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

Explore 8,965 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 Colorado Nonprofits for Environmental and Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for environmental and recreational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of conservation, environment, and outdoor recreation. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 210892

Grants to Minnesota School Districts and IHEs to Integrate Solar Energy Systems

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Minnesota K-12 school districts, tribal schools, and state colleges and universities to integrate renewable energy systems. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote the installa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215824

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of religion, health, education, youth, elder care, human services, libraries, and performing ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215904

Grants to Alabama Teachers of Grades K-12 for Class Field Trips

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama teachers of grades K-12 for class field trips. Funding is intended for trips outside the classroom that have a clear educational purpose and also align with state curriculum standards. Examples include trips to historical sites, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 219679

Opportunity for California Individuals, Companies, and Groups to Join an Art Contest

Deadline: 09/11/26

Opportunity for California individuals, educational institutions, companies, organizations, and groups in eligible regions to participate in an art contest. Participants will design the official logo for a local public arts program. The successful applicant will w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223101

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Water Quality Planning Activities

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies for water quality planning activities. Applicants must contact the funding source, complete required registrations, and submit a mandatory pre-proposal prior to submitting a full proposal. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 224311

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Environmental and Social Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on innovative approaches to complex social and environmental issues. From early-stage support to established organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 224340

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental and Community-Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to protect the environment and benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, youth development and education, and rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229759

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for cultural projects. Funding is intended to support large-scale initiatives that deliver meaningful, long-term benefits to communities, including projects that encourage public engagement and dialogue, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230039

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to enhance the local quality of life. Previous grants include support for emergency services, food shelves, shelters, disaster r...

GrantWatch ID#: 231509

Grants and In-Kind Support to Georgia Agencies, Schools, and Houses of Worship to Save Energy

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants and in-kind support to Georgia local and state agencies, K-12 public schools, and houses of worship for energy-saving initiatives. Applicants are required to have an energy audit, energy assessment, or feasibility study done prior to submitting an applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 231860

Contracts for Services to New Jersey Organizations for Energy-Saving Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Contracts for services to New Jersey organizations for energy-saving initiatives. Funding is intended to provide a range of weatherization services to housing projects. Eligible service include but are not limited to energy audits, lighting, renewable energy, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232029

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Initiatives to Advance Community Health

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives to advance community health in eligible regions. Focus areas include employment, education, health, behavioral health, transportation, housing, and violence prevention. Organizations must provide benefits...

GrantWatch ID#: 232252

Grants to Canada Researchers for Multiple Sclerosis Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Canada individual researchers affiliated with academic institutions for expenses related to multiple sclerosis research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that improve care and treatment, advance understanding of the disease and stop its p...

GrantWatch ID#: 155614

Grants to Oregon Entities for Economic Development Projects

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

Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and government agencies for economic development projects in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend a grant orientation class prior to submitting an application. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181044

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Tourism

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

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, port districts, and individuals for projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an orientation class before applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 185503

Grants to USA Choreographers in Multiple States for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA choreographers in multiple states for professional development activities and projects. Individuals located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are eligible to apply. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204737

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, groups, and artists and collectives partnering with a community entity for arts programs to strengthen underrepresented communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-impact art...

GrantWatch ID#: 206580

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI, and all applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of youth an...

GrantWatch ID#: 217859

Grants to Arkansas Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Schools for Community-Based Environm...

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and schools for community-based environmental projects. Funding is intended for projects that will address litter and waste on land and water, recycling, general beautification, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220473

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations for Youth Travel Programs

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations for travel programs benefiting young people in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase student and youth access to impactful travel opportunities. Eligible programs directly serve students and you...

GrantWatch ID#: 229299

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Financial Education

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit entities for educational programs related to finances. Funding is intended for services that include financial management, bookkeeping, cash flow management, business planning, access to capital, and other tools that stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 229455

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for High-Quality Youth Summer Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/12/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to enhance capacity and benefit young people ages 0 to 24 in eligible locations. Funding is intended to establish new summer opportunities for the city’s youth to thrive, learn, and succeed. Programs should be safe, eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 224251

Grants to Colorado, New Hampshire, and Virginia School Robotics Teams for STEM Challenges

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants to Colorado, New Hampshire, and Virginia school robotics teams for STEM challenges. Funding supports team participation in competitive robotics programs that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Priority is given to te...

