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

Explore 8,966 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 Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit First Nation Communities and Resid...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core val...

GrantWatch ID#: 140039
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Grant to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Local Community Needs

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs that address the needs of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs that focus on education, childre...

GrantWatch ID#: 159099
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of $13,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that directly help people in need and benefit local communities in eligible regions. The following focus areas will take priority: human and social services, youth development, education and develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 172854
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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits to Support Arts and Culture in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations offering arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen local organizations that are providing meaningful arts and culture opportunities for local residents. Eligible org...

GrantWatch ID#: 173212
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and services that improve the lives of women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to empower female residents. Grants wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 174888
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Grants to Canada Artistic Organizations and First Nations Nonprofits to Translate Canadian Dra...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada artistic organizations, artist groups, and First Nations nonprofit organizations for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Funding is intended for translation into French, English, Indigenous languages, ASL, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177981
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and CBOs for Arts Events for Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, schools, and fiscally-sponsored community groups to support arts events in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programming and projects that increase access to the arts, provide learni...

GrantWatch ID#: 179514
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches for programs that enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address critical issues in the community. Programs must benefit citizens ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179639
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Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs that Strengthen Communities and...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that strengthen communities and benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of housing, human services, health, and education. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 181876
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Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Preserve Historic Buildings

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to British Columbia historic property owners to maintain and protect heritage buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate and preserve historically significant residential and non-residential buildings. Eligible projects are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185461
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Career Development Programs

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that develop professional skills and expand career opportunities for residents in eligible regions. Grant funding may support new or existing programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 186457
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Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits in Multiple States for Community Programs and E...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states for programs and events to positively benefit local residents in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must propose activities that mutually benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188041
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Grants to Canada IHEs, Businesses, and Research Centers for International Partnerships

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Canada academic institutions, businesses, and research centers for the formation of partnerships and collaborations with foreign counterparts. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to promote...

GrantWatch ID#: 191177
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Indigenous Groups for Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and collectives with indigenous leadership in eligible areas for projects to address the climate crisis. Funding is intended to support efforts to share knowledge, prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 209440
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities for Arts and Cultural Initiatives in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and registered charities for arts and cultural initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new arts and culture projects, programs, temporary installations, place-ke...

GrantWatch ID#: 215522
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for historic preservation activities. Funding is intended for preservation projects that benefit local communities through the physical repair and rehabilitation of historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223903
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Entrepreneurs for Business Initiatives in Eli...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations and entrepreneurs for business initiatives in eligible locations. Eligible projects include building construction and renovation, equipment and supplies purchases, workforce development, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 225640
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Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for an Impactful Community Project

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grant of up to $50,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government organization for a project that will be impactful to communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are innovative, sustainable, collaborative, and have a positive imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 226390

Grants to Canada Early-Career Researchers and Indigenous NGOs to Improve Child and Youth Healt...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Canada early-career researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous NGOs for research studies to improve child and youth health. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229101

Grants to California Dance Organizations for Creative Projects and Artistic Development

Deadline: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants of $5,000 to California dance organizations and dance collectives in eligible counties for creative projects and artistic development. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to completing the final application. This opportunity is open to applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 232020

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Provide Arts Programs and Community Services

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to provide arts programming and community services in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop the capacity of local community support and arts organizations. Funds must be used for events and programming taking...

GrantWatch ID#: 140512

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits and Charities for Project and Operating Support

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and registered charities providing arts and cultural programming in eligible regions for project and operating support. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, including theater, dance, and literary produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154926

Grants to Ontario Donees, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees, including registered charities, municipalities, schools, and athletic associations, for programs that address community needs. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of community services, health and wellness, social we...

GrantWatch ID#: 160542

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits to Build Capacity and Address Priority Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. New applicants and applicants who did not receive funding when they last applied must attend a workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161971

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Groups for Community-Based Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/12/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, neighborhood associations, artist collectives, and groups for community-based cultural programming in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects led by and benefiting individuals from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162401

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for projects that enhance communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to submitting an application. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 174579

Grants to Kentucky Institutions, Organizations, and Individuals to Preserve Oral History

Deadline: 10/04/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Kentucky institutions, organizations, and individuals for costs associated with preserving and cataloging oral history interviews. Grants support the transcription or indexing of existing oral history interviews in Kentucky repositories. Priority is give...

