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

Explore 8,890 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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8,890 grants found

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 01/30/27 LOI Date: 01/05/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and first-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176511

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of community development, the arts, education, health, environment, mental health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179491

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects Focusing on Nutrition and Agriculture

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to USA organizations for projects focusing on nutrition and agriculture in eligible regions. Applicants should note that required registration may take up to two days. Applications can be for annual funds, capital grants, or program grants. Current grantmak...

GrantWatch ID#: 214138

Grants to Pennsylvania, California, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Improve Community Life

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Pennsylvania, California, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to improve community life in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for investment in human services, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 220356

Grants to California and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Increase Environmental Adaptability

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to California and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to increase environmental resilience in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. The funder is particularly interested in solutions for recycling an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220357

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Collaborative Projects to Develop Communities

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations for collaborative projects to develop communities in eligible areas. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for programs focusing on the arts, education, urban design and ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 220358

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Focus areas include education, homelessness prevention and intervention, visual and performing arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220359

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Support Young People in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to support young people in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include environment and conservation, health and medicine, human and social services for youth, and education. Funding is intended to support organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 220360

Grants to Colorado and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Colorado and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects addressing climate resiliency and the environment in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registration may take several days. Funding is intended to ensure the future su...

GrantWatch ID#: 220361

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to empower and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Focus areas of funding include support for domestic violence survivors and single parents, nutrition, social justice, and environmental con...

GrantWatch ID#: 220362

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Protect the Environment, People, and Animals

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to protect the environment, people, and animals in eligible areas. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for programs focusing on foster care and adoption, child and yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220363

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Education, Visual Arts, and Literature

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for the visual arts, writing, literature, and education. The funder is al...

GrantWatch ID#: 220365

Grants to Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance Residents' Lives

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to Minnesota, Texas, California, and Colorado nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and build communities by supporting programs and initiatives in the areas of environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 221172

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27 Conference Date: 01/05/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programming and projects that have an impact on the local community. Funds may be used to cover program and operating expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 194007

Grants to Pennsylvania Firefighting Agencies to Control, Suppress, and Prevent Fires

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania firefighting agencies to help control, suppress, and prevent fires in vulnerable rural areas. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is for protective gear, vehicle conversions, equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 181237

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Indigenous Community...

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that combin...

GrantWatch ID#: 206006

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit public charities, schools, and government entities for initiatives to benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and wellbeing, environment, acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 225182

Grants to New York Organizations, Companies, and Institutions for Projects to Develop and Impr...

Deadline: 01/07/27

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

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts and Culture Projects

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, school districts, municipalities, and government agencies for arts, humanities, and historic preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, or services that allow ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143971

Grants to Alabama Agencies to Improve Access to Local Industrial Areas

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants to Alabama local government agencies to develop and create roads and bridges that allow the public to reach industrial areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support industries that are committed to new investme...

GrantWatch ID#: 198144

Grants to Colorado Organizations to Provide Services and Care to Cancer Patients

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants to Colorado organizations to provide care to cancer patients. Funding is intended for organizations that offer a broad range of services to adults and children. Eligible uses of funds include caring for indigent patients, educational materials, recreational...

GrantWatch ID#: 199828

Grants to Massachusetts and International Nonprofits for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Central America, South America, West Africa, and Massachusetts nonprofit charitable organizations for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 214709

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits ffor Programs Serving Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of $4,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit disadvantaged residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen modest-sized community organizations that endeavor to meet previously unmet needs in the local commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214940

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties for General Operating Su...

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations in a wide range of focus areas, including visual arts, history, culture, commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219710

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote projects relating to public health, provide services for senior citizens, and benefit children in educational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220204

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit underserved youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support specific projects involving youth and families; durable goods; and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221152

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to the Arts

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $18,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve access to arts activities. Funding is intended for projects that focus on increasing participation in the arts for all residents. Proposed projects must involve one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224248

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Educational Initiatives in Communities Served by the Fundi...

Deadline: 01/10/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support educational initiatives in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to provide educational opportunities for underserved populations, including scholarships, matching grants, and partnerships wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221051

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 02/21/27 LOI Date: 01/10/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for program support, operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 221516

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit, Government, Religious, and Educational Organizations to Benefit...

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit, governmental, religious, and educational organizations to benefit women and girls in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible programs must provide opportunities for or me...

GrantWatch ID#: 165212

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an LOI. Grant types include capacity building, program, and coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 207191

Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Projects that Positively Impact the Local Community

Deadline: 02/22/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a stage-one application before submitting a full proposal. Priority is given to projects within the focus areas of human services, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 130803

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the local quality of life in eligible areas. Focus areas include health and safety, youth empowerment, community betterment, and opportunity and access. Proposals should ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 131215

Grants to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Youth Violence

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $75,000 to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for initiatives to reduce youth violence in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects designed for at-risk youth and youth adults in lower-inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 131907

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Communit...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for capacity building programs. First-time applicants must submit an eligibility survey prior to applying. Eligible programs include those addressing arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 136632

Grants to Michigan Organizations for Activities to Promote Literacy

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan organizations for activities that promote literacy. Previous uses of funds include library improvements, teacher grants, and book club resources. Eligible programs are required to address one of the following areas of interest: r...

GrantWatch ID#: 142092

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services Programs

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to support and promote quality human services, educational, and health care programs for underserved populations. Proposals will be accepted for program or general operating support. Priority will be given to those p...

GrantWatch ID#: 146725

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Address the Needs of Underserved Populations

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to support the needs of local residents, particularly in underserved communities. Eligible focus areas for activities include art, culture and humanities, education, human services, religion, and health. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 146818

Grants to Virginia Organizations for Athletic Events That Increase Tourism

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia organizations for athletic events that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for sports programs, such as competitions, tournaments, exhibitions, and events. The grant program seeks to promote and grow new sport...

GrantWatch ID#: 149274

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to address community needs and enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that are likely to make a clear difference in the lives of a substantial n...

GrantWatch ID#: 150432

Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities, Schools, and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations fo...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, schools, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for pre-K educational programming in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance existing, established pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 152264

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Promote Animal Welfare in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for animal welfare programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide support to organizations that address the needs of injured, abandoned, or lost animals in local communities. Eligible applicants are located a...

GrantWatch ID#: 152414

Grants to Texas Libraries in Rural Communities to Improve Services and Programs

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas public libraries in rural communities to provide enhanced programs and services for local residents. Requests may be made for library materials, computers, digitization and automation, and capital improvements. Funding is intended for proposals tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 156095

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of the Elderly, Families, and At-Risk Youth

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to support programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for the elderly, families, and at-risk youth. Focus areas include education, families in crisis, mental health, and preven...

GrantWatch ID#: 156852

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Sports, Cultural, and Recreational Events

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community organizations for sports, cultural, or recreational programs and events that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for projects that serve youth at risk, newcomers, Indigen...

GrantWatch ID#: 157746

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit underserved local residents. Support is given to programs that align with the following areas of focus: education, human services, and health care. Funding is intended for general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 160288

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Enhance Learning and Education

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and libraries in eligible locations to support education and learning at all stages of life. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of early childhood programs and libraries. The grant program aims to facilitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 165769

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a broad range of projects and programs that enrich the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Highest priority is given to proposals addressing residents' medical needs. Programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 166000

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support projects in the interest areas of health and safety, youth empowerment, communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166213
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