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

Explore 8,626 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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8,626 grants found

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to New Brunswick Qualified Donees and Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Brunswick qualified donees and nonprofit organizations for activities that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote new ideas and projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208208

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Benefit People with Cognitive and Neurological Diseases

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit individuals with cognitive and neurological diseases. Funding is intended for clinical research studies, medical care, and social and emotional support services th...

GrantWatch ID#: 209829

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Provide Social Services

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to provide social services and community benefit programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for preventive social programs that strengthen individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210513

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Organizations for Research to Improve Habitats

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin organizations for research and projects to improve habitats in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and contact an authorized representative to discuss their project plans before applying. Eligible projects are...

GrantWatch ID#: 210537

Grants to North Dakota Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota property owners, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and tribal entities, for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to restore, maintain, and rehabilitate National Register-listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 215774

Grants to Pennsylvania Schools and School Districts to Improve the Safety and Mental Health of...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania schools and school districts to promote security enhancements and emotional health improvements in schools. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to improve physical security and behavioral ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216401

Grants to Nonprofits in Multiple States for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve educational outcomes for children in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal.Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220024

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Businesses to Host Public Arts Events

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, arts organizations, artists, groups of artists, CBOs, neighborhood associations, and businesses in eligible regions for arts events benefiting local residents. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221799

Grants to Utah Agencies and Organizations to Improve Boating Facilities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Utah fish and wildlife agencies to improve access to recreational boating facilities. Funding is intended for a range of renovation and enhancement projects, including those related to docking, facilities, navigation, engineering, operations, and AIS act...

GrantWatch ID#: 221924

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth and Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, recreation, sports, and the arts. Grants support initiatives that enhance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223853

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit youth. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and submit a letter of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223880

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of housing, education, food access, and health & wellness. Grants are available for general operations, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 224943

Grants to California Private Entities and Tribal Organizations for EV Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California private entities and tribal organizations for projects addressing electric vehicle infrastructure. Applicants must submit a proposal to design, install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations that will be available to the pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 227561

Grants to Iowa Youth for Climate Action Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa youth for climate action projects in eligible regions. Applicants must be aged 15-24 and work in conjunction with a sponsoring organization. Funding is intended for youth-led initiatives that support climate action plan goals and tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231732

Grants to Ohio Public and Private Schools to Reduce Waste and Encourage Recycling

Deadline: 10/17/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ohio K-12 public and private schools for projects and programs to reduce waste and encourage recycling. Funding is intended for waste-reducing equipment and technology and educational opportunities emphasizing recycling for students and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209524

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Promote the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 10/17/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to promote the health and well-being of residents. Funding is intended to address barriers to care and to provide direct support that empowers families to thrive. Grants are available in the focus areas of special needs, ped...

GrantWatch ID#: 225918

Grants to Nevada Entities to Enhance Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 01/04/27 Conference Date: 10/17/26 LOI Date: 11/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind services to Nevada neighborhood associations, business associations, and homeowners associations in eligible locations to enhance local neighborhoods. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169522

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to USA and Canada Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers to Improve Education

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and school employees in communities where the funding source has a business presence for resources and programs that enhance education. Funding is intended to address specific fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 178835

Grants to South Carolina Organizations, CBOs, and Schools for Plant-Related Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina organizations, community-based groups, and schools for plant-related activities and projects. Funding is intended for protection and restoration initiatives or programs that help educate the public or students about native ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218555

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions in designated areas for the conservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of wetland preservation, public access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138278

Grants to Colorado Groups for Resident-Led Projects to Improve Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado community groups for grassroots-led projects to improve neighborhoods in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that target neighborhoods with below-average income and to BIPOC communities. Programs and activities m...

GrantWatch ID#: 161750

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to develop and provide STEM and space-related activities. Funding is intended to support new initiatives or ongoing programs that advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162194

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities to Provide Animal Welfare Services

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to British Columbia registered animal welfare charities for the care, rescue, and rehabilitation of animals in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services that ensure the protection and welfare of animals. The goal of the program is to fund new and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 170124

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Projects Focused on Kidney Disease

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Canada independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to study kidney disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible expenses may include supplies, materials, equipment, payment of laboratory assistants, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174821

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Education and Improved Access to Legal Services

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to educate the community on legal matters and improve access to legal services. Funding is also intended for the enhancement of the local law library and for continuing education for judges and lawyers. Prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 180215

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and community groups for lake water quality improvement in eligible areas. Funding is intended for charitable and educational projects or studies related to water quality, preservation, protection, acquis...

