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

Explore 8,887 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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8,887 grants found

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Build Services for Children and Youth in Foster Care

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations providing services to foster children and their families and youth transitioning from foster care. Funding is intended to increase the capacity of community organizations and programs. Eligible programs sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 180530

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Community Benefit Projects in ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that serve the community in the areas of education, the environment, the arts, health and human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180924

Grants to Maine Nonprofit Theaters and Theater Groups to Enhance Productions and Plays

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit theaters and theater groups to support and strengthen local theater arts. Funding is intended to support performances and plays in community and professional theaters throughout the state. Eligible uses of funds are for specific and for g...

GrantWatch ID#: 181235

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Operating Support and Services in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for projects and programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and services that are performed in the foundation's seve...

GrantWatch ID#: 181577

Grants to Canada Researchers Affiliated with IHEs for Collaborative Humanities and Social Scie...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with qualifying IHEs for collaborative humanities and social sciences research. Funding is intended to provide support for joint research endeavors across a range of disciplines that will address the current...

GrantWatch ID#: 182338

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Applications may also be accepted from public agencies, schools, and faith-based institutions; however, these applicants must contact program staff prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 182669

Fellowships and Grants to USA Artists and Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities Related...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of up to $10,000 to USA individual artists and practitioners in multiple states and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities related to folk art and tradition. Funding is intended to support and perpetuat...

GrantWatch ID#: 182867

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, educational and research institutions, and agencies for programs that benefit the communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 182869

Grants to New York Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, school districts, faith-based entities, and government agencies to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address a vital community need. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 183960

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that protect, restore, or enhance forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitats for fish, game, and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 184190

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and agencies for projects and programs that benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended to assist charitable organizations that work to strengthen the community for present and futur...

GrantWatch ID#: 184281

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Programs may fall into one of the following categories: community and family wellbeing, community strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 185429

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601

Grants to North Carolina Teachers for Education-Based Technology

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina educators in K-12 public schools and community colleges in eligible counties for education-based technology. Funding is intended to enhance learning by covering the cost of technology such as software, computers, tablets, C...

GrantWatch ID#: 185923

Grants to Oklahoma PreK-12 Public Schools to Purchase Art Supplies

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Oklahoma PreK-12 public schools to purchase art supplies for arts education programs. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for supplies that support arts education activities. Schools must...

GrantWatch ID#: 186548

Grants to Kansas Organizations and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Enhance the Quality of Li...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas organizations and agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects in the areas of education, social services, cultural affairs, recreation...

GrantWatch ID#: 186658

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Youth in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit youth and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects serving youth from 0-18 years of age. The foundation supports programming within an ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 188077

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs, Operating Support, and Capita...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, operating support, and capital campaigns. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support programming that has a widespread impact and that benefits...

GrantWatch ID#: 188520

Grants to California Organizations for Innovative Projects Addressing Digital Access Dispariti...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California organizations for innovative solutions that address disparities in digital access. The goal of the funding program is to increase reliable access to digital technology for all, with a special emphasis on marginalized and underserved population...

GrantWatch ID#: 189347

Grants to Montana Cities, Towns, and Counties to Improve Affordable Housing Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana cities, towns, and counties in eligible areas to improve housing opportunities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Applicants must hold public hearings prior to applying. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation or construction of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190503

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Improved Health Services for Women and Children

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building efforts, operational support, and programming to benefit women and children. Eligible activities are related to health and access to healthcare, mental health, and the workforce. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 190511

Grant to a Caribbean Individual or Nonprofit for Environmental Research and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $12,000 to a Caribbean individual or nonprofit organization for environmental activities and research. Funding is intended to address environmental concerns that are shared beyond one island or island state in the region. The grant is available to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 191102

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector service organizations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Projects must address a community need as well as show appreciation for the community's dive...

GrantWatch ID#: 191439

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Past grants have provided support to a wide variety of organizations and clubs serving local female residents. Eligible programs are those loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 191922

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools to Support Student Music Programs, STEM and STEAM Program...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs related to music and STEAM and for projects that address hearing impairment. The purpose of the program is to support innovative music education, performance, and production activities; STEM and STEAM...

GrantWatch ID#: 193650

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs that Promote ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to promote social justice. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193755

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible locations to improve health outcomes and address environmental concerns. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 193807

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Improve Recreational Facilitie...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, school districts, and tribes to address community issues and provide recreational opportunities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 194093

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for creative programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to support activities and initiatives that empower individuals with disabilities, close gaps in exi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194867

Grant to a Minnesota Nonprofit, Business, or Group for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $10,000 to a Minnesota nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual in eligible regions for an innovative community improvement project. Examples of eligible projects include those that improve the quality of life for local residents, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 195246

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions for activities and projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196185

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, First Nations, Agencies, and CBOs to Promote Economic...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, First Nations, municipalities, and community or industry groups to support economic development opportunities in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 196589

Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance Local Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Applicants should submit an interest form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196739

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, Native American tribes, government agencies, and public schools for projects to meet the needs of local communities. Projects should address one of the priority areas of capacity building, economic development, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 197174

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects and Partnerships

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects and partnerships. Applicants may submit proposals for research projects in a wide range of categories related to new industries and technologies. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197953

Grants to USA Researchers for Projects Related to Scleroderma

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, and laboratories for research related to scleroderma. Applicants may be early-career or experienced researchers. Funding is intended for projects that will lead to further research...

GrantWatch ID#: 198082

Grants to Arizona Residents, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and CBOs for Community Enhancem...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and schools to enhance public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that beautify the urban environment and provide lastin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198434

Grants to USA School Administrators and Teachers in Multiple States for STEM Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia public and private school administrators and K-12 teachers in eligible counties for STEM programs. Focus areas include energy, the environment, career and economic developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 198757

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Schools for Capital Projects and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and schools for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities, capital expenses, and tangible items. Grants may be used to support programs for school children that are not...

GrantWatch ID#: 199559

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of animal welfare, agriculture, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 201149

Grants to Ontario Individuals, Organizations, and Teams to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals for community programs and services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address community needs, respond to underservic...

GrantWatch ID#: 201588

Grants to Pennsylvania and Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women, Children, and You...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania and Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for services and advocacy in the areas of community development, education, and youth development. Funding is intended to help low-income, vulnerable, and disadvantag...

GrantWatch ID#: 202300

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Districts, and Agencies for Community Development

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, units of government, and public school districts for economic and community development in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote employment, nature conservation, neighborhood enhancement, housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203772

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental and Community Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for environmental and community projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and events in the areas of sustainable farmi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203773

Grants to Wisconsin Food Producers for Collaborative Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Wisconsin food producers, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or academic institutions, for environmental projects. Funding is intended to enhance soil and water quality by promoting producer-led solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 204588

Grants to Colorado Black-Led Nonprofits to Promote Social and Racial Justice

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black populations for programs and projects to promote economic development, improve health outcomes, encourage social justice, and preserve Black culture and history. Funding is intended for general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 205438

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin organizations in eligible communities to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of youth, education, human services, civic projects, and the environment. The go...

GrantWatch ID#: 206336

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address critical community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects. Priority is for initiatives that serve a wide area or benefit a sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 207508

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communiti...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Programs will be accepted in the following focus areas: education, arts, health and human services, and community enrichment. The Foundation will accept ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208725

Grants to Alabama and Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alabama and Michigan nonprofit organizations and foundations, religious organizations, and government agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include arts and culture, basic needs, economic opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 209630
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