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

Explore 8,683 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 Oregon Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that increase access to and advance heritage, history, arts, and culture. Grants can also be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207014

Grants to Massachusetts Public and Charter Schools for PreK-5 STEM Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts public and charter schools to expand and implement high-quality PreK-5 STEM programs. This program is intended to support specifically under-resourced schools. Funding is intended for teacher training, technology and supplies, and other rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 211546

Grants to Massachusetts Charter and Public Schools for Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts charter and public schools to expand or implement STEM programs at a middle school level. Funding is intended particularly for under-resourced schools that need assistance covering the expenses involved in teacher training, required equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211547

Grants to Massachusetts Public and Charter High Schools to Offer Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts public and charter high schools to offer computer science courses. Priority will be given to schools with a high percentage of high-need students. Funding is intended for teacher training, technology, equipment, and other costs associated w...

GrantWatch ID#: 211549

Grants to Massachusetts High Schools for Additional Engineering Courses

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts public and charter high schools to bolster their STEM programs with additional engineering courses. Funding is intended to provide under-resourced schools with the funds for technology, equipment, and teacher training in order to enhance th...

GrantWatch ID#: 211550

Grants to Tennessee Schools to Implement Biomedical Science Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Tennessee public and charter schools to implement biomedical science programs in eligible regions. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to computers, tablets, required supplies and equipment, and participation fees. Public schools within the fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 216435

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for PreK-5 STEM Learning

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Ohio, and South Carolina public and charter schools to implement innovative STEM programs at the PreK-5 level. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231796

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement Middle School STEM Programming

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Ohio, and South Carolina public and charter schools in eligible locations to implement high-quality, middle school-level STEM programming. Funding is intended for fees associated with teacher training and program implemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231797

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for Innovative Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Ohio, and South Carolina public and charter schools in eligible regions to create computer science courses. Funding is intended for equipment, technology, and teacher training expenses. Public and Charter schools within 5...

GrantWatch ID#: 231798

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Schools for STEM Programs at the PreK-5 Level

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania public and charter schools in eligible counties to implement innovative STEM programs at the PreK-5 level. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curricula....

GrantWatch ID#: 231799

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Schools for Middle School STEM Programming

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania public and charter schools in eligible counties to implement high-quality, middle school-level STEM programming. Funding is intended for fees associated with teacher training and program implementation, materials, supplies,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231800

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Schools to Implement Biomedical Science Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania public and charter schools in eligible counties to implement biomedical science programs. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to computers, tablets, required supplies and equipment, and participation fees. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231801

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Schools for Computer Science Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania public and charter schools in eligible counties to implement computer science programs. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curricula. Eligible schools m...

GrantWatch ID#: 231802

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for Engineering Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Ohio, and South Carolina public and charter schools to implement innovative engineering programs. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curricula. Public...

GrantWatch ID#: 231809

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Schools for Engineering Curriculum

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Pennsylvania public and charter schools in eligible counties to implement engineering programs. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curricula. Eligible schools must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 231810

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Arts Professionals to Create Arts...

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants and In-Kind Services to Minnesota Nonprofits for Oral Healthcare Programs

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind services to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve oral health among residents, with a focus on addressing the oral healthcare needs of underserved populations. Funding may be used to support and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141393

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Grants to New York Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Indian Nations for Capital Projects for Com...

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants to New York municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and Indian Nations for capital projects involving facilities that benefit the community. Applicants are advised that required pre-application may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to cov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221672

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Pediatric Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at medical, academic, or research institutions for pediatric cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research into the prevention, cause, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 187402

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin local government entities, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to establish community forests in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231592

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Provide Humanities Programming

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs for humanities programs that serve the general public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 177745

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Tribes to Address Food Insecurity and Hun...

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit and tribal organizations, schools, and churches for initiatives in the focus areas of health, social justice, hunger, and food security in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including pilot project...

GrantWatch ID#: 218169

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, and Agencies for Electric Vehicle Use

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to increase access to affordable and reliable electric vehicle charging networks and reduce transportat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219415

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 12/09/26 LOI Date: 01/12/27

Grants to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for high-impact outdoor recreation programs serving youth age 18 and un...

GrantWatch ID#: 196631

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofit Arts Organizations to Market Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27 Conference Date: 12/09/26 LOI Date: 12/31/26

Grants of $15,000 and grants of $30,000 to New Mexico nonprofit arts organizations to market arts programming in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for advertising and marketing pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 200934

Grants to Wisconsin and Illinois Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The Foundation encourages innovative proposals that foster collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 128973

Grants to California Nonprofit Community and School Groups for Projects that Enhance the Commu...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to California nonprofit community and school groups for activities to enhance the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community beautification projects as well as for projects to improve the environment. Grants may be al...

GrantWatch ID#: 147823

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that support the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as for conservation education and outdoor activities, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177239

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and public educational institutions for arts programming and projects. Funding is intended to support a wide variety of educational arts activities that support the arts in schoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180168

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Schools to Improve the Lives of Children and Youth in El...

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations to improve the lives of children and youth. Applicants must complete a preliminary inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of early child...

GrantWatch ID#: 180634

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182010

Grants to USA and Canada Researchers Affiliated with Qualified Institutions for Pediatric Canc...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to USA and Canada early-career researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for childhood cancer research. The purpose of the grant is to share research findings and promote careers in pediatric cancer research. Eligible uses of funds include travel, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184361

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Arts Programming for Underserved Residents

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for cultural programming. Funding is intended to support programs for disadvantaged K-12 students and special populations. Eligible applicants have headquarters in central Oklahoma...

GrantWatch ID#: 173965

Grants to Oklahoma Arts Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended for professional development, volunteer management, strategic planning, and more. Eligible applicants have headquarters i...

GrantWatch ID#: 173966

Grants to Montana Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support small-scale programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Priority is given to initiatives with a...

GrantWatch ID#: 199580

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Promote Career Development in the Agricultural Sector

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote career development in the agricultural sector. Funding is intended for leadership advancement projects for middle school and high school students who are enrolled in agriculture courses in formal a...

GrantWatch ID#: 209744

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Impactful Projects to Promote Agricultural Education

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote and advance agricultural education. Funding is intended for materials, projects, events, and educational programs designed for students, teachers, and volunteers. Eligible projects will increase ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 209745

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth empowerment, health and safety, opportunity and access, and vibrant communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176010

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Workforce Development Activities

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, tribes, and faith-based entities for projects that advance the occupational skills of Alaskans, particularly in remote areas. Funding is intended for programs and activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176160

Grants to Connecticut and New York Institutions for Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Ser...

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants to Connecticut and New York institutions for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to enhance survival outcomes and quality of life for individuals affected by breast cancer through support for prev...

GrantWatch ID#: 190389

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofit and For-Profit Housing Developers For Working Housing

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, land trusts, and local government agencies for affordable workforce housing projects in eligible locations. All projects must be tied to Helene recovery and meet HUD and other federal program re...

GrantWatch ID#: 232455

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Projects

Deadline: 01/18/27 LOI Date: 12/14/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for historical projects across a range of disciplines. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects related to state history in areas such as archaeology, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 192026
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