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

Explore 8,816 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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8,816 grants found

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Public Transit Agencies to Improve Public Transportation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations and public transit agencies for capital funding to improve public transportation. Funding may be used to construct bus-related facilities, equipment, and to rehabilitate and purchase buses. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209047

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Businesses to Enhance Public Transportati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and for-profit businesses to enhance public transportation services. The purpose of the program is to improve access to public transportation in rural areas. Funding may be used for capital, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209052

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Schools for EV Charging Stations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, government institutions, schools, and tribal entities to install and utilize electric vehicle charging stations. The purpose of the program is to support infrastructure to transition fleet vehicles from fossi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209088

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measure...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

Sponsorships to Connecticut Organizations for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Connecticut organizations for events that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for individual events or a series of events that promote fundraising or increase recognition for the organization. Eligible e...

GrantWatch ID#: 209184

Grants to Virginia Nonprofit Childcare Providers in Eligible Regions for General Operational S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit childcare providers in eligible regions for general operational support. The purpose of the grant program is to expand the availability of quality early childcare in the region. Eligible childcare providers must be loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 209194

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible communities for programs and projects to advance social justice. The purpose of the program is to help achieve justice and equity for people of Africa...

GrantWatch ID#: 209236

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that promote economic development. Applicants must pre-qualify in the grantee portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 209285

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in designated areas of interest that create positive change and enhance the local...

GrantWatch ID#: 209323

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Environmental Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations in eligible locations for environmental activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance biodiversity and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 209332

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209338

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits for Urgent and Unexpected Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit charitable organizations to improve the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for proposals that address an emergency, unexpected, or time-sensitive need. Eligible activities serve the residents of Roc...

GrantWatch ID#: 209381

Grants and In-Kind Support to Utah Nonprofit CBOs, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind support to Utah government agencies, nonprofit community-based organizations, and public schools for tree-planting projects. Funding is intended to help neighborhoods plant trees with the assistance of volunteers. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209415

Grants to Nebraska CBOs for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Nebraska community organizations for neighborhood-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of events that unite neighbors and build relationships; improve safety and social connections; and promote leadershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209422

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Training Opportunities that Benefit Peopl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education for training, seminars, and conferences that benefit people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209491

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Community Groups, and Civic Organizations for Programs to Bene...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, community groups, and civic organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support projects that contribute to the health and vitality of the area. Eligible progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209508

Grants to USA Nonprofit, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs and Projects to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in local communities. Projects must fall into one of the following areas of focus: education, public health and emergency response, entrepr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209518

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Related to Journalism, Cybersecurity, and Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in a range of focus areas. Focus areas include promoting truth in journalism, cybersecurity, and veterans and their families. The funder's current focus is to provide outstanding organizations with fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209555

Grants to New Hampshire Agencies, Schools, and Transit Districts to Reduce Nitrogen Oxide

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire government agencies, institutions of higher education, public school districts, and transit districts for projects to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Funds are intended to purchase electric and energy-efficient vehicles and equipment to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 209585

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Communities to Enhance the Local Quality o...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents and communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical needs, enhance the natural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209610

Grants to Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Improve Health Care for Underserved Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that help to improve health outcomes and address the social determinants...

GrantWatch ID#: 209645

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support educational and charitable projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible proposals a...

GrantWatch ID#: 209658

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to assist non-residential customers of the funding source who are seeking additional funding for electric ve...

GrantWatch ID#: 209668

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community projects as well as requests for funding outside of the regular grants schedule. Eligible proposals ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 209670

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, CBOs, and Tribes in Eligible Regions to Repair Damaged Wat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community-based organizations, and tribes in eligible regions to repair damaged water systems. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209675

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice and Societal Cha...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote social justice and societal change. Funding is intended to support investigative journalism and the arts as a means to creating change. Eligible organizations align with on...

