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

Explore 8,832 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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8,832 grants found

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group to Recognize Humanitarian Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize humanitarian efforts. The award is intended to honor the exceptional impact that the nominees' actions have made on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189622

Grants to Connecticut Jewish Nonprofits, Synagogues, and Schools to Enhance Security

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut Jewish nonprofit organizations, synagogues, schools, and institutions in eligible locations to improve safety and security. Applicants must have a security site consultation before applying. Funding is intended to increase the...

GrantWatch ID#: 189732

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Youth and Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local youth and children in eligible regions. The funding source welcomes requests for capital projects, team sponsorships, camperships, and similar requests. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189747

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Civic Engagement and Economic Development...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities that strengthen and unify communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 189784

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Support Local Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and Tribal entities to support local start-up companies and emerging businesses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189796

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions to Advance Economic ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and educational institutions to build capacity to advance economic development in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 189797

In-Kind Technical Support to Michigan Municipalities, Organizations, and Individuals to Assist...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technical support to Michigan municipalities, organizations, and individuals to assist communities in revitalizing historic downtown areas. The purpose of the program is to promote the economic development and preservation of traditional downtown areas and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189821

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Activities Benefiting Local Communiti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for arts activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on the arts such as workshops, performances, and other arts-related projects. Funds s...

GrantWatch ID#: 189952

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Support Community-Related Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for research support. Funding is intended for organizations that are working to solve existing needs by developing long-term, well-designed strategies for their communities. Preference wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 190142

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Agencies, Developers, and Tribal Nations to Assess Underuse...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, agencies, developers, small business owners, and Tribal nations to assess underused, idled, and abandoned commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for research on previous use of sites, study of hazardous ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190160

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Groups in Eligible Regions to Identify...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community groups in eligible regions for environmental projects. The purpose of this program is to identify and address environmental concerns. Funding is intended to defray the costs of environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190161

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Respond to Urgent Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address urgent community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide emergency assistance immediately for disaster relief to local community residents. Eligible applicants include food pantries and other or...

GrantWatch ID#: 190215

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Projects should address a need in the community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 190222

Grants to Nevada Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada qualifying teaching artists, public institutions, and nonprofit organizations for arts education programs. Funding is intended to support short-term hands-on learning experiences focusing on the arts or traditional cultural practic...

GrantWatch ID#: 190252

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Canadian War Memorial Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative memorials that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restor...

GrantWatch ID#: 190275

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities that address poverty and meet basic needs, improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190311

Grants to Alberta Donees for Leadership Training Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta donees to support leadership development opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the skills of organizational leaders in human resource management, innovation in service delivery and development, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 190326

Grants to Alberta Donees for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta donees for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenses and equipment costs that enable the improvements required to meet licensing or safety standards. Funding will also support facility renovati...

GrantWatch ID#: 190327

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Social Equity Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for social equity projects. Funding is intended for small or new nonprofits working to address urgent or emergent situations and provide a voice for people of color and low-income r...

GrantWatch ID#: 190398

Grants to Illinois, Florida, California, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, loans, and investments to Illinois, Florida, California, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations for impactful programs that promote the health and wellbeing of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for ini...

GrantWatch ID#: 190404

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Capital Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for capital expenses. Funding is intended to support large-scale initiatives, including but not limited to facility construction, major renovations, and heavy equipment purc...

GrantWatch ID#: 190449

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Two Spirit People and Indigenous Women...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit Two Spirit people and Indigenous women and girls in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an organization information form prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190488

Grants to Wyoming Businesses, Nonprofits, and County Hospitals for Professional Development Op...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming businesses, nonprofit organizations, and county hospitals to provide professional development opportunities for individuals. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of this funding is to provide Wy...

GrantWatch ID#: 190555

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible an...

GrantWatch ID#: 190638

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for charitable activities that enhance the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 190659

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Societal Issues and Promote Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to address societal issues and to promote prosperity and freedom. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address individ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190706

Grants to North Carolina Organizations in Eligible Locations to Increase the Use of Broadban...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina organizations in eligible areas to increase the use of broadband technology in local communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote economic advancement and community enhancement by improving acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 190709

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Mitigate Human Trafficking

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that help to eliminate human trafficking in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities that add...

