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

Explore 8,815 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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8,815 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the health and well-being of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address a range of community health concerns, including but not limited to health equity, prevention, conti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210019

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania charitable organizations, government agencies, schools, and CBOs in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for arts-based activities, including exhibits, music programs, chor...

GrantWatch ID#: 210350

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota Entities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts, education, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 210548

Grants to USA Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Wildlife Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA state, territory, and regional fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife and habitat conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning and implementatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211906

Grants to Minnesota and Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projec...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to Minnesota and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operating support and community benefit projects. Funding is intended for activities and programs that help to create a cleaner, safer, healthier environment in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215800

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs and Activities that Benefit Women

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for new and existing programs that benefit women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofits that promote educational and career opportunities for low-income women, as well as critical and bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 215894

Grants to USA Qualifying IHEs to Increase the Number of Minorities Working in STEM Fields

Deadline: 12/11/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA qualifying IHEs to increase the number of people from minority backgrounds who work in STEM fields. Applicants must submit a white paper and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to enhance the ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 216101

Grants to USA High Schools to Upgrade Their Football Fields

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA high schools in eligible towns to upgrade their football fields. Multiple cash prizes will be awarded throughout the contest period. One grand prize winner will receive additional prizes and professional services. Applicants must be located in towns ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216666

Grants to Illinois Fire Departments to Improve Community Fire Protection

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Illinois fire departments in eligible locations to improve services and strengthen firefighting capacity. Funding is intended to assist volunteer, uniformed, and professional fire departments with equipment costs, tools, protective gear, and training act...

GrantWatch ID#: 216755

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Conditions and Address Inequi...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts nonprofit community organizations to improve the quality of life and address inequities for older adults. Funding is intended to support general operational and capacity building expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 218750

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve the health of residents in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of nonprofit eff...

GrantWatch ID#: 218961

Grants to North Dakota Behavioral Health Services Providers to Increase Services

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to North Dakota behavioral health services providers to increase the availability of behavioral health services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the expansion and enhancement of services by licensed providers. Applicants must be located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 220108

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Vitality of Communities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the vitality of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the arts, education, the environment, and other programs for public benefit. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 220316

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Previous grants have been awarded to youth programs, healthcare foundations, schools, aging councils, arts councils, and blood drives. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221070

Grants to Arkansas Schools and School Districts to Promote STEM Education

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Arkansas public schools, school districts, and qualifying university STEM centers to promote STEM education. Funding is intended to provide STEM equipment and training to students and teachers. The grant program supports public schools teaching science, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221841

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies to Further the Field of Occupational Therapy

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA early-stage and early midcareer researchers at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research studies to further the field of occupational therapy. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. This ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222567

Grants to Mississippi Agencies and Organizations for Environmental and Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Mississippi local and state government agencies and nongovernmental entities for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended to promote outdoor recreation and conservation initiatives. The grant may be used to support programs and activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222765

Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Improve Environmental Conditions on Golf Courses

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to conduct research that will improve environmental conditions on golf courses. Funding is intended for research projects on topics such as water use and quality, pest control, sustainable turfgrass, landscape managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 222901

Grants to USA Researchers for Research Related to Air Quality and Lung Health

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic or research institutions to conduct research projects related to air quality and health. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The purpose of the grant is to stimulate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223292

Grants to Maryland and West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland and West Virginia nonprofit organizations for charitable programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of animal welfare, historic preservation, arts, libraries and literacy programs, community and economic development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 223494

In-Kind Support to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Provide Clothing f...

Deadline: 09/18/26

In-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to provide clothing for children, youth, and young adults within the business footprint of the funding source. Grantees will receive gift cards that must be used to pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223878

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of youth development, arts and culture, arch...

GrantWatch ID#: 224226

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Service Projects and Programs in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community service projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to economic development, education and youth, the environment, disaster relief, emergency energy assistance, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225947

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community-Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of community service, economic development, education, youth, and environment. Contributions will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226100

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Water Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for water conservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for repairing and protecting waterways in order to enhance water quality and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226601

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit and community-based organizations to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help build local connections, encourage partnerships, and empower local residents. Ini...

GrantWatch ID#: 228495

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Districts, Agencies, and IHEs for Watershed Conservation

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, government entities, and IHEs for watershed conservation and restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to restore, preserve, and protect water...

