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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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8,843 grants found

Grants to Arizona Schools for Programs That Encourage Literacy and Reading

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona elementary and high schools in eligible locations for programs that encourage literacy and reading. Priority will be given to early literacy needs, including Pre-K through third grade and special education classes. Eligible items include projecto...

GrantWatch ID#: 221849

Grants to Arizona Children and Young Adults Involved with the Child Welfare System for Basic N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona children and young adults involved with the child welfare system in eligible regions for financial support. Funding is intended to supply basic needs such as food, school supplies, clothing, technology, diapers, and orthodontics. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221856

Sponsorships to Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Indiana, and Illinois Nonprofits for Programs and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Indiana, and Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and events to benefit community residents. Funding is intended to promote the eligible focus areas of youth, health and human services, and public safety. Organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221857

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for community benefit projects that enhance the local quality of life, as well as educational projects. Grants will be awarded to qualified c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221858

Grants to Indiana Hospitals, Medical Schools, and Health Centers to Assess New Residency Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $75,000 to Indiana hospitals, medical schools, and health centers to investigate the possibility of developing new residency programs in primary care or other specialties. Funding is intended to complete qualitative and quantitative research studies to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221862

Grants to Indiana Hospitals, Medical Schools, Health Centers, and Clinics to Develop New Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana hospitals, medical schools, health centers, rural health clinics, teaching health centers, and consortia to create or maintain new residency positions at existing and new medical education programs. Funding is intended to increase the number of r...

GrantWatch ID#: 221864

Grants to Wisconsin Health and Wellness Organizations to Enhance the Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin health and wellness for-profit and not-for-profit organizations to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in eligible areas. The funder seeks proposals that address basic health care issues in new and innovative ways. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221873

Grants to Montana Organizations, Groups, and Businesses for the Promotion of Local Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 and grants of up to $500 to Montana organizations, groups, and businesses for projects that promote events and attractions for the benefit of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further economic development and attr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221876

Grants to Arizona and Illinois Nonprofits that Provide Support and Resources for Domestic Anim...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona and Illinois nonprofit organizations that provide support and resources for domestic animals. Funding is intended to support the work of nonprofits providing food, shelter, and medical needs for dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other select pets. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 221882

Grants to Arizona Organizations and Schools for Sports and Recreation Camps and Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona organizations and schools for sports and recreation activities. Funding is intended for camps and events that take place out of regular school hours, including sports team leagues and camps, cheerleading clinics, workouts, and leagues, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221883

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Municipalities, and Religious Organiz...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipal governments, and religious organizations for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to inform and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 221899

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Sports Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for sports programs. Funding is intended to support sports programs at all levels, including amateur, youth, Paralympic, and Olympic. Sports programs should focus on teaching participants the ideals of hard work, fair pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 221905

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Tribal Organizations for Initiatives to Improve the Local Qua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and Tribal organizations for initiatives to improve the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the following focus areas: education, health care, arts and culture, seniors, community, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221908

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Innovative Projects to Meet Community Needs in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for innovative projects to meet community needs in eligible locations. Fundings is intended for early childhood education, substance use treatment and prevention, and projects that meet basic needs. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 221936

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the operations and sy...

GrantWatch ID#: 221944

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Construction Project Planning Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for construction project planning activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for the planning of major capital improvements. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 221945

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Construction Project Design

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for construction project design activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for the design phase of major capital improvements. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 221947

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and PA Teaching Faculty to Assess the Impact of Oral Health...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA physician assistants and PA teaching faculty for research initiatives related to oral health education strategies. Funding is intended for research activities that assess the impact of strategies to integrate oral health education int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221969

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in the Funding Source's Business Footprint

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the communities in the funding source's business footprint. Funding is intended to support arts and culture, education, and health and human services in eligible communities in Arizona, California, F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221990

Technical Assistance to Minnesota Municipal Entities and Tribal Nations in Eligible Locations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Technical assistance to Minnesota municipal entities and tribal nations in eligible locations to address housing challenges. This program is intended to provide authorities in eligible jurisdictions with a wide range of technical assistance in order to meet their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222009

Grants to Manitoba Organizations Involved with Community Athletics for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals involved with community athletics for professional development activities. Funding is intended for training, evaluations, certification, and courses. The goal of the program is to encourage the development of commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 222021

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Repurpose Brownfield Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to repurpose brownfield properties. Participating organizations will receive guidance, tools, individualized plans, and peer support in their efforts to convert brownfields into urban farms, trails, pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222029

In-Kind Donations of Musical Instruments to USA Public Schools with Established Music Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of musical instruments to USA and territories public schools with established music programs. Applicants are required to submit a pre-qualification form prior to a full grant application. Instruments are available to all types of music programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222031

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local communities. Eligible focus areas include visual arts and music, land conservation, ecosystem conservation, wildlife and plant protection, and historical landmark restoration. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222032

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities and Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit local communities and provide a lasting impact. Eligible focus areas include visual arts and music, land conservation, ecosystem conservation, wildlife and plant protection, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222033

Grants to California Nonprofits for Educational Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations for educational projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to equip staff, personnel, and volunteers with essential tools to boost their effectiveness and output, enabling them to mak...

