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

Explore 8,834 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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8,834 grants found

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enhance the Local Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Priority is given to initiatives in the areas of education, economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life in the community. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130757

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Provide Community Services

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to provide community services. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of community and public affairs, arts and culture, health, education, and basic needs and community development. The mission of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 130857

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or churches to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 132187

Grants to Colorado Youth-Serving Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Faith-Based Organizations for...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado youth-serving nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations in eligible regions for the operational support of nonprofits working exclusively to provide services for children and youth. Applicants must contact staff prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 132913

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects within the priority areas of education & youth, health & human services, and community initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133725

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental and Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support innovative initiatives in the areas of environmental activism and mental health, with a focus on disadvantaged popu...

GrantWatch ID#: 134403

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Support Community Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit and faith based organizations, hospitals, and schools to support activities that strengthen communities and families in eligible locations. Grants may be requested for programming, operating expenses, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 136079

Grants to Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin Nonprofits Serving Eligible Locations to Benefit Local...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for initiatives that benefit local residents. Areas of focus include advancements in technology, empowering youth, and arts in the community. Eligible organizations serve in...

GrantWatch ID#: 136249

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs to address community needs in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, children, general healthcare, and special healthcare initiatives. Funding is intended to benefit residents of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 140744

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Natural Resource Education and Conser...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, schools, and IHEs for projects focused on natural resources education and conservation. Funding is intended for projects that benefit Wisconsin's wildlife, lands,...

GrantWatch ID#: 141327

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Cultural Institutions, and Museums to Preserve Cultural and His...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and museums to preserve cultural and historical collections. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support conservation treatments of...

GrantWatch ID#: 142000

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for area residents. Past recipients of this grant include a local arts organization, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 145988

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and municipal entities for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Areas of focus include culture, civic engagement, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 146290

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits in eligible counties for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, basic human needs, healthcare, self-sufficiency, the cultural enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 146423

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of economic development, community services, youth, education, emergency energy assistanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 146427

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life, address basic needs, and sustain the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure improvements and capital projects. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 146456

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including environment, education, arts, health and human services, and community developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 146658

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Elderly Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit the older population in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support human services and health care programming for underserved elderly residents in the local community. Special consideration will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 146734

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Educational, Health, and Human Service...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that impact the local community. Funding is intended to support programs for underserved populations in the focus areas of educational, health, and human services. Special consideratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 146860

Grants to Minnesota Public Schools for Arts Activities and Residencies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota public schools for arts-related activities and programs in schools in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, field trips, artist residencies, juried student art exhibits...

GrantWatch ID#: 147581

Grants to Minnesota Organizations to Promote and Advance Agriculture Across the State

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations to promote and advance agriculture across the state. Funding is intended for activities and programs that support agriculture through research and promotion, education, and leadership outreach. The mission of the funder is to spre...

GrantWatch ID#: 148560

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Conservation and Flood Control in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit groups and government agencies for conservation and flood control in eligible locations. Funding is intended for materials and supplies, equipment rental, design and engineering, special service contracts, project or program-specific labor...

GrantWatch ID#: 148686

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational, scientific, faith-based, literary, and charitable programs and projects. Activities must serve the resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 149170

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism and Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations to strengthen the local tourism industry and enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of activities and programs, including special events, tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 149614

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Programs to Assist Victims of Crime

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for crime prevention programs and assistance for people who were victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the establis...

GrantWatch ID#: 150586

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Low-Income Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit low-income residents. Funding is intended to support proposals in the focus areas of education, healthcare, economic independence, and cultural activities. Priority...

GrantWatch ID#: 150806

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Local Governments for Land Conservation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government and nonprofit organizations for tor land acquisition and conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible applicants will prove long-term management an...

GrantWatch ID#: 152260

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations and Tribes to Host Sporting Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and Tribes to host sports competitions that will create a positive economic impact on local communities. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to help secure events requi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156091

Grants to Labrador Nonprofits, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Health and Wellness i...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Labrador nonprofits, groups, school councils, agencies, and individuals for programs that foster community involvement and activities that promote wellness. Funding is intended for the following areas: mental health promotion, child and y...

GrantWatch ID#: 158173

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Programs and Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community programs and capital projects that meet the needs of local residents. Priority is given to projects that foster the development of responsible young people in the community. Eligible organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 158321

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities and projects that will positively...

GrantWatch ID#: 158785

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. First-time applicants must submit a pre-application form before applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159882

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Groups, and Societies to Honor Orchid Co...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. One prize will be awarded for conservation work related to native orchid species in the United States, Canada...

GrantWatch ID#: 159984

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Publish Non-Fiction Books

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist in the production of non-fiction books in a wide range of interest areas. Funding is intended for books addressing art, cultural history, conservation, architecture, the city, public issues,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160029

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Emergencies and Unanticipated Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address sudden emergencies or to pursue unexpected opportunities that will enhance their work. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide for basic needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160888

Grants to Massachusetts Schools, Farms, and Gardening Organizations for K-12 Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts schools, farms, and gardening organizations for interactive programs and activities that teach children about the food and agriculture industries. Funding is intended to promote agricultural awareness. The goal of the grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161816

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts and Human Services Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community projects in the areas of arts and human services. Funding is intended for innovative program development and execution, procedure enhancements, equipment purchases, technology upgrades, and capital imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 162951

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. New applicants must complete a training session before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address basic human need...

GrantWatch ID#: 163651

Grants to Wyoming Agencies and Nonprofits for Outdoor Recreational Area Development

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming local, state, and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations to develop and maintain recreational trails for state residents. A pre-application must be submitted prior to the final application. Funding is available for environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 163673

Grants to Washington Organizations for Projects to Benefit Communities, Families, and Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington organizations for initiatives to benefit communities, families, and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in a range of focus areas, including culture and art, education, and health and wellness. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 163733

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Priority is given to innovative and efficient programs that address community needs and to projects that promote volunteer participa...

GrantWatch ID#: 164578

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Lake Associations for Boating Facility Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin government units, tribal entities, and qualified lake associations for boating facility improvements. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, aquatic plant harvesting equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 164651

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Businesses, and Marinas to Develop and Improve Boating Amenities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies and private marinas to improve boating amenities on the state’s waterways. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, maintenance activities, and the develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 164657

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Schools for Arts Education Activities and Enrichment

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota public, private, and non-parochial K-12 schools to provide arts activities to students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support artist residences, live art performances, mini-workshops, or arts-related field trips. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 166781

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Help Adults and Youth Succeed in the Workplace

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to help adults and youth succeed in the workplace. Proposals should focus on middle school to higher education students of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The goals of this grant program are college support, mentoring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167137

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Delaware community service and nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that enhance social services, improve local neighborhoods, and further educational effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 167284

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity and Improve Management

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits within the core focus areas of community development, education, and improving ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167911

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to address urgent community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities and projects that effectively a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169335

Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas th...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits Arts Programs in the Jewish and General Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programs and projects in Jewish and general communities. Applicants should contact staff prior to applying. While funding is intended to support cultural arts in both general and Jewish co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170525
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