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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 Delaware Researchers and Research Organizations to Conduct Soybean Research

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Delaware researchers and research organizations to conduct soybean research. Funding is intended to increase the profitability and success of soybean farmers by conducting marketing, research, and educational activities that will build and strengthen the...

GrantWatch ID#: 190459

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Churches for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and churches for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of education; hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 196197

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Cultural Programs that Benefit ...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for cultural heritage programming designed for children and youth. Funding is intended for activities and projects that allow children and youth to use the...

GrantWatch ID#: 200509

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Address Community Needs in Eligi...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for programs and projects that respond to community needs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 200843

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Events That Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for events and activities that attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for one-day or multi-day, publicly accessible events, including, but not limited to, festivals, historical programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 203962

Grants to Pennsylvania Arts Nonprofits for Public Musical Performances in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit arts organizations for public musical performances in eligible locations. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate innovation and to initiatives that focus on audience development. Eligible organizations are located in and/or...

GrantWatch ID#: 209056

Grants to Ohio and Indiana Nonprofits to Address the Health Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Ohio and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to address the health needs of local residents. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, prevention, health and wellness, substance abuse, and food insecurity. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 210216

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Unexpected Community Needs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to address unexpected needs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 213565

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit Organizations to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve healthcare in eligible areas. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects that address long-term impact and immediate health needs in the community. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 218601

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Synagogues for Jewish Community Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and synagogues in eligible locations for collaborative community events and programming. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs and projects open to the entire Jewish community that include, but are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219986

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Human Services Programming that Benefits Vulnerable Populati...

Deadline: 01/31/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for human services programming that benefits vulnerable populations in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Preference is given to programs that foster self-sufficiency and to se...

GrantWatch ID#: 221055

Grants to Texas High School Theater Programs to Enhance the Technical Aspects of Theater

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $500, grant of $1,000, and grant of $2,000 to qualifying Texas high school theater departments for initiatives to enhance the technical components of theater. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to equipment purchases, professional deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 225735

Grants to Oklahoma Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Develop Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies, tribal entities, and universities to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Applicants must request access to the application before applying. Funding is intended to ensure the quality and quanti...

GrantWatch ID#: 225969

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit communities and people with significant medical expenses. Funding is intended to address critical needs. If the grant request is not for a medical expense, the board ty...

GrantWatch ID#: 226106

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Community Programs and Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 12/16/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community service programs. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: community services and children and youth. Priority is given to nonprofit organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173402

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 12/17/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of recreation, historical and cultural preservation, and youth. Eligible organizations serve co...

GrantWatch ID#: 174929

Awards to New Hampshire Schools for Exemplary Practices in Education

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 12/18/26

Awards to New Hampshire public elementary, middle, K-8, and high schools to honor excellence and exemplary practices. Interested applicants must submit an intent to apply form prior to submitting an application. In addition to the cash award, the winning school at...

GrantWatch ID#: 157611

Grants to Maryland Jewish Day Schools and Educators for Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants to Maryland Jewish day schools and educators in day schools, congregational schools, and early childhood programs in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to offset the costs for principals, teachers, and teaching assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193309

Grants to Tennessee Arts Nonprofits in Rural Areas for Operational Assistance

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Tennessee nonprofit arts organizations in rural areas for operating support. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying to discuss eligibility. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are involved in one ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211303

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Individuals for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, clubs, and individuals for conservation projects and research studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the conservation of the state's nati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217465

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools for environmental education activities designed for youth. Funding is intended to teach young people about environmental sustainability. The grants support outdoor projects that enhance the beautifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218147

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Churches for Humanitarian and Educational Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, churches, and groups for humanitarian and educational programs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities to improve the local quality of life, with an emphasis on Christian projects. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232111

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits for Conservation Projects and Educational Activities

Deadline: 12/19/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation projects and educational activities. Applicants must pre-register prior to submitting a full application. Funding is for programs and projects that benefit fish, wildlife, and their hab...

GrantWatch ID#: 177512

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 12/21/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for tourism opportunities in eligible locations that attract visitors from out of the region. Funding is intended to assist local organizations with events designed to generate trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 179788

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Tennessee 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, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 177243

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Mississippi 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, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177244

Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits, NGOs, IHEs, and Community Organizations to Addr...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 12/22/26

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 178057

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs and Services

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 12/28/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of environment, health, arts and culture, human services, and education. Grants may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 177176

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Residents in Education, Health, Human Ser...

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants of up to $100 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, health, human services, community development, and cultural affairs. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209425

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Staff Training

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants of up to $150 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for staff participation in training sessions. Funding is intended to support the attendance of personnel at conferences and workshops o...

GrantWatch ID#: 209428

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Health of the Local Community

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to improve the health of the local community. Funding is intended to support projects addressing the following focus areas: childhood development, population health, and medical education and trai...

GrantWatch ID#: 232410

Grants to California Cities, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities in eligible regions for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for programs that serve vulnerable populations, programs that promote youth participation in hockey, and those that address emergent community needs. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 137649

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Improve the Dental Health of Loca...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the dental health of local residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to prevent and eliminate dental infections and pain for individuals who lac...

GrantWatch ID#: 139647

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Local Jewish Children and Seniors and to Benefit Child...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that support Jewish children and the elderly in local communities and to benefit needy children and youth in Israel. Funding is intended for general support, programs, and capital projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143397

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Programs Addressing Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public schools, and public libraries for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including projects that support the elderly, children, individuals with dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 147671

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts, Heritage, and Humanities Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, schools, and local government agencies for arts, heritage, and humanities activities and projects in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that encourage youth participati...

GrantWatch ID#: 155271

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Arts, Education, and Medical Research Programs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for scientific, educational, and charitable activities. Funding is intended to support programs that encourage and promote an appreciation of the arts, further medical research, and assist educational institutions, with prim...

GrantWatch ID#: 164685

Grants to Minnesota Sports Organizations and Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 164957

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Establish Goodwill Between the Local Forest Society a...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofits, groups, charitable organizations, and institutions in eligible locations to establish goodwill between the local forest society and the local community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of public relations, community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 165461

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, health, human services, environment, and community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 171635

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Provide Support for Community Events ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, governmental and public agencies, and tribes to provide support for free community special events or a season of events that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to boost the impact ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172950

Grants to Georgia Organizations to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia humane societies, animal shelters, clinics, individuals, and organizations to promote animal welfare in eligible locations. New applicants must register on the online portal to apply. Funding is intended to mitigate animal sufferi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176424

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs and Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to address community needs and enhance the quality of life for local residents. Programs must benefit communities locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176501

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches in Eligible Locations for Programs ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations including government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible locations for programs that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Requests will be considered for projects and activities that improve the vocational, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177005

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Eligible Counties for Basic Needs and ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and Tribal governments in eligible counties for programs that provide basic needs such as food, medical care, clothing, and shelter. Funding is intended for new or existing programs and projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177965

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Urgent Operating Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for urgent operating needs. Funding is intended for operations, projects, and repairs for organizations facing unexpected emergencies. Eligible applicants are those that primar...

GrantWatch ID#: 179634

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for the Promotion of Animal Welfare

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit animal welfare organizations for a variety of initiatives that directly benefit animals. Applicants must complete an online registration prior to the deadline. Consideration will be given to proposals involving animals o...

GrantWatch ID#: 181315
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