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

Explore 8,806 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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8,806 grants found

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Jewish Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the Jewish community. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: education, religion, health, environment and animals, arts, culture, and humanities, human ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220222

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations for Medical Research and Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for medical research, and education. Funding is primarily intended to support research addressing blindness, optical diseases, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Proposals should be in the program areas of heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 220236

Grants to Colorado Nonprofis to Benefit Residents Throughout the State

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following program areas: health and human services and education. The mission of the Foundation is to provide general operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220247

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofit Organizations in Eligible Locations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following program areas: education, arts, culture, and humanities, human services, and health. Primary emphasis will be giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 220313

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Educational Programs and Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for educational programs and capital projects. Priority is given to educational projects that demonstrate improved graduation rates for students. While preference is given to organizations in Georgia, organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220348

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that enrich lives and enhance communities. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of health and medicine, shelter and food security, education and skill development, jobs and economic self-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 221197

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Promote Peace and Foster Human Rights

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote peace and foster human rights and racial harmony. Requests that foster interfaith and ecumenical cooperation are prioritized. Preference is also given to one-time projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 221270

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 to Wisconsin residents, families, and nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to benefit individuals, households, and nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221301

Grants to Colorado and Wyoming Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs on Financial Well...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado and Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs on financial wellness and education. Funding is intended to promote financial independence and financial literacy in communities where the funding source has...

GrantWatch ID#: 221334

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support efforts in the following focus areas: youth, basic needs, well-being of the area, new programs and organizations, and initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221726

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Initiatives to Safeguard the Mental Health of Students

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to safeguard the mental health of K-12 students. Funding is intended to combat the rise in suicide through education and early intervention. Special attention will be given to activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 221806

Grants to Wyoming Rural Communities and Tribes to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wyoming rural communities and tribal entities for economic development activities. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in rural areas. The grant can be used for projects that strengthen communities through economic develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 221840

Grants to New York City Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York City women and women-led organizations for projects that benefit women and girls throughout the city. Funding is intended for grassroots projects that foster change in local communities and empower women and girls. Eligible projects are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221962

Opportunity for Iowa Communities to Participate in a Program to Enhance Transportation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Opportunity for Iowa qualifying communities to participate in a program to develop strategies for enhancing transportation. Successful applicants will receive assistance with prioritizing community needs, developing plans, identifying sources of funding, and initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222002

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 222181

Grants to Florida Agencies and Entities to Plan and Implement Water Conservation Strategies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida government and nonstate entities to plan and implement water conservation strategies. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including feasibility studies, construction, conservation programs, and agriculture cost-share programs. Prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 222305

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote economic development; improve health care and medical research; advance the beautification and rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 222307

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capital Projects, Renovations, and Purchases

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capital projects in the focus areas of preservation and conservation, health, mental health, education, and services for underserved and underprivileged populations. Priority is given to capital projects, including buildin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222699

Grants to USA Faith-Based and Other Entities for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA Catholic faith-based organizations, children's health and human services agencies, and college athletic programs for community benefit initiatives. Past awards have gone to cancer research, big brother/big sister programs, autism programs, legal serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222712

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Businesses for Oil-Related Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Dakota individuals, corporations, cooperatives, and consortia for research studies related to the state's oil and gas industry. Funding is intended for research projects that will lead to commercially viable, improved oil recovery approaches that c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222718

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Businesses for Sustainable Pest Managemen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, consultants, and commodity groups for projects to promote sustainable practices in managing pests. The purpose of the program is to protect the environment and human he...

GrantWatch ID#: 223424

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address education, healthcare, and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223562

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Improve Preschool Facilities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for capital projects to improve preschool playground facilities or class facilities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for playground equipment and classroom improvements, upgrades...

GrantWatch ID#: 223576

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Early Childhood Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of early childhood education throughout the state. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities to enable pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 223577

Grants to Hawaii Preschools for Teacher Training Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii preschools for teacher training projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that improve outcomes for young children and upgrade the quality of early childhood teaching staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 223621

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Youth-Focused and Faith-Related Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit youth and address faith-related issues in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations that emphasize K-12 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223985

Grants to Texas Neighborhood Groups and Associations for Community Benefit Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas neighborhood groups and associations for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve and add beauty to neighborhoods and encourage self-management, self‐help, and community pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 224615

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Community Residents in E...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives in the focus areas of economic development, education, technology, and community welfare....

GrantWatch ID#: 224691

Grants to Colorado School Districts and Public Schools for Initiatives to Address Student Suic...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado school districts and public schools for initiatives to address student suicides. Funding is intended for staff training and suicide prevention activities to decrease the incidence of suicide among high school students. Prevention activities will...

GrantWatch ID#: 224976

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Open-Source Research Products

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and tribal nations for open-source research products. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support organizations in facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225378

Grants to Indiana K-12 Schools for Initiatives to Improve Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana K-12 schools in eligible regions for initiatives to improve education. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by the school principal. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225406

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community service, economic development, education and youth, the environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225421

Grants to South Carolina Organizations for Early Childhood Education Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, churches, public schools, municipal governments, and civic groups for early childhood education programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational initiatives serving chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226103

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community development and keep the area a healthy place for people to live, raise families...

GrantWatch ID#: 226122

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, and Groups for Initiatives to Benefit Residents i...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, and groups for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that serve a charitable, religious, scientific, educational, or literary purpose. The goal of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 226125

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community services, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226131

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for community-benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, social services, and community challenges. Grants can support project-sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 226286

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Promote the Health of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote the health and wellness of residents. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226343

Grants to Alabama Schools, Teachers' Associations, and Nonprofits for After-School Arts Progra...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alabama private and public schools, teachers' associations, and nonprofit organizations for after-school arts programming that benefits PreK-12 students. Priority is given to projects that utilize lesson plans that have age-appropriate, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226799

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Address Child Labor Trafficking in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects addressing child labor trafficking in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities related to preventing child exploitation and providing assistance to victims of traffick...

GrantWatch ID#: 226826

Grants to California Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects, programs, and activities that support a significant segment of the community. Eligible organizations a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226952

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children, Youth, and Families in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote positive youth development and provide for the well-being of un...

GrantWatch ID#: 226974

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the production of visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the development and presentation of temporary and experimental new works that provide opportunities for artists. Examples of eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 227050

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Concerns

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health concerns in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include operating support, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227322

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote the Arts and Artists of Color

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support local artists of color. Organizations may apply for visual or performing arts programs. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 227364

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Impact Wildlife and the Environment in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for initiatives to impact wildlife and the environment in eligible regions. The purpose of the grant program is to protect and preserve local resources, habitats, and landscapes. Projects must take place within the service...

GrantWatch ID#: 227446

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, youth, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 227534

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Volunteer Groups for Community Benefit Initiatives in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational support and programs, projects, and events in the focus areas of community recreation, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227690

Grant to a Minnesota Entities to Mitigate FASD Among Native Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grant to a Minnesota nonprofit or Tribal organization, school, educational institution, or government agency for community programs to mitigate Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among Native populations. Priority is given to projects that serve rural areas across th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227744
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