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

Explore 8,907 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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8,907 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Tribes for Services for Violent Crime Victims

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and tribal victim service organizations for intervention and support services for victims of violent crime. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range...

GrantWatch ID#: 231883

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Tribes for Assault Victim Services

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and tribal victim service organizations for services to victims of assault. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for projects to expand, develop, support, and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231898

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and School Districts for STEM Field Trips

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts in eligible counties for STEM-focused field trips. Funding is intended to cover expenses and transportation fees related to providing all area students with hands-on S...

GrantWatch ID#: 232167

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and School Districts for STEM Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and school districts in eligible counties for STEM programs and projects that benefit local students. Funding is intended for activities that provide hands-on learning oppportunities for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232169

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Youth Education Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Indiana government agencies, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, and public schools for educational activities benefiting youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that support student development, forge connections, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 127129

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies to Serve Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government entities, and faith-based organizations to provide assistance to patients and survivors of breast cancer and their families in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 137884

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Costs Associated with Hosting Sporting Events

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to host sporting events in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to offset costs associated with hosting or bidding for new and inaugural events a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159233

Grants to New York Public Libraries to Enhance Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166496

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Residents to Improve Community Relations

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions, schools, and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to the field of human relations. Eligible projects, activities, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171972

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that benefit a greater number of residents within the region. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 174616

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs, projects, and services that benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of the local community and provide for those less f...

GrantWatch ID#: 174802

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Community and Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a wide range of focus areas to improve the community and the quality of life. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 174803

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to proposals that benefit a great number of residents and to requests demonstrating that applicants will seek or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175615

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services to Underserved Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to assist underserved residents. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that provide mortgage foreclosure defense services to vulnerable and underrepresented residents of the state, and to support programs that seek to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179555

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended for organizations that enhance the quality of life, provide for the needs of local community residents, and alleviate challenges faced by...

GrantWatch ID#: 179914

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and schools for community benefit activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to alcohol and drug abuse prevention, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 179917

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life in local communities. Requests for initiatives that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 180405

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a broad range of activities, programs, and projects that benefit the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196523

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that address critical needs, with preference given to programs and projects that serve the greatest number of reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 198204

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote systemic change and help the local community address urgent needs. Eligible programs take place ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205257

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism and Improve the Local Quality o...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote tourism and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit visitors, as well as those who l...

GrantWatch ID#: 214456

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Bird Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and schools for community projects related to bird conservation in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of programs that protect birds and educate the public about the habitat needs of birds. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 219119

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Repair Damage Caused by a Storm Event

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin cities, towns, counties, and nonprofit organizations to repair damage caused by a storm event. Funding is intended to repair, remove, or replace trees damaged in urban areas by an eligible storm event. The eligible storm event ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220460

Grants to Alabama Nonprofit CBOs and Schools for Arts-Based Programming

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Alabama schools and nonprofit community organizations to promote and improve arts programming. Funding is intended to develop, strengthen, and expand arts education programs in dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. Projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 232308

Grants to California Local Agencies to Acquire or Rehabilitate Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 01/14/27 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants to California local government agencies to enhance outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Funding is intended to support acquisition projects or development projects for public outdoor recreation, including the construction of new or renovation of existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 130268

Grants to Ontario Charities to Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 158825

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for activities and programs that help protect natural resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support the environment through preservation, cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176056

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects that will allow organizations to increase their efficiency and that will have a positive impact on the community. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 178508

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Projects That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects may fall into one of the following funding categories: youth, veterans, or seniors. Eligible programs and activities benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152903

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Serve Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities to benefit girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that help to create a stronger community where women and girls are empowered to...

GrantWatch ID#: 154904

Grants to Maryland Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Vehicle Manufacturers to Promote Clean Ener...

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Maryland government agencies, nonprofit organizations, LEAs, IHEs, businesses, bus contractors, and manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to promote the use of clean energy. Funding is intended for the purchase of heavy equipment and zero-emis...

GrantWatch ID#: 213205

Grants to New York and Ontario Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and for Medical Research

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Ontario a nonprofit organizations for services for vulnerable children and adults and medical research in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for medical research and educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 225872

Grants to Utah Nonprofits to Address Urgent Community Needs

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations to address urgent community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and services that meet sudden or emerging needs, or that address specific challenges before they get worse. Funded pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 228063

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies for Art Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities for public art projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the creation and display of meaningful public art that reflects each community’s uniq...

GrantWatch ID#: 229592

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Local Community Initiatives

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for local community initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for assistance to local charities, youth groups, and schools. The goal of this program is to support formal and informal events to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231057

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to address critical community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into one of the following funding categories: health care and housing insecurity. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231973

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit and Public Organizations for Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations for conservation activities in eligible counties. Focus areas for funding include sustainable forest practices, watershed restoration, and programs to promote regional cultural and environmental history. Grants sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 232049

Grant to a New York Nonprofit to Implement a Community Health Education Program

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grant to a New York nonprofit organization to implement a community health education program. Funding is intended for nutrition education via an online platform. The program should provide interactive classes geared toward the individual needs of participants in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232518

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Performing and Visual Arts Programs

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 10/20/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations for programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to submitting an application. Divisions of nonprofit IHEs, nonprofit corpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 150513

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/07/27 Conference Date: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 10/27/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Some applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that add...

GrantWatch ID#: 194026

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for education-related programs and projects that improve the lives of low-income, underserved, and disadvantaged children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts to eliminate disparities in education for these ...

GrantWatch ID#: 124989

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits for Fine Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists collaborating with nonprofit organizations to create and present fine arts projects in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of drawing, paintin...

GrantWatch ID#: 128234

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Public Institutions in Eligible Regions to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas of focus: health, wellness, human services, education, community development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 132658

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits to Improve Access to Care and Services

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to improve access to care for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operations. Access to care includes housing, senior services, and transportation. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 133280

Grants to Kansas NonProfits to Improve the Health of Women

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the health and well-being of women through education, increased awareness, and quality-of-life opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134133

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for capital projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities to help improve the local community. Eligible projects must ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 135928

Grants to Manitoba Charitable Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Manitoba charitable organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of community service, health, education, culture and heritage, youth and seniors, recreation, agriculture, enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 136517

Grants to Alberta Organizations in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alberta organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to enhance the community. Priority will be given to projects that include volunteer participation, promote cooperation and collaboration, and benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 136814

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of health and wellness, education, children and youth, and the environment. he...

GrantWatch ID#: 141004

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit African-American Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit African-American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a variety of public charitable purposes, including social services, mentoring and educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 143863
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