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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 Arkansas Counties to Rehabilitate Historic Court Buildings

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to Arkansas counties to promote the preservation of historic buildings throughout the state. Funding is intended for planning, rehabilitation, and restoration work to eligible county courthouses. The goal of the program is to extend the integrity of structu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178000

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Researchers for Life Science and Technology Inventions

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research organizations for life science and technology inventions with commercial potential. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for team-driven and mil...

GrantWatch ID#: 185823

Grants to Virginia Entities to Preserve Natural and Cultural Resources

Deadline: 03/17/27 Conference Date: 01/27/27

Grants to Virginia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and localities to protect cultural and natural resources and increase community access to open areas. Funding is intended to preserve a range of resources, such as forests and farms, and to provide public ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 193603

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Re...

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 167423

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Youth

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to enhance the lives of youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address the needs of young residents, empower youth, and enrich the community. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 176112

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting the Community

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation, and other civic concer...

GrantWatch ID#: 176872

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Educational Programming

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and other government agencies for educational programming in eligible locations. Funding is available for programs benefiting the community at large, as well as specific programming that benefits...

GrantWatch ID#: 179849

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit CBOs to Develop and Maintain Recreational Trails

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit community organizations in eligible locations for the maintenance, construction, promotion, and planning of recreational trails for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for maintenan...

GrantWatch ID#: 180796

Grants and In-Kind Support to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Entities to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants and in-kind support to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs and projects that increase oral health care access and quality. In-kind support can be in the form of human resourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180843

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Local Events and ...

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants and in-kind services to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for special events, festivals, and community initiatives. Funding is intended to support the community, promote tourism, and increase economic development. Proposed initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 187562

Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit for a High-Impact Project to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grant to a New Jersey nonprofit organization for a high-impact initiative to benefit underserved residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for long-lasting projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196168

Grants to South Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 197542

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Expand the Teacher Workforce

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for projects to expand and diversify the teacher workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including improving preparation progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217635

Grants to Iowa Youth Clubs for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa qualifying youth clubs to implement community improvement projects throughout the state. The purpose of this program is to provide funding for a broad range of projects that directly involve youth members in project planning, implement...

GrantWatch ID#: 152502

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations to benefit local children and youth under the age of 20 in eligible areas. Grant funds may be requested for purchases, specific items, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177478

Grants to Manitoba Property Owners, Municipalities, Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Manitoba property owners, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and associations to preserve eligible historically significant properties. Funding is intended for research, planning, capital projects, long-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187643

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to empower young people, help them learn and develop importan...

GrantWatch ID#: 200793

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Families

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for Jewish women and families, and to ensure Jewish continuity. Priority will be given to women or programs in the Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224390

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities for the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for projects that contribute to the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 145775

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote and Support the Welfare of Dogs

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to promote and support canine education and canine care. The Funding Source strongly encourages grant requests for general operating support. Program support will also be considered. Small, program-...

GrantWatch ID#: 146845

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Areas of interest include youth advocacy, access to the arts, and environmental justice. Eligible uses of funding include ongoing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149145

Grants to Washington Agencies for Educational and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and community agencies for education and cultural arts projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support educational activities that inspire learning, and/or cultural activities that encourage...

GrantWatch ID#: 152399

Opportunity for Texas Arts Organizations and Agencies to Designate Arts and Cultural Zones

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Opportunity for Texas arts organizations, local arts agencies, government agencies, and college arts institutions to designate special areas within cities and communities as cultural districts. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164506

Grants to British Columbia Cultural and Recreational Nonprofits to Support Operations and Capi...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible rural locations for capital improvements and operating support. Funding is intended for community programs in the areas of arts, sports, recreation, and social activities. Applicants should serve commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164822

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government entities, and political subdivisions including public schools to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of community benefit activities. Eligible applicants sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 167022

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, IHEs, and Government Agencies for Historic Preservation and Int...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit and community organizations, local governments, universities, and First Nations for the identification, interpretation, and preservation of the province’s heritage. Funding is intended for projects within the following categories: Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170778

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Promote the Local Tourism Industry

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote tourism and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities that increase the number of out-of-area visitors and the use of local lodging facilities. The program aims to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171191

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and agencies for community improvement projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address urgent needs while also promoting long-term community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 171831

Grants to West Virginia Charitable Organizations to Address the Needs of Local Residents and C...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to West Virginia charitable organizations in eligible locations to benefit the needs of local residents. Funding may be requested for programming in the areas of education, health and human services, the arts, public recreation, beautification, and other ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 176803

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Educational and Charitable Programs

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for a broad range of educational and charitable programs. Consideration will be given to requests for program support as well as capital projects. Funding is intended to be used for projects and programs in education and wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177083

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Schools for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, and tribes for public arts programming. New applicants must receive approval in order to access the online application system. Funding is intended for organizations that actively present, produce, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177124

Grants to Texas Agencies, Schools, and First Responders for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, libraries, museums, fire departments, emergency responders, and civic groups for capital projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177164

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that meet the needs of girls and women across the state. Funding is intended to support both new and currently existing programs. Previous grantees include food banks, community centers, librar...

GrantWatch ID#: 177768

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Benefit Local Communities in ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes to enhance the quality of life for local residents and address ongoing community needs in eligible regions. Applications will be considered for projects taking p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177967

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Betterment Pr...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, units of government, and faith-based organizations for a range of community benefit activities. Applicants must submit a request summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178309

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Registered Charities to Benefit Communities in Eligible L...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects or to support programs, projects, and services. Applicant organizations must demonstrate that their act...

GrantWatch ID#: 178450

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Young Children and Their Families

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit young children and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities within the focus areas of health and nutrition, positive parenting, literacy and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180751

Grants to Alabama Organizations in Eligible Regions to Enhance Health and Education for Disadv...

Deadline: 02/27/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to Alabama organizations in eligible regions to enhance health and education for disadvantaged populations in local communities. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180846

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Breast Health, Education, and ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs and tribes for projects and activities related to breast health. Funding is intended for breast cancer education, screening, treatment, outreach, and support projects. Nonprofits in the following counties ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181515

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Organizations for Community Services

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, and religious organizations in eligible locations for community services. Applicants must submit a request summary prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support charitable activities that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181848

Grants to British Columbia Local Governments and First Nations to Hire Grantwriting Staff

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations to hire grant writers for assistance with funding applications in eligible locations. Funds are intended to enable communities within the funding source’s service area to apply for finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 181856

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and enhance the vitality of local communities. Eligible programs are those serving residents and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182608

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to positively impact the lives of women and girls. Funding is intended to support a broad range of programs, with an emphasis on projects that advance the dignity and financial security of women and promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183169

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, School Systems, and Agencies to Improve the Well-Being and ...

Deadline: 02/28/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, school systems, and municipal entities to improve the well-being and health of residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204761

Sponsorships to Arizona Nonprofits and IHEs for Health-Focused Events

Deadline: 01/31/27

Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for events that benefit the community and help to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for charitable events related to the focus areas of chronic health conditions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207374

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, and projects that enhance the quality of life and address the health-related needs of residents. Eligible proposals benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207522

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for a variety of projects, including but not limited to community hall renovations, playground development, and sports facility maintenance. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 214956

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit the local community. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in healthcare, poverty, and educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 219426

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Music Appreciation in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote music appreciation in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote projects and activities that will empower local community residents to better understand, enjoy, cultivate, and advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 220180

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Music Education in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote music education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote activities and programs in the community that support the education of musicians and music students as well as foster an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220194
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