GrantWatch ID#: 178905

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local History Programs

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, units of local government, institutes of higher education, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations for programs with a focus on local or state history. Funding is intended to support general operating expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 182134

Grants to Kentucky Organizations and Individuals to Present Oral History Collections

Deadline: 10/04/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky organizations to present oral history collections. Individuals and other organizations may apply in partnership with a suitable repository. Funding is intended to support the presentation of oral history collections in a range of...

GrantWatch ID#: 184053

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Stormwater Managem...

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, property owners, and government agencies for stormwater management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for green infrastructure projects that replace impervious surfaces with plantings an...

GrantWatch ID#: 186167

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for environmental activities that advance healthy ecosystems in communities across the state. Funding is intended for projects that support t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187404

Grants to California Nursing Schools and Programs to Train Students to Provide Healthcare to U...

Deadline: 10/22/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nursing education programs to provide training to healthcare professionals. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of healthcare providers in the state's medically underserved areas. Funding is intended to support program expansi...

GrantWatch ID#: 192311

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Public

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address community needs and encourage inclusive civic engagement. Organizations must p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204871

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations projects and programs to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Eligible applicants may be new or established organizations. Focus areas include arts and culture, economic development, education, health and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 205639

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Stormwater Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for projects to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the functionality of the area's sewer system by decreasing the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208818

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, and School Districts to Address Cybersecurity Risks

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, school districts, and tribal entities to address security risks and threats to information systems. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to improve infrastructure security...

GrantWatch ID#: 214580

Grants to Maryland Community Colleges and LEAs for Career and Technical Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Maryland community colleges and local education agencies for programs to evaluate and improve career and technical education programs throughout the state. Funding is intended to support the establishment or expansion of registered apprenticeship program...

GrantWatch ID#: 215106

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects for People With Disabilities

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs and projects focused on community engagement. The grant program aims to remove barriers and create lasting o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216763

Grant to Illinois Entities to Support Student Transition from Education to Employment

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Illinois IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and education agencies for programs to support student transition between education systems to employment. Applications should focus on programs supporting transition for individuals with disabilities, scaling of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223467

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 02/01/27 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for one-time grants that will improve management and efficiency, strengthen fundraising, provide learning opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224039

Grants to Colorado Building Owners to Implement Solutions to Reduce Building Emissions

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Colorado building owners of eligible buildings to implement solutions to reduce building emissions. Funding is intended for projects that will accelerate the reduction of emissions from large buildings, ahead of the current target date. Eligible building...

GrantWatch ID#: 231845

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Provide Urgent Assistance to Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to provide urgent assistance to residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for assistance to local residents in times of needs, including fuel assistance, all kinds of food assistance, and housing or rent sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 232318
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Provide Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, Tribal governments, IHEs, and schools to promote the arts. Funding is intended to support local artists and to enhance public access to arts activities. Eligible activities include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 127225
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Local Community Needs

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community services and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand existing programs or for new activities in the focus areas of animals, health, outreach, schools, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159566
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs to Improve Residents' Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used for programming, capital projects, seed capital for new organizations, or financial assistanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 160206
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and services within the focus areas of arts and culture, environment, education, housing, health, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 175034

Grants to Oklahoma Educational Institutions to Improve Learning for Students

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma educational institutions for projects that improve learning for students in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The goal of this program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175445
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Early Childhood Programming

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for youth programming. The purpose of the funding is to allow children to thrive and achieve health and success. The top priority for funding is early childhood education for child...

GrantWatch ID#: 180491
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Grants to Indiana Conservation Agencies to Reduce Pollution in Local Water Sources

Deadline: 09/03/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit conservation groups and government agencies to reduce pollution in local water sources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address stat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180897
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Entities for Initiatives to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public entities for projects and programs to benefit veterans and their families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects, programs, or general operations. Priority will be to fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 186560
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What types of nonprofit grants are available on GrantWatch?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.