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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and enhance the vitality of local communities. Eligible programs are those serving residents and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182608

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to positively impact the lives of women and girls. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs, with an emphasis on projects that advance the dignity and financial security of women and promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183169

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, School Systems, and Agencies to Improve the Well-Being and ...

Deadline: 02/28/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, school systems, and municipal entities to improve the well-being and health of residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204761

Sponsorships to Arizona Nonprofits and IHEs for Health-Focused Events

Deadline: 01/31/27

Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for events that benefit the community and help to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for charitable events related to the focus areas of chronic health conditions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207374

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, and projects that enhance the quality of life and address the health-related needs of residents. Eligible proposals benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207522

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for a variety of projects, including but not limited to community hall renovations, playground development, and sports facility maintenance. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 214956

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit the local community. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in healthcare, poverty, and educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 219426

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Music Appreciation in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote music appreciation in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote projects and activities that will empower local community residents to better understand, enjoy, cultivate, and advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 220180

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Music Education in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote music education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote activities and programs in the community that support the education of musicians and music students as well as foster an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220194

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Health, Education, and Human Services Programs

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote health, education, and human services programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth, healthcare, community needs, and education. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 220201

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support a Range of Community Benefit...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a range of community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended to support charitable, public, and educational projects in the following program areas: environment, human services, arts, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220249

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Programs That Promote Music and...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support programs that promote music and the arts. Funding is intended to support programs addressing culture, the humanities, and the arts. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220341

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Serve Eligible Communities

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of environment, community support, and education. Eligible projects occur in communities wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222115

Grants to Texas IHEs for Chemistry-Based Research

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Texas academic institutions for research related to chemistry. Funding is intended to support studies conducted by full-time faculty members with tenure or on a tenure-track who will serve as the principal investigator. Grants may be used for fellowships...

GrantWatch ID#: 223132

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Social Services, the Arts, and University Endowments

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to social services, the arts, and university endowments. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of residents in eligible locations, while also supporting higher education. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226449

Grants to North Carolina Education Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of $30,000 per year to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for capacity-building activities. The current cycle is for nonprofits working in the focus area of education. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including marketing, fundraising, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228758

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Groups for Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and groups for community programs and projects in regions served by the funding source. Funding is intended for charitable activities that benefit residents. Generally, grants are provided to address the unmet needs of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 229482

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for arts education in K-12 schools. Funding is intended for activities that effectively merge education and the arts to provide quality learning and teaching opportunities f...

GrantWatch ID#: 229955

Grants to Colorado Organizations for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Colorado organizations for environmental initiatives. Funding is intended to support environmental restoration and wildlife habitat conservation. Applicants must propose projects involving permanent conservation easements. Priority will be given to proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 231271

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that respond to urgent and critical needs, offer a bold new venture, and/or offer a new approach to ongoing problems. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 232307

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health, human services, civic, and envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 129954

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects and Programs that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that positively impact communities. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that create and support recreational opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 137962

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs in arts and to benefit refugees and immigrants. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding may be requested for general operating support and capital campaig...

GrantWatch ID#: 141256

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit vulnerable older adults in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that serve disadvantaged and needy populations, with a special emphasis on the elderly. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146738

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Charitable Community Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities in the focus areas of medical research and medical facilities, arts, culture, humanities, human services, youth development, and education. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 146881

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Medical Research on Cancer and Heart Disease

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for medical research. Funding is intended to support nonprofit organizations that conduct research in the areas of cancer and heart disease. The Foundation prefers to award grants to charitable organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 146904

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Project areas include education, youth, environmental stewardship, health and welfare of residents, and Hawaiian values. Priority will be given to programs th...

GrantWatch ID#: 146993

Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits for Sustainability and General Operating Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations for general operating and other eligible expenses. First-time applicants must contact the program staff three months prior to the deadline and register online at least five days before the deadline. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 153745

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Benefit ...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for charitable projects that benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that focus on arts and culture, education, health care, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 155557

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of local youth under the age of 18. Special consideration will be given to proposals requiring...

GrantWatch ID#: 156937

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Underserved

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that serve underserved populations throughout the state. Funding is intended for the focus areas of healthcare, human services, and education. Priority is given to organizations that address the needs of...

GrantWatch ID#: 163864

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Schools for Programs and Projects Serving Re...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of human services, schools, youth programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165513

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. First-time applicants must participate in a grant workshop before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen community leadership and build the capac...

GrantWatch ID#: 168330

Grants to Vermont and New Jersey Nonprofits to Provide Educational and Developmental Programmi...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Vermont and New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to provide educational and developmental programming and services for children. Priority will be given to early childhood programs, activities benefiting underserved areas and population...

GrantWatch ID#: 171608

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to enhance the well-being of individuals and families in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and programs focusing on health, arts and culture, community, education, economic development, and human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 172064

Grants to Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico nonprofit organizations to support programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is available for a wide range of focus areas, including education, health, disabilities, environment, animals, arts and humaniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172619

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concert...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capital Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for capital projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including acquiring permanent equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172995

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups for Programs that Meet the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, groups, and clubs for programs that meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173442

Grants to Texas and Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Texas and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include mentorship for vulnerable youth, workforce training a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174287

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

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, First Nations, school boards, and health regions for projects to benefit children and youth. Applicants are advised that registration approval may take several days. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 174511

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Children, Youth, and Famili...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that address community needs. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local children, youth, and families by responding to their behavioral health and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 174735

Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Programs, Education, and Community Support

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support youth development and education, including in-school and out-of-school programs, vocational education, and early childhood care and education. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175740

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Housing and Education Initiatives

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to promote initiatives focused on housing solutions. Funding is intended to support organizations that emphasize affordable housing through education, development, or repair. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 176232

Grants and Loans to Minnesota Public Agencies for Economic Revitalization Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants and loans to Minnesota local governments, port authorities, economic development authorities, and housing and redevelopment authorities to revitalize blighted sites. Funding is intended to redevelop industrial, residential, or commercial sites. The programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 176576

Grants to Oklahoma and Texas Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Oklahoma and Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for the program areas of health and human services, the arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 177042

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Benefit Underprivileged Teens

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that improve the lives of teens ages 11 through 18. Priority will be given to proposals benefiting youth with high needs and limited access, such as financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177074

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs, capital projects, and other initiatives in the areas of health, human services, children and youth, K-12 education, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 177214

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Education and Arts and Culture Initiatives

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support capital projects and other initiatives focusing on arts and culture as well as on education. The majority of grants are awarded to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177221

Grants to New Jersey and New York Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Areas of support include health, the environment, human services, education, arts and culture, and animals. The geographic regions of grant suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177320
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