GrantWatch ID#: 222034

Grants to Canada Charities to Encourage Positive Gender Identities for Indigenous Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities for initiatives to encourage positive gender identities for Indigenous youth. Funding is intended to educate youth before they have internalized harmful stereotypes and developed negative behaviors. The purpose of the funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222037

Grants to Canada Charities for Programs that Address Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities for educational programs that address gender based and domestic violence. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs directed towards youth t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222038

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA Pet Support Entities to Support Animal Well-Being

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and other entities for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 222052

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs Addressing Inequity in Food and STEM Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support programs addressing inequity in food and STEM programs. Programs should address the needs of underrepresented populations. The funder aims to establish long-term solutions that benefit these communities and provide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222057

Grants to USA Organizations to Support a Wide Range of Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations to support a wide range of programs. Funding is intended for programs focused on the well-being of women and girls, education, health and human services, climate change, economic empowerment, and the environment. There is particular int...

GrantWatch ID#: 222058

Grants to British Columbia Neighborhood Groups for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to British Columbia neighborhood groups for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of climate action, emergency preparedness, and caring for natural areas. The goal of the progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222073

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and CBOs to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit and community-based organizations for programs and projects that promote agriculture. Funding is intended for events and activities that help to support and sustain the agricultural community. The Foundation invests in local initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 222091

Grants to Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan Organizations to Enhance Agriculture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan organizations to improve rural and agricultural areas. Funding is intended for large-scale projects that positively impact the agricultural community. The grant program seeks to enhance rural living through par...

GrantWatch ID#: 222092

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for projects that address emerging community needs and support newly developed programs. Funding is intended for initiatives focused on education, family support, and postsecon...

GrantWatch ID#: 222101

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Local Community in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include providing shelter, rural youth programs, and brick and mortar community projects. Funding is intended to support s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222113

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Educational Initiatives Related to the Law

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations for educational initiatives related to the law. The purpose of the program is to make the understanding of the law more accessible to everyone. Eligible projects include mock trials and courtroom events for...

GrantWatch ID#: 222123

In-Kind Support to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Apply for Health-Related Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Missouri nonprofit and government organizations in eligible regions to apply for health-related funding. The purpose of the program is to help applicants apply for national or federal funds for prevention-focused or health-focused programs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 222143

Grants to Kentucky Small Business Owners and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky small business owners and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support collaborative initiatives to improve local neighborhoods. Applicants must demonstrate their current and prior contributions to improving the community. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 222164

Housing Tax Credits for Minnesota Housing Projects Financed by the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Housing Tax Credits for Minnesota housing projects financed by the state. Funding prioritizes communities facing disparities and housing instability. Part of the tax credits can be applied to affordable multifamily rental housing. This program is based on the Inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 222167

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and activities to improve the health of residents statewide. Funding is intended to increase access to healthcare, provide affordable services, and ensure equitable healthcare opportunities thr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222172

Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit veterans. Funding is intended for general assistance and to provide service animals. Priority is for applicants that focus on assisting veterans with disabilities or tho...

GrantWatch ID#: 222234

Grants to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Promote Writing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs to promote the craft of writing. Funding is intended to support writing clubs, workshops, after-school and summer programs, retreats, and curriculum-...

GrantWatch ID#: 222235

Grants to Tennessee Businesses to Advance New Technologies in Collaboration with IHEs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to Tennessee businesses to advance new technologies in collaboration with local IHEs and research entities. Funding is intended to foster new partnerships and showcase the power of the state's research capacity. Grants are designed to encourage long-term bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 222245

Grants to North Dakota Organizations for Projects and Events to Benefit Agricultural Producers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota organizations for projects, events, and meetings to benefit agricultural producers throughout the state. Areas of focus may include research, education, and proof of concepts related to the corn industry. Initiatives will be considered for f...

GrantWatch ID#: 222256

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations for Programs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs benefiting underprivileged communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, basic care, health, and nutrition, and should aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 222258

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that build capacity. Funding is intended to help nonprofits strengthen their staff, improve their processes, and enhance their relationships. Eligible applicants are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222259

Sponsorships to Maine Organizations for Events that Promote Tech Innovation

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Maine organizations for events that support entrepreneurship and promote innovation in the state's technology industry. Funding is intended to support events that provide educational, networking, or marketing opportunities and/or re...

GrantWatch ID#: 222278

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs, particularly those with a focus on science and science education. All funded programs must take place in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222279
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