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

Explore 8,760 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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Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Prevent Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies and community-based organizations for efforts to prevent homelessness for youth. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231534

Grants to California University Faculty for Coastal Research

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to California new faculty at public and private universities and colleges for applied research benefiting coastal communities and natural resources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 169474

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

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

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 USA Private and Public Nonprofit Agencies to Assist Refugees and Asylum-Seekers

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA private and public nonprofit agencies to help refugees and asylum-seekers successfully integrate into American society. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 173190

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand organizational capacity. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help local organizations carry out the...

GrantWatch ID#: 173273

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, individual artists, and chartered educational institutions partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant worksh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants of $5,000 to New York individual artists, artist groups, and chartered educational institutions in eligible locations for community arts projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to engage arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 174012

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of low-income individuals in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 194183

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Municipal Entities for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and municipal entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including community development, planning activities, and job creation. Applicants must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 204746

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits Serving Residents for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Priority will be given to applicants working in the areas of early childhood education and care, racial justice, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 204856

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses to Expand Events

Deadline: 09/03/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and in-kind support to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses to expand events and increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding may be used for planning, marketing, operations, accessibility, and permitting. In addition to funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 211505

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects Related to Plant Diseases and Pests

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pes...

GrantWatch ID#: 215110

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and governments to assist individuals with substance use disorders. Funding is intended for serving individuals that are disproportionately affected by opioid use. Eligible uses of funding include youth treatment, recover...

GrantWatch ID#: 231398

Service Contract to a WA Nonprofit or Agency to Implement a Soil Decontamination Project

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Contract for services to a Washington nonprofit organization or local government agency to implement a soil decontamination project in an eligible location. The purpose of the program is to conduct a pilot project to restore agricultural soil that has been contami...

GrantWatch ID#: 231897

Grants to Washington Childcare Centers to Supplement Employee Salaries

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants to Washington childcare centers in eligible locations to supplement employee salaries. Funding is intended to support the childcare workforce in the city by improving salaries and increasing staff retention. Applicants must be licensed by the state. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 232047
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for projects that will have a positive impact on eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163774
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Programs to Mitigate Teen Pregnancy

Deadline: 08/18/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, state and local agencies, LEAs, IHEs, and tribal governments and organizations for programs to reduce the rates of teen pregnancies and STIs. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 171722

Grants to Florida Local Government Entities for Landscaping and Irrigation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Florida local government agencies for statewide beautification projects. Applicants must submit a draft for review and receive a letter of authorization prior to applying. Funding is intended for landscaping activities and irrigation projects along the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 173251
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of job training, affordable housing, assisting the economically disadvantaged, education, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 173604
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community and educational programs and for organizations provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186251
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools to Serve...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and schools to serve residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities in the focus areas of education, arts, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 186252
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools to Respond to...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public schools, and fire and rescue departments to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186257
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Women and Children in El...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and fire and rescue departments to address the needs of women and children in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended to improve access to high-quality early c...

GrantWatch ID#: 187907
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In-Kind Grants of Marketing Services to Nevada Nonprofits

Deadline: 08/18/26

In-kind grants of marketing services to Nevada nonprofit organizations. Funding is intended to enhance the impact that organizations have on the community. Past grants have supported organizations that address a range of community needs, including education, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 188335

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and services that benefit eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations that support health, safety, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 196893
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Awards to USA Health Systems and Hospitals to Honor Commitment to Advancing Health

Deadline: 08/18/26

Awards to USA health systems and hospitals to recognize their leadership and commitment to innovation in advancing health. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge efforts to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare for commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198212
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Grants to New York High-Needs School Districts for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to New York high-needs school districts for infrastructure improvements. Funding is intended for projects related to energy and environmental sustainability that will make the schools healthier places to learn. Both HVAC installation initiatives and energy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214245

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Patient-Centered Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for patient-centered lung cancer research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214806
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Grants to Texas Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may support projects, programs, or financial assistance, including initiatives focused on education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225964
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes to Support Community-Led Campaigns

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and Tribes to support community-led campaigns. Funding is intended to further initiatives to ensure a more equitable and just future. Eligible projects include but are not limited to litigation, legislative advocacy, gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230600
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Capacity Building

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for capacity building. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including organizational creation, civil rights, wealth creation, voter engagement, immigrant justice, and youth organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 230602
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Grants to USA States to Increase Exports of Small Businesses

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA states and territories to increase exports of small businesses. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to build the capacity of current and future small business exporters to compete in the global marketpl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231299
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Grants to Washington Nonprofit CBOs to Improve Security

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations to promote security. Funding is intended to help CBOs, particularly in underserved areas, increase and strengthen their safety and resilience. Grants can fund various community needs rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 231340
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Rail Safety

Deadline: 08/18/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research rail safety. The goal of the contract is to analyze the long-term operational impact and actual safety benefit of positive train control. The objective of this research is to documen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231359

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and local and state government agencies for programs that improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Priority is given to projects that address the needs of low-income residents. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 139352

Grants to Florida Educators, Schools, and District Departments to Enrich Student Education

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida educators, schools, and district departments in eligible locations to enhance student learning. Applicants must attend a webinar or review webinar materials prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that offer a novel ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 139526

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Generate Tourism

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and events that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended for new, expanding, and ongoing activities and events, and may also be used for marketing, tourism promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 147248

Grants to Virginia EMS Agencies and Nonprofits for EMS, Training, Equipment, and Vehicles

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Virginia emergency medical service agencies and organizations for activities and equipment that support the provision of emergency medical services throughout the state. Funding is intended to establish new programs, projects, and services, including tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 168340

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for the Preservation of Historical Collections

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and tribal entities in eligible regions to preserve historical materials collections. Funding is intended to help librarians, historians, and archivists protect and preserve archival records, cultural m...

GrantWatch ID#: 172413

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and First Nations for Law-Related Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations for law-related activities and initiatives. Funding is intended for programs and services to benefit local residents by improving their knowledge of their legal rights and responsibilities, conducting leg...

GrantWatch ID#: 177507

Grant to Minnesota Nonprofits and IHEs to Integrate Foreign Health Workers

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grant to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist immigrant medical graduates and healthcare professionals trained in foreign countries to integrate into the state’s healthcare system. Funding is intended to support guidance services, educational and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181617

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Early Childhood Care Providers

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support early childhood education and care programs. Funding is intended to assist childcare providers and to promote programs that benefit children between birth and five years...

GrantWatch ID#: 192437

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs in Education, Human Needs, Environmen...

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 209905

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut nonprofits and government agencies for projects that strengthen underserved communities. Funding is intended to expand access to resources, address behavioral health and substance abuse prevention among youth, reduce lonelines...

GrantWatch ID#: 213749

Grants to USA Entities for Research on the Effectiveness of SUD Treatment Programs

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for research related to the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment programs. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214408

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build and Repair Cultural Facilities

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to build and upgrade native cultural facilities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to support land acquisition...

GrantWatch ID#: 220524

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and municipalities in eligible counties for recreational opportunities. Funding is intended to create activities on the regional lake and other waterbodies in the area....

GrantWatch ID#: 221992

Opportunity to USA IHEs and Eligible Schools to Join a Rocket-Building Challenge

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Opportunity to USA IHEs and eligible high schools and middle schools to join a rocket-building challenge. The challenge is intended to allow student teams to design, create, test, and launch a rocket carrying an engineering or scientific payload. This 9-month prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 223944
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.