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

Explore 8,847 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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8,847 grants found

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Individuals, and Businesses for Projects and Programs to Address...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for projects and programs to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services and other charitable purposes. Eligible expenses may include equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 226158

Grants to Alaska Individuals and Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Local Youth in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska individuals and organizations for initiatives to benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support events or activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to culture, education, athletics, and health. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 226160

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Community Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education, recreation, and basic needs, with a particular focus on low-inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226170

Grants to California Organizations and Individuals for Programs, Projects, and Activities to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations and individuals for programs, projects, and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events as well as charitable and educational projects that are available to all residents. Eligible activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 226171

Grants to Arizona Organizations, Clubs, and Groups for Initiatives to Benefit Older Individual...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona organizations, clubs, and groups for initiatives to benefit older individuals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, activities, and services in the focus areas of education, health, and culture. The goal of the funding program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226173

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Clean-Up Efforts for Underser...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for community clean-up efforts for underserved communities in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include waste disposal costs, renting or buying trash receptacles, and recycling-...

GrantWatch ID#: 226183

Sponsorships to Oregon Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community programs, activities, events, and projects that benefit the public, engage diverse residents and businesses, addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 226184

Grants to Minnesota Employers for Costs Related to Leaves of Absence

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit small employers for costs related to worker leaves of absence. Funding is intended to help cover costs when an employee has taken leave. Grants can be used to manage expenses related to hiring temporary workers, increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 226189

In-Kind Grants to Wisconsin and Illinois Nonprofits and Youth Groups for Sports Tickets

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Wisconsin and Illinois nonprofit organizations and youth groups for sports tickets. The program is intended to distribute complimentary baseball game tickets to groups in need. Applicants must request tickets at least ten days prior to the game. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226193

In-Kind Support to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Community Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to positively impact local community residents. Eligible requests include items for silent auctions, live auctions, and fundraising event prizes. Most requests will be fulfilled during the regular baseball seaso...

GrantWatch ID#: 226194

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that address unanticipated opportunities and needs within the local co...

GrantWatch ID#: 226208

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Special Districts, and Churches for Initiatives to Addre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, special districts, and churches for initiatives to address food insecurity and hunger among seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs addressing needs that are mode...

GrantWatch ID#: 226209

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Jewish Nonprofits, Synagogues, Early Childhood Centers, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts and Vermont Jewish public charitable organizations, including nonprofits, synagogues, early childhood centers, and day schools, for educational programs serving Jewish families in eligible counties. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 226236

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Assist with Unforeseen Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist with unforeseen expenses that prevent the organizations from providing their services. Applicants must contact program staff to request an application. Eligible applicants are thos...

GrantWatch ID#: 226256

Grants to Colorado Community Groups to Host Cultural Events in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado community groups to host cultural events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to subsidize costs of performance venues to facilitate and assist community groups with access and affordability of performance venues. Up to 12 days...

GrantWatch ID#: 226263

Grants to Alabama Individuals, Organizations, Hospitals, Schools, and EMS Entities to Address ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama individuals, organizations, hospitals, schools, and EMS entities to address the needs of residents experiencing financial difficulties in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for essentials related to shelter, clothing, food, health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226275

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Municipalities to Increase Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska visitor attractions, facilities, and events run by nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives to increase tourism in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include promotional material, facility expansion or upgrades, and signa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226279

Grants to Nevada and California Nonprofits and Groups for Projects That Positively Impact the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nevada and California nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that positively impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives focused on education, arts and culture, human services, and more. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226299

Grants to Texas Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits for Emergency Assistance and Charitable ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations for emergency assistance and charitable causes. Funding is intended for crucial community needs including healthcare, food, equipment, clothing, shelter, education, and more. Applicants must live i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226310

Grants to South Carolina Organizations, Agencies, Individuals, and Families in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina organizations, agencies, individuals, and families in eligible locations to provide essentials. Funding is intended to be used for basic needs, including clothing, food, health care, education, and shelter. Eligible applicants are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226315

Grants to Illinois Businesses and Nonprofits for the Installation of Public Bicycle Parking Im...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses and nonprofit organizations for the installation of public bicycle parking improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purchasing and installing bicycle racks that provide secure and convenient bike parking. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 226320

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals to Meet a Wide Range of Communi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations to meet a wide range of community needs. Funding is intended for education, elderly assistance, healthcare, shelter, and other basic needs. Applicants must live in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 226360

Grants to South Carolina Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Meet Crucial Comm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet crucial community needs. Funding may be used for housing, medical care, home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and other critical needs. Applicants must prove financial need an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226361

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community Services and Home...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies for community services and home repairs in eligible counties. Eligible repairs include accessibility ramps, heating systems replacement, home repairs, and, in some cases, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226362

Grants to Alabama Organizations to Benefit Marines and Promote Military Ideals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama veterans' organizations and educational entities to benefit Marines and promote military values. Funding is intended to assist Marines and their families, and to raise awareness of military service ideals through those who teach leadership, chara...