GrantWatch ID#: 230659

Cooperative Agreement to a Georgia Nonprofit for an Entrepreneur Lead Model Center

Deadline: 09/13/26

Cooperative Agreement with a Georgia nonprofit organization to establish a lead center model for women-entrepreneur business services. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Successful applicants will design and execute an integrated service de...

GrantWatch ID#: 231277

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Arts Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for innovative arts programs and projects that reflect community diversity and enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community-led initiatives that increase access...

GrantWatch ID#: 125967

Opportunity for New York Entities to Collaborate on Public Policy Publications

Deadline: 09/14/26

Opportunity for New York community organizations, advocacy groups, and designers to collaborate on public policy publications. The purpose of this program is to address complex public policy issues and to promote social justice. The publications focus on systems, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145204

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Provide Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operations and program expenses. Funding is intended for applicants who provide arts programming for local residents. Priority is given to applications from org...

GrantWatch ID#: 145289

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Health and Wellness Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and public agencies to promote the health and well-being of residents in local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of substance abuse and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145528

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for scientific, educational, charitable, literary, and cultural purposes. Funding may be used for programs, activities, and services that meet community nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 159693

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of economic development, community service, environment, education and youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 160260

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Eligible proposals must address one of the goals approved by the city council. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that make ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169495

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Preservation and Conservation

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to West Virginia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, civic groups, and schools for conservation and preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that are working to...

GrantWatch ID#: 171467

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies for conservation initiatives. Applicants are required to submit a registration form prior to a full application. Funding is intended for activities and projects that help to preserve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174173

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Support Community Needs

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta registered charities to support community needs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding priorities include addressing basic needs, workforce, economy, connection, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174930

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Training Providers for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economically disad...

GrantWatch ID#: 176708

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Priority is to fund initiatives in the focus areas of veterans and military personnel, active and healthy communities, and education and literacy. Applicants must o...

GrantWatch ID#: 178174

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Libraries, and Schools to Plant Trees

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, libraries, and public schools for tree planting projects in eligible communities. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to plant trees on land...

GrantWatch ID#: 181523

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities that include, but are not limited to, projects addressing shelter needs, special needs in nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183836

Grants to Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics for Medical Residency Programs in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin hospitals and clinics to provide medical residency programs in rural communities. Funding is intended to prepare new physicians to work in rural communities. Activities may include rural rotations, curriculum development, technical assistance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187086

Grants to Wisconsin Rural Hospitals and Clinics to Improve Physician Education

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin hospitals and clinics in rural areas to improve educational opportunities for physicians. Funding is intended for programs in the specialties of family medicine, general surgery, obstetrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, or psychiatry. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 187087

Grants to California Organizations for Programs that Address School Violence and Bullying

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and services that benefit youth who have experienced violence or bullying. Funding is intended to offer support services, including advocacy and counseling, to children and teenagers...

GrantWatch ID#: 196328

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Efforts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit human services and community-based organizations for capacity-building programs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is awarded...

GrantWatch ID#: 196766

Grants and In-Kind Services to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Technology Improveme...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind services to Iowa nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government organizations in eligible locations for technology improvements. The program is intended to help assess the organization's current technology need...

GrantWatch ID#: 197501

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools to promote social justice and benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help build a more equitable community for youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 198626

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that respond to critical needs. Funding is intended for activities that address needs related to food security, housing stability, and safe spaces. Eligible applicants pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 209497

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include health, the environment, education, arts, recreation, human services, animal welfare, supporting disabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 210134

Grants to Ontario Minority-Led Organizations to Address Inequities They Face

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario minority-led organizations to address inequities they face in eligible regions. Eligible areas of funding include operational support, capacity building, and event and project funding. Funding is intended for organizations that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211381

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support educational, cultural, and charitable pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 211978

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit people with physical or mental disabilities who reside in eligible regions. Preference is for proposals related to programming. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the social condition...

GrantWatch ID#: 214457
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