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

Explore 8,777 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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8,777 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Animal-Assisted Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for animal-assisted programs. Eligible programs include animal-assisted therapy programs, animal-assisted activity programs, and service dogs. The purpose of the program is to support endeavors that are mutually beneficial to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221268

Grants to USA Wilderness Stewardship Groups for Organizational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA wilderness stewardship groups for organizational support. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help newly formed groups get up and running, help established groups...

GrantWatch ID#: 221274

Opportunity for Maryland Outdoor Child Care Programs to Receive Licensing

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Maryland early learning and child care programs to participate in a licensing pilot. This program is intended to expand access to high-quality early childhood education through outdoor, nature-based programs that offer full-day, year-round early le...

GrantWatch ID#: 221294

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Job Training in the Clean Energy Sector

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to expand employment opportunities in the clean energy sector. Applicants must complete relevant pre-qualification and registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for education and training programs that enable tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221316

Grant to West Virginia Nonprofits to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects that address substance abuse. Funding is intended for programs and activities that prevent substance use disorders, support recovery, and help to save lives. Grants can be used for a range of purposes, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 221319

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Youth-Oriented Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented programs. Funding is intended for programs that focus on the development, welfare, health, and education of the world's young people. Proposals should take into account the funder's belief t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221361

Grants to British Columbia Athletes or Sports Organizations for Attending Provincial and Natio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to British Columbia athletes or sports organizations for financial assistance. Funding is intended to defray the costs of participation in provincial or national spring events. Priority will be given to youth applicants. Eligible events must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221363

Sponsorships to Tennessee Nonprofits for Fundraising Programs, Projects, and Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and events. Funding is intended for organizations that seek sponsorships to support fundraising efforts. Applicants are required to specify how sponsorship funding will be used. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 221364

Sponsorships to Colorado and Wyoming Nonprofits for Events and Programs Focused on Financial W...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Colorado and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for events and programs focused on financial wellness and/or education. Common requests include fundraisers and youth sports sponsorships. All requests must have direct benefit to residents of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221371

Grants to Maine Artists and Organizations for Arts Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Maine artists and organizations for arts programs in eligible locations. Grantees will collaborate with local leadership and artists in decisions about funding distribution and receive funding for their own arts projects. All programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 221399

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations to Recognize Their Acts of Civil Bravery

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations to recognize their acts of civic bravery. This award is intended to honor people and organizations with active civic engagement and grassroots efforts to support democracy, equality, free speec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221406

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Economic Empowerment and Financial Literacy Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for economic empowerment and financial literacy programs. Funding is also intended for programs to increase digital literacy and access to technology and reliable internet for people in under-resourced communities. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 221479

Sponsorships to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Schools to Help Individuals with Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, schools, sports teams, and community groups for events and programs that benefit individuals with cancer. Funding is also intended for activities that benefit local children and improve the well-being o...

GrantWatch ID#: 221527

Grants to California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives addressing education, physical and mental health, at-risk children, the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221588

Grants to Texas Electric Utilities and Cooperatives for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas electric utilities, electric cooperatives, or other entities managing electricity generation and distribution for capital projects. Funding is intended for facility enhancements, weatherization, modernization, management of surrounding vegetation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221596

Stipends to New York Fire Departments to Offset the Cost of Training Volunteers

Deadline: Ongoing

Stipends of up to $2,000 to New York fire departments to offset the cost of training volunteers. Funding is intended for a series of courses and course equivalency classes, including exterior and interior firefighting, wildland fire suppression, supervisor trainin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221606

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to California Nonprofits and K-12 Schools for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations that prioritize underserved communities, focus on community needs, and respond to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221645

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221652

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Support Community Health Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support community events. Funding is intended for activities that promote healthy and active living and provide health services for the community. Eligible organizations serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 221656

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and Institutions for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska organizations and institutions for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health, humanitarian activities, recreation, culture, education, and civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221661

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Critical Thinking Skills in Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build critical thinking schools in youth and young adults. Funding is intended for projects that will facilitate people taking a more active role in civic engagement, while also teaching digita...

GrantWatch ID#: 221668

Grants to Colorado Organizations to Assist with Unforeseen Expenses and Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado organizations and faith-based organizations in eligible regions to assist with unforeseen expenses or respond to an unexpected opportunity. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to help o...

GrantWatch ID#: 221690

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Programs to Benefit the Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible areas. Applications should focus on education, human services, and community and economic development. Program ideas must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221716

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Organizations that Support the Funder's Mission to Increas...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and organizations that support the funder's mission to increase participation in the sport of rugby. Focus areas include development of leadership potential, health and wellness, and maximizing educational opportunities. The Foundat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221719

Grants to Wisconsin Health Professionals and Organizations to Promote Health Education and Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin organizations to promote health education and wellness in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that address health issues, prevent diseases, and promote early detection. The funder's priority interests include programs that involve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221724

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Projects to Strengthen the Funeral Service Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen the funeral service industry. Funding is intended for outreach and to support careers in the industry. Eligible activities include but are not limited to scholarships, tools, resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221730

Grants to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in communities served by the funding source for programs and projects that enhance health for local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations working to address social determina...

