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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 Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Welfare of People of Color and Disadvantaged Popu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit people of color and other underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the economic, social, and educational welfare...

GrantWatch ID#: 209787

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for worthwhile projects, programs, and activities within the community. Grants will be awarded...

GrantWatch ID#: 209911

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210035

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Groups for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups for arts activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support impactful arts projects, programs, and initiatives that benefit local residents, students, or the communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 210093

Grants to USA Organizations to Replace Anchors and Bolts in Climbing Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA organizations to mitigate anchor failure in climbing areas. Funding is intended for anchor replacement organizations and local climbing organizations for initiatives to replace bolts and fixed anchors on established routes. Proposals must demonstrate...

GrantWatch ID#: 210094

Grants to Florida Organizations for Innovative Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Florida organizations for programs and projects with community benefits. Funding is intended for activities that demonstrate innovative strategies and approaches to addressing critical issues, especially those that use the arts in combination with fields...

GrantWatch ID#: 210208

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of economic development, family activities, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210221

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Preservation Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to clean energy that focus on research, education, workforce development, and environmental and social justice. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 210314

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects, services, and programs that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support recreational, educational, and stewardship activities that address the needs of disadvantaged and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210767

Grants to California Nonprofits for Organizational Expenses and Project Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for organizational expenses and project support. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to enhance the quality of life and engender a sense of community among ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210813

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Meet Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to meet community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to implement simple solutions to straight-forward problems. Eligible programs are those that have a positive impact on the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210945

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public institutions for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of workplace readiness, quality of life improvement, public safety, healthy life...

GrantWatch ID#: 212517

Grants to Kansas Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, Educational Institutions, ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, groups, and individuals for charitable projects to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capacity building, projects and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 213668

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of public safety, culture, outdoor...

GrantWatch ID#: 214748

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Advance Early-Career Ovarian Cancer Resea...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and private and public entities to advance early-career research related to ovarian cancer. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and ensure registrations are completed befo...

GrantWatch ID#: 214915

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Services that Benefit Seniors in El...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for innovative projects that benefit seniors in rural communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, such as ongoing services, education, and training. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 215032

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. Funding is intended for educational, charitable, literary, and scientific purposes, as well as for identifying, evaluating, educating and providing s...

GrantWatch ID#: 215353

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Fund Small...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to fund small community projects. Applicants located outside of the USA must be able to receive the funds through a US-based nonprofit. Funding is intended for special projects that will uplift the local commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 215882

Grants to Pennsylvania School Districts for Innovative Teaching Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $2,500 to Pennsylvania school districts in eligible regions for innovative teaching projects. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the means to introduce creative methods of educating students who don't currently perform well. Eligible school dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 215990

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and elementary and secondary schools for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of categories, including arts, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216318

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Civic Awareness

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to promote democracy and engaged citizenship in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to further democracy, strengthen its structures and institutions, and facilitate the active partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 216363

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the charitable, educational, religious, scientific, literary, and arts and cultural needs of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216415

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Data Analysis Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists, engineers, and educators associated with IHEs and nonprofit organizations for data analysis projects in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 216427

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Operational and Project Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is available in two formats: basic grants provide operational support, and targeted grants address a particular project. Eligible applicants are small to mediu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216500

Grants to Montana Developers and Owners to Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana for-profit and nonprofit developers and owners to increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income households. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support developer...

GrantWatch ID#: 216570

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support human service, faith-based, and educational organizations that are working to better the local community. Highest priority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216737

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Capital Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support improvement projects focusing on the arts, education, youth, recreation, community, and health. Funded projects must be l...

GrantWatch ID#: 216882

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Enhance the Lives of Reside...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support services and programs that serve charitable, educational, literary, or scientific purposes. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 216921

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support vibrant and healthy communities where residents have equal opportunities to live, work, and thrive. The grant program seeks to promote self-reliance...

GrantWatch ID#: 216934

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects carried out by volunteers. Areas of interest include education, community events, emergency funding, small capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Bee Science and Bee...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 218579

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Infrastructure Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for infrastructure and other projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the local community through a range of ongoing or one-time projects. All applicant organizations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 218608

Grants to California and Colorado Nonprofits for Social and Educational Programs that Improve ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California and Colorado nonprofit organizations for social and educational programs that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include low-income healthcare, homelessness, alleviating hunger, and providing scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 218777

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Support Peace Initiatives and the Env...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support innovative projects focusing on the environment and peace initiatives. Funding is intended for small or emerging organizations that lack support from other sources. Areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 218841

Grants to North Carolina CBOs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina community-based organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Previously funded projects provided care for sick and elderly residents, improved living conditions, helped provide food for the hungry...

GrantWatch ID#: 218866

Grants to Rhode Island and Massachusetts Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, tribal entities, and institutions of higher education for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised to complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 219010

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Educational, Medical, and Critical ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and activities that address the educational, medical, and critical needs of children. Priority is given to organizations that assist victims of trafficking, the homeless, and the foster and orph...

GrantWatch ID#: 219274

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Students from Indian Reservations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit students from Indian reservations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support schools whose students are Native American youth from Indian reserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 219425

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: cultural and educational programs for adults and children. Programs must also relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 219499

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for capital needs and special projects in the following focus areas: education, health, human services, public or society...

GrantWatch ID#: 220131

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range of Activities to Benefit ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of activities to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: environment/animals, religion, education, arts, culture, and humanitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 220167

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, Libraries, and Churches for Charitable Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, IHEs, libraries, and churches for charitable activities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, environment and animals, health, human services, religion, public and societal benefit, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220186

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support a Range of Charitable Activ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a range of charitable activities. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: religion, education, arts, culture, and humanities, human services, and health. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220200

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Commu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: religion, the environment, animals, human services, arts, culture, and humanities...

GrantWatch ID#: 220307

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for organizations that address the focus areas of community development, education, health, children, and community insecurities such as basic needs, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 220496

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220768

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Enhance the Well-Being and Sustainability of the Local Community

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the well-being and sustainability of the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Focus areas include youth, environmental resil...

GrantWatch ID#: 220855

Grants to Kansas Agencies to Develop Community Centers

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas local government agencies to promote the development of new community centers. Applicants must submit a pre-application and hold a public hearing before applying. New applicants must contact program staff before submitting the pre-application. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 221157

Grants to Alberta Community Organizations and Local Sports Associations to Encourage Participa...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta community organizations and local sports associations to encourage participation in hockey. Funding is intended to establish a program or event that will help local children get active. The purpose of the grant programs is to reta...

GrantWatch ID#: 221387

Grants to Minnesota Arts and Other Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $18,000 to Minnesota qualifying arts and other nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for arts activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for creating, producing, and presenting at least two arts-related activities....

GrantWatch ID#: 221733
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