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

Explore 8,967 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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8,967 grants found

Grants to California Nonprofit and Educational Organizations to Promote Gardening and Horticul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California nonprofit and educational organizations in eligible regions to promote gardening and horticulture. The purpose of funding is to encourage interest in wildlife, landscape design, and agriculture. Eligible projects foster community...

GrantWatch ID#: 142009

Grants to New York Agencies, School Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Prevent and Reduce...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York municipalities, county agencies, local public authorities, local benefit corporations, school districts, and Native American tribes for projects that prevent and reduce waste. Applicants are required to register and pre-qualify prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 142386

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Groups for Community Improvement Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, community groups, and neighborhood associations in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Funding is intended for activities that enhance local outdoor areas, recreation centers, and parks...

GrantWatch ID#: 142635

Grants to British Columbia Amateur Sports Organizations for Sporting Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia amateur sports organizations/individuals to support sporting events held in eligible locations. Eligible events may be provincial, regional, national, or invitational. Funding will be provided based on the number of event...

GrantWatch ID#: 142710

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Cultural Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programs in a range of focus areas that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that attract cultural heritage tourists to the region by creating a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142888

Grants to Local California Agencies for Coastal Environmental Research and Planning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant i...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Individuals, Groups, and School Groups for Nature and Recre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, individuals, groups, and school groups for nature and recreation projects in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested for scholarships for individuals interested in qualifying as volunteer naturalists, for a variety of proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 143353

Grants to Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs to improve society through education. Funding is also intended to support the development and implementation of educational testing materials and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 143811

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, general operating support, event sponsorship, performances, and exhibits. The Foundatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Green and Cool Roof Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

Grants to Canada Charitable and Educational Organizations for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada charitable and educational organizations for programs to serve the community. Focus areas include education, health and safety, arts, natural resources, and civic and social services. Eligible programs are those that benefit communities and suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 144191

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofit and For-Profit Developers to Develop Low-Cost Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and businesses to develop low-cost housing, including homeownership and rental projects, for low-income residents. Funding may be used for expenses such as construction costs, financing and professional fees, acquisitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 144238

Grants to Maryland Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies to Improve Nursing and Assisted Living Fa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland organizations, associations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and private contractors for projects that enhance the quality of care for residents in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 144616

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Preserve Public Art in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to preserve public art in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to preserve publicly accessible works of art that represent local civic and cultural heritage. Eligible projects are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 144861

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Cultural, Recreational, and Educational Attractions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145080

Grants to Maryland Schools and IHEs for Classroom Arts Programs that Benefit Students in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland private and public schools, IHES, and charter schools for classroom arts projects that benefit local students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for artistic presentations that promote the cultural arts development of stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 145283

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Groups, and Agencies for Natural Resource Protection

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland and West Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, civic and service groups, and community associations for community environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 145515

Grants to Missouri Municipalities to Promote Recycling and Reduce Waste in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri municipalities in eligible locations for recycling and waste management projects. A resolution must be passed with the city council before submitting an application. Funding may be requested for a range of activities, including backyard compost...

GrantWatch ID#: 145672

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Priority areas include community development, education, social welfare, healthcare, recreation, environment, arts and culture, and community health. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 145774

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada qualified donees for innovative programs and projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, environment, medical, and social services. Applicants must detail the expected impact of the proposed project in ter...

GrantWatch ID#: 145799

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Unexpected Needs and Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for unexpected needs and expenses. Funding is intended for organizations that meet critical needs in the local community. Eligible applicants are those located in and serving the resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 146535

Grants to Arizona Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Develop or Enhance Recreational Trails

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona government and tribal agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreation projects related to off-road vehicle facilities and trails. All potential applicants must first speak with staff to discuss an applicant’s project before receiving permis...

