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

Explore 8,759 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 Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Community in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding may be used in response to unforeseen opportunities or to support ongoing or new programs. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 226484

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Emergent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address emergent needs. Funding is intended for projects in areas including immigrant and refugee support, education, the arts, agriculture, the environment, invention, and entrepreneurship. Priority is given to organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 226496

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Public

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and government agencies for programs to benefit the public. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in the field of humanities, including exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 226500

Grants to Oregon Organizations and Event Planners to Attract and Hold a Wide Variety of Events...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon organizations and event planners to attract and hold a wide variety of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage large public events that will increase tourism and economic development. Funding may be used for marketing, permi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226512

Grants to Oregon Event Producers and Organizations to Hold Free Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to Oregon event producers and organizations to hold free public events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism to specific areas through events that showcase the area's unique culture. Events must be free and open to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 226513

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Public School Districts, and Indian Tribal Entities for ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public school districts, and Indian Tribal entities for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for marketing projects and events that focus on com...

GrantWatch ID#: 226532

Grants to New York Nonprofits, CBOs, Municipalities, and Schools for Conservation Projects in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, CBOs, municipalities, and schools for conservation projects in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funding include educational programs and resource conservation, such as rain garden planting, educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226555

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and CBOs for Cultural Events in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and community-based organizations for cultural events, workshops, and celebrations in eligible counties. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the event. Eligible projects are free and open to the public, with a focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226588

Rebates to Colorado Organizations and Businesses to Replace Grass and Conserve Water

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Colorado businesses and organizations in eligible locations to replace irrigated turf grass in parking strips located within public areas. Funding is intended to replace grass that currently has an automated irrigation system and is relatively healthy....

GrantWatch ID#: 226593

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits Addressing Water Conservation for Operational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for short-term operational support. Funding is intended for legal costs, salaries, consultant fees, and other operating costs. This grant is for organizations that address water conservation and have b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226598

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Facilitate the Development of Water Conserva...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects to facilitate the development of water restoration and conservation projects. Funding is intended for projects that foster collaboration, enhance partnerships and n...

GrantWatch ID#: 226600

Grants to Colorado Individuals and Groups for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado individuals and community groups for community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support community building events such as neighborhood block parties, movie nights, and social gatherings. Events should be open to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226628

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase the Housing Available to Meet Specific Workforce Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community entities to increase the housing available to meet specific workforce needs. Funding is intended for the development, construction, and/or acquisition of appropriate housing to meet the needs of the workforce ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226636

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit animals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the animal welfare ecosystem by assisting grassroots organizations that help ani...

GrantWatch ID#: 226698

Grants to USA United Methodist Churches for Migrant and Refugee Ministry Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA United Methodist Churches for migrant and refugee ministry programs. Funding is intended to support community-based service activities that assist migrants and refugees and strengthen outreach to vulnerable populations. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 226745

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Needs and Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for community needs and services in eligible locations. The purpose of these grants is to address emerging community needs, strengthen partnerships between sectors, and encourage creative and innovative ways to support commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 226754

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Benefit Refugees and Immigrants Throughout the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to benefit refugees and immigrants throughout the state. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the following focus areas: legal services, movement building and advocacy, and basic and wraparound services. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226791

Grants to California Nonprofits, CBOs, Schools, and Individuals for Neighborhood Beautification

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, and individuals for neighborhood beautification activities in eligible regions. Eligible projects include community gardens, little free libraries, murals, and community message boards. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 226822

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Plant Genome Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for plant genome research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects include studying the genetic traits of plants to advance biotechnology...

GrantWatch ID#: 226829

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Innovative Evolution-Based Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for evolutionary research on complex living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for research that combines evolutionary an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226830

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Unanticipated Needs and Expand Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address unanticipated needs. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits facing unforeseen situations that have created an emergency need or an event where a small grant could make a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226849

Grants to California CBOs, Nonprofits, and Church Groups for Environmental Preservation Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit organizations, and church groups for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community clean-up initiatives that accumulate and remove neighborhood trash. Eligible garbage removal projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 226850

Grants to California Organizations and Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals to Improve the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California blind and visually impaired individuals and organizations that serve these individuals in eligible regions to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended for a variety of expenses, including technological devices, braille equipment, hom...

