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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 Arkansas Agencies in Rural Areas for Development and Fire Protection Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grants to Arkansas qualifying towns, cities, and communities in rural areas for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve local fire protection and emergency services and to support the construction and renovation of public buildings, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177147

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Programs and Services to Benefit Senior Citizens

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit senior citizens. Funding is intended for services and activities in the following categories: nutrition, transportation, aquatics, health, wellness, and support services, social and recreational, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177442

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Environment and Domestic Animals

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives that benefit the natural environment and animals in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that restore and conserve the environment, as well as for activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 194276

Grants to Delaware Nonprofit Senior Centers to Provide Support for Transportation Services

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants to Delaware nonprofit senior centers in eligible counties to provide support for transportation services. Eligible applicants run programs that address unmet needs of the local community which are not duplicated by other state-supported agencies. Requests w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223852

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Underserved Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support services and programs that assist at-risk, neglected, and abused children, youth, and families. Funded activities must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 143546

Grants to California Nonprofits to Provide End-of-Life and Bereavement Services in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 05/01/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to provide end-of-life services and bereavement services in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding may be used for hospice care, professional development for end-of-life providers, fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 148707

Grant to an Indiana Nonprofit for Programs that Benefits Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grant to an Indiana nonprofit organization for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for creative activities that are responsive to community needs and that value partnerships and collaborative efforts. Preferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 152624

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects to benefit local youth under the age of 18 in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that address youth needs in the areas of mental health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 156939

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public organizations to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts, community enhancement, and historic preservation. Eligible projects should benefit the communities inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159244

Grants to Virginia Arts Organizations, CBOs, and Artists for Arts Programming in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Virginia arts and community-based organizations, and individual artists for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of disciplines including music, visual arts, literature, dance, theater, media, film, and vide...

GrantWatch ID#: 168356

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

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding may be used for public recreation and community beautification projects, projects that imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 170764

Grants and In-Kind Services to West Virginia Community Organizations for Projects to Improve W...

Deadline: 09/15/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia community organizations to support watershed improvement projects. Applicants are required to meet with staff at least six months before the application deadline. Funding is intended to encourage residents to work in partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 173410

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents of Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs or problems in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible proposals must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180120

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits of Color to Promote Creativity and Build Capacity

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas established nonprofit arts organizations of color for programs and activities that advance creativity across the state. Funding is intended for operational support. The grant program aims to support arts organizations and promote the creative econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180253

Grants to Texas Agencies and Mid-Sized Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and established mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations to strengthen operations and support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180255

Grants to Texas Large Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and large nonprofit arts organizations to strengthen operations and support capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Applications are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180256

Grants to Texas Local Arts Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and local government arts agencies to strengthen general operations and support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 180257

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Development Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas including arts and culture, animal welfare, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180835

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents in Eligi...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for communities in eligible counties. Priority funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit youth and involve outdoor activities. Eligible programs must se...

GrantWatch ID#: 192706

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported hospice programs, educational projects, fire departments, and ambulance services....

GrantWatch ID#: 194225

Grants to Indiana Organizations to Promote Amateur Sports Activities that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Indiana organizations for sports-related programming that benefits local youth in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and programs that promote amateur athletics for young people. The Foundation's mission is to recognize and enhance the role...

GrantWatch ID#: 197727

Grants to Pennsylvania Arts Organizations to Enhance Organizational Operations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania arts organizations in eligible communities to enhance organizational operations. Funding may be used for marketing and promotion, facilities costs, artist fees, and salary support. Eligible organizations are those that serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208673

Grant to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Arts Organization for a New Arts Education Project

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grant of $4,000 to a Pennsylvania nonprofit arts organization for a new arts education project in eligible communities. Priority will be given to the following strategic priorities: facilitate placemaking initiatives, fund opportunities for lifelong learning in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 208675

Grants to Missouri Organizations for Law-Related Educational and Charitable Programs and Proje...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Missouri organizations for law-related educational and charitable programs and projects that benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and services that preserve and improve the administration of justice and...

