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

Explore 8,720 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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8,720 grants found

Grants to West Virginia Public School Teachers for K-12 STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to West Virginia K-12 teachers in eligible locations for projects that bring STEM concepts into the classroom. Funding is intended to support activities and programs not covered by school budgets. Innovative and creative project proposals ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 217412

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Schools, and Artists to Recognize Ethnic Comm...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, educational institutions, and artists for projects to commemorate the experiences of ethnic communities interned in Canada during World War I, and to recognize their cultural contributions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217455

Grants to North Carolina Organizations and Agencies for Neighborhood Beautification Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina organizations, schools, and government agencies for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts and cultural programs and improve community services. The grant program aims t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217769

Grants to Oklahoma Entities and Individuals to Expand or Create an Event Highlighting an Agric...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities and individuals to expand or create an event highlighting an agricultural product. Applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the local Chamber of Commerce. The event should increase the public's interest in agriculture and...

GrantWatch ID#: 217770

Grants to Oklahoma Entities for Research Relating to the Agriculture Industry

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities for research relating to the agriculture industry. Funding is intended for studies relating to topics such as product development, test marketing expenses, and feasibility studies. Proposals must illustrate how the research will result ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217771

Grants to iowa Nonprofits to Support Programming that Enhances the Quality of Life in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to support programming that enhances the quality of life in eligible communities. The donor's vision is to improve society and maintain culture. Grants are intended to support current or new charities and to fund new project...

GrantWatch ID#: 218042

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Need

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported projects that assist youth and promote area food pantries. Funding is intended for projects that help to maintain lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218944

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Address a Variety of Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects that fulfill societal needs, promote leadership development, and celebrate history and culture. The grant program is concentrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 218956

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Services Related to Vision Care

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and services in the field of vision care. Emphasis is placed on activities to promote independence for individuals with sight impairments and vision care. Eligible uses of funds include program and project ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219067

Grants to Canada Organizations for Collaborative Medical Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada organizations for collaborative medical research projects. Funding is intended for applicants in the academic, business, healthcare, and life sciences sectors, and patient and consumer groups to partner with the funding source in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219319

Grants to Texas Agencies and Tribes to Improve Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas government agencies and tribal governments to improve outdoor recreational facilities in under-resourced locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance parks, recreational opportunities, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 219355

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to promote the health and welfare of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance public health, defined as the protection and promotion of the heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 219394

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Community-Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, health care, social services, security, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219395

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Positively Impact the ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to positively impact the local community. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to address community needs and serve a broad sector ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219427

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan organizations to improve the quality of life for citizens in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs addressing the environment, community development, social services, historical resources, education, health, and arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 219518

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Educational and Religious Activities Th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for educational and religious activities that will benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: environment, animals, education, human services, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 220225

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit residents. Funding is primarily intended to address needs related to youth, education, health, and religion. Proposals must be in the following program areas: human services, religion, arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 220310

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit the Local P...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit the local population. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: environment, animals, religion, international and foreign affairs, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 220311

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit children, youth, and young adults. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following program areas: religion, human services, education, and public and society benefit. Special at...

GrantWatch ID#: 220338

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects to Meet Community ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220740

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits for Programming, Capacity-Building, and Operational Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, projects, capacity-building efforts, and operational support. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address a community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221377

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Attract Visitors

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations to attract professional gatherings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote economic development, improve the city's image, and highl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221650

Grants to Utah Agencies and Organizations to Improve Recreational Boating

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and organizations to promote and improve recreational boating. Funding is intended for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221925

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Honor and Assist Veterans

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs that benefit veterans in eligible communities. Funding is intended to recognize and honor veterans while promoting civic pride and patriotism. Grants can be used to support military veterans, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 222314

Grants to Arizona Organizations to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind support to Arizona organizations to promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that educate, inform, or expand understanding of different experiences within the community that are no...

GrantWatch ID#: 222620

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs, Projects, and Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to organizations struggling to acquire financial support. Funding is intended for activities that improve the lives of...

GrantWatch ID#: 222717

Grants to Delaware Organizations for Programs that Benefit People With Disabilities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Delaware organizations for programs and services that benefit people with disabilities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that assist and support individuals with intellectual disabilities. The grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222738

Grants to Georgia and Germany Nonprofits to Promote Friendship and Connections

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Georgia and Germany nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that promote ties between the two locations. Funding is intended for programs primarily in the focus areas of education, culture, science, technology, language, scholarship, and inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 222996

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the basic needs of disadvantaged populations, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 223431

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and local service boards for initiatives to enhance local communities and promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of workforce developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223571

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Entities to Promote Children's Literacy

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $500 to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and childcare and early education centers for initiatives to promote literacy. Funding is intended for author presentations, books for classrooms and libraries, book giveaways...

GrantWatch ID#: 223706

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Run Art Summer School Programs for Students Ages 11-19

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to run art summer school programs for students ages 11-19. Funding is intended for intensive arts training experiences in any arts discipline. Funded programs will provide youth with access to and instruction from professi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225078

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will have a significant impact on the quality of life of local residents. Priority is to fund proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 225153

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, CBOs, and Groups for Events and Programs to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit and community-based organizations and groups for events and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of youth and education, community service, environment, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225940

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Local Community in ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth programs, activities that will have a substantive impact, and specific tangible items that will benefit local...

GrantWatch ID#: 226096

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address needs within the community. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the ability of organizations t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226097

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including health and human services, youth activities, the advancing of education, scientific research, and relig...

GrantWatch ID#: 226123

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged S...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for people who are homeless, economically disadvantaged, elderly, families, and children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: h...

GrantWatch ID#: 226127

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Community Benefit Activities in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities in eligible locations. Activities eligible for funding include scientific research, education, youth activities, health and human services, and religious ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 226159

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, human needs, health care, community improvement, and rural development. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226168

Grants to Iowa Nonprofit Organizations for Projects Serving Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for projects that serve residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include humanitarian, cultural, and educational initiatives. The purpose of the program is to improve the local quality of life and help commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 226652

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects, Programs, and Activities to Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for projects, programs, and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to describe the anticipated results of their program, as well as the population range, the desired be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226958

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended to support start-up expenses and one-time needs. Focus areas include housing and health care, children, women’s issues, education, community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 226961

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Community Capital Improvements

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations for capital improvements benefitting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects aligned with the focus areas of cultural institutions, public spaces, human services, youth development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226997

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support the Community in Eligib...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for activities to support the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: STEM/STEAM, disaster relief, community support, sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 227000

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Initiatives That Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations for initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that respond to community needs. Eligible proposals must serve residents within the funding source’s s...

GrantWatch ID#: 227716

Sponsorships to Texas Events Planners to Promote Community and Economic Development in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Sponsorships to Texas events planners to promote community and economic development in eligible regions. Focus areas include business finance programming, communications and marketing, community development, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Sponsorships are in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227783

Grants to Wisconsin K-12 Schools for Educational Projects and Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $100 to Wisconsin K-12 public, charter, private, and home schools for educational projects and initiatives in eligible regions. Eligible projects must be academically focused in the areas of science, technology, engineeri...

GrantWatch ID#: 228074

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools for Educational, Charitable, and Emergency Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and emergency services to address the educational, charitable, and emergency needs of residents in eligible counties. Occasionally, support is also given to individuals experiencing personal hardship, medical e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228193

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Charitable Projects that Support Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for charitable projects that support communities in the funder's service area. Funding is intended for a wide range of worthwhile projects, including youth programs, educational scholarships, food shelves, hospice, medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228207
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