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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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8,965 grants found

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits, Community Groups, and Schools for Youth-Led Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, community groups, neighborhood associations, school districts, and schools, for youth-led community betterment projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support small, high-impact pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217154

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of youth education and recreation, arts and culture, social services...

GrantWatch ID#: 130409

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents and Visitors

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents and visitors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities, special events, cultural projects, and programs that enhance visitor appeal and encourage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148412

Grants to Oklahoma Researchers for Biomedical Studies

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Oklahoma investigators affiliated with institutions of higher education, research institutions, and private industry for biomedical research projects. Funding is intended for research studies, travel, equipment, education, and technology. Research topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 158057

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist women and girls in obtaining the skills required to develop their po...

GrantWatch ID#: 162126

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Projects to Benefit Eligible C...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees for resident-led projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 164757

Grants to California Agencies for Clean-Up Projects to Promote Public Health

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to California local and state governments and other public entities for projects that protect the environment and promote the health and safety of citizens. Funding is intended to support agencies in their efforts to clean waste from properties throughout t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175630

Grants to Connecticut Organizations to Improve the Lives of Boys and Men in the Community

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the lives of men and boys in the community. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting the application. Funding is intended to increase self-sufficiency, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186461

Tax Credits to Iowa Individual and Nonprofit Property Owners and Developers to Rehabilitate Hi...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Tax credits to Iowa individual and nonprofit property owners and developers for the rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. Applicants are required to attend a pre-application meeting prior to applying. The program is intended to assist with costs re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202522

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities that Promote Therapeutic Humor

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities that promote therapeutic humor. Funding is intended for activities providing supportive humor or humor therapy for the organization's clientele and also for the community as a whole. Qualified nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211369

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for activities to protect water resources throughout the state. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 221701

Grants to North Carolina Neighborhoods for Beautification Projects

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina neighborhoods for community beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of exterior enhancements, including but not limited to public art, landscaping, clean-up activities, signage, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 223445

Grants to British Columbia Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and First Nations for Transporta...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia local governments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit transportation companies, and First Nations bands to improve connectivity for individuals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to provide public transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 232373

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Development Projects

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

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for housing and neighborhood development projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low- and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 138450

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Participate in a Fundraising Program

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible regions to participate in a community fundraising program. The opportunity is intended to increase the donor base for local nonprofits and highlight their positive impact on the com...

GrantWatch ID#: 146286

Grants to Illinois Entities for Projects to Address Transportation Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Illinois eligible entities for projects to address transportation needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible projects are those that enhance transportation systems throughout the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192003

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Technical Training for Businesses

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes to provide technical assistance to small businesses. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for training, accelerator programs, and related oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 223255

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance Arts Education

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, qualifying community groups, schools, and local government agencies in eligible counties for activities to enhance arts education. Funding is intended to support artist residencies that engage students and enrich learni...

GrantWatch ID#: 130993

Grants to Ontario Artists and Organizations to Produce Musical Works in Any Genre

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario artists, groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote the field of music throughout the province. Funding is intended to support activities that are accessible to the general community and that engage local residents. Eligible areas include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 154661

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Municipalities for New Spaces that Promote Active Living

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, school councils, and municipalities for new amenities and facilities that promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended to support public spaces that promote active living. Progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 157585

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Nutrition Education and Hunger Relief Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing hunger for residents in areas in which the funding source operates. Applications will be accepted from eligible locations in West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South C...

GrantWatch ID#: 157631

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Students and Youth

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local students and youth from low-income families in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support vocational and workplace training, access to higher education, and environmental and cultura...

GrantWatch ID#: 161165

Grants to Nevada Event Producers and Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Nevada event producers and organizations for activities and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects with the potential to generate overnight stays in local lodging properties. Eligible events include, but are n...

GrantWatch ID#: 174820

Grants to Ontario Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Multidisciplinary Art

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario professional artists, nonprofit arts organizations, collectives, groups, and other organizations to create, produce, and present multidisciplinary works of art, arts activities, and events. Funding may also be used to support professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 175548

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of community service, safety, wellness, and youth engagement. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 179603

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grant of $10,000, grant of $15,000, and grant of $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches for programs that address important community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 186550

Grants to New York City Community-Based Nonprofits Serving Youth for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York City community-based nonprofit organizations to support operations and capacity building. Funding is intended for applicants that provide programming to children and youth from underserved populations and work to reduce inequ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186631

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Sustainability Initiatives

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that support and build sustainable communities. Funding areas of interest include healthcare, food security, mental health, child welfare, education, Indigenous support, and homelessness...

