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

Explore 8,887 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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8,887 grants found

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Art Collectives, and Artists to Advance First Nations, Inuit, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, art collectives, and individuals to assist First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art and artists in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to promote the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174350

Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Community Facilities in Rural Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Eligible u...

GrantWatch ID#: 174366

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Health, Wellbeing, and Human Services Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include human services, health, and wellbeing. Proposed projects should align with the goal of keeping local residents healthy. Funding is intended to support focuse...

GrantWatch ID#: 174415

Grants to Florida Entities in Eligible Locations to Host Events and Conferences that Promote ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida entities in eligible locations to host events and conferences that strengthen local tourism. Funding is intended to assist successful applicants in hosting meetings and conferences that promote the area as an attractive destinati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174444

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents. Programs must align with one of the following focus areas: education, health and human services, arts and humanities, animals and environment, and community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174536

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Address the Health Needs of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and IHEs to address the health needs of local residents. Funding is intended to meet critical needs, take advantage of rising opportunities, conduct innovative activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174613

Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Businesses to Promote Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Mississippi organizations and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for festivals, sports events, and arts and humanities projects. Grants may be used for promotion, performance fees, meals, and/or lodgi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174796

Grants to North Carolina Schools for Arts Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina schools in eligible locations for arts education programs. Funding is intended for activities involving cultural providers that benefit students in PreK through Grade 12. Grants may be used to support residencies, assemblies, trips, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174834

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies to Supplement Librar...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 174863

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Innovative Programs that Benef...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations for innovative activities that benefit local residents and communities in the company's service area. Priority will be given to requests that address environmental issues and the vitality of the community. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174864

In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to supply reading material to underserved communities. The program is intended to provide books to communities, libraries, and schools throughout the world. The purpose of the book do...

GrantWatch ID#: 174877

In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and For-Profits for Sporting Events that Attract Tourists in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 per year to Florida nonprofit organizations and businesses for sports events that promote local tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract visitors and increase hotel room occupancy in the area. Grants may be used for local...

GrantWatch ID#: 175386

Grants to Nebraska Entities Running Conferences for EMS Providers to Reduce Attendee Registrat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska entities running conferences for emergency medical service providers to reduce attendee registration fees. Funding is intended to defray the cost of registration fees and tuition. Eligible conferences must meet the following requirements: have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175406

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits to Increase Overnight Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations to increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support promotional materials and advertising of events and attractions that will attract overnight visitors. Eligible uses of funds include advertising, so...

GrantWatch ID#: 175429

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Critical Organizational Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to address critical needs. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that are experiencing significant organizational changes or financial challenges. Organizations must have been affected by federa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175477

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Applicants may request funding to support social, recreational, and cultural programs; travel; and festivals and use of facilities. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 175533

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Meet the Critical and Unanticipated Needs of Residents in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to meet critical, unanticipated, one-time needs. Applicants will be asked to explain the goals and activities of the proposed activity. Eligible projects and programs are those that benefit the res...

GrantWatch ID#: 175647

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that address community needs and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support new initiatives or to enhance existing programs. Eligible programs benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175770

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and, occasionally, government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for collaborative, sustainable projects within the focus areas of youth, education, so...

GrantWatch ID#: 175805

Grants to East Central Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Improve the L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to East Central Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties to address immediate organizational needs. Applicants are requested to contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 175809

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the local quality of life. Organizations must be invited by the funding source's representative in order to apply. Priority will be given to proposals with a focus on community and economic developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 175828

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Areas of focus include community development, children and families, community arts, and the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 175837

Grants to Vermont and New Hampshire Schools and Groups for Programs to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Vermont and New Hampshire schools, teams, and clubs for programs to address environmental literacy and climate change. Funding may be used for projects and activities that encourage active steps that reduce carbon emissions and build clim...