GrantWatch ID#: 226865

In-Kind Donations of Appliances to Illinois Nonprofits and Schools to Provide for the Basic Ne...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of appliances to Illinois nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible regions to provide for the basic needs of residents. Applicants may receive donations or discounted products such as mattresses, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and freezer...

GrantWatch ID#: 226875

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects and initiatives that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support and promote charitable causes serving the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226876

Grants to Texas Individuals and Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals and organizations for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for items, training, and the funding of projects in the focus areas of philanthropy, the arts, parks, and nature. Projects must...

GrantWatch ID#: 226878

Sponsorships to Illinois Nonprofits, Shelters, and Schools for Fundraising Events and Causes

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Illinois nonprofits, schools, churches, shelters, veteran groups, youth organizations, and food banks in eligible regions for fundraising events and benefits. The purpose of the program is to provide support for local causes. Organizations must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226913

In-Kind Donations of Benches to Illinois Schools to Promote Social Inclusion for Children in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of benches to Illinois schools to promote friendship and social inclusion for children in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to provide benches for school playgrounds that foster social interaction and friendship development. Schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 226914

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Governments, and Conservation and Irrigation...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal entities, and conservation and irrigation districts to pursue water sustainability. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 226923

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Governments, and Irrigation and Conservation...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal entities, and irrigation and conservation districts for water conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226924

Grants to New York Nonprofits Serving Eligible Counties for Capacity Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations serving eligible counties for capacity building activities. Eligible projects include planning, professional development, operational enhancements, and DEI improvements. Funding is intended for organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 226928

Grants to California Organizations for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for Individua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for individuals in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: events and programs, physical fitness, recreation, culture, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226942

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Educational Activities to Benefit Young Adults and Children i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for educational activities to improve the lives of young adults and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that promote financial stability and advancement at all levels ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226944

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Impactful Community Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for impactful projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Eligible projects must relate to one or more of the focus areas of economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226948

Grants to California Organizations and Individuals for Emergency Support and to Address Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations and individuals for emergency support and to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, to respond to local disasters, and for disaster preparedness activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226949

Opportunity for New York Nonprofits to Participate in Professional Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties to participate in professional development programs. Priority is given to organizations that provide safety net and other human services or youth development programming. Organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226955

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community benefit, seniors, education, and youth. Funding is intended to se...

GrantWatch ID#: 226956

Grants to Louisiana Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Louisiana organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Priority consideration is given to proposals in the focus areas of health and wellness, education, transportation, seniors, neighborhood revitalization, and racial equity. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226963

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Fundamental Biological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit education and research organizations, and IHEs, for fundamental biological research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects focused on cell b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226975

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutions, and Nonprofits for Research Projects on Systems Bio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for research projects on systems biology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research in molecular and cellular biolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226976

Grants to USA Research Institutions, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Genetics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA research institutions, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for genetics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects related to genetics, epigenetics, and gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226977

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Organizations for Biomolecular Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research laboratories for biomolecular research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Projects should include b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226979

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Synthetic Cell Components

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit research and education organizations for projects related to synthetic cell components. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that can identify which...

GrantWatch ID#: 226981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Research Projects on the Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for research projects on the developmental processes of organisms. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase the under...

GrantWatch ID#: 226983

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and IHEs for Genomics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and IHEs for genomics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to conduct research and to develop tools and infrastructure that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226984

Grants to USA Research Institutes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Neuroscience Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA research institutes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for neuroscience research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for mechanistic studies to understand topics in neuroscience ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226986

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Research on Physiological Mechanis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research institutes for research on physiological mechanisms. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of possible research topics f...

GrantWatch ID#: 226989

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutes, and Nonprofits for Animal Behavior Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutes, and nonprofit organizations for behavioral systems research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research into individual and group animal be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226990

Grants to Florida Organizations for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth, US armed forces, US veterans, mental health, physical health, and aging-in-place. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 226998

Grants to California Individuals and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Serve the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to serve the community in eligible regions. Eligible applicants align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, veteran and family support, and meeting basic needs, including foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226999
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