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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 Hawaii Nonprofits Serving Teens for Capital Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations serving teens in eligible locations for capital projects and expenses. Funding is intended for direct expenses, such as materials and equipment, relating to a program or project that serves local teens. Services must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232444

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, Collectives, and Groups in Eligible Locations for Arts Initiati...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, collectives, and unincorporated groups in eligible locations for arts projects and activities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 163142

Grants to Texas Local Governments to Plan or Construct Boat Facilities on Public Waters

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas government agencies to plan, renovate, or construct boat launching facilities that provide access to public waters. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to land acquisition, restroom facilities, access roads, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164582

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Racial Inequities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to address economic and social disparities impacting African-American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new or established collaborative programs that help to achieve racial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170197

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include the environment, arts and culture, and education. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174544

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to outdoor recreation areas. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to construct new trails, enhance existing trails, create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174948

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted before being invited to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organiations for programs that address the needs of seniors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of affordable housing, workforce development, community projects, and quality of life. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 214114

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations, For-Profits, and Agencies to Plan the Development of ...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and government agencies for planning projects related to shooting ranges. Funding is intended to plan target ranges that provide recreational access to the general public. Eligible activities include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217700

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Health

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

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, independent researchers, and knowledge users for research projects related to health. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197699

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Support Operations and Programming

Deadline: 02/04/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to support operations and programming in eligible locations. Funding may be used for administrative and operating expenses as well as for in-person, virtual, and online programs that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 150717

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits that Serve Older Adults for Organizational Development Activities

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations that serve older adults for organizational development activities. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training, information technology, consu...

GrantWatch ID#: 182530

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Arts Programming

Deadline: 02/05/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, and school districts to provide arts programming to the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support arts activities and events, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191660

Grants to Ohio Groups of Residents for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio groups of residents for projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots community projects that benefit residents and promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 173429

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 02/09/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal entities, and government agencies for conservation and recreation projects. Funding is intended for a range of projects that will protect ecosystems and wildlife species, as w...

GrantWatch ID#: 225755

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Public Entities for Civic and Economic Development

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including libraries and schools, in eligible locations to strengthen the community. Funding is intended to increase economic opportunities, bring the community together, and enhance trust in civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 156261

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Co...

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/10/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the community. Priority areas of funding include youth development, education, public affairs, and human services. Applicants must submit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173478

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit historical organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to collect, protect, and share state history at the grassroots level. Funding is intended for activities and projects in four categories: collections, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204909

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of safety, recreation, and health; community service; and youth, education, and the environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 227515

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Police and Fire Departments for Programs Benefiting Lo...

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and police and fire departments for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, basic human needs, substance abuse, workforce development, econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177001

Grants to California, Idaho, and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs

Deadline: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to California, Idaho, and Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, museums, and governmental institutions in eligible regions for programs that promote children's literacy. Eligible programs are those that increase reading, writing, and STEM...

GrantWatch ID#: 165021

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 03/19/27 LOI Date: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to address the needs of communities in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Priority is given to projects that address emergent or ongoing community n...

GrantWatch ID#: 192556

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

Deadline: 04/28/27 LOI Date: 02/12/27

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

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, and Agencies to Enhance Tourism

Deadline: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects to draw tourism to eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote cultural tourism, enhance or mitigate the impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 225480

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Literacy Initiaves

Deadline: 02/13/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to establish or expand literacy initiatives, support summer reading programs, provide books, educational materials...

GrantWatch ID#: 130748

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Literacy Initiatives

Deadline: 02/13/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to establish or expand literacy initiatives, support summer reading programs, provide books, educational materials, and technology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 230589

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for educational, recreational, cultural, health, and social service programs that enhance the quality of life for underserved residents. Funding is intended to support pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 143298

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs to Improve the Local Quality ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Grant funds are intended to provide quality healthcare, human services, and educational programs for underserved populations. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 146814

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Services

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of youth development, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 158842

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and public entities or projects and programs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible areas. Requests for equipment, capital improvements, and capital acquisitions may also be eligible if they benefit the communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 158843

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Serve Residents Impacted by Poverty

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit and faith-based organizations to serve economically disadvantaged residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs benefiting individuals, families, and their pets, and to support and improve economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160869

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to British Columbia registered charities for projects to benefit the local community in the funding source's service area. Project categories include arts and culture, education and literacy, the environment, health and community wellness, heritage and hist...

GrantWatch ID#: 164298

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for new or ongoing environmental stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for efforts to improve local water quality and address related land issues. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165030

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Projects that Benefit Eligible C...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that improve the quality of life in local communities. Eligible programs benefit the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 165675

Grants to Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Envir...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and schools for innovative environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on improving environmental qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 168419

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health and Human Services in Eligible Locations

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

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the health and human services needs of local residents in eligible locations. Some organizations are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 168569

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and School Boards to Prevent Crime and Su...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, municipal governments, First Nation governments, and school boards or councils for projects and programs that reduce crime and support crime victims. Funding is intended to prevent crime and examine the causes of crime and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169655

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Civic Organizations for Community Development and Improvement P...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit and civic organizations for community development and improvement projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants are required to consult the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proposals i...

GrantWatch ID#: 171485

Grants to South Dakota Fire Departments and Academies to Enhance Services in Rural Communities

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to South Dakota fire departments and academies, including tribal fire departments, to enhance firefighting capacity in rural communities. Funding is intended to support training, equipment purchases, and organizational improvement. Grants assist fire depart...

GrantWatch ID#: 171702

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Education, Human Services, Healt...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs in the areas of health, human services, education, and arts and culture. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Priority areas include you...

GrantWatch ID#: 172931

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Further the Careers of Underrepres...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nova Scotia artists, nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and arts organizations to further the careers of artists from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to support creation, presentation, travel, and professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173884

Grants to Ohio Organizations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Ohio organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that improve the lives of local residents, support the mission of the organization, and address community issues. Projects must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 174223

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Disadvantaged Residents in Eligible L...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to assist individuals in need in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide appropriate financial support to disadvantaged individuals who, due to illness, lack of opportunity, or misfortune, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 176479

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Schools to Serve Disadvantaged Middle School Students

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Minnesota organizations and schools for programs that serve low-income students. Funding is intended for community- and school-based out-of-school programs that promote youth development. The grant program aims to improve the lives of economically disadv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177081

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to address climate change and support operating expenses. Funding is intended to promote efforts to reduce the adverse effects of, and to adapt to, climate change. Priority will be given to organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 177293

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Nonprofits and Public Entities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to preserve and promote community-based agricultural ventures. Funding is intended for both new and ongoing projects. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178059

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the program staff to be invited to apply. Applicants are then requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178332

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

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

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, units of government, and educational institutions for community benefit initiatives. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life f...

GrantWatch ID#: 178527

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/28/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The Fund is interested in proposals that address its four main are...

GrantWatch ID#: 179881
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