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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 Connecticut and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enable Disadvantaged Childr...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to provide disadvantaged children with the opportunity to attend summer camps. Priority will be given to traditional camp programs that take urban children out of the city to experience t...

GrantWatch ID#: 178424

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 178919

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and IHEs for Programs to Benefit Residents and Visitors

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and eligible institutions of higher education for programs that benefit residents and visitors in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179586

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible projects and programs must fall into one of the following focus areas: education and youth development, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 180295

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Ac...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas nonprofit, veterans, and faith-based organizations, schools, hospitals, government agencies, and volunteer fire departments for activities that create and sustain thriving communities in eligible locations. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies to Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas including but not limited to workforce development, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180324

Grants to Indiana and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Health, Education, Cultural, a...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Indiana and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs that focus on promoting health, education, welfare, cultural activities, and civic affairs. Applicants must submit a Funding Inquiry prior to the application deadline. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 180800

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for impactful projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs and enhance the quality of life of residents by supporting recreational, educational, cultural, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 180813

Grants to Oregon, Missouri, and West Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon, Missouri, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that benefit families and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 180840

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of community-benefit projects and activities, such as pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 181692

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Local Community in E...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is especially intended for activities, services, and projects supporting education and literacy. Eligible proposals benefit resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 185265

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Build and Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofits in eligible locations to build and strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help nonprofits make long-term improvements in their management, governance, or organizational capacity. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 186190

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Evaluate...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $12,000 and in-kind consultant services to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for professional services to evaluate organizational capacity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186191

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Groups to Improve Local Neighborhoods in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $6,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and civic organizations for projects and services that improve neighborhoods in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both long-term and short-term initiatives that inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 190447

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the lives of local residents. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support charitable projects and programs that ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 192202

Grants to Montana Organizations and Clubs for Projects Related to Maintaining Trails for Off-H...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Montana organizations and clubs for projects related to maintaining trails for off-highway vehicles. Funding is intended to build, renovate, and maintain recreational trails for motorized vehicles. Projects may include but are not limited to signage, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 193530

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Schools and School Districts in Eli...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and schools and school districts in eligible regions for small cultural projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for events, series, fest...

GrantWatch ID#: 194015

Grants to Florida and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Families, Women, Childre...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Florida and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that address the needs of families, women, children, and animals. Funding is intended to develop and support programs that strengthen families, promote animal welfare, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 195965

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Effects of Energy Development on the A...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 197286

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Districts, and Lake Associations for Boating Facilities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, tribes, districts, and lake associations for the construction and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants must contact the appropriate staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities that creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197437

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Residents with Disabilit...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities and projects that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs that teach residential providers who care for adults with developmental disabilities about ways to enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 198320

Grants to Texas Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Priority areas of funding include education, arts and culture, literature, science, human services, and Jewish and other religious...

GrantWatch ID#: 199238

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital and Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents. First-time applicants must submit a letter of interest before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202756

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs Supporting Community Needs and Economic Growth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for impactful projects that support economic growth and address community needs. Reques...

GrantWatch ID#: 205750

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities primarily within the focus areas of health care and education. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 209731

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Service Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community service programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support outdoor educational programs, the arts, social services, and education. Applicant organizations must be located in and serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213421

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Grants to British Columbia Arts Charities for Operational Support

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to British Columbia charitable arts organizations in eligible regions for operational support. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities including supporting emerging artists, coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 215964

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Charitable and Educational Activ...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support charitable and educational activities. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: arts, culture, and humanities, education, environment, human services, and health. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 220187

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit community residents. Funding is intended to support a variety of causes including but not limited to the environment, social welfare programs, education, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220255

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Organizations and Institutions for Charitable Activities in Eligib...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and institutions for charitable projects in eligible regions. Priorities for funding include health and hospitals, human services, education, public benefit, arts, culture, and humanities. Organizations must be in, or in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220293

Partnerships With West Virginia Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes for Children and Families

Deadline: 02/01/27

Partnerships with West Virginia nonprofit organizations to promote programs and services that benefit children and families. Partnerships are intended to assist nonprofits that focus on primary prevention efforts for whole populations or particular groups, or seco...

GrantWatch ID#: 220490

Grants to California, New York City, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Nevada Nonprofits to Suppo...

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to California, New York City, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Nevada nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of underserved populations in eligible areas. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent as a first step. Focus areas include visual impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221280

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of immigrants and refugees, seniors,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225368

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

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote religious, educational, and scientific purposes. Eligible applications must...

GrantWatch ID#: 226164

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Host Significant Events

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for significant events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to host sporting events and festivals that will engage local residents and attract tourists. Eligible events take place over the course of several days,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228793

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions for Workforce Develop...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profits, educational institutions, employer groups, and workforce associations for workforce development projects. Funding is intended for projects to address critical workforce needs and develop a well-trained and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229264

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Educational Programming Serving Children and Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for educational programming that serves children and youth. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs geared for children and teens from birth through high school....

GrantWatch ID#: 229934

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations for Activities to Increase Arts Access

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations for activities to increase arts access in eligible regions. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general operations. Activities must benefit residents in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230583

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits Serving Teens for Capital Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations serving teens in eligible locations for capital projects and expenses. Funding is intended for direct expenses, such as materials and equipment, relating to a program or project that serves local teens. Services must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232444

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, Collectives, and Groups in Eligible Locations for Arts Initiati...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, collectives, and unincorporated groups in eligible locations for arts projects and activities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 163142

Grants to Texas Local Governments to Plan or Construct Boat Facilities on Public Waters

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas government agencies to plan, renovate, or construct boat launching facilities that provide access to public waters. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to land acquisition, restroom facilities, access roads, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164582

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Racial Inequities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to address economic and social disparities impacting African-American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new or established collaborative programs that help to achieve racial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170197

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include the environment, arts and culture, and education. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174544

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to outdoor recreation areas. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to construct new trails, enhance existing trails, create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174948

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted before being invited to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organiations for programs that address the needs of seniors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of affordable housing, workforce development, community projects, and quality of life. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 214114
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