GrantWatch ID#: 190841

Grants to New York Community Organizations, Agencies, and Housing and Service Providers to Dev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York community organizations, agencies, and affordable housing and service providers to develop low-cost solar energy solutions. Funding is intended to support solar projects and energy storage installations. Eligible proposals benefit low-to-middle-...

GrantWatch ID#: 190853

Grants to California Nonprofits, CBOs, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs in Eligible Areas for Envir...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, special districts, for-profits, community groups, schools, and IHEs in eligible areas for environmental projects. Funding is intended for activities and new technologies that help to ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 190935

Grants to Virginia Entities for the Preservation of Black Burial Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and property owners to preserve burial sites related to Black history. Funding is intended to safeguard, maintain, and preserve architectural and cultural resources. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190961

Grants to California Nonprofits for Cultural Activities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for cultural programs and activities that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must obtain required permissions prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects to enhance the city's cultural o...

GrantWatch ID#: 190971

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and First Nations for conservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to benefit and protect local wildlife and fish. Applications must demonstrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191118

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Improve Local Trails

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota municipalities, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government entities to improve and enhance local trails within eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to assist in the construction, design, and engineering of the trails. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 191233

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Professional Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and governmental entities to provide professional training opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations with industry sectors to support job creation or retention. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 191234

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Raze Derelict Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and local and tribal governments to demolish derelict buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended to destroy rundown homes and...

GrantWatch ID#: 191242

Grants to Florida Organizations for Television and Film Production in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to Florida organizations to produce television shows or films in eligible locations. Funding is intended for local productions, including scripted feature films, short films, television shows, and documentaries. Grants may be used for equip...

GrantWatch ID#: 191254

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Women and Girls and Promote Rac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit women and girls and promote racial equity. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of education, economic development, and racial equity. Eligible progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 191337

Grants to Vermont Schools, Nonprofits, and Municipal Entities in Eligible Locations to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipal entities in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs that have a large impact on the community. Eligible programs and projects will serve local...

GrantWatch ID#: 191367

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Respond to Urgent Needs in t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools in eligible counties to provide for critical basic human needs following recent natural disasters. Nonprofit organizations should contact program staff to receive an application...

GrantWatch ID#: 191407

Grants to California Agencies, Public IHEs, and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California agencies, public IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to address community and economic needs. Applicants should contact the funding source before applying. Funding priorities include environmental education, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 191425

Grants to California Agencies for Activities to Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California non-entitlement units of government, including municipalities, cities, and counties for community and economic development activities that benefit low-and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 191703

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Exhibits and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government and public agencies, IHEs, and PreK-12 schools for arts exhibits, programs, and performances. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 191714

Grants to South Carolina Public Libraries to Assess Community Needs and Evaluate Future Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina public libraries to evaluate community needs and support strategic planning efforts. Funding is intended for consultant services for planning activities and research in support of a future library project, such as a major o...

GrantWatch ID#: 191864

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Construct Skateboard Parks in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to create skateboard parks in disadvantaged communities. Funding is intended to support the design, development, and construction of new facilities and parks that are safe, free...

GrantWatch ID#: 191884

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Colleges to Provide Training Programs for Low-Income Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit community-based organizations, public community and technical colleges, and a state agency to provide career training programs in eligible fields. It is intended that this training will result in permanent employment opportunities for par...

GrantWatch ID#: 191893

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Businesses to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible regions for energy efficiency improvements. Funding is intended to assist in increasing profitability by implementing upgrades to energy-efficient prod...

GrantWatch ID#: 191928

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Public Schools to Benefit Children and Adults with Disabiliti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and public schools to benefit individuals with mental or physical disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address the needs of children and adults. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing equipment, crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 191960

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Faith-Based and Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide flexible, discretionary support to expand funding opportunities and respond to emerging community needs. Applicants must serve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 192084

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Youth and Community Organizations

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and community organizations in eligible states. Applicants may receive branded water, snacks, or a selection of coupons and gift items for fundraising or silent auctions. Eligible states include Alab...

GrantWatch ID#: 192088
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