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

Explore 8,967 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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8,967 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Learning Disability Policymaking...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education for research to support education policymaking related to learners with disabilities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 232105

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Senior Volunteer Programs

Deadline: 10/20/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, tribes, IHEs, and state and local governments to create and implement community-based projects that utilize volunteer workers. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 144701

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Municipalities for Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and municipalities for quality community arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific new and existing projects to advance arts, creativity, and culture....

GrantWatch ID#: 163532

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Programming, Capital Projects, and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $80,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. Funding is intended to support programming, renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173304

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Schools, and Synagogues to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, Jewish schools, and synagogues in eligible counties to benefit the local Jewish and general communities. Funding is intended for new and creative programming, activities, and services, as well as ongoin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177995

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs in Education, Human Needs, Environmen...

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 209905

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Youth-Focused Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for youth-focused activities that address climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist youth-led and youth-serving groups with new and actionable sustainability projects. Funded activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 215012

Grants to Washington, DC BIPOC-Led Groups and Organizations for Social Justice Work

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC BIPOC-led CBOs, groups, and start-ups focused on systems change work that addresses racial injustice. Funds will be offered as general operating support for grassroots and community-led organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 218671

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Charities for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 12/02/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26 LOI Date: 10/14/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and charities for capacity-building activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose of funding is to assist organizations in serving their communities more efficiently an...

GrantWatch ID#: 232352

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Groups for Programs that Benefit Children, Youth, and Wome...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit the children and women of eligible communities. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for education, encouragement, and enlightenment. Eligible programs ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 129702

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 135007

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for needy residents. Funding is intended to support unique projects and programs that enhance and benefit the lives of children and individuals who are physically, mentall...

GrantWatch ID#: 137718

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations for tourism-related events, activities, and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support visitor-generating events, destination experiences, tourism marketing, festivals, tourism-related...

GrantWatch ID#: 146197

Grants to Texas Individuals, Businesses, Agencies, and Legal Entities to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Texas individuals, businesses, organizations, government agencies, and other legal entities in eligible counties to reduce emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment. Funding is intended to provide incentives to replace or upgrade older locomotive, mar...

GrantWatch ID#: 148867

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities in Eligible Regions for Progr...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities in eligible regions for programs that address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of arts and culture, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 158786

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and Parent Volunteers in Multiple States for Clas...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $500 to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Iowa, Louisiana, and Texas K-12 school administrators and teachers, as well as parent volunteers, for classroom projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of initiatives and...

GrantWatch ID#: 162240

Grants to Oklahoma Arts Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to assist with operating expenses. Funding is intended for the general operations of the nonprofit, such as the day-to-day expenses of the office and staff. While all arts and...

GrantWatch ID#: 166097

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth education, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Businesses, and IHEs for Energy Efficiency Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit foundations and agencies, businesses, and institutions of higher education for energy-related projects that benefit eligible residents. Applicants must register in the grants management system prior to submitting a proposal. Funds may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 168807

In-Kind Grants to British Columbia Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Video Billboard Marketing

Deadline: 09/04/26

In-kind grants to British Columbia arts and cultural nonprofit organizations for free promotion on video billboards in eligible locations. Applicants will pay for and arrange the production of the video marketing material to be shown on outdoor video screens locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173587

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Business Leagues to Safeguard Residents' Health

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, business leagues, and social welfare organizations to safeguard the health of state residents. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth mental health, maternal health...

GrantWatch ID#: 174316

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Tribes for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and tribal organizations, academic institutions, and libraries to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support direct program expenses, such as artists’ fees, marketing, costumes, sets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174501

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Support People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capacity-building efforts to support programs that serve individuals with disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of the disability com...

GrantWatch ID#: 175354

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of youth development, community and economic empowerment, arts and culture, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177497

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit disadvantaged children and youth ages 5 to 14. The purpose of the funding is to help children succeed in school, support emotional and social development, and youth developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 178347

Grants to California Nonprofits for Marketing and Sponsorship of Events

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations for marketing and sponsorship of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that will enhance the city's business community or improve its marketing capacities. Applications will als...

GrantWatch ID#: 178902

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Services for Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to serve residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for applicants committed to directly benefitting the local community. Consideration will also be given to organizations that indirectly improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 178903

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth through Counseling, Rehabilitation, ...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended for programs that benefit schools or that fight juvenile delinquency, which may include anti-drug prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 179389

Grants to Colorado Agencies, IHEs, and Special Districts to Address Mineral Leasing Impacts

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, school districts, public and state-run institutions of higher education, library districts, and other governmental agencies to address the effects of mineral extraction activities in eligible communities. Eligible uses of grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179511

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Programs that Strengthen Lo...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible regions for programs that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, health, commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 179830

Grants to Indiana Libraries for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana public libraries, high school libraries, and academic libraries for projects and services that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative programs and projects that have the potential to demonstrate a sig...

GrantWatch ID#: 180824

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

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for general operating support, programming support, organizational staff training, and new programs. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 184237

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in the Areas of Mental Health and Housi...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of mental health and affordable housing. Applicants should be based in or providing services to one or m...

GrantWatch ID#: 186161

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Create Positive Change in Lo...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, tribal entities, and school districts to address social disparities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 190660

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and school districts for activities that strengthen communities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 190661

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, nature conservancy, and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 191782

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Improvements to Rail S...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, transit authorities, Indigenous groups, and individuals for projects to enhance rail line safety. Funding is intended for projects that increase safety and reduce annual deaths and injur...

GrantWatch ID#: 197137

Grants to New York Nonprofits, and Agencies to Assist Veterans and Maintain Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, and churches to benefit veterans and promote the upkeep of historic sites in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist veterans with their medical and recreational needs and promote the preservation and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197444

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Improve the ...

Deadline: 09/11/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the lives of local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197469

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Agencies, Groups, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio arts organizations, groups, governmental agencies, and individual artists for arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that include, but are not limited to, collaborative mural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197498

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve and Develop Outdoor Trails and Fac...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve and develop outdoor trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and expenses, including but not limited to trail construction and renovation, la...

GrantWatch ID#: 197675

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for History Initiatives

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for history initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for ongoing programs, special projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198073

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies to Construct or Enhance Library Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies providing library services for library construction projects. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to construct new buildings, improve existing facilities...

GrantWatch ID#: 198216

Loans to Iowa Businesses, Electric Cooperatives, Municipal Utilities, and Individuals to Expan...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Loans to Iowa businesses, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and individuals for projects to expand and develop energy infrastructure. The purpose of the program is to provide low-interest loans that aid in the development and construction of infrastructu...

GrantWatch ID#: 198922

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 199648

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizational Capacity and Encourage Growth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity and encourage growth. Funding is intended for applicants working to benefit the public. The Foundation supports efforts to create communities where the natural e...

GrantWatch ID#: 201593

Grants to New Mexico High Schools to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New Mexico high schools and local educational agencies to improve educational outcomes for high school students. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve graduation rates and attendance and enhance academic proficiency. Successful app...

GrantWatch ID#: 203445

Grants to Alabama High School Teachers to Improve College and Career Readiness

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Alabama teams of public high school teachers to improve college and career readiness. Grant funds may be used for instructional resources, technology, and professional development. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the resources necessary to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204494

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Education Initiatives

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support populations that have previously been neglected. Eligible organizations are located in and serve residents of the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 205491

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life Across the State

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents and communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations with strengths and interests that include environmental awareness, sustainability, effe...

GrantWatch ID#: 206603
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