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

Explore 8,822 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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8,822 grants found

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Agencies, School Districts, and Tribal Governments to Reduce Di...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, government agencies, school districts, and tribal governments to reduce diesel emissions. Funding is intended for expenses related to replacing existing local freight trucks or port drayage trucks. In addition to providing funding fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210296

Grants to USA Qualifying Realtor Associations for Housing-Related Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying realtor associations for housing-related disaster relief. The purpose of the program is to provide emergency support for communities following the declaration of a major disaster by local, state, or federal agencies. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 210441

In-Kind Donations of Used Radios to USA Public Schools to Facilitate Communication

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of used radios to USA public schools to facilitate communication. The purpose of the program is to provide two-way radio equipment at no cost to the schools in an effort to enhance the safety of staff and students. Successful applicants will rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 210491

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events and Projects that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for outdoor events and activities that benefit vulnerable residents. Funding is intended to enhance the communities where funding source members work and live, with an emphasis on assisting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210494

Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and Internati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and events to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Projects should focus on education, culture and arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 210523

In-Kind Donations to California Nonprofits to Support Fundraising Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support fundraising efforts. Donations are intended for use at fundraising events, including silent auctions and raffles. In addition, group ticket donations are available for organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210563

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to provide disaster relief financing to residents affected by flooding in eligible counties. Funding is intended to offer emergency home repair assistance to impacted homeowners for whom FEMA Individual A...

GrantWatch ID#: 210605

Grants to New York Municipalities, Nonprofit Development Corporations, and Local Corporations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York municipalities, nonprofit economic development corporations, and local development corporations for capital projects to attract manufacturing businesses to the state. Applicants are required to submit an Intent to Apply prior to a full grant app...

GrantWatch ID#: 210613

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation Costs for Trips to P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and schools to cover transportation costs for group trips to local parks and cultural education destinations. Priority will be given to applicants who provide estimated numbers and demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210637

Grants to Montana Agencies and Tribal Entities for Urgent Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana local government agencies, special districts, and tribal entities to address urgent health and safety concerns and assist with public facilities projects. Funding is intended to help with infrastructure projects and the construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 210717

Grants to Missouri Qualifying Cities and Counties for Projects to Improve Local Downtown Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri qualifying cities and counties for projects to improve local downtown areas. Funding is intended to help increase tourism and improve communities through redevelopment projects. The goal of the program is to eliminate slum and blight conditions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210727

Grants to Virginia Property Owners and Homeowners Associations to Address Flooding in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia residential and commercial property owners and homeowners associations to address flooding in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop and implement flood-prevention activities that will help...

GrantWatch ID#: 210772

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Projects Related to Water, Healthca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sustainable projects in the areas of healthcare, water, and education. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Previous grantees have conducted projects within the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210775

Grants to Texas Volunteer Fire Departments for Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Texas volunteer fire departments in rural areas for workforce development and expansion efforts. Funding is intended to assist volunteer fire departments in enhancing staff recruitment and improving community fire protection. Grants may b...

GrantWatch ID#: 210794

Grants to Ohio Libraries to Improve Services and Develop Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio libraries, including public, school, and academic libraries, to address user needs or develop original programming. Funding is intended to offer libraries the opportunity to solve a problem, build a program or service, or carry out its mission and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 210808

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Waterways

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that enhance access to recreational activities on state waterways. Funding is intended to design, develop, construct, or renovate non-motorized public access proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 210815

Grants and In-Kind Support to Mississippi Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Capacity-Buildin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives including but not limited to training, professional development, organizational management,...

GrantWatch ID#: 210860

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and improvements that will benefit the local area, including but not limited to event sponsorships, programs, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 210861

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

In-Kind Support to USA Schools to Initiate Computer Science Courses

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA schools to initiate computer science courses. Funding is intended to cover teacher training fees as well as participation fees. All schools are encouraged to apply, including private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and privat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210974

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies to promote tourism and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that have a positive impact on the local economy, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210984

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Enhance Adult Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance adult literacy. Funding is intended for the purchase of licenses and subscriptions to programs offering blended- and distance-learning solutions. The goal of the grant program is to improve the capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210989

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals to Address the Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and hospitals to address the missing persons crisis in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support to programs advancing efforts to address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211056

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit and For-Profit Property Owners for Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana commercial, industrial, nonprofit, and individual property owners to renovate the exterior portion of buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211103

Grants to Wisconsin Small Businesses and Nonprofits for Facility Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin small businesses and qualifying nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to beautify and improve their facilities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to determine eligibility prior to applying. Eligible no...

