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

Explore 8,849 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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8,849 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects that Benefit Local Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Focus areas include but are not limited to the workforce, the environment, economic development, cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 184624

In-Kind Donations and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Support Education, Sustainability, and...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of climate action, quality education, and equity. Eligible requests include the sponsorship of events, donations of used furniture, and volunteers or use of the funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 184634

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs Addressing the Critical Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for services benefiting the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities and programs that address the critical needs of residents. Funding requests from applicant organizations are acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 184670

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, School Districts, and Agencies to Respond to Urgent N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, school districts, and public entities to address unexpected and urgent needs in eligible regions. These funds are intended to assist nonprofits in times of crisis during which their ability to f...

GrantWatch ID#: 184696

Grants and In-Kind Support to New York City Garden Groups for Community Gardens

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to New York City garden groups to help support urban farms and community gardens throughout the city. Funding is intended for new gardens and renovation projects in the five boroughs. Selected applicants will be provided with design assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184721

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs tha...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations.Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184726

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184772

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Grants to New York and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Requests are encouraged for innovative projects that address local needs and solve important community problems. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184810

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Arts Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to support arts programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase access to high-quality arts programming. The goal of the grant program is to create educational opportunities and to expose people of all ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184836

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address Immediate Operational Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for one-time immediate needs. Funding is intended to address a sudden, unanticipated, and unavoidable challenge. Generally speaking, a compelling reason must exist to shorten and simpli...

GrantWatch ID#: 184923

Discounts on Telecommunications Services to California Nonprofits, Health Facilities, Educatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Discounts to California nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, health facilities, libraries, and colleges on purchasing eligible telecommunications services. Funding is intended to reduce the cost of internet and broadband services and increase the acc...

GrantWatch ID#: 184926

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations for Programs that Benefit Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185110

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects addressing nutrition, health, and food accessibility. Grant funding amount will depend on project needs and must be used t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185164

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Action Programs to Protect the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada grassroots nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of climate solutions, agricultural transformation, thriving communities, and healthy land and waters. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185169

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purposes such as addressing capacity-building needs, hiring a consultant to provide budget assistance, or purchasing techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 185184

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizational Effectiveness

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational effectiveness. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist organizations in management or governan...

GrantWatch ID#: 185259

Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals to Replace and Repair Instruments for Youth Mu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible communities to repair, lend, or replace instruments for local youth music programs. Funding may be used for instrument and case purchases, broken instrument repairs and tune-ups, and supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 185272

Grants to New Brunswick Musicians, Groups, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Musical Performances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick musical artists, groups, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for musical performances. Funding is intended to promote local artists in both local and international venues. The goal of the grant program is to increase the presence of loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 185427

Grants to Illinois Townships, Cities, and Villages for Community Beautification Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois townships, cities, and villages in eligible locations for community beautification activities. Funding is intended for the removal, disposal, or recycling of solid, non-hazardous waste in an effort to clean up local communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185430

Grants to New Brunswick Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Increased Market Access an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to participate in career growth activities. This initiative aims to help musicians access domestic and international markets and encourage professional development. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 185455

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Tribes in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and Tribes in eligible locations for the protection, conservation, and restoration of land and water resources. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 185471

Grants to Utah Organizations and Entities to Increase Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Utah organizations and entities to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for tourism-related projects, including festivals, programs, events, activities, conferences, and infrastructure projects that directly benefit t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185545

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit Arts Agencies and Artists for Commissioned Art Exhibitions

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and artists to participate in public art exhibitions in eligible locations. Successful applicants will receive up to $3,000 in funding for a commissioned piece of artwork. Funding is intended for the commission of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185556

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for After-School and Summer Food Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, and school districts for after-school and summer food programs. Funding is intended for established or newly developed programs that provide healthful meals and snack...

GrantWatch ID#: 185570

Grants to Rhode Island For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Implement Renewable Energy Tec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities to employ renewable solar technology. Funding is intended to support solar projects that utilize either net metering or virtual net metering located on brownfield sites throughout the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 185572

Grants to California Agencies, Park Districts, and Organizations for Aquatic Resource Restorat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local, state, and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, park districts, and private entities in eligible communities for projects that restore local aquatic resources. Applicants must first submit a project concept prior to being i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185598

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Fragile X Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for clinical research projects related to Fragile X syndrome. Funding is intended for clinical research trials with human subjects. Priority will be given to trials of agents that have been previously ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185635

Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits and Schools for Environmental and STEM Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible countries for programs that focus on environmental preservation, nutrition, and STEM education. Funding is intended for projects that align with the funding source's areas of intere...

