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

Explore 8,806 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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8,806 grants found

Grants to Canada Charities, Nonprofits, and Qualified Donees for Initiatives Related to Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for initiatives related to cancer. Funding is intended to address gaps in community cancer programs in the areas of diagnosis, screening, treatment, and research. Grants are focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 202014

Grants to Canada Charities, Nonprofits, and Qualified Donees for Initiatives Addressing Inclus...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for initiatives addressing inclusivity. Eligible programs focus on the following areas of interest: education and employment opportunities for underserved communities, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202015

Grants to Canada Charities, Nonprofits, and Qualified Donees for Educational Initiatives to Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for educational initiatives that promote financial literacy. The purpose of the program is to improve financial education and resources for individuals in the community. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 202016

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Businesses to Promote Commercial Districts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and businesses for events, projects, and activities to promote commercial districts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help revitalize businesses and commercial districts, draw new people to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 202057

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofit and For-Profit Nursing Facilities for Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit nursing facilities for training programs and workforce development. Funding is intended to assist licensed nursing facilities in improving educational opportunities for employees. The goal of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 202147

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and School Groups for Community Improvement

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500, grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and school groups for capital projects and activities that improve neighborhoods in eligible communities. Applicants should speak to staff prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202156

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Property Owners for Recy...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina for-profits, nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, property owners, housing authorities, IHEs, and recycling businesses for recycling projects. Funding is intended to provide educational activities as well as equipment purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 202202

Sponsorships to Illinois CBOs for Events and Activities that Enhance the Health and Well-Being...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Illinois community-based nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the health and wellness of residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for a range of events and activities including but not limited to dinners, luncheons, and gala...

GrantWatch ID#: 202237

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for projects that harness education's transformative power, empower individuals overcoming adversity, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 202320

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Community Enrichment Initiatives in Eligible R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs in multiple states to support community enrichment programs in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support a range of initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 202351

Grants to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Nonprofits for Projects to Meet the Needs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to meet the needs of local communities. Priority will be given to programs that result in more opportunities for Indigenous people, people of color, Black people,...

GrantWatch ID#: 202352

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Low-Income Fam...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of underserved populations. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in achieving economic security through workforce training, education, entrepreneur...

GrantWatch ID#: 202354

Grants to Iowa City Governments in Eligible Locations for Commercial Revitalization Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa qualifying city governments in eligible locations for commercial revitalization projects. Funding is intended to assist small communities partnering with local businesses and property owners to implement exterior improvements to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 202520

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible proposals should fall into one of the following focus areas: health and wellness, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 202581

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Groups for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit agencies, community groups, and associations for programs to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include children and youth, seniors, and multicultural support. Projects and programs must enhance the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 202625

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, IHEs, Trade Schools, and School Districts for Workforce D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, school districts, institutions of higher education, and trade and technical schools for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to help businesses find and train employees for existing or anticipated posi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202712

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Provide Shelter and Address Homelessness in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to provide shelter, housing stabilization, and other services to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 202747

Grants to California Local Agencies for Recycled Water Planning Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local public agencies for recycled water planning studies. Funding is intended to encourage public agencies to evaluate the possibility of recycling wastewater and to assist with planning water recycling projects. The program provides funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202836

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, societies, and municipal councils for programs and projects that enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 202840

Grants to Virginia Organizations to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia organizations for programs and projects that promote local tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities designed to attract visitors to the area and increase overnight stays. Grants may be used as startup funding for the lau...

GrantWatch ID#: 202862

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Tribes, and K-12 Teachers for Field Trips ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, tribal governments, and K-12 teachers in eligible regions for nature field trips to benefit students. Funding is intended to cover the cost of transportation for...

GrantWatch ID#: 202999

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Electricity Allocations to New York Businesses and Nonprofits to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Electricity allocations to New York businesses and nonprofit corporations to encourage job creation and retention. The goal of the program is to promote economic development throughout the state by helping businesses and nonprofits spend less on electricity. There...