GrantWatch ID#: 221732

Grants to Wisconsin Women and Girls to Develop Their Leadership Skills On and Off the Sports F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin women and girls to develop their leadership skills on and off the sports field. Funding is intended for individuals within the rugby community who are interested in growing their leadership skills through engaging in activities and programs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221774

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Artists and Groups to be Featured at Arts Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana artists, artists collectives, groups, and organizations in eligible areas to be included in a roster that will promote local arts events and programming. Applicants interested in performing or engaging audiences in community ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 221800

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Arts Organizations and Artists to Join an Arts Directory

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana arts organizations and teaching artists in eligible regions to be included in a directory that will assist community partners in providing arts programs for local residents. Applicants interested in providing programs in school...

GrantWatch ID#: 221801

Grants to Arizona Schools for Programs That Encourage Literacy and Reading

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona elementary and high schools in eligible locations for programs that encourage literacy and reading. Priority will be given to early literacy needs, including Pre-K through third grade and special education classes. Eligible items include projecto...

GrantWatch ID#: 221849

Grants to Arizona Children and Young Adults Involved with the Child Welfare System for Basic N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona children and young adults involved with the child welfare system in eligible regions for financial support. Funding is intended to supply basic needs such as food, school supplies, clothing, technology, diapers, and orthodontics. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221856

Sponsorships to Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Indiana, and Illinois Nonprofits for Programs and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Indiana, and Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and events to benefit community residents. Funding is intended to promote the eligible focus areas of youth, health and human services, and public safety. Organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221857

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for community benefit projects that enhance the local quality of life, as well as educational projects. Grants will be awarded to qualified c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221858

Grants to Indiana Hospitals, Medical Schools, and Health Centers to Assess New Residency Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $75,000 to Indiana hospitals, medical schools, and health centers to investigate the possibility of developing new residency programs in primary care or other specialties. Funding is intended to complete qualitative and quantitative research studies to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221862

Grants to Indiana Hospitals, Medical Schools, Health Centers, and Clinics to Develop New Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana hospitals, medical schools, health centers, rural health clinics, teaching health centers, and consortia to create or maintain new residency positions at existing and new medical education programs. Funding is intended to increase the number of r...

GrantWatch ID#: 221864

Grants to Wisconsin Health and Wellness Organizations to Enhance the Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin health and wellness for-profit and not-for-profit organizations to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in eligible areas. The funder seeks proposals that address basic health care issues in new and innovative ways. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221873

Grants to Montana Organizations, Groups, and Businesses for the Promotion of Local Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 and grants of up to $500 to Montana organizations, groups, and businesses for projects that promote events and attractions for the benefit of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further economic development and attr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221876

Grants to Arizona and Illinois Nonprofits that Provide Support and Resources for Domestic Anim...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona and Illinois nonprofit organizations that provide support and resources for domestic animals. Funding is intended to support the work of nonprofits providing food, shelter, and medical needs for dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other select pets. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 221882

Grants to Arizona Organizations and Schools for Sports and Recreation Camps and Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona organizations and schools for sports and recreation activities. Funding is intended for camps and events that take place out of regular school hours, including sports team leagues and camps, cheerleading clinics, workouts, and leagues, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221883

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Municipalities, and Religious Organiz...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipal governments, and religious organizations for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to inform and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 221899

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Sports Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for sports programs. Funding is intended to support sports programs at all levels, including amateur, youth, Paralympic, and Olympic. Sports programs should focus on teaching participants the ideals of hard work, fair pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 221905

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Tribal Organizations for Initiatives to Improve the Local Qua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and Tribal organizations for initiatives to improve the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the following focus areas: education, health care, arts and culture, seniors, community, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221908

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Innovative Projects to Meet Community Needs in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for innovative projects to meet community needs in eligible locations. Fundings is intended for early childhood education, substance use treatment and prevention, and projects that meet basic needs. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 221936

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the operations and sy...

GrantWatch ID#: 221944

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Construction Project Planning Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for construction project planning activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for the planning of major capital improvements. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 221945

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Construction Project Design

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for construction project design activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for the design phase of major capital improvements. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 221947

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and PA Teaching Faculty to Assess the Impact of Oral Health...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA physician assistants and PA teaching faculty for research initiatives related to oral health education strategies. Funding is intended for research activities that assess the impact of strategies to integrate oral health education int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221969
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