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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, tribes, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Loans to Illinois Schools to Improve Technology and Promote Career Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Loans to Illinois school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools to promote professional development. Funding is intended to purchase technology equipment that improves classroom education and enhances professional development in kindergarten through 8th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214906

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Health and Education Programs, Capacity-Building Ac...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to support health and education programs, capacity-building activities, and capital ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215454

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits to Promote Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to promote health in eligible regions. Eligible projects include the improvement of walking trails, playgrounds and parks; and farmers markets, community gardens, healthy cor...

GrantWatch ID#: 216858

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Addressi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana nonprofit organizations, public charities, government agencies, IHEs, and K-12 schools for programs that address children's mental health and family food security in eligible regions. Funding may al...

GrantWatch ID#: 217322

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits That Support Local Efforts to Improve Community Life

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

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations that support local efforts to improve community life. The funding source prioritizes programs that cross economic, racial, and ethnic lines. Of special interest are projects focusing on public safety entities, animal r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217534

Sponsorships to Texas Government, Business, and Civic Organizations for Events to Enhance the ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Texas business, government, and civic organizations for events to enhance the health of residents. Applicants must verify eligibility prior to applying. Priority is for organizations that address community needs in the focus areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 217842

Grants to Maine Entities to Reduce Opioid-Related Overdoses and Deaths

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Maine entities to reduce opioid-related overdoses and deaths in eligible regions. Funding is intended for prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery from substance use disorders. Applicants must propose how they will strengthen and/or expand rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 220900

Grants to Montana Organizations to Promote the State's Cattle Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Montana organizations to promote the state's cattle sector. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and events that help Montana's ranchers, strengthen the future of the cattle industry, and build bridges between the agriculture industry and local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222464

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to benefit the community. Funding is intended to address the funder's focus areas of youth development, support for veterans and military, and the rejuvenation of neighborhoods within the funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222768

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to assist with training, workshops, and support in areas including professional development, strategic planning, operational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223141

Sponsorships to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Events and Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special events that make communities better places to live, work, and raise a family. The sponsorship program supports ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 225157

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Schools for Programming that Benefits Local Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and schools for programming that benefits local communities in regions served by the funding source. Applicants may purchase supplies, expand or acquire facilities, and develop programs. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225524

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable projects that improve the local quality of life. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 226087

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to community needs and promote religious causes. Consideration is limited to organizations that serve and are located...

GrantWatch ID#: 226302

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Virginia and North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities and programs to boost health outcomes in eligible regions. Funding is intended for locally led initiatives that aim to enhance the general health and quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 228696

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits to Improve Export Capabilities for Creative Content

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and service organizations to improve export capabilities for creative content and products. Funding is intended for activities to develop industry or sector capacity and to support the export activities of organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 228747

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that help identify and respond to both immediate and long-term community issues. Eligible projects and activities benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229436

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and CBOs to Plant Trees and Educate the Publi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $55,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal organizations, CBOs, and volunteer groups to plant trees and educate the public. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229639

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Arts Accessibility Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for arts projects. Funding is intended to make the arts accessible to all residents. The goal of the program is to support improvements in the applicant's facilities, space, or programming. This grant supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230920

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, Tribes, and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal governments, and government agencies for arts programs. Funding is intended to provide arts programming to underserved, underrepresented, and under-resourced communities. The goal of the program is to bri...

GrantWatch ID#: 230922

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Small Community Initiatives to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Maine nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support small community initiatives that enhance the local quality of life and pride in the community. Priority is given to activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230929

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Small-Scale Capital Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for small-scale capital projects and equipment that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that assist faith-based entities, hospitals, and health-focused organizations. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 232425

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Large-Scale Capital Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for large-scale capital projects and equipment that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that assist faith-based entities, hospitals, and health-focused organizations. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 232428

Grants to Hawaii IHEs to Assist Students Seeking Higher Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii colleges and universities in eligible locations to assist students seeking higher education. Funding is intended for financial aid that helps students attending post-secondary institutions. Qualified students must be enrolled before an academic in...

GrantWatch ID#: 232429

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that assist faith-based entities, hospitals, and health-focused organizations. Eligible prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 232431

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Tax-Exempt Institutions for Programs that Strengthen Local C...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt institutions, including government agencies, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions, for programs that foster strong, vibrant communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 149937

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies to Improve the Health and Welln...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies to improve the health and wellness of residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs with an innovative approach that encourage community in...

GrantWatch ID#: 199493

Grants to Washington Neighborhood Councils, Community Groups, and Individuals to Plan and Carr...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington neighborhood councils, community groups, and individuals to plan and carry out community events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to promote a sense of community, encourage neighbor involvement, and engender commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 226621

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Alabama 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, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177229

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Kentucky 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, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177237

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Indiana 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, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 181994

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Illinois 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, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182021

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local C...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support one-time purchases related to activities and projects within the local co...

GrantWatch ID#: 206254

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Provide Services to Veterans and Their Families

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit veteran's organizations to provide services to veterans and their families. Funding is intended for applicants who offer unique programs that address unmet needs in communities. Eligible programs are those that provide contact services...

GrantWatch ID#: 138457

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses for Programs and Events to Attract Visitors

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for programs, events, and activities to attract visitors and generate overnight stays in eligible locations. Funding is intended for marketing and development projects to promote local tourism...

GrantWatch ID#: 143315

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Individuals, Groups, and PTAs for Arts Education Projects

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, artists, unincorporated groups, and PTAs for arts education projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for school-based or community-focused programming that benefits K-12 students. Grants will su...

GrantWatch ID#: 147091

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities for arts and cultural activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects that improve access to the arts and increase the value of the arts as an in...

GrantWatch ID#: 159318

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Address the Unmet Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs that address the unmet needs of local communities. Focus areas include recreation, arts, history, labor, housing, economic development, youth, family services, health, neighborhood and community services, dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 174319

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for programs that improve health outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180609

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 01/29/27 LOI Date: 12/04/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit residents and address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a proposal. Priority focus areas include arts and culture, children and youth, education, healthcare, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180755

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of ...

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and IHEs for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 184598

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 196004

Grants to Connecticut Agencies for Environmental Projects in Urban Settings

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities and nonprofit organizations for environmental programs and community beautification projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that create, improve, or restore a community garden or urban gree...

GrantWatch ID#: 196781

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that increase access to and advance heritage, history, arts, and culture. Grants can also be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207014

Grants to Massachusetts Public and Charter Schools for PreK-5 STEM Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts public and charter schools to expand and implement high-quality PreK-5 STEM programs. This program is intended to support specifically under-resourced schools. Funding is intended for teacher training, technology and supplies, and other rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 211546

Grants to Massachusetts Charter and Public Schools for Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts charter and public schools to expand or implement STEM programs at a middle school level. Funding is intended particularly for under-resourced schools that need assistance covering the expenses involved in teacher training, required equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211547

Grants to Massachusetts Public and Charter High Schools to Offer Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts public and charter high schools to offer computer science courses. Priority will be given to schools with a high percentage of high-need students. Funding is intended for teacher training, technology, equipment, and other costs associated w...

GrantWatch ID#: 211549

Grants to Massachusetts High Schools for Additional Engineering Courses

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts public and charter high schools to bolster their STEM programs with additional engineering courses. Funding is intended to provide under-resourced schools with the funds for technology, equipment, and teacher training in order to enhance th...

GrantWatch ID#: 211550

Grants to Tennessee Schools to Implement Biomedical Science Programs

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Tennessee public and charter schools to implement biomedical science programs in eligible regions. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to computers, tablets, required supplies and equipment, and participation fees. Public schools within the fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 216435
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