GrantWatch ID#: 185699

Grants to Nebraska Individuals, Schools, and Child Care Providers to Meet Licensing Requiremen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska individuals, community organizations, schools, groups, and child care programs for the purchase of equipment or for minor building modifications. Funding is intended to help the child care programs mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 185707

Grants to Canada Entities to Serve First Nations Students with Learning Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, education institutions, First Nations, and agencies to provide services for First Nations students with learning disabilities. Funding may be used for resource services, assessments, therapies, personnel, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 185710

Grants and Sponsorships to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and event sponsorships to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to support the community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of arts and culture, economic development, community improvement, and workforce. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185754

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Animal Welfare Activities Following Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to respond to animal welfare needs following disasters and emergencies. Funding is intended for a wide range of services and equipment related to animal welfare activities, including veterinary care, me...

GrantWatch ID#: 185764

Grants to Oregon Organizations to Promote and Increase Access to Parks for BIPOC Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit and faith-based organizations and community and neighborhood groups for events and programs that promote inclusion in parks systems in eligible areas. Applicants must be run by and for BIPOC communities. Funding is intended to allow resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 185806

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Accessibility of Arts and Cultural E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the accessibility of arts and cultural events. The purpose of the program is to make events more accessible to individuals with disabilities and those with limited profic...

GrantWatch ID#: 185845

Donations of Signed Memorabilia to West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland Nonpr...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of signed memorabilia to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to assist with fundraising projects, including raffles and auctions. The purpose of the program is to support local nonprofits in their efforts to raise funds for worthwhile ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185857

Grants to Florida Organizations for Youth and Amateur Sports in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Florida organizations for youth and amateur sports activities benefiting the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support travel expenses, sponsorships, local activities, and other worthy causes that have a short funding ti...

GrantWatch ID#: 185894

Grants to Quebec Businesses and Institutions to Buy and Install Solar Air or Water Preheating ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec businesses and institutions to buy and install solar air or water preheating systems for buildings. Eligible applicants must be current or about-to-be customers of the funding source. Grants may be used in the commercial, institutional, and indust...

GrantWatch ID#: 185956

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Develop New Energy-Saving Initiatives in Quebec

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations to develop new energy-efficiency solutions in Quebec. Funding is intended for creative projects that can be used by customers in a range of sectors, including the commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and transp...

GrantWatch ID#: 185958

Donations to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Schools for Programs and Events that Benef...

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and schools for programs, projects, and events that improve communities served by the funding source. Priority will be given to organizations that assist children and large numbers of people in the local...

GrantWatch ID#: 185965

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Environmental Projects and Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for environmental projects that benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of climate change, preservation and protection of publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 185967

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofit and For-Profit Primary Health Care Providers to A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Contracts for services to New York State nonprofit and for-profit primary health care providers, including faith-based organizations, to assess and protect the health of newly-arrived refugees in New York City. Applicants are required to register in the grant port...

GrantWatch ID#: 185979

In-Kind Grants of Promotional Technology Items to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Education-Based...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology items valued at $500 to USA nonprofits, schools, and education-related organizations. Every month, an eligible organization will receive branded technology products, such as power banks, USB flash drives, PopSockets, and charging cable...

GrantWatch ID#: 186033

Sponsorships and In-Kind Donations to USA Organizations for Community Programs in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and in-kind donations to Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and Virginia organizations for events, programs, and services that benefit local residents in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 186081

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Education, Environment, and Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, community assistance, environment, and racial and social equity. Eligible applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 186122

In-Kind Grants of Free Tickets to Arizona Nonprofits for Underserved Groups to Attend Professi...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of free tickets to Arizona nonprofit organizations to allow underserved populations to attend professional baseball games. Funding is intended to help individuals in underprivileged communities to attend baseball games and become fans of the game. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 186187

Grants to Florida Business and Neighborhood Associations and Resident Groups for Community Imp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida business and neighborhood associations and resident groups for physical upgrades and improvements in eligible communities. Funding is intended for enhancement projects that improve the community and strengthen relationships. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 186341

Grants to USA IHEs and Educational Nonprofits for Scientific Research Studies on Materials

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education and nonprofit educational and research organizations for scientific research studies related to topical materials. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 186448

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits and IHEs for Computational and Theoretical Materials...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA investigators at nonprofit organizations and IHEs for materials science research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support data-centric, theory, modeling, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 186450
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