GrantWatch ID#: 215946

Grants to Ohio Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Benefit Communities isn Eligible Count...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Ohio government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, individuals, and groups to improve the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote the greater good of society through charitable works and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 217710

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Charitable Activities Benefiting Residents in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the areas of public health, housing, social services, agriculture, medical care, conse...

GrantWatch ID#: 219863

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Community Residen...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote educational, youth, health-related, and religious programs and services. Eligible org...

GrantWatch ID#: 220181

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Programs Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support programs benefiting youth. Preference may be given to proposals that support programs or projects focused on early childhood development. Funding is intended to support initiatives in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220196

Grant to a California Nonprofit for Programs to Assist Needy Children in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grant of $10,000 to a California nonprofit organization for programs to assist needy children in eligible locations. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Funding is intended for education, health, and human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220232

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the community in eligible locations. Programs of all types are eligible to apply, but preference will be given to medical research for children's diseases, conservation, and prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 220327

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen the capacity of the applicant organization to carry out its mission. While the com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221204

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Administrators, and Community Members to Enhance Educati...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin school districts, administrators, and community members to enhance education programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to provide new opportunities, experiences, and materials for students that cannot be afforded through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222970

Grants to Maine Municipalities and Institutions for Archeological Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine municipalities and institutions for projects relating to archeology. Funding is intended to support archaeological work that has a relationship to archival material. The archaeological/archival connection can be expressed in a varie...

GrantWatch ID#: 225908

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Deadline: 03/16/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to support education, training, and research studies that address the cures, causes, and treatment...

GrantWatch ID#: 203938

Grant to a Michigan Nonprofit for an Architectural Preservation Project

Deadline: 03/17/27

Grant of $25,000 to a Michigan nonprofit organization to support an architectural preservation project within the state. Funding is intended to recognize and assist groups or individuals seeking to preserve historic Michigan artifacts, architecture, or sites. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 179992

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for General Operating Support and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 04/16/27 Conference Date: 03/18/27 LOI Date: 03/26/27

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for general operating support and cultural programming in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a webinar and certify eligibility, and some applicants must meet with program staff, prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 147407

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Early Childhood Education and Development Programs

Deadline: 04/19/27 LOI Date: 03/22/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address the educational and developmental needs of children. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the health and well-be...

GrantWatch ID#: 152864

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 04/18/27 LOI Date: 03/22/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address the needs of women and girls in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180000

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Education Institutions to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/22/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, and education institutions for community benefit activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of health, community bet...

GrantWatch ID#: 180071

Reimbursements to Ontario Municipalities for the Provision of Emergency Services

Deadline: 03/23/27

Reimbursements to Ontario municipalities for the provision of emergency services in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to fire protection, rescue operations, and public hazard assistance in the province's unincorporated areas. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202711

Grants to Illinois Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen small arts nonprofits of all disciplines and traditions. Applicants must be prod...

GrantWatch ID#: 173120

Grants to Georgia Women at Local Nonprofits to Promote Leadership Skills

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $7,500 to Georgia women and groups of women affiliated with Jewish nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended for professional development opportunities, such as conti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176953

Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina Nonprofits for Story Collections

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to improve collections that reflect diverse perspectives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 178954

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote the stewardship of lands, with a focus on advocacy, cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 179260

Grants to South Carolina Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support and other forms of assistance to strengthen the local arts ecosystem. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The Foundation supports arts grou...

GrantWatch ID#: 179537

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Land Preservation

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants of up to $75,000 to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to support operations and activities that promote land stewardship and preservation in eligible regions. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 181406

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to...

Deadline: 03/27/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota property owners for capital improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and enhance the downtown area by helping property ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224730

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Public Service Initiatives

Deadline: 03/30/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for public service initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital expenditures for facilities, equipment, and buildings. Eligible proposals must be from organizations located in or serving...

GrantWatch ID#: 219569

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/30/27

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, natural resources, economic development, conservation, arts and cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 226960

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Manitoba registered charities in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: healthcare, environment, heritage, culture, education, recreation, or other charitable purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 136550
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