GrantWatch ID#: 147397

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities Related to Mental Health, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for activities in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, prevention and intervention, and developmental disabilities. Funding may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147439

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of life for local communities. Eligible applicants are those who serve the residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 147461

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Attract Overnight Visitors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that attract overnight visitors to eligible regions. Funding is intended to impact hotels, motels, bed and breakfast accommodations, and vacation rental properties. Eligible costs are...

GrantWatch ID#: 147489

Grants to Michigan and Ohio Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity and Service Delivery

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the effectiveness of local nonprofit organizations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support collaborations among local nonprofits tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 147520

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities in Eligible Locations to Sustain and Stren...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to sustain and strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in health care, homelessness, mental health, and housing....

GrantWatch ID#: 147608

Grants to Minnesota Credit Unions for Financial Literacy Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota credit unions for financial literacy initiatives. Previously funded initiatives include financial education programs in high schools to teach students how to handle their money; mentoring programs involving nonprofit organizations, agencies, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 148100

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities in eligible locations. New applicants and programs are required to submit a preliminary application. Areas of focus include education, health, financial stability, and basic needs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148346

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

GrantWatch ID#: 148816

Grants and In-Kind Support to Louisiana and Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Louisiana and Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include health, education, and hunger. Grantees may receive checks, gift cards, volunteers, and products (in-kind suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 148913

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some p...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations a wide variety of human needs initiatives. Focus areas include community, education, church, athletics, and the arts, particularly music. Past recipients include, but are not limited to, museums, libraries, youth organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 149143

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Community Forestry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to encourage community forestry. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for local tree-related projects and promotional programs. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 149177

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits and Businesses for Events and Entertainmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations and businesses for family-oriented events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that offer family entertainment, themes, and activities. In addition to monetary awards, applicants may a...

GrantWatch ID#: 149311

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities in Multiple States to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government and tribal entities in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education and safety. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 149338

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in a broad range of focus areas such as human services, the arts, education, the disadvantaged, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150016

Grants and In-Kind Volunteer Support to Hawaii Organizations to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Hawaii organizations in eligible regions for community projects to benefit local women and children. Funding is intended to enhance the educational, professional, and political status of women and girls through direct financial progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 150158

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Education, Environment, Community Enrichment, and Entrepreneu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, schools, and public municipalities for programs in education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that contribute to and positively impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 152127

Grants and In-Kind Support to British Columbia Nonprofits to Facilitate Events and Festivals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to British Columbia nonprofit societies for new and recurring festivals and other community events in eligible locations. Applicants that are new to hosting events on civic property should contact the funding source prior to applying. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 152362

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and services to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that support community development, address emerging needs, and impact significan...

GrantWatch ID#: 152456

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Serve Children and Youth in Economically Disadvantaged L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for youth development initiatives. Funding is intended to serve families, children, and youth in economically disadvantaged locations within the City and to help underserved young people reach their full potential. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 153494

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Humanities Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public programs related to the humanities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are focused on the humanities and are directed to the general public, both young peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 154116

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Schools for Community and Educational Programs in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana organizations and educational institutions for a range of community and educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, health, youth development, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 154153

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address Poverty and Promote Economic and Social...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address poverty and promote economic and social justice. Eligible applicants must serve communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenness...

GrantWatch ID#: 154507

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Community Leagues for Capacity Building and Programs to Benefit Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community leagues for capacity building and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the unique needs in organizations' neighborhoods, improve collaboration with other organizations, help organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155235

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals and Nonprofits to Assist New Immigrants

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs and services that benefit recent immigrants in eligible locations. Grants will also be provided to individuals who are recent immigrants to the region, with the goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155355

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to increase access to the arts for underserved populatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 155359

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Programs that Protect the Economic and Social Rights...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and CBOs for programs that address poverty through systems change. Funding is intended for policy development, youth support, leadership development, and strengthening connections between communities. The Foundation's mission ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155595

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Historic Preservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities related to historic preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives that focus on preservation, such as promotion, public education, outreach, awareness, and visioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 155738
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