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

Explore 8,871 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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8,871 grants found

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, public schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support outcome-driven projects and program...

GrantWatch ID#: 211921

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs to Help State Resid...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs to help state residents. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services to the unemployed, substance-dependent, homeless, visually limited, and those affiliated...

GrantWatch ID#: 213426

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit youth in the funding source's service region. Funding is intended to support applicants addressing the following focus areas: youth development, creating safe spaces to play and learn, helping to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214121

Grants to Kansas IHE Students in Eligible Counties to Support Educational Expenses

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Kansas undergraduate students in eligible counties to support expenses associated with attendance at accredited post-secondary educational institutions. Funding is intended to assist with costs incurred for books, fees, and tuition. Students may be of an...

GrantWatch ID#: 214711

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Organizations for High-Impact Progra...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia organizations for high-impact programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that will create a difference in areas facing socio-economic challenges, and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 215884

Grants to Delaware and Maryland Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Urban Forestry

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware and Maryland nonprofit organizations, municipalities, churches, schools, and homeowner associations to enhance urban forestry in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 217167

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Animal Welfare Activities

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations for animal welfare programs and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for support for cats and dogs, including food, medical needs, spaying and neutering, and other programs that benefit animals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217521

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, and HOAs to Remove Harmful Trees

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, municipalities, homeowner associations, and maintenance corporations for the removal of harmful trees in eligible locations. Applicants must request a site visit before applying. Funding is intended to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 217667

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Public Health

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote public health in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include health, substance abuse, the environment, domestic violence, child abuse, and transportation for the elderly. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 218784

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include health, social services for youth, Catholic education, and charitable endeavors. Preference w...

GrantWatch ID#: 220076

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to arts and culture, humanities, education, environment, animal welfare, health, human ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220147

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs related to arts and culture, humanities, education, environment, animal welfare, health, human ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220152

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs Related to Health, Education, and Human Services

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, including public health agencies, educational institutions, and social services organizations, for programs that benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of...

GrantWatch ID#: 220352

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Young People

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit young people. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to mental health, literacy, and workforce development. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 220765

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Clubs for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Chil...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, and clubs for projects and programs to benefit local children and families. Eligible focus areas include children's health and safety as well as community projects that improve the lives of children...

GrantWatch ID#: 221271

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects in Rural Regions

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and government agencies to construct, upgrade, and maintain community facilities in rural regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for new co...

GrantWatch ID#: 221927

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Organizational Development

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities in rural regions for technical assistance opportunities and professional development efforts. Funding is intended to strengthen the skills, talents, and capacity of the nonprofit se...

GrantWatch ID#: 221928

Grants to Indiana Arts and Humanities Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 01/31/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. First-time applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support nonprofits involved in promoting or preserving the arts a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222237

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Food in Rural Areas

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve access to food in rural areas. Funding is intended to help food pantries, gleaners, and backpack/summer meal programs purchase fresh foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222263

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Sports Groups and Clubs, and Volunteer Groups for Act...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario charitable and nonprofit organizations, sports groups and clubs, and volunteer groups for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 222517

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City nonprofit community and neighborhood-based groups in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that promote racial justice and provide critical resources to BIPOC and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222624

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, and HOAs to Remove Invasive Plant Species

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, maintenance corporations, and homeowners associations for projects to address non-native plant species. Applicants must schedule a mandatory site visit prior to submitting an applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225277

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and operations. Previous grants promoted activities in the focus areas of education, eldercare, community services, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 225471

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Community-Owned Entities, and Community-Based Projects to B...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, community-owned entities, and community-based projects to benefit rural areas. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited...

GrantWatch ID#: 228018

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of econonic development, environment, community service, education and youth, and disaster relief. Projects must ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 228195

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Community Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for community-based projects that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding areas of interest include health, education, addressing inequalities, and reducing hunger. Eligible projects are t...

GrantWatch ID#: 141371

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Senior Center Care

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve care for senior citizens. Funding is intended to improve the health, quality of life, and general well-being of elderly individuals residing in nursing care facilities. Projects with potential...

GrantWatch ID#: 145399

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit Organizations to Promote Education and Professional Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for professional development and educational programs in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support adults preparing to enter the workforce, promote learning for young children, and provide academic support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146169

Grants to Vermont and New York Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Vermont and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Focus areas include education, environment, health and nutrition, and children. Eligible activities must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 158507

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Tribal Governments for Technology Projects to Improve Organ...

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and Tribal governments for technology-based projects to enhance organizational capacity. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to support innovative activities related to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 160339

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Address Hunger, Nutrition, and Food Systems

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects that address hunger, nutrition, and food systems in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. In addition to the grant, eligible applicants will receive professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163587

Grants to Missouri Public and School Libraries to Provide Seasonal Programming

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Missouri public libraries and school libraries to provide seasonal programming for residents of all ages. Funding is intended to expand opportunities for children, teens, and adults to improve their reading skills; enrich summer learning experiences; and...

GrantWatch ID#: 164012

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the lives of residents. Applicants are required to submit a pre-screening form prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in a variety of focu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164738

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Host Performances by ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to host performers for community events. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for residents to experience high-quality performing arts events. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 165054

Grants to Kentucky and Ohio Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Kentucky and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for performing arts programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible applicants must be small organizations that serve and...

GrantWatch ID#: 170496

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the social, educational, cultural, physical, and civic conditions of residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 170497

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Groups, and School Districts to Promote Student Involvement in M...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin teachers, groups, and school districts for math enrichment activities outside of the classroom. Funding is intended for activities and projects such as holding a family math night, creating a math club, forming a weekend math circ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170694

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States to Enhance Farm, Forest, and Fishing Industries

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont nonprofit organizations for marketing initiatives to promote the farming, forestry, and commercial fishing industries. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171792

Grants to Minnesota Fire Departments to Enhance Firefighting Capacity in Rural Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota fire departments to enhance firefighting capacity in rural communities. Funding is intended to improve fire protection and help fire departments comply with existing state and county rural fire protection plans. Grants provide b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172277

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Healthcare Services, Research, and Health Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for direct health care services, research, and medical and nursing education in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program support, research support, or equipment. Priority will be given to projects that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172991

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173782

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development Projects in Eligible Coun...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects and programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities related to community development and services for low-income residents. Projects must ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 174048

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits forWomen's Physical Fitness Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for women's physical fitness programs. Funding is intended to provide local women ages 18 and over with access to high-quality sports and recreation for all levels and abilities. The purpose of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174091

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Support Physical Activity Events for Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to host a one-time event to promote physical activity among teenage girls. Funding is intended to increase access to sports and other healthy physical activities for inactive girls, or for gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174092

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Conduct Physical Activity Programs for Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to support physical activity programs for girls. Funding is intended for programming that encourages girls ages 6 to 17 from local communities to experience sports and physical activities tog...

GrantWatch ID#: 174093

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations that present arts programming in the di...

GrantWatch ID#: 174733

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Churches, Library Boards, and IHEs for Public Arts Presentations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, churches, library boards, Indian bands, Metis settlements, IHEs, and agricultural societies for public presentations by professional artists. New applicants must register online at least five business days prior to the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 174990

Grants to New Mexico and Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Mexico and Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects and programs that address community needs. Funding is intended for initiatives and services in the eligible focus areas of education, the environment, animal w...

GrantWatch ID#: 175082

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Individuals Impacted by Poverty and Illness

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit individuals impacted by poverty and illness in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs or to expand or improve existing programs that address community needs. The Foundation seeks to ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 175428

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Applicants for large grants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Projects may be in the following areas of focus: education, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175854
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