GrantWatch ID#: 175851

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 175873

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses for Workforce Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and businesses for workforce training. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofit organizations and companies enhance the skills of ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 176069

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Improve Water Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $7,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects that improve or develop water systems. Funding is intended to promote the protection, preservation, development, and use of the state's wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176076

Grants to Alaska Residents and Organizations to Promote Healthy Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska individuals and organizations to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote healthy, clean, and sober communities. New applicants will be given preference. The grant program reflects the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176255

Grants to Ohio Urban Gardeners in Eligible Areas to Support For-Profit Food Ventures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and afforda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176274

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits, Schools, and Groups for Unexpected Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support unexpected needs for projects and programs in the following focus areas: educational enrichment, arts and...

GrantWatch ID#: 176304

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas Teachers and School Organizations for Stude...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas teachers, PTAs, college professors, and school-based clubs or organizations for academic enrichment activities that benefit students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that will dir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176336

Grants to Tennessee Public Schools and School Districts for Arts Enrichment Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Tennessee public schools and school districts for arts enrichment activities. Funding is intended for costs associated with arts education activities during the school day, including compensation for teaching artists, admission fees for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 176353

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Rural Municipalities for Law Enforcement, EMS, and Fire Protect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to New Mexico and Texas rural municipalities and public safety departments within the funding source’s service area for staff training. Funding is intended to support rural communities and to ensure that they are served by certified and we...

GrantWatch ID#: 176368

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local communities. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176550

Grants to Kentucky Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Enhance the Local Quality of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky individuals, businesses, and organizations in eligible communities for projects that enhance the local quality of life. Projects must be resident-driven and must demonstrate a great impact on the community. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 176583

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve organizational capacity. Funding is intended for activities that strengthen the leadership and management of local nonprofits. Priority will be given to requests that demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176694

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to promote the economic, social, and physical enhancement of local co...

GrantWatch ID#: 176740

Grants to Michigan High School Sports Teams and Clubs for Beverage Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan high school sports teams and clubs for refueling beverage programs. Funding is intended to promote the education, development, and growth of students in grades 9-12. The purpose of the program is to encourage high school students t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176783

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Priority is given to programs focused on benefitting children and families, senior citizens, and enhancing community li...

GrantWatch ID#: 176832

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and Groups for In-School Educational Music Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176897

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Public Schools, and Agencies to Address Health and Wellness Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and units of government, including municipalities and public schools, to address health and wellness needs in eligible counties. Applicants must contact a staff member, prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 176934

Grants to Minnesota EMS Providers, Organizations, Fire Services, Healthcare Entities, and Scho...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota emergency medical service providers, organizations, fire services, healthcare entities, and schools for emergency preparedness education and training programs. Funding is intended to support activities that enhance an ongoing training program, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177021

Grants to Kentucky K-12 Schools for Field Trips to Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky K-12 schools for field trips to eligible historic sites and parks within the State. Funding is intended to encourage children to connect with the State’s natural resources through authentic learning experiences. Funding may be used for field t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177138

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Regions for Activities that Benefit Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Preference is given to programs that promote volunteer participation and that do not duplicate serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177290

Grants to Delaware Educators and Organizations for Holocaust Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Delaware educators and organizations for one-time educational opportunities related to Holocaust studies. Funding is intended to promote continued Holocaust education, raise awareness about the consequences of hatred and discrimination, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177365

Grants to Hawaii K-12 Schools for Environmental Education Outings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Hawaii schools for educational outings for K-12 students. Funding is intended to enable schools to provide students with interactive educational experiences related to the environment. Grants may be used for transportation costs, destinat...

GrantWatch ID#: 177369

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Public Organizations for Initiatives that Address Unmet Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and public organizations for initiatives that address unmet needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health, education, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177571

Grants to Colorado Organizations, Individuals, and Artists to Rent Performing Arts Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,200 to Colorado organizations, individuals, and artists to rent performance venues within eligible regions. Funding is intended to help local groups afford and access performance space. Venues may be non-traditional and must be located within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177605

Grants to West Virginia Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Accessibility and Emergency Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for emergency repairs of arts and history venues. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for ADA-compliant renova...

GrantWatch ID#: 177649

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Assist Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit and for-profit organizations, schools, government agencies, and tribal entities for programs that benefit military veterans and their families. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of basic needs, employment, family and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177657
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