GrantWatch ID#: 191720

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve lives by promoting educational opportunities, access to health care, and a more tolerant civil society. The Foundation supports programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 196710

Grants to Pennsylvania Health Systems and Medical Groups to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Pennsylvania health systems and medical specialty groups affiliated with the funding source to improve health outcomes and advance health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote original and creative approaches to care delivery that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209760

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for Safe and Affordabl...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for initiatives to expand safe and affordable housing throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities in the following focus areas: housing rehabilitation, man...

GrantWatch ID#: 215815

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New Mexico tourism-related organizations and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support advertising, publicity, and promoting tourist-related attractions, facilities, and events. Eligible projects and activities m...

GrantWatch ID#: 218895

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Businesses to Address and Prevent Violence

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and businesses for capacity-building efforts that help prevent violence. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations and legal entities in need of capac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221163

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Inclusivity in Local Communities

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches to increase inclusivity in local communities within regions served by the funding source. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address is...

GrantWatch ID#: 222766

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Nations for Historical Preservation Projec...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribal Nations for historical preservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 226691

Grants to Alaska Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Address Food Security

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Alaska local government entities, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and tribes for initiatives to address food security in eligible locations. Preference is for proposals that promote sustainability and long-term impact. The goal of the funding pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232314

Grants to Kansas Faith-Based Entities, Nonprofits, and Schools to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas faith-based organizations, nonprofits, schools, IHEs, and other community organizations and coalitions partnering with faith-based organizations for activities to reduce the use of marijuana and alcohol among youth. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 232422

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations to Benefit Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: 10/20/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support human service projects and programs in the areas of well-being, safety, and health. Funds may be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163799

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Registered Charities for Health and Human Service Projects

Deadline: 10/20/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit registered charities for health and human service programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in the areas of well-being, safety, and health. Funds may be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163800

Grants to Virginia Individuals and Organizations for Arts Programming and Development

Deadline: 10/11/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia individuals and arts organizations for professional development opportunities and art education experiences that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local artists, art educators, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168320

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Artists to Present Art Programming in Local Libraries

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations to present art programming to local public libraries. The purpose of the program is to support artists' engagement with the community. Eligible uses of funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172829

Grants to Minnesota Schools and School Districts to Purchase State-Grown Food

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota schools and school districts to purchase foods produced within the state. Funding is intended to assist schools and districts with limited experience in procuring local foods. Eligible procurement ite...

GrantWatch ID#: 192999

Grants to Minnesota Schools, School Districts, and ECE Centers to Procure Locally Sourced Foods

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Minnesota school districts, K-12 schools, and childcare providers to promote the use of state-produced foods. Funding is intended to assist schools with procuring locally sourced foods. Projects that integrate classrooms, cafeterias, and the community ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 193002

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 10/18/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations serving communities in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help nonprofits serve the community more efficiently, build internal capacity, strengthen resilience,...

GrantWatch ID#: 193020

Grants to Maryland Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, private schools, and watershed groups for environmental projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for outreach activities and restoration projects that help to improve water qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 205380

Grants to Virginia Artists and Arts Organizations for the Advancement of Creative Skills

Deadline: 10/11/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia artists and arts organizations in eligible areas for the advancement of their creative skills. Funding will be awarded to provide opportunities for planning and carrying out short-term projects. The projects are intended to widen...

GrantWatch ID#: 217480

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and CBOs for Green Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and CBOs for green infrastructure projects in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend an info session and submit an expression of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223288

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Breast Cancer Research Events

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for events related to breast cancer research. The purpose of the grant program is to support events that foster research and stimulate ideas related to breast cancer. Events...

GrantWatch ID#: 225584

Grants to California Entities and Individuals for Grassroots Breast Cancer Research Events

Deadline: 02/18/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for grassroots-led events related to breast cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Events may take place in-person, virtually, or in com...

GrantWatch ID#: 225585

Grants to California Teams of Researchers and Community Members for Pilot Breast Cancer Resear...

Deadline: 03/04/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to California teams of researchers and community members for pilot research projects related to breast cancer. Applicants will work in teams throughout the research process, including studying the best research methods, clarifying breast cancer questions, g...

GrantWatch ID#: 225588
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