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

Explore 8,714 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 North Dakota Nonprofits for Health, Safety, Charitable, and Educational Programs

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit community organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for educational, charitable, safety, health, and scientific activities that benefit local residents in the funding source's service area. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 228002

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Promote Visual and Performing Arts

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs that provide a variety of accessible and inclusive arts to the community, with a focus on visual and performing arts. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 228552

Grants to Canada Researchers for Health Research Preparation Activities

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit organizations for health research preparation activities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for planning activities, par...

GrantWatch ID#: 228760

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies for cancer research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop innovative t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230277

Grants to USA IHEs and Research Institutions for Planetary Science Research Facilities

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA IHEs and research institutions for research facilities for the planetary science community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for facilities with the equipment and infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231675

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 11/11/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events and activities that will generate out-of-county attendees and participants. Applicants may request funding for marketing, advertising...

GrantWatch ID#: 180598

Grants to USA Teachers and Student Teams for STEM Programs to Address Community Issues

Deadline: 11/11/26

Grants to USA teachers and student teams at the 6th to 9th grade levels for programs to utilize STEM practices to address community issues. Funding is intended for programs implemented in local schools, classrooms, and organizations. Students can choose to either ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214300

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27 Conference Date: 11/11/26 LOI Date: 12/04/26

Grants to Central Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible counties. Prospective applicants are required to attend a workshop and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174279

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations, Schools, and Groups for Public Food Garden Projects

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for a wide variety of public garden projects. Funding is intended for food garden projects that serve community members in need. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, youth gardens, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159538

Grants to Michigan Faculty Members and Educational Organizations for STEM Education Programs

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan faculty members and representatives of educational and community organizations for STEM education programs. Priority is given to programs related to aerospace, earth system science, and space science. Underrepresented minorities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 162078

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the local community in eligible areas. Preference will be given to projects in the areas of environmental conservation, arts and culture, historic preservation, and animal prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 163541

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Expand and Improve Organizational Capac...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand and improve organizational capacity. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations are those that primarily serve residents with l...

GrantWatch ID#: 173759

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

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Georgia 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, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177233

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

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Texas 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, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 182011

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address critical needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that respond to basic human needs, including but not limited to healthcare, housing, clothing, and food. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200366

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Festivals that Promote Cultural Heritage Traditions

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of $3,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for festivals and events that promote arts and cultural heritage in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support established cultural festivals that primarily reach immigrant, refugee, and New American audienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215598

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies in Multiple States to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public agencies for projects to restore and preserve designated historic sites. Funds may be used to implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 216919

In-Kind Support to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 11/12/26

In-kind support to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to improve organizational capacity. Applicants may participate in one- or two-day sessions or a one-year capacity-building program. Applicants must reside and operate in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217323

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States to Purchase Beverages for Sports Departments

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA high schools in multiple states to provide beverages for athletic departments. Funding is intended for the purchase of chocolate milk for a school's strength and training program. Funds may be used to purchase chocolate milk through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220421

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Related to the Evolution of t...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 222849

Grants to Canada Research Institutions, SMEs, and Researchers for Pharmaceutical Sector Techno...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. The purpose of funding is to develop platforms that will impact biopharmaceutical research while position...

GrantWatch ID#: 223098

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Charities, and Schools for Projects to Support Parks

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and schools for projects to support parks. Projects may be geared to the local, regional, or provincial level. Eligible projects include, but are limited to, stewardship, conservation efforts, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223917

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools, Charities, and Nonprofits for Recreation Projects

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Saskatchewan schools, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations to improve the recreational experience in the province. Funding is intended to support the well-being of residents, the community, and the environment. Activities may be local, regio...

GrantWatch ID#: 223918

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Schools, and Charities to Increase Physical Activity

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and registered charities for initiatives to increase physical activity. Funding is intended to support a broad range of activities, including programs, studies, events, and projects. The goal of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223919

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Leadership Training

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible regions for capacity building and leadership centered on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, arts and culture, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 224392

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Enhance Water Quality

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Vermont municipalities, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and planning commissions for initiatives to enhance water quality. Funding is intended for a projects in a variety of focus areas, including but not limited to forestry, dam removal...

GrantWatch ID#: 227517

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Neighborhood Groups for Crime Prevention

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and resident-led neighborhood groups for projects to prevent crime in communities in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend a grant application workshop prior to applying. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 217111

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits Serving Native Hawaiians to Enhance Library Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to improve library services and adopt new technologies in Native Hawaiian communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to expand digital services, enhance educational...

GrantWatch ID#: 139915

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Library and Archive Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve libraries and library services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning projects, nation...

GrantWatch ID#: 147018

Grants to USA Museums, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities for Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums and government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal organizations applying on behalf of museums to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 148060

Grants to Canada Municipalities, IHEs, and Organizations to Conserve Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and Indigenous organizations in multiple provinces for the conservation of wildlife habitats. Funding is intended to promote the health and sustainability...

GrantWatch ID#: 158881

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Professional Development for Library and Archives St...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162207

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Develop the Capacity of African America...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162642

Grants to USA Tribes and Nonprofits Serving Native Hawaiians for Culture and Heritage Preserva...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA tribes and nonprofit organizations representing and serving Native Hawaiians to present and preserve knowledge, heritage, and culture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 162643

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to improve operations. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of small and medium-sized n...

GrantWatch ID#: 165479

Grants to USA Tribes to Improve Library Resources and Provide Professional Development Opportu...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA tribes to improve library resources and provide professional development opportunities for library staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support federally...

GrantWatch ID#: 165537

Grants to British Columbia Farmers, Research Institutions, Processing Companies, Nonprofits, a...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to British Columbia farmers, agricultural research institutions, nonprofit organizations, processing companies, and farming operations for activities that benefit the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 170123

Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania PreK-12 Schools and Artists for Artist Residencies

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania PreK-12 schools, arts organizations, and teaching artists to provide classroom residencies with qualified, trained artists. The purpose of the program is to develop collaborative arts-based approaches with schools, assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 176738

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Professional Development for Museum Personn...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that use the transfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Small Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to enhance services in small museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist small museums of all d...

GrantWatch ID#: 184387

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Cultural Establishments, and Nonprofits for Commercial Rehabili...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Illinois businesses, cultural establishments, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support commercial rehabilitation and construction projects for entities that include, but are not limited to sto...

GrantWatch ID#: 185158

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, CBOs, IHEs, and Schools to Protect Drinking Water Supplies

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and schools in eligible locations to protect local drinking water sources and safeguard the region's ecosystem. Funding is intended for a variety of projects, such...

GrantWatch ID#: 186653

Grants to Iowa School Districts and Community Colleges for Professional Development Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Iowa school districts and community colleges for collaborative professional development programs. Funding is intended to enhance postsecondary and college education programs, promote career advancement, and foster cooperation between community colleges, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197398

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Programs to Prevent Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations for programs benefitting disadvantaged or at-risk youth in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of funding is to prevent youth h...

GrantWatch ID#: 199579

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, Regional Entities, Agencies, and IHEs to Help Governm...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 200156

Grants to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Schools and Organizations for Student Physical...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $1,200 to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut schools and organizations in eligible locations to support physical activities for school children. Funding is intended to support tennis programs in after-school or before-school programs, during rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 203571

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Address Child Abuse

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and individuals to address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to prevent child abuse and neglect by increasing prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 211415

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and IHEs to Provide Professional Development to M...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, museums, and IHEs for projects to provide professional development to museum staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Partnerships betw...

GrantWatch ID#: 212466
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