GrantWatch ID#: 187067

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff to begin the application process. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205334

Grants to Virginia Library Staff to Provide Equitable Learning Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Virginia librarians and library media specialists for programs that provide inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support students with a broad range of abilities, communities, backgrounds, and learning styles. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 209819

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, CBOs, Organizations, Business Improvement Districts, and Associ...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, CBOs, neighborhood organizations, business improvement districts, and associations for projects to promote clean transportation in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 213852

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Promote Education and Health

Deadline: 11/16/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible regions for activities that promote health and education. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs that add...

GrantWatch ID#: 216894

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Water Conservation and Preservati...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions in eligible regions for initiatives related to access to clean water, water conservation, and preservation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216964

Grants to Ontario First Nations, Their Organizations, and Members for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Ontario First Nations, their organizations, and members to strengthen economic development. The purpose of funding is to promote conservation and harvesting while maintaining traditional methods. The goal is to increase employment and improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 225616

Grants to Ohio Qualifying Organizations and Individuals to Meet Emergency or Special Needs of ...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Ohio qualifying organizations and individuals to meet emergency or special needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended programs and projects in a variety of focus areas, including but not limited to environment, youth and education, disas...

GrantWatch ID#: 225939

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and CBOs for Initiatives to Promote Economic Stability

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and CBOs for initiatives to promote economic stability in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services and programs, general operations, capital projects, capacity building, and the pursuit of future goals. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231338

Opportunity for Colorado Nonprofits to Participate in a Competition to Win Funds

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for Colorado nonprofit organizations to participate in a competition to win funds for their organization. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: early childhood education, the environment, and youth. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231598

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations and agencies for initiatives to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, events, and opportunities to improve the well-being of at-risk children and families. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 146715

Grants to Texas Organizations, Agencies, Businesses, and Residents to Replace Vehicles

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas organizations, individuals, businesses, and government agencies in eligible counties to repower heavy- or medium-duty motor vehicles with natural gas engines. Funding is also available to replace eligible heavy or medium-duty vehicles with natural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168820

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine and New Hampshire public and private schools in funding source member communities for recycling projects. Funding is intended to support projects that promote landfill diversion and the reduction of solid waste disposal through reus...

GrantWatch ID#: 173466

Grants to Canada Registered Charities to Reduce Animal Cruelty and Help Animals in Distress

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for projects and activities to benefit animals worldwide. Funding is intended to assist the efforts of organizations that work to reduce animal cruelty and help domesticated and wild animals that are abandoned, neglected, abus...

GrantWatch ID#: 190137

Grants to Texas Early-Career Investigators For Cancer Research at Nonprofit Institutions

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas early-career investigators to conduct cancer-related studies at nonprofit research institutions. Funding is intended to expand efforts in cancer research and to draw newly independent investigators to local institutions. Grants can support candidat...

GrantWatch ID#: 208165

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Institutions for Workforce Expansion Related to Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions to hire investigators who have made exceptional contributions to the field of cancer research. Funding is intended for workforce expansion efforts that help to provide Texas institutions with a competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 208166

Grants to Texas IHEs and Research Institutes to Promote Cancer Studies

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions for workforce expansion efforts to promote and improve cancer research. Funding is intended to further research studies by attracting investigators who show a marked capacity for self-direction, whose wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209699

Grants to Montana Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and programs that assist people in sustainably enhancin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216855

Grants to Georgia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Families in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Georgia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and families in eligible locations for a wide range of community service projects. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, healthcare, food, disability assistance, and more. Applicants must ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226381

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Research Institutions for Life Sciences Research

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research groups for studies in the life sciences field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Proposals should focus on life sciences research. The goal of these gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 158113

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations working to provide shelter, support education, provide food security, and aid victims of disast...

GrantWatch ID#: 175895

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177232

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177240
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