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

Explore 8,712 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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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, Charities, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, charities, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for initiatives to benefit children and those less fortunate. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: providing emergency servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220817

Grants to New York City Organizations to Promote Safe Interpersonal Behavior Among Young People

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York City organizations for initiatives to promote safe interpersonal behavior among young people. Funding is intended for the creation of new programs that will attract additional sponsors in the future. Eligible programs must be co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220824

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian Projects to Enhance the Living Conditions of Vulnera...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for humanitarian projects and programs to enhance the living conditions of vulnerable people. Funding is intended to improve the treatment of various populations, including but not limited to seniors, veterans, orphans, and di...

GrantWatch ID#: 220826

In-kind Donations to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Youth Sports Programs to Support Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, youth sports programs, and organizations serving underprivileged children to support community-benefit projects in eligible regions. Donations are intended to be used as items to be raffled or auction...

GrantWatch ID#: 220869

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Assist Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to assist animals. Funding is intended to support animal shelters, police dog units, and animal rescue organizations. Shelters must have a no-kill policy. The mission of the organization is to assist ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220884

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Opioid-Related Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, faith-based groups, and youth groups for opioid-related programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that will have an impact on communities that have been severely ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220894

Grants to West Virginia Organizations to Combat the Opioid Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia organizations in eligible regions to combat the opioid crisis. Funding is intended for activities within the areas of intervention, prevention, rehabilitation, education, and emergency services. Eligible organizations are located in and ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220896

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address the Risks of Advanced AI

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects to address the risks of advanced AI. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including training, mentorship, groups, events, and media resources such as videos, podc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Concerns over Global Threats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for programs and events that address concerns over global catastrophic threats. Funding is intended for conferences, courses, retreats, workshops, seminars, and similar projects. Focus areas include AI, biosec...

GrantWatch ID#: 220909

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects to build capacity to address potential catastrophes on a global scale. Priority focus is on projects that address and mitigate the risks of biological threats or risks related to A...

GrantWatch ID#: 220923

Grants to Wisconsin Local Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Community Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin local nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance community life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, workforce development, public safety, veterans and their families, and creating strong communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 220991

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations to Cover Operational Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin local nonprofit organizations to support operational costs for programs that enhance community life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the areas of education, workforce development, public safety, veterans an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220992

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Capital Projects in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin local nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible areas. Funding priorities include: education, workforce development, public safety, veterans and their families, and creating strong communities. Proposals must align with these key...

GrantWatch ID#: 220993

Grants to USA Camps Serving Bleeding Disorder Patients for Equipment Purchases and Facility Im...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA camps for capital projects and purchases that improve the camping experience. Funding is intended for camps that serve children with chronic bleeding disorders. Eligible expenses include facility improvements and a wide range of new equipment purchas...

GrantWatch ID#: 221016

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events and Activities to Benefit Families Impacted by Bleeding Di...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to host events and activities that support the chronic bleeding disorder community. Funding is intended for community or family day events, such as parties, luncheons, dances, trips, and recreational activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 221018

Grants to Mississippi Entities to Promote Minority Participation in Tennis Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Mississippi community tennis associations, junior tennis leagues, and nonprofit organizations to increase access to tennis programs for minority populations. Funding is intended to support the expansion of existing programs or start-up costs for new prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 221043

Grants to Georgia Agencies for Initiatives to Increase Housing Accessibility Throughout the St...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia local governments for initiatives to increase housing accessibility throughout the state. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include the preservation of existing housin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221048

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Municipalities to Provide Matching Funds for Anticipated ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 for Mississippi nonprofit foundations and municipalities in eligible rural counties to support matching funds needed for an anticipated award. Funding is intended to fill a void in traditional funding processes by providing half of the requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221063

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, CBOs, shelters, and hospitals for community benefit projects and programs in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas may include education and youth, community needs, and medical or disaster-related emerge...

GrantWatch ID#: 221071

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Unique Initiatives to Address Current Social Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address current social issues. Funding is intended to support unique initiatives in the area of human services. Priority is for established entities that want to shift their direction and for new, small-size organizations. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221072

Sponsorships and Grants to USA Pet Event Organizers and Pet Welfare Nonprofits in Multiple Sta...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and grants to USA pet event organizers and nonprofit pet welfare organizations in multiple states to promote animal wellbeing in eligible regions. Funding for sponsorships is intended for pet food, pet litter and food samples, free giveaways, and mone...

GrantWatch ID#: 221081

Grants to Alberta CBOs to Promote History Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community-based groups to promote publicly accessible history programs. Funding is intended to assist organizations that operate a historical facility or provide a historical program to the general public. Eligible facility-based projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221082

Grants to Alberta Cemetery Operators for Mainenance Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta cemetery operators to maintain and upkeep burial grounds in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist those who maintain and preserve local graveyards. Costs may include grass cutting, insurance, lawnmower gas, and septic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221083

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits and Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario businesses and nonprofit and grassroots organizations for programs, projects, and events to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the local municipal tax association prior to applying. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 221096

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Water Quality Testing Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public water systems, and watershed associations for environmental protection activities. Funding is intended to develop programs and purchase equipment to monitor cyanobacteria blooms and cyanotoxin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221137

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Address Financial Losses Resulting from Go...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 per year to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to address financial losses resulting from governmental changes. Funding is intended for programming and operational expenses. The purpose of the funding program is to mitigate...