GrantWatch ID#: 228839

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Grants to California Tribes and Public and Private Entities for Hydrogen Production Solutions

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to California tribes, public entities, and private entities for establishing hydrogen production and storage facilities. Funding is intended for the establishment of hydrogen production plants located alongside storage solutions in order to reduce the costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 229962

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Public K-12 Schools and Nonprofits for Theater Resources

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Puerto Rico public K-12 schools, teachers, and nonprofit parent groups for theater program resources. Funding is intended to help under-resourced schools purchase equipment, instruments, costumes, and other materials that strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231682

Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Dairy Consumption

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to New York nonprofit entities, research institutions, and private businesses to promote the consumption of dairy products. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231714

Grants to Connecticut Community-Based Organizations to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Connecticut community organizations for programs that promote animal welfare. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide for the care and support of animals in need. Eligible applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 231741

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Healthcare Organizations to Support Seniors

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and healthcare organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 231963

Grants to USA Occupational Therapists for Community-Based Research Projects

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA occupational therapists employed in research positions for community-based research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for rigorous research in partnership with relevant com...

GrantWatch ID#: 232051

Grants to British Columbia Tribes and Agencies to Improve Access to Physical Activities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia Indigenous and local governments to develop or expand physical activity opportunities. Funding is intended to create accessible, inclusive, and supportive recreational projects. The grant program seeks to encourage physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232123

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address and Prevent Juvenile Delinquency

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio nonprofit youth-serving agencies, community-based organizations, and educational service centers for programs that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address juvenile crime and delinquency at the local level...

GrantWatch ID#: 232228

In-Kind Grants of Radios to Ohio Public Schools to Upgrade Emergency Communications

Deadline: 09/18/26

In-kind grants of radios to Ohio public schools to upgrade critical in-school emergency communications. Schools will receive radios, along with antennas to improve reception, and radios for local first responders if needed. The program provides MARCS-In-Schools co...

GrantWatch ID#: 232250

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and For-Profits to Develop Life Sciences Innovations

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit research institutions and research hospitals partnering with for-profit companies to advance the development of innovations in the life sciences. Funding is intended to encourage the commercialization of therapies, devices, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 231815

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers at Institutions for Research on Occupational Therapy

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants to USA early-stage researchers at institutions for research studies that advance the field of occupational therapy. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to the full proposal. The purpose of the program is to assist occupational therapi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222566

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees to Enhance Local Communities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents and local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen communities and embrace diversity. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 158175

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations addressing social, human, educational, and cultural needs. Priority will be given to requests for new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174746

In-Kind Grants to Washington Agencies, Nonprofits, and Groups for Community Events

Deadline: 09/20/26

In-kind grants of event spaces to Washington public agencies, nonprofit volunteer groups, educational organizations, neighborhood groups, and chambers of commerce in eligible locations. Grantees may use city facilities to host events and festivals, economic develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176457

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Public Entities for Arts-Related Activities Benefiting L...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including state, local, and tribal governments, to support arts programming that benefits local residents. Funding is intended to improve the quality of arts activities and to exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178505

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Countiesfor Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health, education, human services, community betterment, and capacity building. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 199288

Grants to Texas Daycare Centers and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Texas schools in eligible locations for preschool, daycare, and K-12 classroom projects that promote environmental stewardship. Funding is intended for creative activities that motivate students to become lifelong environmental advocates....

GrantWatch ID#: 205280

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to enhance the quality of life for local residents and address community needs. Eligible applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210256

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for the purchase of equipment and materials as well as the provision of a broad range of services to residents of the cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 212052

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Depression and Mental Illness

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to address depression and mental illness. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the lives of those affected by depression by increasing public awareness of the disease and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221398

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Operational and Project Support for Community Events

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and societies in eligible regions for operational and project support for community events. Funding is intended for administrative expenses and facility operating costs for long-standing events and festiva...

GrantWatch ID#: 230462

Grants to Colorado Research Institutes and Business Partners for Scientific Studies

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of $50,000 to Colorado research institutions and industry partners for translational quantum research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovations launched out of the lab and to help them along the development path to new programs and businesses. Hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 231846
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