GrantWatch ID#: 203230

Grants to South Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Water and Wastewater In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the management of water and wastewater systems. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with hiring a professional to complete a report on an engineering project. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203376

Grants to Washington Agencies, Special Districts, and Tribes for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington government agencies, special districts, and tribal entities for economic development projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for the planning and evaluation stage of proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 203433

Donations to USA State-Accredited Schools in Multiple States for School Fundraisers

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations to USA state-accredited schools in multiple states for school fundraisers. Eligible applicants are located in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Schools must be located in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203446

Grants and Loans to Washington Agencies, Municipal Corporations, Special Districts, and Tribes...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Washington government agencies, municipal corporations, special districts, and tribes for community development projects in rural areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 203468

Grants and Loans to Washington Agencies, Corporations, Special Districts, and Tribes to Increa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Washington government agencies, municipal corporations, special districts, and tribes to increase access to high-speed internet in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 203469

Grants to USA Scientific Research Institutions and IHEs in Multiple States for Scientific Rese...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho scientific research institutions and qualifying IHEs to to support scientific research and the purchase of major scientific equipment and instrumentation. New and non-recent applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203641

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Human Rights Violations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International human rights organizations and women-led organizations for activities related to human rights violations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for responses to urgent safety issues and for unanticipated a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203703

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastru...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey private and public entities, including nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions for the acquisition and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. Funding is intended to mitigate th...

GrantWatch ID#: 203706

In-Kind Donations to Alaska Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to Alaska nonprofit organizations for promotional items and donations of cash, materials, equipment, and services. The purpose of the program is to assist organizations working to strengthen the local economy and improve the local quality of life...

GrantWatch ID#: 203726

Grants to Ohio Organizations for Programs and Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life for Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible programs may fall into one of the following focus areas: community beautification, social services, community recreation, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203728

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Efforts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist locations in the state that have been declared natural disaster areas by the state governor or the US president. Applicants must align with the...

GrantWatch ID#: 203729

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Agencies, and Businesses in Multiple Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and businesses for business expansion projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203747

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Indigenous Entities, Educational Institutions, and Agencies in Mu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, Indigenous entities, municipalities, educational institutions, and industry associations for initiatives that promote economic development. Projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203749

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. The purpose of the program is to make enhancements that will ensure the accessibility of safe drinking water in the event of a natural...

GrantWatch ID#: 203755

Grants to Alaska Rural and Native Villages to Construct and Improve Infrastructure Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska rural and native villages for the construction and improvement of infrastructure systems. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help remote Alaskan villages provide safe, reliable d...

GrantWatch ID#: 203759

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Improve Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for projects to improve infrastructure. Funding may be used for technical assistance, feasibility studies, and preliminary design and engineering analysis. The purpose of the progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 203761

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that align with the mission of neighbors helping neighbors. Eligible programs benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 203766

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for activities that preserve local heritage and culture and for related activities. The funder supports programs and organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203778

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of youth, health, diversity, underserved populations, environment, and social services. The primary focus of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203782

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Nonprofits for Projects and Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following focus areas: education, wellness, veterans, and law enforcement and civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 203791

Grants to Montana Agencies, Tribes, and Special Districts to Address Critical Environmental Ne...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana government agencies, Tribal entities, irrigation districts, and water and sewer districts to address critical environmental needs. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 203870

Grants and In-Kind Support to Alabama Nonprofits to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Alabama nonprofit organizations to help combat the opioid epidemic in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide interim financial assistance and technical support to organizations seeking larger sums from other sources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 203902

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects and services within the focus areas of education, youth, arts and culture, hunger, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 203926

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Community and Environmental Initiative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and civil society. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support collective action, organizational capacity, visionary...

GrantWatch ID#: 203975

Grants to Alaska Organizations and Individuals to Preserve Traditional Languages

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska organizations and individuals to preserve traditional languages and promote language learning projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that will help to invigorate Indigenous languages over the next decade. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 203977

Grants to North Carolina Neighborhood Organizations for Community Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina neighborhood organizations and associations for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must confirm neighborhood eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that provide a publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204004

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041
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