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

Explore 8,833 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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8,833 grants found

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Business Leagues to Safeguard Residents' Health

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, business leagues, and social welfare organizations to safeguard the health of state residents. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth mental health, maternal health...

GrantWatch ID#: 174316

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Tribes for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and tribal organizations, academic institutions, and libraries to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support direct program expenses, such as artists’ fees, marketing, costumes, sets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174501

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Support People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capacity-building efforts to support programs that serve individuals with disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of the disability com...

GrantWatch ID#: 175354

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of youth development, community and economic empowerment, arts and culture, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177497

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit disadvantaged children and youth ages 5 to 14. The purpose of the funding is to help children succeed in school, support emotional and social development, and youth developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 178347

Grants to California Nonprofits for Marketing and Sponsorship of Events

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations for marketing and sponsorship of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that will enhance the city's business community or improve its marketing capacities. Applications will als...

GrantWatch ID#: 178902

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Services for Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to serve residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for applicants committed to directly benefitting the local community. Consideration will also be given to organizations that indirectly improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 178903

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth through Counseling, Rehabilitation, ...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended for programs that benefit schools or that fight juvenile delinquency, which may include anti-drug prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 179389

Grants to Colorado Agencies, IHEs, and Special Districts to Address Mineral Leasing Impacts

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, school districts, public and state-run institutions of higher education, library districts, and other governmental agencies to address the effects of mineral extraction activities in eligible communities. Eligible uses of grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179511

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Programs that Strengthen Lo...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible regions for programs that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, health, commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 179830

Grants to Indiana Libraries for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana public libraries, high school libraries, and academic libraries for projects and services that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative programs and projects that have the potential to demonstrate a sig...

GrantWatch ID#: 180824

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for general operating support, programming support, organizational staff training, and new programs. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 184237

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in the Areas of Mental Health and Housi...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of mental health and affordable housing. Applicants should be based in or providing services to one or m...

GrantWatch ID#: 186161

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Create Positive Change in Lo...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, tribal entities, and school districts to address social disparities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 190660

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and school districts for activities that strengthen communities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 190661

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, nature conservancy, and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 191782

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Improvements to Rail S...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, transit authorities, Indigenous groups, and individuals for projects to enhance rail line safety. Funding is intended for projects that increase safety and reduce annual deaths and injur...

GrantWatch ID#: 197137

Grants to New York Nonprofits, and Agencies to Assist Veterans and Maintain Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, and churches to benefit veterans and promote the upkeep of historic sites in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist veterans with their medical and recreational needs and promote the preservation and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197444

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Improve the ...

Deadline: 09/11/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the lives of local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197469

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Agencies, Groups, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio arts organizations, groups, governmental agencies, and individual artists for arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that include, but are not limited to, collaborative mural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197498

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve and Develop Outdoor Trails and Fac...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve and develop outdoor trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and expenses, including but not limited to trail construction and renovation, la...

GrantWatch ID#: 197675

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for History Initiatives

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for history initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for ongoing programs, special projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198073

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies to Construct or Enhance Library Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies providing library services for library construction projects. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to construct new buildings, improve existing facilities...

GrantWatch ID#: 198216

Loans to Iowa Businesses, Electric Cooperatives, Municipal Utilities, and Individuals to Expan...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Loans to Iowa businesses, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and individuals for projects to expand and develop energy infrastructure. The purpose of the program is to provide low-interest loans that aid in the development and construction of infrastructu...

GrantWatch ID#: 198922

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 199648

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizational Capacity and Encourage Growth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity and encourage growth. Funding is intended for applicants working to benefit the public. The Foundation supports efforts to create communities where the natural e...

GrantWatch ID#: 201593

Grants to New Mexico High Schools to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New Mexico high schools and local educational agencies to improve educational outcomes for high school students. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve graduation rates and attendance and enhance academic proficiency. Successful app...