GrantWatch ID#: 226368

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Children's Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for children's education programs. Funding is intended for seeding programs and existing programs in the areas of communication, environment, and STEM. Eligible projects are impactful for children, with prefer...

GrantWatch ID#: 226369

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Local Projects That Benefit the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies for local projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include equipment for ambulance and rescue teams and firefighters, food pantries, youth programs, indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226374

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligibl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist individuals, families, or groups to make a difference in the lives of those who need help. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226382

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations to Meet Critical...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations to meet critical needs. Funding is intended to support the health, safety, food, shelter, and education needs of residents in the funding source's service area. All applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 226384

Grants to Georgia Agencies and Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia agencies and nonprofit organizations for education and health and human services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to be used for charitable purposes to address community needs in the funding source's service are...

GrantWatch ID#: 226385

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools and fire departments, to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226386

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable Programs and Education Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for critical assistance, charitable programs, and education assistance. Funding is intended for civic, charitable, and social programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must liv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226389

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Educational, Cultural, and Religious Institutions to Pre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut individuals and educational, cultural, and religious institutions to preserve historic sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended for repairs as well as for research and documentation necessary to nominate a structure to be designated as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226395

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities, Projects, and Programs to Improve ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities, projects, and programs to improve the lives of residents in regions where the funding source has a presence. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of arts and culture, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 226411

Grants to USA Organizations for Tennis Center Advocacy, Technical Services, and Business Devel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for tennis center advocacy, technical services, and business development. Applicants must file for requisite membership and must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, the construction and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226419

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community projects and assist members facing unexpected hardships, such as illness, injury, job loss, house fires, or n...

GrantWatch ID#: 226428

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Communities in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding may be used for a wide range of programs including those focused on youth, education, healthcare, nutrition, veterans, and more. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226429

In-Kind Assistance to North Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Provide Grant-Writing...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to provide grant-writing assistance for funding applications. This opportunity is intended to support local nonprofits in obtaining grant funds from outside the county, thereby impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 226452

Loans to North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina Nonprofits and Businesses for Business De...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations and businesses for capital projects or to expand or build businesses in the Funder's service area. Eligible uses of funds include job creation, supplies and facilities for rural residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 226460

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Urgent Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address urgent needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable the rapid delivery of financial resources to organizations working to serve the community during broad-based emergencies, including natural...

GrantWatch ID#: 226478

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Community in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding may be used in response to unforeseen opportunities or to support ongoing or new programs. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 226484

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Emergent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address emergent needs. Funding is intended for projects in areas including immigrant and refugee support, education, the arts, agriculture, the environment, invention, and entrepreneurship. Priority is given to organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 226496

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Public

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and government agencies for programs to benefit the public. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in the field of humanities, including exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 226500

Grants to Oregon Organizations and Event Planners to Attract and Hold a Wide Variety of Events...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon organizations and event planners to attract and hold a wide variety of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage large public events that will increase tourism and economic development. Funding may be used for marketing, permi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226512

Grants to Oregon Event Producers and Organizations to Hold Free Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to Oregon event producers and organizations to hold free public events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism to specific areas through events that showcase the area's unique culture. Events must be free and open to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 226513

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Public School Districts, and Indian Tribal Entities for ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public school districts, and Indian Tribal entities for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for marketing projects and events that focus on com...

GrantWatch ID#: 226532

Grants to New York Nonprofits, CBOs, Municipalities, and Schools for Conservation Projects in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, CBOs, municipalities, and schools for conservation projects in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funding include educational programs and resource conservation, such as rain garden planting, educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226555

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and CBOs for Cultural Events in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and community-based organizations for cultural events, workshops, and celebrations in eligible counties. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the event. Eligible projects are free and open to the public, with a focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226588

Rebates to Colorado Organizations and Businesses to Replace Grass and Conserve Water

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Colorado businesses and organizations in eligible locations to replace irrigated turf grass in parking strips located within public areas. Funding is intended to replace grass that currently has an automated irrigation system and is relatively healthy....

GrantWatch ID#: 226593

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits Addressing Water Conservation for Operational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for short-term operational support. Funding is intended for legal costs, salaries, consultant fees, and other operating costs. This grant is for organizations that address water conservation and have b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226598
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