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

Explore 8,673 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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Suppor...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Institutions for Job Syndrome Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions for research projects related to Job Syndrome. Funding is intended to support research on the treatments for, and causes of Job Syndrome and its related pulmonary complications. The purpose of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 184366

Grants to West Virginia IHEs for STEM Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to West Virginia colleges and universities to provide research opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing studies in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Funding is intended to support small research s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187002

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and Tribes to Increase Emergency Response Capacity

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia government agencies and First Nations to strengthen the capacity of emergency response services. Funding is intended to build the capacity to provide critical assistance through emergency support service (ESS) volunteer/...

GrantWatch ID#: 187238

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs Focused on Education, Environment, Healthcare, and C...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, environment, healthcare, and cultural arts. Eligible applicants are located...

GrantWatch ID#: 189355

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs to Address Essential Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address critical community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to needs in the areas of adult education, hunger, shelter, and clothing. Collaborative projects are encourage...

GrantWatch ID#: 192485

Grants and In-Kind Support to West Virginia Groups and Schools for Athletic Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $300 and in-kind support to West Virginia community groups and schools in eligible locations for athletic activities for children. The program aims to promote health and fitness by providing opportunities for physical activity outside of school hours. In...

GrantWatch ID#: 194825

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Prevent Domestic Violence

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to prevent domestic violence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to prevent a range of violence within relatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 198739

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Nebraska organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the needs of local communities, including but not limited to playground improvements, lifesaving equipment, computer software for sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 199980

Grants to Washington Entities to Improve Crop Competitiveness

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, industry and producer groups, government agencies, and schools for agricultural programs that promote specific crops. Applicants must submit a concept proposal and complete the required registrations pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200684

Grants and Loans to Kansas Local Agencies for Low-Income Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants and loans to Kansas counties and cities in rural areas to increase the availability of affordable housing. Funding is intended for housing development activities such as property acquisition, construction, rehabilitation of existing vacant housing, home buy...

GrantWatch ID#: 204869

Grants to Canada Charities Dedicated to Supporting Family Caregivers for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $7,500 to Canada registered charities that are dedicated to supporting family caregivers for operating support. Funding is intended for organizations that provide transportation; educational programs; meal assistance; respite care; emotional, financial, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205319

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to New Brunswick Qualified Donees and Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Brunswick qualified donees and nonprofit organizations for activities that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote new ideas and projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208208

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Benefit People with Cognitive and Neurological Diseases

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit individuals with cognitive and neurological diseases. Funding is intended for clinical research studies, medical care, and social and emotional support services th...

GrantWatch ID#: 209829

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Provide Social Services

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to provide social services and community benefit programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for preventive social programs that strengthen individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210513

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Organizations for Research to Improve Habitats

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin organizations for research and projects to improve habitats in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and contact an authorized representative to discuss their project plans before applying. Eligible projects are...

GrantWatch ID#: 210537

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative exploratory biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215197

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

Grants to North Dakota Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota property owners, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and tribal entities, for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to restore, maintain, and rehabilitate National Register-listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 215774

Grants to Pennsylvania Schools and School Districts to Improve the Safety and Mental Health of...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania schools and school districts to promote security enhancements and emotional health improvements in schools. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to improve physical security and behavioral ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216401

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research studies related to implementing health interventions. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 217702

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Proteins Associated ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research on proteins associated with rare diseases. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217705

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for novel, exploratory health-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for novel...

GrantWatch ID#: 218346

Grants to Nonprofits in Multiple States for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve educational outcomes for children in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal.Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220024

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 221128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Businesses to Host Public Arts Events

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, arts organizations, artists, groups of artists, CBOs, neighborhood associations, and businesses in eligible regions for arts events benefiting local residents. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221799

Grants to Utah Agencies and Organizations to Improve Boating Facilities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Utah fish and wildlife agencies to improve access to recreational boating facilities. Funding is intended for a range of renovation and enhancement projects, including those related to docking, facilities, navigation, engineering, operations, and AIS act...

GrantWatch ID#: 221924

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for early-stage health research projects using clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222169

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Initiatives to Support the Community

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities for initiatives to support the community in eligible regions. Two funding streams are available: housing and community grants. Housing grants are intended for individuals in need who seek safe and accessible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223740

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth and Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, recreation, sports, and the arts. Grants support initiatives that enhance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223853

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit youth. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and submit a letter of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223880

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of housing, education, food access, and health & wellness. Grants are available for general operations, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 224943

Grants to California Private Entities and Tribal Organizations for EV Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California private entities and tribal organizations for projects addressing electric vehicle infrastructure. Applicants must submit a proposal to design, install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations that will be available to the pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 227561

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Youth Natural Resources Management Experiences

Deadline: 10/16/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230146

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for substance use research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address high-priority rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 230164

Grants to Iowa Youth for Climate Action Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa youth for climate action projects in eligible regions. Applicants must be aged 15-24 and work in conjunction with a sponsoring organization. Funding is intended for youth-led initiatives that support climate action plan goals and tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231732

Grants to Ohio Public and Private Schools to Reduce Waste and Encourage Recycling

Deadline: 10/17/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ohio K-12 public and private schools for projects and programs to reduce waste and encourage recycling. Funding is intended for waste-reducing equipment and technology and educational opportunities emphasizing recycling for students and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209524

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Promote the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 10/17/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to promote the health and well-being of residents. Funding is intended to address barriers to care and to provide direct support that empowers families to thrive. Grants are available in the focus areas of special needs, ped...

GrantWatch ID#: 225918

Grants to Nevada Entities to Enhance Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 01/04/27 Conference Date: 10/17/26 LOI Date: 11/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind services to Nevada neighborhood associations, business associations, and homeowners associations in eligible locations to enhance local neighborhoods. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169522

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to USA and Canada Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers to Improve Education

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and school employees in communities where the funding source has a business presence for resources and programs that enhance education. Funding is intended to address specific fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 178835

Grants to South Carolina Organizations, CBOs, and Schools for Plant-Related Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina organizations, community-based groups, and schools for plant-related activities and projects. Funding is intended for protection and restoration initiatives or programs that help educate the public or students about native ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218555

Grants to USA and International IHEs for Collaborative Training and Exchange Programs

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and International institutions of higher education for collaborative training and exchange programs. Applicants are required to join the funding source's network prior to applying for a grant. Funding is intended to promote partnersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 232041

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions in designated areas for the conservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of wetland preservation, public access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138278

Grants to Washington School Districts and Educational Programs to Enhance Early Learning

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington early childhood education programs, school districts, and K-3 curriculums to improve early learning opportunities for children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide children with a solid educational foundation t...

GrantWatch ID#: 143141

Grants to Colorado Groups for Resident-Led Projects to Improve Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado community groups for grassroots-led projects to improve neighborhoods in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that target neighborhoods with below-average income and to BIPOC communities. Programs and activities m...

GrantWatch ID#: 161750
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