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

Explore 8,907 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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8,907 grants found

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

Opportunity for Ontario Artists to Create Artwork to Be Displayed in a Local City Hall

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for Ontario organizations, artist collectives, and post-secondary programs to display artwork in eligible regions. Eligible types of exhibits include, but are not limited to, heritage exhibitions, art exhibitions, community storytelling exhibitions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220527

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Churches for Community Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, Catholic schools, and churches for impactful and innovative programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that would not be viable without the Foundation's support. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 221057

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Support Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, or schools for community services that address the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include education and youth, fire and rescue, public safety, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227613

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to New Jersey 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, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 182002

Grants to Tennessee Schools, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, and Museums to Pre...

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of significant war and military-related sites t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Community-Based Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts projects that engage and unify the community. Funding is intended for activities that promote economic development and community connectedness. Frequently ref...

GrantWatch ID#: 205757

Grants and Loans to Montana Airports and Public Aviation Facilities for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants and loans to Montana airports and public aviation facilities for capital improvements. Funding may be used for federal and non-federal projects at large and small airports throughout the state. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, improvements...

GrantWatch ID#: 135102

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs that Bene...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. In previous years, grants have been ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145691

Grants to Manitoba Arts Organizations and CBOs for Awards to Outstanding Artists

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Manitoba professional arts organizations and community-based nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to offer awards for arts and cultural competitions. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147769

Grants to Ohio Organizations for Gardening-Related Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio organizations in eligible communities for gardening-related projects. Funding is intended to support the enhancement of publicly owned property, to support education in horticultural and related fields, and to spread the love and knowledge of garden...

GrantWatch ID#: 148349

Grants to California Educational Institutions and Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to benefit children, teenagers, and the greater community in eligible locations. In previous years, grants have been awarded to programs to support the elderly and veterans, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148537

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Events and Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and events that benefit community residents. Priority funding is intended to support programs that have a broad-based appeal to the community and that provide a special community benefit. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 148736

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Behavioral Health Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve behavioral health programs in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Priority is for proposals in the focus areas of innovation, collaboration, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154749

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of $5,000 and grants of $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Proposals will be evaluated and selected by a committee consisting of high school seniors from the local area. Eligible o...

GrantWatch ID#: 155176

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational and Religious Institutions to Promote H...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational and religious institutions in eligible communities to promote health and wellbeing. Funding is intended for activities that protect and promote the health of individuals and communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 155554

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Local Community Needs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and churches in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life in the local community. Funding is intended to support charitable projects that address the current and futur...

GrantWatch ID#: 155564

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Address Mental Illness and Substance...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and tribal entities to benefit individuals with mental illness. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to support pilot prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 162603

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128

Grants to Saskatchewan First Nations and Non-First Nations Charities for Projects that Benefit...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan First Nations and non-First Nations charitable organizations for economic and community development projects that benefit First Nations communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165205

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible areas for programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must complete the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 169468

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Improve the Regional ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations to support the charitable needs of the community and improve the quality of life in the region. Recipients must be located in the coun...

GrantWatch ID#: 170429

Grants to California Artists for Professional Development Opportunities and Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, arts professionals, and individuals representing arts organizations for professional development opportunities and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173829

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs to Benefit Underserved Commu...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of healthcare, education, culture, and human services. Eligible organizations must serve the res...

GrantWatch ID#: 175384

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Assist Underserved Populations

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of arts, culture, and humanities, health, human services, and education. Qualifying organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175385

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, civic and community, human services, and the environment. Funding is intended for activities prima...

GrantWatch ID#: 175614

Grants to Montana Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals to Preserve Wild Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, conservation districts, civic groups, individuals, and other entities to preserve wild fish habitats. Applicants must discuss projects with their regional biologists prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175853

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Music Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware nonprofit music organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended for local music presenting, music performance, and music education. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176034

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address social disparities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into the focus areas of climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176451

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits for Health Care Initiatives

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit hospitals, academic health centers, health education centers, and nonprofit care facilities to improve health care and health outcomes. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176593

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for community programs. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: literacy, science, education, the arts, and animal cruelty prevention. Requests for capital support of playgrounds and public p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178431

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 01/02/27 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include education, health, cultural experiences, and so...

GrantWatch ID#: 178716

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Tourism, Arts, and Cul...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179108

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Services that Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for housing and human service programs that help improve the lives of older adults. Funding is intended for a range of programs within the focus areas of housing, health care, and nutritional support. Preference is g...

GrantWatch ID#: 179437

Grants to Washington Organizations to Enhance Local Tourism and Attract Overnight Visitors to ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Washington organizations for events and projects that promote tourism and attract overnight visitors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for costs associated with marketing and operations of special events, tourist promotion, and the acquisition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179530

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Human and Social Services

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended to serve families, youth, and vulnerable populations with a focus on programs that provide direct human services, such as family services, youth programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179640

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve the Lives of Local ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies for charitable activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, healthcare, and the improvement of environmental, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179949

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for activities in the priority areas of community strengthening, basic needs, fostering youth, and education promotion. The purpose of this program is to strengthen th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180391

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to improve the local quality of life. Consideration will be given to programs that support economic growth, offer social benefit, or provide for the welfare of children. Funding is intended for topics includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180624

Grants to Alberta Community Associations in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta community associations in eligible locations for capital projects. Focus areas include renovation, preventive maintenance, equipment and furnishings, and fire, safety, and health. Funding is intended to support local community le...

GrantWatch ID#: 182630

Grants to Alberta Community Associations in Eligible Locations for Community Events and Progra...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Alberta community leagues in eligible locations to support community events and programs. Priority will be given to activities geared toward families and children. Grant funds may be used to support volunteer training, new programs, special event activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 182631

Grants to British Columbia Sports Organizations to Promote Women in Sports

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia sports organizations to address gender disparities in sports. Funding is intended to promote balanced and equitable leadership for female coaches, officials, and organizational staff. Grants may be used for professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 186095

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of education, human services, health and science, civic engagement, the environment, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 186123

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational and Community-Based Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source's employees live and work. S...

GrantWatch ID#: 187587

Grants to Georgia Organizations to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Georgia organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit children. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the health and well-being of young residents. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support scouting, basic need...

GrantWatch ID#: 189788

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low-income reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 193123

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and CBOs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit, civic, and community-based organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the following categories: disaster relief,...

GrantWatch ID#: 194441
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