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

Explore 8,637 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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8,637 grants found

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact staff to gain access to the application. The Foundation's mission is to be perceptive and aware of local cultural and economic needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160136

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Support the Arts Sector

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $15,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to support the local arts sector in eligible regions. Organizations requesting capital support are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for g...

GrantWatch ID#: 160208

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved Communit...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities and address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives and projects that support residents in the focus areas of capacity building, econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161606

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities focused on education, health, and community vitality. Priority consideration is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 162390

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Municipalities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and municipalities for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funds may be requested for new projects, short and long-term projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 162634

Grants to USA Tribal Programs, Schools, Colleges, and Individuals to Preserve Native Languages

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA tribal language programs, tribal schools and colleges, and individuals from eligible tribes for the preservation of indigenous languages. Funding is intended for the revitalization and documentation of languages from tribes that came...

GrantWatch ID#: 162775

Grants to Minnesota Teachers and Youth Organizations for Food and Farming Education

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota K-12 teachers and youth organizations for projects that bring agricultural concepts into classroom and school-based learning. Funding is intended to help students explore food systems and agriculture through interdisciplinary le...

GrantWatch ID#: 163111

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofit and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit public charities and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the basic human needs of residents, especially during the winter months. The use of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164190

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for short-term projects that positively impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of cultural tourism, social ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164753

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Groups for Youth-Led Projects that Impact Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta individuals and groups collaborating with a charity, school, or municipality for youth-led projects that positively impact residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that are developed, led, and organized by...

GrantWatch ID#: 164988

Grants to California Organizations for Community Projects to Restore or Conserve Wild Bird Hab...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to California organizations for community programs to conserve or restore habitats and protect species in eligible regions. Funding will be awarded in the areas of the study and protection of wild birds, environmental education, and communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 165018

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Individuals for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, school personnel, students, parents, and community members for projects and programs that improve the educational experience for teachers and students at schools in eligible locations. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 165023

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions for tree planting projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote environmental awareness by engaging county cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166280

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Public Agencies in Eligible Locations to Promote Healthy Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, groups, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to promote a healthier way of life. Funding is intended for projects that enhance public health, defined as protecting and promoting the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169492

Grants to Ohio Schools and Nonprofits to Promote In-Depth Learning and Excellence in Education

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio public school districts, non-religious private schools, and nonprofit organizations collaborating with PK-12 public schools for original programs that work directly with teachers or have a direct impact on students. Funding is intended to support ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 170282

Grants and Support to Louisiana Organizations and Preschools for Early Childhood Literacy Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000, training, and program support to Louisiana early childhood and childcare centers, libraries, Head Start programs, museums, schools, churches, and additional community organizations for literacy programs for children ages 3-5. Programs will introd...

GrantWatch ID#: 170455

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

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

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents of eligible communities. Funding priorities include leadership and capacity building, workforce development and education, and economic o...

GrantWatch ID#: 170488

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Personnel, and Individuals to Advance Educational E...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, students, parents, school personnel, and community members in eligible locations for projects that enhance the education of students. Funding is intended for projects that further educational enrichm...

GrantWatch ID#: 170578

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Clubs, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Community Sports

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nova Scotia sports clubs, nonprofit community organizations, municipalities, villages, and First Nations for community sports programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 171965

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Innovative Programs that Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the areas of housing, community investment and economic development, financial literacy an...

GrantWatch ID#: 172121

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Enhance Wat...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, resource conservation districts, and tribes for projects that enhance the water quality of designated watersheds and their ecosystems. Priority will be given to projects that benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 172457

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Fitness Programs to Improve the Health of Children and Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the health of children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts that reduce participation barriers and promote inclusive opportunities within the running community. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172484

Grants to USA Artists in Multiple States for Financial Support

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual artists in multiple states for financial support. Funding is intended to benefit mid-career visual artists. Eligible expenses include equipment, travel, rent, and supplies. Eligible applicants are located in Connecticut, M...

GrantWatch ID#: 172659

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for outdoor recreational projects. Funding is intended to support interpretive, educational, and economic programs that preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of...

GrantWatch ID#: 172836

Grants to Canada Universities for Research and Technology Development Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada universities and degree-granting institutions to provide researchers with the infrastructure to conduct research and technology development projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 173512

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit groups, schools, institutions, and other organizations for projects and services that enhance the quality of life for local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community activities and charitable causes. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 173886

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and services that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, youth, civic affairs, community development, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 174201

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin school districts, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit the community. Funding is intended to advance local economic development. Eligible proposals have a positive impact ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174215

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Teachers, and CBOs to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, municipalities, teachers, and community-based organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of environment, education, art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174222

Grants to California and Ohio Nonprofits to Promote the Benefits of Being in Nature

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

Grants of up to $50,000 to California and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote the benefits of being in nature. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Successful proposals are immersive, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174270

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs and services that improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community benefit initiatives. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174296

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs to Support the Welfare of Animals

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for activities that support the welfare of animals. Priority will be given to services and programs that benefit cats, dogs, retired circus animals, and retired farm animals. Requests will be accepted...

GrantWatch ID#: 174942

Grants to New York Nonprofits and First Responder Services to Improve Emergency Health Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, fire and police departments, and volunteer ambulance services in eligible counties for emergency medical equipment and training programs. Funding is intended to purchase emergency equipment and support or...

GrantWatch ID#: 174944

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Provide Basic Needs to Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to provide essential needs to local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to supply basic needs such as clothing, food, prescriptions, household items, hygiene assistance, and school supplies to individuals a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175008

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Educate Youth About Sustainable Natural Resource Management

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that teach children and youth (ages 3-18) about sustainable forestry. Funding is intended to support community-based projects that provide learning opportunities for PreK-12 students. All project...

GrantWatch ID#: 175059

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties for projects to benefit local youth. Strong consideration will be given to proposals seeking seed money for new projects with funding support from oth...

GrantWatch ID#: 175215

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Promote the Wellbeing and Advancement of Women

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for activities benefiting women within the Province. Funding is intended to support services and projects in the areas of education, healthy living, social services, citizen engagement and volunteerism, organizational capaci...

GrantWatch ID#: 175435

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Assist Women in Crisis

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that serve women in crisis in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that assist women in improving their mental, emotional, and physical health and well being. Funds may be used for activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 175479

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon organizations, businesses, educational institutions, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support significant projects and programs in the areas of heritage, humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175514

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Arts Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to produce community arts activities or sponsor touring artists or activities in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested to support new or existing arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175515

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Foster Local Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations in eligible communities for projects and events that draw tourists from outside of the immediate area. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175516

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Professional Festivals that Have a Positive Impact on th...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for professional projects and events that positively impact the arts throughout the province. Funding is intended to encourage and support the arts and to enrich community well-being, creativity, diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 175526

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ohio nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, education and youth development, community and economic development, animal welfare, health and healthcare, seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 175551

Grants to Indiana PreK-12 Educators to Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Indiana PreK-12 teachers and administrators for educational programs that enhance classroom learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement classroom projects that are innovative, designed to stimulate learning, and help educators meet s...

GrantWatch ID#: 175655

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit communities and residents in eligible regions. Projects should be sustainable, provide direct benefit to local residents, and address essential unmet needs. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 175732

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Benefit Animals

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for new and existing animal welfare programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals focused on the health, safety, and welfare of animals. Grants may also be requested for activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175858

Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044
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