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

Explore 8,684 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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8,684 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Tourism, Arts, and Cul...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179108

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Services that Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for housing and human service programs that help improve the lives of older adults. Funding is intended for a range of programs within the focus areas of housing, health care, and nutritional support. Preference is g...

GrantWatch ID#: 179437

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve the Lives of Local ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies for charitable activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, healthcare, and the improvement of environmental, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179949

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for activities in the priority areas of community strengthening, basic needs, fostering youth, and education promotion. The purpose of this program is to strengthen th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180391

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to improve the local quality of life. Consideration will be given to programs that support economic growth, offer social benefit, or provide for the welfare of children. Funding is intended for topics includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180624

Grants to Alberta Community Associations in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta community associations in eligible locations for capital projects. Focus areas include renovation, preventive maintenance, equipment and furnishings, and fire, safety, and health. Funding is intended to support local community le...

GrantWatch ID#: 182630

Grants to Alberta Community Associations in Eligible Locations for Community Events and Progra...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Alberta community leagues in eligible locations to support community events and programs. Priority will be given to activities geared toward families and children. Grant funds may be used to support volunteer training, new programs, special event activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 182631

Grants to British Columbia Sports Organizations to Promote Women in Sports

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia sports organizations to address gender disparities in sports. Funding is intended to promote balanced and equitable leadership for female coaches, officials, and organizational staff. Grants may be used for professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 186095

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of education, human services, health and science, civic engagement, the environment, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 186123

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational and Community-Based Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source's employees live and work. S...

GrantWatch ID#: 187587

Grants to Georgia Organizations to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Georgia organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit children. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the health and well-being of young residents. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support scouting, basic need...

GrantWatch ID#: 189788

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low-income reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 193123

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and CBOs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit, civic, and community-based organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the following categories: disaster relief,...

GrantWatch ID#: 194441

Grants to Indiana District Councils and Local Associations to Offer Career Development Oppor...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Indiana district councils and local associations to offer professional development opportunities for educators. Funding is intended to support participation in programs focused on skill development, school and classroom enhancements, and improvement in s...

GrantWatch ID#: 195602

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Improve the Health Care of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit health organizations for health-related activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to support projects and purchases that enhance the health and medical care of local citizens. Funding must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 196557

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Groups in Eligible Areas to C...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, such as community gardens, schools, faith-based entities, scout groups, and neighborhood associations for activities and programs related to native plants. Funding is intended for projects that promote the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 198419

Grants to New York Sports Organizations to Support Youth Sports and Related Activities in Elig...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to New York sports organizations to support youth participation in sports and related activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations that directly serve youth between the ages of 3 and 18. Grants are available to provide children in f...

GrantWatch ID#: 199157

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in the areas of community development and civic engagement; environment and conservation; youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 199492

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 199666

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, arts and culture, community development, and recreational activities. Eligible organizations s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203771

Grants to UK and Israel Researchers for Sustainable Growth Research

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to UK and Israel researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for programs related to sustainable growth. The purpose of the program is to encourage collaboration between the two countries and advance the clean growth of ene...

GrantWatch ID#: 206581

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Unite Tribal and Non-Tribal Groups in Cooperative...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that unite tribal and non-tribal groups in cooperative work. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of culture and the arts, education, preservation and conservation, economic de...

GrantWatch ID#: 206949

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Water Conserv...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta for-profit and nonprofit entities and schools in eligible locations to implement water conservation measures. Funding is intended for projects that help to conserve water by enhancing water-use efficiency. The goal of the grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 207434

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits Serving Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and groups for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and services within the focus areas of economic development, community service, environment, y...

GrantWatch ID#: 209753

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Youth Across the State

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health and mental health, youth-focused football, access to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210466

Grants to USA and Canada Entities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Businesses for Public Arts and Cultural Programs in El...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and businesses for outdoor arts activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for public arts and cultural programming and community events. Proposals that increase exposure to the arts and promote a high qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 210709

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Neighborhood Associations to Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, and groups of neighborhood households for projects to promote sustainability at the neighborhood level in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small capital projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211798

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life Statewide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended to provide innovative solutions to community problems or to invest in opportunities that will have a positive impact on the quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215206

Grants to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming Entities to Benefit Local Co...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants, in-kind support, and sponsorships to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and social service organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215700

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to expand services, improve accessibility, acquire needed equipment, and purchase accessible vehicles. The grant progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216154

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, including health, educational, and religious organizations, for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to make a difference in the lives of local residents. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 218941

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Institutions to Promote Financial...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for initiatives and projects that promote financial literacy and security in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218984

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Culture, Recreation, a...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards for culture, recreation, and sports programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs, events, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219642

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Arts, Culture, and Humanities Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for arts, culture, and humanities projects to support residents. Funding is intended to support the performing arts and benefit the local community. Funds are available to organizations within the ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 219885

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of health, education, human services, and public benefit. The grant program seeks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220224

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact residents and tourists. Priority will be given to new and returning festivals, special projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220376

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for projects in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220820

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Access to the Arts

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes to enhance access to arts programming in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to festivals, workshops, projects, and exhi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221734

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Housing-Related Activities that Addr...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for housing-related activities that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support programs, administrative expenses, and other costs that enhance the quality of life in loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223565

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Recreational Trails in Eligible ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for projects to improve recreational trails in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the maintenance, construction, renewal, or expansion of trails that are available to the public. The purpose of funding is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223676

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Schools for Rural Community Development

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations for projects that strengthen rural communities. Funding is intended for workforce development, agriculture, housing expansion, rural school education, community developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 225156

Grants to South Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits for a Range of Community Benefit Projects an...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to South Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations for a range of community benefit projects in the funding source's business footprint. Individuals may apply for funds to address unexpected expenses. Funding is intended for initiatives in the followin...

GrantWatch ID#: 225419

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations for charitable, environmental, emergency assistance, and educational purposes in eligible communities. Funding is intended for specific projects that will benefit the welfare and quality of life of communities in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225948

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Government Entities, Including Libraries and Schools, for In...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government entities, including libraries and schools, for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of conservation, education, community services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226069

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to the unmet needs of the young, poor, distressed, elderly, and/or handicapped. The Foundation’s strong preference is to support effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226071

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Staff ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and religious organizations in eligible regions for programs to prevent workforce burnout and improve staff retention. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226132

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in the Funding Source's Service Area

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations or programs and projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support specific project needs, as opposed to general operating purposes. Grants are available to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 226474

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102

Grants to Florida and North Carolina Nonprofits for Activities Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida and North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of healthcare, athletics, academics, and the arts. Funds may be used for programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228830
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