GrantWatch ID#: 211123

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Athletic Events that Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana organizations for athletic events and programs that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract amateur, professional, adaptive, collegiate, and Olympic/Paralympic-sanctioned sporting events that increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 211145

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative ideas and strategies that respond to community concerns. Funding is available for seed grants, capacity building, impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 211155

Grants to British Columbia First Nations to Build Capacity and Remove Social Barriers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Modern Treaty Nations, and self-governing Nations to promote social justice and remove barriers. Funding is intended to build the capacity of First Nations and enable them to more fully engage and consult on a government-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 211176

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism and Economic Development in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to develop and strengthen the tourism sector in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve local place-based assets with the goal of creating an attractive travel destination and enhancing the quality of life for r...

GrantWatch ID#: 211188

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and other entities for community development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that benefit residents and improve the long-term sustainability and succes...

GrantWatch ID#: 211206

Grants to California Community-Based Organizations for Environmental Projects in Disadvantaged...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California community-based organizations for projects relating to the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in disadvantaged communities. The activities should involve developing the capacity of community leaders, implementi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211312

Opportunity for USA Agencies and Organizations to Provide Workshops in Entrepreneurship to Wom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA agencies and organizations to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops are intended for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship. In additio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211343

Grants to New York Agencies, Nonprofits, Religious Institutions, and Schools to Enhance Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, municipalities, and schools to promote environmental projects and neighborhood enhancement in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211344

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Transportation Projects in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for transportation initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the use of public transportation or the transport of goods and/or people by means of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 211370

Grants to Minnesota Arts and Culture Nonprofits and CBOs for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit arts and culture organizations and qualifying cultural community groups in eligible regions for arts and cultural activities that benefit disadvantaged residents. Funding is intended for programs and events that improve access to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211444

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to offer entrepreneurial training that will help residents pursue self-employment and business opportunities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 211480

In-Kind Donations to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and Community Gardens for Gardening Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, community gardens, and other groups to support community and school-based gardening projects. Donations of low-cost soil will be made to projects that encourage community change through food security,...

GrantWatch ID#: 211520

In-Kind Grants to USA High Schools to Implement an Engineering Program

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter high schools to implement an engineering program. Funding is intended to cover the participation fee related to implementing the engineering program designed by the funding source. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 211572

Grants to USA Schools to Implement a High-Quality Middle School STEM Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Participants must offer the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586

Grants to USA Schools to Implement High-Quality STEM Curricula for Grades K-5

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595

Grants to Delaware Small Businesses to Promote International Trade

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware small companies to promote and facilitate global business activities. Funding is intended to assist small businesses in navigating international business development by supporting marketing and sales projects around the world. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 211659

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Schools, and Water Systems to Increase the Availability of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, schools, and water systems to increase the availability of potable water in small communities. Funding is intended to assess the feasibility of connecting systems containing high levels of contamina...

GrantWatch ID#: 211664

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Purchase Golf Equipment and Remove Barriers to Golf Participat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for equipment purchases that benefit golfers in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address equipment needs and improve access to the sport of golf. The Foundation's goal is to increase equity, improve participation...

GrantWatch ID#: 211672

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Reduce Inequity and Improve the Accuracy of Medi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to reduce inequity and improve the accuracy of media representation of BIPOC people in eligible areas. Funding is intended to address the root causes of inequity and to create a more inclusive, fair environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211676

In-Kind Technology Support to Canada Charities and Social Enterprises to Improve Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technology support to Canada registered charities and social enterprise agencies to improve efficiency. Eligible participants receive mentoring, services, and software in order to upgrade their digital capabilities. The purpose of the program is to facilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211700

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities, and IHEs for Programs and Ev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211725

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects to Implement Improvements to Research Tools for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations, such as museums and laboratories, for projects to implement improvements to research tools for various biological topics. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 211757

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Design New and Improved Research Tools for Specific Biolo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations such as laboratories and museums to design new and improved research tools for specific biology topic areas. Funding is intended for new research methods and tools that will advance biological research in specific top...

GrantWatch ID#: 211762

Grants to Michigan Groups for Projects that Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan groups for programs and activities that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist groups that are associated with a school, government agency, or a local nonprofit organization and are committed to helping ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211786

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Priority will be given to activities to benefit populations in need, nonprofit development, bridge funding, and catalyst funding. Initiatives mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 211881
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