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

Explore 8,672 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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8,672 grants found

Grants to Pennsylvania Fire Departments and EMS Units for Equipment and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania fire departments, emergency medical services, and rescue squads to improve operations and build capacity. Funding is intended for the construction or renovation of facilities, the purchase of equipment, debt reduction, training, educational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176105

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179845

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Individuals to Support Charitable Causes in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Georgia organizations, individuals, and families in eligible counties to support worthy charitable causes and provide financial assistance to those in need. Funding is intended to address special and individual needs, particularly when assistance is not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180451

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide assistance to all age groups in the community. Eligible organizations serve the reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 186993

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Climate Change Projects

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, agencies, educational institutions, and community groups for planning activities that address climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help communities reduce their v...

GrantWatch ID#: 215325

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, CBOs, Schools, and Agencies to Reduce Illegal Dumping

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to reduce illegal dumping in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, prevention, and enforcement...

GrantWatch ID#: 217052

Grants and In-Kind Support to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Tree-Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants and in-kind technical support to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for tree-planting projects that benefit eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 217053

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Preserve Urban Gardens

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to preserve urban gardens in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project development and implementation, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 217054

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve Arts and Culture Spaces

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for capital improvements to arts and culture spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended to make arts and culture facilities more accessible for people with disabilities and for other people typic...

GrantWatch ID#: 222599

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Provide Mental Health Services To Children

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to provide mental and behavioral health services in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase the accessibility of services in neighborhoods with the greatest need. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 222600

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist the Caregivers of Young Children

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that provide support and resources to the caregivers of young children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve childhood outcomes by providing concurrent support and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222602

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Trust in the Government

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to increase the trust and confidence of residents in eligible locations in their city government. Funding is intended for projects and programs that will bring communities and government offici...

GrantWatch ID#: 222603

Grants to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 157587

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Sustainable Energy Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421

Tax Credits to Missouri Nonprofits and Businesses for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Tax credits to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses for community service and economic development projects. The goal of the program is to support projects in the areas of education, community service, crime prevention, physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174794

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree-Planting Projects that Enha...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to plant trees in communities across the state. Funding is intended to support projects that promote community beautification. Funded proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 180845

Grants to Alabama K-12 Schools and Nonprofits to Support Environmental and Conservation Learni...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Alabama K-12 schools and nonprofits partnering with schools for programs that enhance learning about the environment, conservation, and preservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for projects that support environmental stewardship, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 190897

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Researchers, and Teachers for Chocolate Research Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, individual researchers, and K-12 public school teachers for cultural and historic research and educational projects about chocolate and the production process. Special consideration will be given to proposals that describe ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 193623

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health and well-being, arts and culture, education, conservation, or wildlife preservation. Funded p...

GrantWatch ID#: 198364

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Add...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address cyber-security issues. Grantees will receive software and resources. Eligible projects are related to software development and should improve the organizations op...

GrantWatch ID#: 207247

In-Kind Software Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Application Develo...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for application development projects. Grantees will receive software and resources. Funding is intended for software development projects that improve the organizations operations. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 207248

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of the arts, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216892

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and activities that are open to the general public. Grants are available for specific projects or initiatives in the areas of hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 218521

Grants to Pennsylvania Jewish Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania Jewish nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations align themselves with on...

GrantWatch ID#: 222239

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Support Community Needs

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations and agencies in multiple states to support local community needs. Priority applicants are those organizations that work to enhance public safety, help distressed families, and combat community deterioration. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 222590

Grants to USA Theaters to Promote Performances for Schools

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA touring groups and theaters for schools to attend plays and productions. Funding is intended to introduce children and youth, ages 7 to 16, to the arts. Preference is given to funding that benefits underserved children. Grants can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226715

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to assist organizations in fulfilling their mission by supporting impactful projects that benefit local residents. Grants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 227860

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Impactful Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for impactful projects to benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to increase community impact by supporting development opportunities and to meet community needs. Eligible applicants serve resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 228182

Grants to New York Nonprofit Organizations and Churches for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and churches for historical preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to libraries, technology, experiential learning, histo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231255

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Schools to Promote Gardening and Preservation

Deadline: 10/24/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, schools, civic associations, and faith-based entities to enhance the environment and encourage community beautification in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote interest in gardening and preserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 147154

Grants to USA Entities to Address Invasive Mussel Species in Multiple States

Deadline: 10/24/26

Grants to USA entities for projects to protect ecosystems from invasive mussel species in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for projects that protect western ecosystems fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232550

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to serve children and youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the activities of organizations providing education and enrichment, health care, and welfare services. Priority will be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 147518

Grants to Manitoba Indigenous Artists, Arts Groups, and Nonprofits for Artistic Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba Indigenous professional artists, arts groups, scholars of Indigenous tradition, and community-based nonprofit organizations for a broad range of artistic activities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 147796

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin K-12 Schools to Improve the Quality of Music Education

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin public and private K-12 schools in eligible locations to improve the quality of music education. Eligible expenses include instruments, sheet music, community outreach, concerts, guest artists and instructors, comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 148924

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are charitable in nature and for organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174767

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Social, Cultural, Educational, and Religious Programs to Enhan...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for social, cultural, educational, religious, and social programs that have a positive impact on a broad portion of the community. Proposals should benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 175742

Award to a USA Nonprofit or Individual for Contributions to Arts and Culture

Deadline: 10/25/26

Award to a USA nonprofit charitable organization or individual to acknowledge noteworthy contributions to society in the United States. This year, the selected award recipient will be recognized for furthering contributions in the area of arts and culture. Awardee...

GrantWatch ID#: 191490

Grants to USA IHEs for Small Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs for biomedical research projects to engage undergraduate or graduate students, particularly those from typically underrepresented backgrounds, in small-scale research. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 201174

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut government agencies and nonprofit and religious organizations for programs and activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote community involvement in addressing local needs. The goal...

GrantWatch ID#: 204416

Grants to Minnesota Organizations to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations for services and programs that improve the health of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of healthcare, health education, and prevention. Eligible programs will address health-related c...

GrantWatch ID#: 207289

Grants to USA IHEs for Small-Scale Biomedical Research Projects for Undergraduate Students

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to USA IHEs for small-scale biomedical research projects for undergraduate students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide clinical trial research funding to institutions that t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214565

Grants to USA Health Professional Schools to Conduct Small Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to USA health professional schools to conduct small biomedical research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance research opportunities for students at schools that do no...

GrantWatch ID#: 215201

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects related to mental health disorder treatments. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221114

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research to develop innovative treatments for mental illness. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 221117

Grants to Florida Athletic Organizations to Support Programming and Activities for Youth

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support access to recreationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for Chari...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable purposes. Funding is intended to assist with education, health needs, food, shelter, clothing, and other vital needs. Applicants must be located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226086

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Units to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and public governmental units to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the focus areas of human relations, human services, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 163126
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