of funding is to facilitate housing for...

GrantWatch ID#: 231518

Grants to Washington Cultural Nonprofits for Increased Capacity and Stability

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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

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

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Hawaii Individuals, For-Profits, and Nonprofits to Benefit Watersheds and Communitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231804

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits Serving Black Communities for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in eligible locations for capacity building. Funding is intended to help awardees improve operations to deliver more programs and have a bigger impact with their work. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 231813

Grants to Colorado Building Owners to Implement Solutions to Reduce Building Emissions

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Colorado building owners of eligible buildings to implement solutions to reduce building emissions. Funding is intended for projects that will accelerate the reduction of emissions from large buildings, ahead of the current target date. Eligible building...

GrantWatch ID#: 231845

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Tribes to Increase the EV Sector Workf...

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, Tribes, and workforce development boards to increase the state's workforce in the electric vehicle sector. Funding is intended for training programs to expand the expertise of technicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231924
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Reduce Violent Crime

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to USA government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments for activities to reduce violent crime in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 123715
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Grants to Wisconsin and Illinois Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of women and girls in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support services and initiatives in the areas of economic opportunity, health and stab...

GrantWatch ID#: 147529
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Basic Needs of Residents

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the basic needs of residents in eligible communities. Priority will be given to organizations that are dedicated to meeting residents' basic needs, including shelter, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150204
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Promote Equality and Inclusivity in the Jewish Community

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to promote equality and inclusivity for women and girls in the local Jewish community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that take the needs and concerns of Jewish women and girls into...

GrantWatch ID#: 162533
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Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations in eligible areas for projects, activities, and events that encourage tourism and overnight visits. Eligible projects are those that are designed to promote economic growth, particularly through overnight stays in loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Expand and Improve Organizational Capac...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand and improve organizational capacity. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations are those that primarily serve residents with l...

GrantWatch ID#: 173759
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Synagogues, and Schools to Enrich Jewish Identity

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and synagogues for programs that enrich the Jewish community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for impactful and innovative programs, technologies, projects, and services that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 175389
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179845
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898
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Grants to Florida Fire Departments to Improve Services and Safety

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Florida fire departments to improve firefighter safety and enhance services. Funding is intended to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer fire departments and combination fire departments. The grant also provides financial assistance to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181920
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that improve the lives of local residents. Past grants have addressed hou...

GrantWatch ID#: 183998
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301
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Grants to Michigan Organizations for Projects and Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the workforce and to create projects within a broad range of interest areas, including education, health, the arts, disadvantaged yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 197909
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Parki...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206024
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Grants to Florida Fire Service Providers to Protect the Health of Firefighters

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Florida fire service providers, including volunteer fire departments, to safeguard the health of firefighters. Funding is intended to outfit firefighting units with the supplies, equipment, and training necessary to protect firefighters from exposure to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215344

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits, Hospitals, and Schools to Benefit Children and You...

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and schools for programs to benefit young people in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registration and pass a verification check prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 216867
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to address healthcare needs. Applicants must contact the program director before applying. Funding is intended for a range of services, including hospice care, cancer treatment, and support for people...

GrantWatch ID#: 219714
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Grants to Canada Research Institutions, SMEs, and Researchers for Pharmaceutical Sector Techno...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 223098
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Israel-Related Initiatives

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for Israel-related initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for cultural and educational programs and activities that promote a sense of connection to Israeli culture, society and modern life. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223244
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Grants to New York Healthcare Practices to Benefit Women and Families

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to New York healthcare practices for programs that benefit women and families. Applicants must pre-qualify and register before applying. Funding is intended for activities that integrate mental health into physical health care. The goal is to build the capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 224528
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Grants to South Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to South Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible activities are in the focus areas of community service, economic development, education and youth, the environment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225409
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Grants to New York Organizations, Companies, and Institutions for Projects to Develop and Impr...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to New York organizations, companies, and institutions for projects to develop and improve maritime ports throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that benefit and build the capacity of the state's offshore wind industry and improve the stat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225739
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What types of nonprofit grants are available on GrantWatch?

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?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.