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

Explore 8,774 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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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Individuals

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for individuals in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community welfare, education, and science. Eligible organizations bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 226161
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Grants to Georgia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Families in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range...

Deadline: 08/20/26

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
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Grants to New York Food Banks and Municipalities for Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to New York food banks and municipalities for capacity-building projects. Nonprofit applicants are advised that they must be prequalified prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including the renovation or construction of...

GrantWatch ID#: 230229
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Contract for Services to a Rhode Island Nonprofit to Manage a Substance Use Telephone Line

Deadline: 08/20/26

Contract for services to a Rhode Island nonprofit organization or private sector entity to manage a substance use telephone line. Funding is intended for a statewide telephone line that will provide information to callers on available treatment and recovery suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 230562
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for the Supply Chain Security of Artificial Intelligence

Deadline: 08/20/26

Cooperative agreements to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to address the supply chain security of artificial intelligence. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The initial phase of this proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 231005
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research

Deadline: 08/20/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit costs for families. Research should develop guidance and means for transit agencies throughout the country to promote, plan, administer, implement, evaluate, and sustain fami...

GrantWatch ID#: 231354

Grants to USA Organizations for Research on Earth's Atmosphere

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 08/20/26

Grants to USA organizations to conduct research on Earth's atmosphere. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for a wide range of research projects to incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 231677

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Artists for Public Arts and Cultural Events

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, artists, and groups of artists for public arts and cultural events in eligible areas. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to provide cultural experience...

GrantWatch ID#: 138467

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Girls and Women

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

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in areas that include, but...

GrantWatch ID#: 146220

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas Nonprofits to Promote Physical and Mental Health

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants and in-kind support to Texas nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that promote health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of programs, including one-day, month-long, or long-term projects. Projects must creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 147682

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Youth Mentoring Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for youth mentoring programs. Funding supports structured mentoring opportunities that connect young people with caring adult mentors through ongoing relationships and organized activities. The purpose of funding is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150736

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofit Organizations to Support and Improve Operations

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended for organizational operations, expanding or continuing programming, and arts activities. Eligible applicants are arts organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 158090

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Programming, Capital Projects, and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $80,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. Funding is intended to support programming, renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173304

Grants to USA, Israel, and Budapest Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Jewish Women and Childr...

Deadline: 12/04/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Israel, and Budapest nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of Jewish women and children in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include mental health, gende...

GrantWatch ID#: 175248

Grants to Nebraska Agencies and Tribes to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Nebraska local villages, cities, tribes, public power districts, and natural resource districts to acquire, develop, and renovate outdoor public recreation facilities. Applicants are required to hold a public meeting prior to submitting an application. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 175537

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local History Programs

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, units of local government, institutes of higher education, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations for programs with a focus on local or state history. Funding is intended to support general operating expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 182134

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts-Based Community Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, public agencies, institutions, and Tribes for arts-based, community-driven programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit communities of color and other historically margin...

GrantWatch ID#: 182974

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

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

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for environmental activities that advance healthy ecosystems in communities across the state. Funding is intended for projects that support t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187404

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple Regions to Remove Marine Hurricane Debris

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to address the aftereffects of hurricanes and storms in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the removal of marine d...

GrantWatch ID#: 187443

Grants to Alaska School Districts for Capital Improvements for School Facilities and for Debt ...

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Alaska school districts for capital improvements to school facilities and debt retirement aid. Capital funding grants may be used for major maintenance projects or school construction. Districts applying for the grants must have a fixed asset inventory, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201716

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Youth-Led Initiatives Focused on Climate Change

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Louisiana nonprofit youth-serving organizations in eligible locations for projects that address climate change. Funding is intended to support initiatives led by youth ages 15-24 that are focused on sustainability and climate action. Requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215034

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, mission-based organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and agencies for projects that benefit residents, businesses, institutions, and organizations in eligible regions. Proposed projects should result in measurable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215443

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects for People With Disabilities

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs and projects focused on community engagement. The grant program aims to remove barriers and create lasting o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216763

Grants to New York Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Plant Trees

Deadline: 11/04/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to New York government agencies, Indian nations, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to plant trees throughout the state. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and certain applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218331

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Access to Healthy Fo...

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and food policy councils to promote healthy eating habits and improve access to nutritious food options in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Funding is intended to expand hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 220004

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Strengthen the Climatech Industry

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the state's climatech industry. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit startups and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222681

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for Programs and Projects to Serve Cultural Workers

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and Tribes for programs and projects that serve cultural workers in eligible regions. Applicants must complete a preregistration and submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building...

GrantWatch ID#: 223585

In-Kind Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Operating Assistance

Deadline: 08/25/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

In-kind grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for operating support. The grant can help nonprofits navigate disruptions caused by reductions, delays, or uncertainty in federal and other public funding. The Fund connects organizations with fully funded profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 231224

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Programs Supporting Women and Children

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and initiatives that address the needs, challenges, and opportunities of w...

GrantWatch ID#: 231272

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Racial Equity Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for general operating support to address systemic inequities in eligible locations. Funding supports culturally relevant programs, services, and activities that reduce disparities and strengthen organizations serving co...

GrantWatch ID#: 231273

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Support Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for community support programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address community needs, strengthen support systems, and cultivate vibrant and resilient communities. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231274

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs and operating support in eligible locations. Funding supports initiatives that address local needs in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, environment and ani...

GrantWatch ID#: 231276

Grants to Colorado Youth Teams for Projects to Address Climate Concerns

Deadline: 09/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado youth teams for projects to address climate concerns in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects led by youth ages 15 to 24 related to waste reduction, food preservation, walkability and bikeability projects, tree pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 231410

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Development

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana local governments, nonprofit developers, land banks, community development corporations, collaborative development partnerships, and community land trusts for community development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 231936

Contract for Services to a Washington Business to Address Transit Development

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Contract for services to a Washington business to address transit development. The project is intended to create an environmental impact statement for transit development initiatives that will be used by cities throughout the state. The document will be used to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 232034

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for environmental conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to support projects in the following priority areas: water scarcity, watershed resilience, habitat restoration, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232046
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit community-based organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for community benefit projects and programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents. Grants are available to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 131535
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit residents. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide shelter, food, and clothing; advance quality education, healthcare, and research; and enhance the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 145520
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Libraries to Support Arts Programs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, libraries, and schools in eligible regions for arts programming and operating expenses. Funding priorities include supporting local arts organizations, arts education programs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147849
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofit Museums and Historical Societies for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit museums and county historical societies for general operating support. Funding is intended to promote the museum community and assist historical societies and museums that are not receiving funding from other state sources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 148874
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Grants to USA and Japan Nonprofits for Projects that Address Shared Challenges

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that address shared challenges. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Japan and that focus on problems faced by each of the two countries,...

GrantWatch ID#: 150594
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the areas of animal welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 161983
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, equipment, capacity building, and direct services. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 169760
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Grants to Massachusetts School Districts and Collaboratives for Career Development Programs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Massachusetts school districts, educational collaboratives, and charters for technical education and career development programs designed for secondary and post-secondary students. Applicants must pre-register before applying. Priority is given to distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 171037
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Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to benefit eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of education, human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 174068
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Legal Aid Services to the Financially Disadvantaged

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to provide legal services to the financially disadvantaged. First-time applicants are required to request access to the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that offer free civil legal assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 174476
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants and sponsorships to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and chambers of commerce for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174643
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Needs of Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of disadvantaged residents in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to assist families and individuals lacking access to human s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179026
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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?

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