GrantWatch ID#: 209682

Grants to Washington Individuals, Youth Groups, and Neighborhood Groups to Improve the Quality...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington individuals, youth groups, and neighborhood associations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for beautification activities including tree planting, community celebrations, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 209738

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Programs to Preserve Historically...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for programs and projects to preserve and develop historically significant sites. Eligible projects are those that take place in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Mi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209792

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen the capacity to address community needs. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that are experiencing unusual pressure or increased demand for services. The organizational focus should in...

GrantWatch ID#: 209795

Grants to Michigan K-12 Students in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan K-12 students in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities that benefit an existing nonprofit, government agency, or education institution. The goal of the grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 209798

Grants to Ontario Employers, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, IHEs, and Agencies for Capital Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario employers, training providers, tribal entities, municipalities, industry groups, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that promote workforce training and professional development activities. Funding is intended to construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 209803

Grants to Washington Organizations for Projects to Foster Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington organizations to foster tourism and economic development in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to increase expenditures from non-resident visitors from over 50 miles away. Eligible programs are those that benefit t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209881

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, School Districts, and PACs for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, agencies, First Nations governments, school districts, and PACs for community-led projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that are not usually within the purview of the local government. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 209962

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Community and Econom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations councils, and school districts for community and economic development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capacity-building and infrastructure projects that su...

GrantWatch ID#: 209963

Grants to Iowa For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for workforce training programs. Funding is intended for employee education programs that are focused on industry or business-specific skills, technical or computer skills, or foundational...

GrantWatch ID#: 209997

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Workforce Development in Cl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington qualifying nonprofit organizations, public agencies, academic institutions, and tribes for programs that offer employment opportunities in climate-related fields. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 210070

Opportunity for Washington, DC Nonprofit or For-Profit Financial Entities to Manage a Fund to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Washington, DC nonprofit or for-profit financial organizations to manage a government fund dedicated to supporting underserved businesses. The purpose of the fund is to provide seed money to businesses that specialize in technology. The application...

GrantWatch ID#: 210081

Grants to New Brunswick Registered Charities for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the effectiveness of organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 210131

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Organizations to Host Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to Ontario organizations in eligible regions to host events for the public. The purpose of the program is to provide city facilities for events that offer a community benefit. Eligible events include arts and culture, sport...

GrantWatch ID#: 210211

Grants to Ontario Communities and Neighborhood Associations to Address Community Concerns

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario communities and neighborhood associations in eligible regions for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to help these groups address short-term concerns specific to their communities. Eligible activities benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210212

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for capacity-building activities in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include the arts, support for families, community bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 210224

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Funding preference is given to activities that benefit youth, promote community well-being, and enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210225

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Increase Housing Units

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to increase the supply of housing units in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 210274

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Agencies, School Districts, and Tribal Governments to Reduce Di...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, government agencies, school districts, and tribal governments to reduce diesel emissions. Funding is intended for expenses related to replacing existing local freight trucks or port drayage trucks. In addition to providing funding fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210296

Grants to USA Qualifying Realtor Associations for Housing-Related Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying realtor associations for housing-related disaster relief. The purpose of the program is to provide emergency support for communities following the declaration of a major disaster by local, state, or federal agencies. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 210441

In-Kind Donations of Used Radios to USA Public Schools to Facilitate Communication

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of used radios to USA public schools to facilitate communication. The purpose of the program is to provide two-way radio equipment at no cost to the schools in an effort to enhance the safety of staff and students. Successful applicants will rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 210491

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events and Projects that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for outdoor events and activities that benefit vulnerable residents. Funding is intended to enhance the communities where funding source members work and live, with an emphasis on assisting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210494

Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and Internati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and events to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Projects should focus on education, culture and arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 210523

In-Kind Donations to California Nonprofits to Support Fundraising Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support fundraising efforts. Donations are intended for use at fundraising events, including silent auctions and raffles. In addition, group ticket donations are available for organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210563

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to provide disaster relief financing to residents affected by flooding in eligible counties. Funding is intended to offer emergency home repair assistance to impacted homeowners for whom FEMA Individual A...

GrantWatch ID#: 210605
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