GrantWatch ID#: 221167

Grants to Texas and Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Initiatives to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas and Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support programs addressing aging in place, children’s health, job training and support, youth enrichment, and child...

GrantWatch ID#: 221175

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents Near Fundi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit residents near the funding source's facilities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including support for the military, STEM programming for youth, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 221178

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Engagement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community engagement projects. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of housing, clean water and sanitation, workforce, and economic well-being in eligible locations. Programs should provide solutions to soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 221183

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community-Oriented Projects and Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for community-oriented projects and events. Funding is intended to encourage community members to engage in initiatives in the areas of the environment, health, education, and the arts. The funding source cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 221185

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Elderly Care, Veterans' Mental Health, and Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects that impact local communities. Focus areas for funding include improving the lives of the elderly population, improving mental health for veterans, and increasing access to educational opportunities and econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221198

In-kind Support to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations to support charitable causes. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a range of program areas, including but not limited to education, military, health, wellness, upward mobility, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221221

Grants to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Organizations and Community Groups for Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba organizations and community groups for initiatives to benefit the construction and agricultural sectors. Funding is intended for activities within one of the following areas of interest: agriculture and construction ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 221236

Grants to California Municipalities for Community Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California municipalities for community development activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for beautification and infrastructure projects for the region's recreational, cultural, environmental, and historical facilities. The purpose of the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221256

Grants to California Municipalities for Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California municipalities for events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract tourists, increase overnight stays, encourage longer visits, and promote return visits. The purpose of the program is to incorporate tourism branding into local even...

GrantWatch ID#: 221258

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Animal-Assisted Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for animal-assisted programs. Eligible programs include animal-assisted therapy programs, animal-assisted activity programs, and service dogs. The purpose of the program is to support endeavors that are mutually beneficial to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221268

Grants to USA Wilderness Stewardship Groups for Organizational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA wilderness stewardship groups for organizational support. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help newly formed groups get up and running, help established groups...

GrantWatch ID#: 221274

Opportunity for Maryland Outdoor Child Care Programs to Receive Licensing

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Maryland early learning and child care programs to participate in a licensing pilot. This program is intended to expand access to high-quality early childhood education through outdoor, nature-based programs that offer full-day, year-round early le...

GrantWatch ID#: 221294

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Job Training in the Clean Energy Sector

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to expand employment opportunities in the clean energy sector. Applicants must complete relevant pre-qualification and registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for education and training programs that enable tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221316

Grant to West Virginia Nonprofits to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects that address substance abuse. Funding is intended for programs and activities that prevent substance use disorders, support recovery, and help to save lives. Grants can be used for a range of purposes, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 221319

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Youth-Oriented Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented programs. Funding is intended for programs that focus on the development, welfare, health, and education of the world's young people. Proposals should take into account the funder's belief t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221361

Grants to British Columbia Athletes or Sports Organizations for Attending Provincial and Natio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to British Columbia athletes or sports organizations for financial assistance. Funding is intended to defray the costs of participation in provincial or national spring events. Priority will be given to youth applicants. Eligible events must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221363

Sponsorships to Tennessee Nonprofits for Fundraising Programs, Projects, and Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and events. Funding is intended for organizations that seek sponsorships to support fundraising efforts. Applicants are required to specify how sponsorship funding will be used. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 221364

Sponsorships to Colorado and Wyoming Nonprofits for Events and Programs Focused on Financial W...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Colorado and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for events and programs focused on financial wellness and/or education. Common requests include fundraisers and youth sports sponsorships. All requests must have direct benefit to residents of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221371

Grants to Maine Artists and Organizations for Arts Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Maine artists and organizations for arts programs in eligible locations. Grantees will collaborate with local leadership and artists in decisions about funding distribution and receive funding for their own arts projects. All programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 221399

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations to Recognize Their Acts of Civil Bravery

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations to recognize their acts of civic bravery. This award is intended to honor people and organizations with active civic engagement and grassroots efforts to support democracy, equality, free speec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221406

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Economic Empowerment and Financial Literacy Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for economic empowerment and financial literacy programs. Funding is also intended for programs to increase digital literacy and access to technology and reliable internet for people in under-resourced communities. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 221479

Sponsorships to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Schools to Help Individuals with Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, schools, sports teams, and community groups for events and programs that benefit individuals with cancer. Funding is also intended for activities that benefit local children and improve the well-being o...

GrantWatch ID#: 221527

Grants to California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives addressing education, physical and mental health, at-risk children, the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221588

Grants to Texas Electric Utilities and Cooperatives for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas electric utilities, electric cooperatives, or other entities managing electricity generation and distribution for capital projects. Funding is intended for facility enhancements, weatherization, modernization, management of surrounding vegetation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221596
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