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

Explore 8,822 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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8,822 grants found

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Services that Benefit Seniors in El...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for innovative projects that benefit seniors in rural communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, such as ongoing services, education, and training. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 215032

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. Funding is intended for educational, charitable, literary, and scientific purposes, as well as for identifying, evaluating, educating and providing s...

GrantWatch ID#: 215353

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Fund Small...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to fund small community projects. Applicants located outside of the USA must be able to receive the funds through a US-based nonprofit. Funding is intended for special projects that will uplift the local commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 215882

Grants to Pennsylvania School Districts for Innovative Teaching Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $2,500 to Pennsylvania school districts in eligible regions for innovative teaching projects. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the means to introduce creative methods of educating students who don't currently perform well. Eligible school dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 215990

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and elementary and secondary schools for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of categories, including arts, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216318

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Civic Awareness

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to promote democracy and engaged citizenship in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to further democracy, strengthen its structures and institutions, and facilitate the active partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 216363

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the charitable, educational, religious, scientific, literary, and arts and cultural needs of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216415

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Data Analysis Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists, engineers, and educators associated with IHEs and nonprofit organizations for data analysis projects in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 216427

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Operational and Project Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is available in two formats: basic grants provide operational support, and targeted grants address a particular project. Eligible applicants are small to mediu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216500

Grants to Montana Developers and Owners to Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana for-profit and nonprofit developers and owners to increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income households. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support developer...

GrantWatch ID#: 216570

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support human service, faith-based, and educational organizations that are working to better the local community. Highest priority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216737

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Capital Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support improvement projects focusing on the arts, education, youth, recreation, community, and health. Funded projects must be l...

GrantWatch ID#: 216882

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Enhance the Lives of Reside...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support services and programs that serve charitable, educational, literary, or scientific purposes. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 216921

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support vibrant and healthy communities where residents have equal opportunities to live, work, and thrive. The grant program seeks to promote self-reliance...

GrantWatch ID#: 216934

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects carried out by volunteers. Areas of interest include education, community events, emergency funding, small capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Bee Science and Bee...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 218579

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Infrastructure Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for infrastructure and other projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the local community through a range of ongoing or one-time projects. All applicant organizations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 218608

Grants to California and Colorado Nonprofits for Social and Educational Programs that Improve ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California and Colorado nonprofit organizations for social and educational programs that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include low-income healthcare, homelessness, alleviating hunger, and providing scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 218777

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Support Peace Initiatives and the Env...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support innovative projects focusing on the environment and peace initiatives. Funding is intended for small or emerging organizations that lack support from other sources. Areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 218841

Grants to North Carolina CBOs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina community-based organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Previously funded projects provided care for sick and elderly residents, improved living conditions, helped provide food for the hungry...

GrantWatch ID#: 218866

Grants to Rhode Island and Massachusetts Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, tribal entities, and institutions of higher education for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised to complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 219010

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Educational, Medical, and Critical ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and activities that address the educational, medical, and critical needs of children. Priority is given to organizations that assist victims of trafficking, the homeless, and the foster and orph...

GrantWatch ID#: 219274

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Students from Indian Reservations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit students from Indian reservations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support schools whose students are Native American youth from Indian reserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 219425

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: cultural and educational programs for adults and children. Programs must also relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 219499

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for capital needs and special projects in the following focus areas: education, health, human services, public or society...

GrantWatch ID#: 220131

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range of Activities to Benefit ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of activities to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: environment/animals, religion, education, arts, culture, and humanitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 220167

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, Libraries, and Churches for Charitable Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, IHEs, libraries, and churches for charitable activities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, environment and animals, health, human services, religion, public and societal benefit, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220186

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support a Range of Charitable Activ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a range of charitable activities. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: religion, education, arts, culture, and humanities, human services, and health. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220200

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Commu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: religion, the environment, animals, human services, arts, culture, and humanities...

GrantWatch ID#: 220307

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for organizations that address the focus areas of community development, education, health, children, and community insecurities such as basic needs, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 220496

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220768

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Enhance the Well-Being and Sustainability of the Local Community

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the well-being and sustainability of the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Focus areas include youth, environmental resil...

GrantWatch ID#: 220855

Grants to Kansas Agencies to Develop Community Centers

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas local government agencies to promote the development of new community centers. Applicants must submit a pre-application and hold a public hearing before applying. New applicants must contact program staff before submitting the pre-application. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 221157

Grants to Alberta Community Organizations and Local Sports Associations to Encourage Participa...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta community organizations and local sports associations to encourage participation in hockey. Funding is intended to establish a program or event that will help local children get active. The purpose of the grant programs is to reta...

GrantWatch ID#: 221387

Grants to Minnesota Arts and Other Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $18,000 to Minnesota qualifying arts and other nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for arts activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for creating, producing, and presenting at least two arts-related activities....

GrantWatch ID#: 221733

Grants to USA Charitable Organizations in Multiple States and Locations for Activities Benefit...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA charitable organizations in multiple states and locations for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in the areas of housing assistance, military and veterans assistance, medical research and aid,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221909

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Museums, and IHEs for Youth Engineering and Science Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, science centers, museums, and institutions of higher education for engineering and natural science programming that benefits young people. Particular emphasis is placed on programs that encourage underrepresented groups to...

GrantWatch ID#: 222157

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Schools, and Districts for Agricultural Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, schools, and school districts for programs and projects that promote agriculture. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are educating their workforce or the public about ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222340

Loans to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase the Availability of Commercial Spac...

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to increase the availability of commercial spaces within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to attract businesses to the state, and priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 222372

Loans to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Housing Shortage

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to address the housing shortage within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for construction and infrastructure activities. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222373

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribal Entities for Environmental and Socia...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, and tribal entities for environmental projects and social justice activities. Funding is intended to support community land programs that increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 222959

Grants to Alberta Pet Rescue Nonprofits for Animal Rescue and Adoption Services in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta nonprofit pet rescue organizations for animal rescue and adoption services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives that support medical and dental care, pet identification, and behavior training cla...

GrantWatch ID#: 223079

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Promote Education, Social Justice, and Community Sustaina...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community sustainability. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 223087

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Youth, Health, Education, Equity, and Safety Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary form prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health, education, equity, and safety, and youth empowerment. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 223095

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, social services, health, civic, and arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223149

Grants to Alberta Community Groups in Eligible Locations for Community Engagement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta community groups, societies, and associations in eligible locations for community engagement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to foster social connections and strengthen communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223174

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Cultural Organizations, Museums, Archives, and Librar...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International cultural organizations, museums, archives, historic houses, and libraries for activities to advance awareness of collections conservation. Funding is intended for programs and projects that assist underresou...

GrantWatch ID#: 223404

Grants to Texas Charities for Music, History, or Medical Projects and Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas charities for projects and programs related to music, history, or medical matters in eligible counties. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects that will provide medical services, preserve local history and cultural heritage, and inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223714

Grants to New York Agencies, Nonprofits, and CBOs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community-based entities for programs that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offer community-level services and activities designed to promote positive youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 223804

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Low-Cost and Advanced Antigen Tests

Deadline: 02/11/28 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International commercial, academic, and nonprofit organizations to develop low-cost and advanced antigen tests. This is a competition that consists of two parts, the second of which requires a Letter of Intent to be submitted prior to a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223884
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