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

Explore 8,843 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 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

Stipends to New York Fire Departments to Offset the Cost of Training Volunteers

Deadline: Ongoing

Stipends of up to $2,000 to New York fire departments to offset the cost of training volunteers. Funding is intended for a series of courses and course equivalency classes, including exterior and interior firefighting, wildland fire suppression, supervisor trainin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221606

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to California Nonprofits and K-12 Schools for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations that prioritize underserved communities, focus on community needs, and respond to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221645

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221652

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Support Community Health Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support community events. Funding is intended for activities that promote healthy and active living and provide health services for the community. Eligible organizations serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 221656

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and Institutions for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska organizations and institutions for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health, humanitarian activities, recreation, culture, education, and civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221661

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Critical Thinking Skills in Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build critical thinking schools in youth and young adults. Funding is intended for projects that will facilitate people taking a more active role in civic engagement, while also teaching digita...

GrantWatch ID#: 221668

Grants to Colorado Organizations to Assist with Unforeseen Expenses and Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado organizations and faith-based organizations in eligible regions to assist with unforeseen expenses or respond to an unexpected opportunity. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to help o...

GrantWatch ID#: 221690

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Programs to Benefit the Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible areas. Applications should focus on education, human services, and community and economic development. Program ideas must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221716

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Organizations that Support the Funder's Mission to Increas...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and organizations that support the funder's mission to increase participation in the sport of rugby. Focus areas include development of leadership potential, health and wellness, and maximizing educational opportunities. The Foundat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221719

Grants to Wisconsin Health Professionals and Organizations to Promote Health Education and Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin organizations to promote health education and wellness in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that address health issues, prevent diseases, and promote early detection. The funder's priority interests include programs that involve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221724

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Projects to Strengthen the Funeral Service Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen the funeral service industry. Funding is intended for outreach and to support careers in the industry. Eligible activities include but are not limited to scholarships, tools, resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221730

Grants to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in communities served by the funding source for programs and projects that enhance health for local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations working to address social determina...

GrantWatch ID#: 221732

Grants to Wisconsin Women and Girls to Develop Their Leadership Skills On and Off the Sports F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin women and girls to develop their leadership skills on and off the sports field. Funding is intended for individuals within the rugby community who are interested in growing their leadership skills through engaging in activities and programs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221774

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Artists and Groups to be Featured at Arts Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana artists, artists collectives, groups, and organizations in eligible areas to be included in a roster that will promote local arts events and programming. Applicants interested in performing or engaging audiences in community ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 221800

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Arts Organizations and Artists to Join an Arts Directory

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana arts organizations and teaching artists in eligible regions to be included in a directory that will assist community partners in providing arts programs for local residents. Applicants interested in providing programs in school...

GrantWatch ID#: 221801
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