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

Explore 8,777 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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8,777 grants found

Grants to Maryland Law Enforcement Agencies and School Systems to Enhance School Safety

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland law enforcement agencies and local school systems to enhance safety and security in local schools. Funding is intended to support law enforcement coverage during school hours, as well as during after-school activities. Grant funds may be used to...

GrantWatch ID#: 186528

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Legal Aid for Underserved Residents Facing Eviction

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit corporations to provide free legal aid to low-income and underserved residents involved in eviction proceedings. Funding is intended for activities and projects conducted by civil legal aid providers that seek to represent tenant...

GrantWatch ID#: 186652

Grants to Utah Agencies and OHV Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Motorized Recreation

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and OHV nonprofits for projects that improve and maintain motorized recreation facilities throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas that include, but are not limited to, search and resc...

GrantWatch ID#: 186946

Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, health clinics, hospitals, and schools for programs that respond to community needs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to small-scale capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187516

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Help Patients Manage Health Issues

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and public entities in eligible regions for programs to support patients and families managing cancer and cardiovascular disease. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 187892

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Capacity Building

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $30,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area for capacity building. Funding is intended to improve services and programs in local communities. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, equipment, supplies, and mi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189812

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, CBOs, and Schools to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho nonprofit and community-based organizations and schools for community development initiatives in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for capital improvements in focus areas that include but are not limited to yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 190753

Grants to Utah K-12 Public Schools for STEM-Related Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Utah K-12 public schools for STEM-related activities. Funding is intended to support the involvement of students in events such as science fairs, academic decathlons, and other STEM-focused competitions and events throughout the state. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 191889

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects that Address the Needs of Older Adults

Deadline: 08/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public housing authorities for capital projects that address the needs of elderly individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. A ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194950

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Priority areas of focus include seniors, youth, community development, and leadership. Funding is intended for initiatives to improve the qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 195352

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the priority areas of basic needs and workforce development. Eligible organizations s...

GrantWatch ID#: 195537

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities that fall within one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196496

Grants to Illinois Local Agencies to Purchase and Develop Land for Recreational Purposes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois local government agencies, such as park districts and municipalities, to purchase and develop land for recreational purposes. Applicants must pre-qualify in the online system before applying. Funding is intended for costs associated with develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 197622

Grants to Louisiana and Texas Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Louisiana and Texas nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local communities in the funding source's service area. Applicants will be asked to describe the community challenges that the organization will address with the project. Proposals shoul...

GrantWatch ID#: 198017

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Consortia to Address Home-Related Hazards

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and consortia to address housing-related hazards. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to address multi...

GrantWatch ID#: 198018

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Housing for Residents With Developmental and Intellectual Disa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for housing options for residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Funding is intended for building projects and renovations that enhance livability, independent living, and community integration for reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 199129

Grant to a California Nonprofit, Agency, Tribe, or IHE to Research Invasive Insect Management

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to a California nonprofit organization, government agency, tribal government, or IHE for research addressing the management of invasive insects within the state. Eligible uses of funds include training, equipment, travel, data processing, subcontractors, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199380

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for community projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and programs that benefit res...

GrantWatch ID#: 199408

Grants to New Jersey Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey organizations to improve the quality of life for local communities in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include education, health and human services, youth programs, and affordable housing. Funding is intended to benefit families and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199621

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits Organization for Programs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding will be awarded to projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and human services, economic development, conservation, recreation, and charitable ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200058

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of activities and projects in the following focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 202357

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits and Agencies for Research...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit organizations and government agencies for research to benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 202662

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the basic needs of underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide services to communities where this is an acute problem or to solve critical needs. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 203242

Grants to USA Agencies for Projects to Restore and Improve Hazardous Dams

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies for projects to restore and improve hazardous dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested either for projects that are construction-read...

GrantWatch ID#: 203418

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Art Skills and Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and individual artists for activities to improve artistic skills and arts programming. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of art organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 203875

Awards to Idaho Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Communities for Arts-Related Achievements

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards to Idaho individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and communities for outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the arts. The awards are intended to honor excellence in the arts and to promote awareness of the arts throughout the st...

GrantWatch ID#: 204136

Grants to Alabama and Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama and Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service areas. Programs and projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: basic needs, arts and education, and mental health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204177

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, grassroots programs that will have a significant positive impact. Programs must benefit the residents o...

GrantWatch ID#: 204209

Grants to Missouri Emergency and Fire Organizations for Training and Equipment

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri emergency and fire organizations in eligible regions for training and equipment. Funding is intended to cover a range of expenses, including but not limited to training materials, training activities, communications equipment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 204232

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and School Districts for Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based institutions, and school districts serving eligible regions to address community needs. The purpose of funding is to improve the quality of life for local residents. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 204768

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits to Support Operations and Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating and programming support. Funding is intended to assist with expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or support the operations of eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204801

Grants to Pennsylvania Researchers for Projects Related to Livestock

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania researchers for studies related to poultry, swine, lamb, sheep, and goat production. Funding is intended for proposals that take a forward-looking approach to research with clear potential benefits for agriculture. Projects that can benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205161

Grants to Texas IHEs and Agencies for Training Opportunities for Law Enforcement Officers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas school districts, institutions of higher education, local government agencies, and other schools for expenses related to law enforcement personnel training. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 205360

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance student achievement, promote early c...

GrantWatch ID#: 205496

Grants to Wyoming Entities to Provide Affordable Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, community housing development organizations, property owners and developers, and other entities for projects that address housing needs throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 205524

Grants to Montana Nonprofits to Address Civic Engagement and Community Advocacy

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 and a grant of $15,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to address the current needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives that focus on poverty and hunger advocacy. Applications will be evaluated based on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205535

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of economic development, community service, education, youth, and the en...

GrantWatch ID#: 206554

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of youth services, community services, disability services, international services...

GrantWatch ID#: 206757

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Align with the Funding So...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207309

Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Producers for Equipment Purchases to Improve Soil Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Minnesota local governments, tribes, water and soil conservation districts, joint power boards, producers, and producer groups for equipment purchases that improve soil health. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and retrofitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 207665

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and history. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of child advocacy, arts, natural resources and conservation, parks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208912

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Chapters to Improve the Quality of Life for Vete...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and local organization chapters for activities to improve the quality of life for veterans across the state. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that benefit veterans in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209024

Grants to USA Entities to Promote Workplace Safety for Miners

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for training and education programs that promote workplace safety for miners. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209311

Grants to Utah Agencies and Nonprofits for Land Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209458

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Development Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for community development programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that meet one of the following objectives: principally benefit lower-income persons, elimin...

GrantWatch ID#: 209504

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of local communities and address critical needs. Focus areas include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 209715

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs to Enhance Public Recreational Spaces

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and sports organizations to enhance and upgrade public recreational spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements to trails, parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities. Indoor an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209716

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs for Projects That Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and community-based groups for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that demonstrate improvements in the quality of local surface waters. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209717

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, CBOs, and Building Owners to Preserve Historical Sites

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and individual building owners to preserve historically significant sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the preservation and renovation of historic properties. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209718
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