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

Explore 8,967 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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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projexts in the focus areas of arts and culture, civic benefit, education, environment, health, housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228926
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Grants to Iowa and Nebraska EMS, Fire, and Police Departments for Safety Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Nebraska municipalities and qualifying EMS, fire, and police departments in eligible regions for safety and preparedness initiatives. Funding is intended for training programs, gear and equipment, and infrastructure and facility...

GrantWatch ID#: 229092
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Grants to Colorado Businesses and Nonprofits for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for exterior building improvements. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials used to enhance a building's exterior or main public entrance. Eligible applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 229362
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to requests for long-lasting tangible items and to proposals that address the organization's needs beyond ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229476
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Families for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address basic needs and improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229667
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Virginia Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Virginia nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a range of activities, including but not limited to programming, capital projects, and equipment purchas...

GrantWatch ID#: 229760
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Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Access

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota arts organizations, government entities, universities, and libraries to increase access to the arts for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 230569
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Grants to USA Qualifying Medical Schools to Expand Medical Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying medical schools to expand education for medical students in states with projected provider shortages. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The qualifying medical schools are located in Geor...

GrantWatch ID#: 230590
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Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits for Diabetes Research Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit institutions for diabetes research projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clinical and basic research projects. The goal of the program is to raise political and public awareness and understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230591
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of basic needs, medical needs, youth/scholarships, and general giving. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230870
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Grants to California Nonprofits to Develop Training Programs on Child Abduction

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit and governmental organizations to develop training programs related to child abduction. Funding is intended to create resources that will be available to professionals who prevent and respond to child abductions across the state. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 230988
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Grants to Pennsylvania Schools and Career Centers to Promote Transportation Careers

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania public and private schools, career centers, youth development centers, and cyber schools to promote careers in the transportation sector. The purpose of the program is to grow the sector by encouraging high school and adult education student...

GrantWatch ID#: 231096
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Grants to Alberta Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include neighborhood beautification, safety, events, programs, festivals, fairs, competitions, and emergent needs. Eligible organizations be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231247
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Service Contracts to Iowa Entities to Improve Rural Neonatal and Maternal EMS Transport

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, and academic institutions operating an emergency medical transport service that serves at least one county with rural areas to conduct a program to strengthen emergency neonatal and maternal transport...

GrantWatch ID#: 231309
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Service Contracts to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve Rural Health Servic...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, for-profits, and academic institutions providing emergency medical services to initiate improved health services for rural areas. Successful applicants will establish, or expand the reach of, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 231310
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and community-based groups for projects and activities that promote community development, education, and social welfare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that demonstrate a strong pote...

GrantWatch ID#: 231505
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Grants to Hawaii Kindergartens to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii kindergartens to improve outcomes. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to benefit charter, private, and public kindergartens in rural and neighboring regions. Proposals may address school transition, engage...

GrantWatch ID#: 231567
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for the Educational Needs of Native Hawaiian Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii early childhood education nonprofit organizations to support the educational needs of Native Hawaiian communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support education that reflects the belief that indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231569
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Grants to South Carolina Organizations for Health and Fitness Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, churches, public schools, municipal governments, and civic groups for health and fitness initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that promote health and physical w...

GrantWatch ID#: 231614
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and behavioral health service organizations to create crisis stabilization centers that benefit youth. Applicants must complete a training program before applying. Funding is intended to reduce the use...

GrantWatch ID#: 231739
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Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support startup programs and capital projects. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the quality of life of co...

GrantWatch ID#: 232265
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for operating support. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities related to the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 232447
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for capital expenditures. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities related to the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 232448

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Health Departments, and Schools to Prevent Teen Pregnanci...

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

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit community organizations, local health departments, and schools for programs to prevent pregnancies among teens. Funding is intended to support services and programs that provide reproductive health education, including risk redu...

GrantWatch ID#: 136929

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions for arts activities. Funding is intended to support services or programs that expand upon creative placemaking, increased access to the arts, or enhancing management...

GrantWatch ID#: 137336

Grants to California Nonprofits and For-Profits to Encourage Healthcare Careers

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California public and private nonprofit organizations and private for-profit organizations for activities that encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in health care. Funding is intended to support health career workshops a...

GrantWatch ID#: 140297

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Recreation and Conservation Projects

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

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and government agencies for projects that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for programming that engages underrepresented populations in outdoor recreation, conservation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 143601

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to respond to needs and opportunities within eligible communities. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to proposals addressing children's needs, hunger, th...

GrantWatch ID#: 168417

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research on Sustainable Agriculture

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

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for programs that promote sustainable agriculture. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170933

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Training Related to Sustainable Agriculture

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

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies who work with farmers and service providers in multiple states for educational projects to promote agricultural sustainability. Projects must take place within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 171785

Opportunity for Montana Entities to Host Young Conservation Professionals

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Opportunity for Montana conservation districts, watershed groups, tribal offices, and government agencies carrying out conservation work to host young professionals during a year-long volunteer program. The goal of this program is to positively impact local conser...

GrantWatch ID#: 173415

Grants to Quebec Arts Nonprofits, Collectives, and Artists for Touring Presentations

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Quebec nonprofit professional arts organizations, artists collectives, qualifying individual artists, and visual arts curators in eligible regions for touring presentations. Funding is intended to support the performance, presentation, or circulation of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174211

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Heritage Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to conduct heritage tourism projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that include tourism events, exhibits, heritage tours, maps and interpretive brochures...

GrantWatch ID#: 175010

Grants to Ohio Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

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

Grants to Ohio organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Potential applicants must contact the Senior Program Officer prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide capital, project, and endowment support. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180859

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects and programming in a range of areas including health, human services, local development, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182198

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/24/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for services to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182248

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, and Collectives for Arts-Related Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives for arts projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts-related activities that include a presentation or engage the local community, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 185441

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote Systemic Change and Reduce Health Disparities

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that promote health equity. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help coalitions plan and identify solutions toward systemic chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 187595

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribes to Prevent Youth and Young Adult Substance Use

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, and coalitions to prevent substance use disorder among youth. Funding is intended to support activities that are related to youth and young adults aged 12-26 in low-income, rural, and/or urban rac...

GrantWatch ID#: 192156

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research to Improve Agricultural Practices

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

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and for-profit entities who work with farmers and in food systems in multiple states for research projects to improve practices in agriculture. Projects must take place within the N...

GrantWatch ID#: 196260

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Economic and Community ...

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit business support organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand the economic capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 196580

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit, faith-based, and civic organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including education, human services, arts and culture, health, community development, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 205190

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Property Owners, and Agricultural Businesses for Historic Prese...

Deadline: 11/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individual property owners, and agricultural businesses for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that rehabilitate, restore, preserve, or stabilize the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 210377

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Companies, and Schools for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up $30,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private companies, and schools for environmental conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure related projects and educational programs that suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210576

Grants to Arizona Individuals, Nonprofits, Churches, and Businesses to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community and educational groups, churches, and businesses for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the following focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 215693

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Projects That Strengthen Farming Communities

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

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...

GrantWatch ID#: 224753

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities addressing the specified focus areas that benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 226192

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and governments to assist individuals with substance use disorders. Funding is intended for serving individuals that are disproportionately affected by opioid use. Eligible uses of funding include youth treatment, recover...

GrantWatch ID#: 231398

Grants to New Jersey Arts Nonprofits for Program and Operating Support

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for various types of support. Some applicants must contact staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for technical assistance, program support inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231939

Grants to Massachusetts Entities to Increase Adult Education English Language Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts local education agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to increase public adult education programs. New applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to increase the number of classes and education providers t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232292
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