GrantWatch ID#: 203445

Grants to Alabama High School Teachers to Improve College and Career Readiness

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Alabama teams of public high school teachers to improve college and career readiness. Grant funds may be used for instructional resources, technology, and professional development. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the resources necessary to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204494

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Education Initiatives

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support populations that have previously been neglected. Eligible organizations are located in and serve residents of the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 205491

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life Across the State

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents and communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations with strengths and interests that include environmental awareness, sustainability, effe...

GrantWatch ID#: 206603

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for large-scale capital improvement projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist local organizations with capital campaigns and projects. Eligible applicants are located in and serving the cou...

GrantWatch ID#: 209316

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Nonprofits for Youth Mentorship Programs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts and New York nonprofit organizations for mentorship programs for youth with disabilities or mental health or substance abuse issues in eligible regions. Funding will focus on programs and activities that make initiatives ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 209882

Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects designed to attract visitors, including advertising and publicizing; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion...

GrantWatch ID#: 210246

Grants to Idaho Community-Based Partnerships to Promote Workforce Development

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho community-based partnerships to promote workforce expansion opportunities. Funding is intended to support the efforts of teams, with representation and guidance from businesses, educational institutions, and other community partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 210647

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that address physical and mental health concerns. The goal of the grant program is to prevent...

GrantWatch ID#: 210721

Grants to Northwest Territories Indigenous Agencies and Entities for Commemorative Events

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Northwest Territories Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations to plan and implement commemorative events in communities and locations across the province. Funding is intended to promote and support activities and programs that...

GrantWatch ID#: 211144

Grants to Canada Post-Secondary Schools to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Canada post-secondary schools to improve educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for existing or new programs, initiatives, and services that enhance students' school experience. Eligible focus areas include facilitating savings plans for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212007

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Community Agencies for Community-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Texas nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to positively impact the community by providing monetary grants and volunteer support to meani...

GrantWatch ID#: 215238

Grants to USA and International Early-Career Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Research

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and IHEs for research projects in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects that su...

GrantWatch ID#: 218328

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support the operations of nonprofits that address community needs in a range of focus areas. The grant program seeks to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 219325

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions to pursue research in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects or projects re...

GrantWatch ID#: 219734

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs to Purchase Reusable Water Filling Stations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, or IHEs for the purchase of reusable water bottle filling stations. Funding is intended to enhance the public's confidence in drinking tap water and lower the purchase and use of single-use plastic bottles....

GrantWatch ID#: 221631

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve Recreation Opportunities for Local Residents ...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve recreation opportunities for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth-specific activities, and activities that benefit the community-at-large. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 221933

Grants to New York Land Banks to Repurpose Abandoned and Blighted Properties

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New York land banks to repurpose abandoned and blighted properties. Eligible uses of funds include pre-development activities, such as environmental reports and feasibility studies; technical assistance, such as third-party assistance; property maintenan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222096

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects benefiting communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs related to energy use, water and air quality, wildlife habitats, recycling, and public edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222183

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Environmental Equity

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that promote environmental equity and democracy. Funding is intended for place-based solutions and grassroots leadership that help build sustainable, inclusive, resilient communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 222926

Grants to California Individuals, For-Profits, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Replace Equipment

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California individuals, for-profits, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replace a wide range of equipment in eligible areas. Eligible categories include on- and off- road vehicles, infrastructure, marine vessels, schools buses, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223002

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Municipalities, Conservation Districts, and Fire Protection Dis...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, conservation districts, and fire protection districts for environmental protection and improvement activities in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 226699

Grants to California Nonprofits, Volunteer Groups, and Public Entities for Activities That Pro...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, volunteer groups, and public entities for activities that promote and benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that contribute to a sense of community and engage community members i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226987

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits to Improve Capacity to Provide Youth Programs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the capacity of nonprofits conducting programs that benefit area youth. The purpose of the program is to develop programming for youth entrepreneurship within...

GrantWatch ID#: 227048
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