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

Explore 8,815 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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8,815 grants found

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community and Agency Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community and agency support. Funding is intended to strengthen the organization's stability and/or effectiveness, and to address community problems. The funder's mission is to bring together peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 229046

Grants to USA and International Researchers for Technology to Prevent Glacial Collapse

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International institutions and individuals to develop technologies that can prevent the collapse of glaciers. Funding is intended for the early research and development of technologies that prevent glacial slipping by increasing the fric...

GrantWatch ID#: 229051

Grants to USA and International Researchers to Understand How Glaciers and Bedrock Interact

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for research to better understand the physics and processes between glaciers and bedrock. Funding is intended to develop more accurate models and to advance the understanding and predictability ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229052

Grants to USA and International Researchers for Research on Water Beneath Glaciers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on the movement of water beneath glaciers and ice sheets. Funding is intended to improve understanding of subglacial erosion; water pressure, flow, and drainage; and other factors related to the wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229053

Grants to USA and International Researchers for R&D of Technologies for Glacial Environments

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for research and development of technologies to better observe glacial environments. Funding is intended to advance the technologies available to properly track and monitor glacial changes, ther...

GrantWatch ID#: 229054

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glacial Fieldwork

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers to conduct fieldwork at sites that are counterparts to a specific area of Antarctica. Funding is intended to conduct research at more easily accessible but equivalent sites, whose findings can then be applied to...

GrantWatch ID#: 229055

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, private foundations, faith-based organizations, municipalities, and tribal government agencies providing community services in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 229291

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Residents for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, and households for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist residents affected by a recent tornado and to help them bridge immediate gaps. Grants can support those impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 229454

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Groups for Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and groups for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for education, health needs, food, clothing, and shelter. Examples of eligible projects include youth camps, school groups, EMS, fire...

GrantWatch ID#: 229479

Grants to California LEAs and Transportation Providers for Electric School Bus Chargers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California qualifying local educational agencies and transportation service providers for projects to install new electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses serving K-12 students. Funds may be used for grid-connected chargers, pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 229781

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Organizations for Ocean-Related Research

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations for ocean-related research. Funding is intended for projects to increase knowledge of marine species, ecological functions, and ecosystems, and to advance technology and data science used for ocean ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 229933

Grants to Colorado Neighborhood Groups for Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying neighborhood groups for activities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities to benefit residents and create a sense of connection. Programming must be free and inclusive and serve all n...

GrantWatch ID#: 230198

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported programs benefiting kinship guardians, black women, and civics-focused organizations. Eligible nonprofits ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230251

Grants to Nebraska Educational Institutions to Promote Nutrition

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nebraska educational institutions to promote nutrition. Funding is intended to expand the availability of wholesome, nutrient-dense, and minimally processed food options within school meal programs, while encouraging a greater emphasis on freshly prepare...

GrantWatch ID#: 230279

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Oversee Neurofibromatosis Rese...

Deadline: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with eligible nonprofit, for-profit, or government agencies to oversee research at an institution dedicated to neurofibromatosis research. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230473

Grants to Texas Law Enforcement Agencies to Acquire a Crime Victim Notification System

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas governmental and educational law enforcement agencies to purchase or develop a crime victim notification system. Funding is intended ot support a system that automatically notifies a victim or a victim's family member of details and important infor...

GrantWatch ID#: 230919

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Youth Movements to Support Jewish Youth

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, youth movements, and social entrepreneurs to support Jewish teenagers and young adults. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs to encourage religious engagement after young adults leave home. The go...

GrantWatch ID#: 231010

Grants and In-Kind Donations to Utah Schools and Libraries for Hydroponic Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind donations to Utah schools and libraries for hydroponic gardening activities. Funding is intended for implementing hydroponic activities into curricula and instructions in classrooms. Aside from funding for resources, awardees will receive equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231246

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, or Consultant to Research Public Safety

Deadline: 08/31/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research public safety on public transit systems. The contractor will investigate the methods that public transit systems are using to improve safety, especially collaboration with law enfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231352

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, or Consultant to Research Public Transit for Seniors

Deadline: 08/31/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research public transit for seniors. The contractor will investigate the problems experienced by elderly residents as they use public transportation and how providers can improve the experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 231357

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, or Consultant to Research Improvements to Transit Systems

Deadline: 08/31/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research improvements to transit systems. The contractor will investigate a wide range of improvements that have been made to transit systems to evaluate their long-term effectiveness. The ob...

GrantWatch ID#: 231358

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to promote health and wellness in communities served by the funding source. Focus areas for funding include access to healthy food, transportation, and healthcare services, mental ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231430

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribal Agencies for General Operations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit and faith-based organizations, private foundations, municipalities, and tribal government agencies providing community services in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended for entities that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 231599

Grant to an Iowa Health Center to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to an Iowa federal health center, hospital, or community health center to improve colorectal cancer screenings. Funding is intended for training, technical assistance, and awareness opportunities for the community and for professionals. The goal of this prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 231643

Grants to Missouri Residents, Groups, and Businesses for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Missouri residents, neighborhood associations, and businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community enhancement activities. Funding is intended for public infrastructure projects, including parks...

GrantWatch ID#: 231644

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism-Related Events and Attractions

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations for tourism-related events, attractions, festivals, and other activities that attract visitors to eligible regions. Funding may be used for marketing, promotion, and product development for attractions of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231664

Grants to USA Animal Rescues and Related Nonprofits to Neuter and Spay Stray Cats

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA animal rescues and related nonprofit organizations for neuter and spay programs for stray cats. Funding is intended to offset expenses of neutering and spaying individual community cats and returning them to the streets. Awardees must creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231681

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and events that attract visitors and commerce to the area. The grant program seeks to promote tou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231693

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects focused on healthy living, housing solutions, and youth development. The goal of this program is to promote family and individual self...

GrantWatch ID#: 231723

Cooperative Agreements to USA Hospitals to Develop Children's Disaster Care Centers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA hospitals and health systems to develop children's disaster care centers. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the ability and capacity to care for pediatric patients requiring disaste...

GrantWatch ID#: 231745

Grants to USA Entities to Improve Fingerprint Background Checks for Caregivers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico state and tribal agencies, faith-based organizations, and CBOs to improve background check capabilities for caregivers. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to improve the accuracy and ti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231756

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Advance Access and Equity

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for projects to advance access and equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote civic engagement, equitable access to services, multicultural understanding, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231787

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Cybercrime

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations to address cybercrime. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for deterring and disrupting global cybercri...

GrantWatch ID#: 231853

Grants to Texas Medical Schools, Hospitals, and Nonprofits to Promote Residency Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas medical schools, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations to promote residency programs. Funding is intended to support operations, including resident stipends, faculty development, administrative costs, and community-based clinical training. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231867

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Northeastern States for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations in Northeastern states for charitable programs and projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas and project types, including education, youth development, arts and humanities, science and techn...

GrantWatch ID#: 231930

Grants to New Jersey Researchers and Institutions for Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers and research institutions for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is intended for research that will lead to the development of interventions and cures for disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury. The program's goals inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230872

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Research Utilizing Satellite Data

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit and for-profit entities for projects to increase the use of satellites in making measurements to solve critical issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to u...

GrantWatch ID#: 231678

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations to Host Conventions and Meetings

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin Tribes and destination marketing organizations to host conventions and meetings. Funding is intended to promote the conomic development of the host area, including an increase in overnight hotel stays and spending at local venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 129416

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Grassroots Organizations to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups for activities and programs that benefit women and children in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support educational, social, and artistic initiatives and projects that benefit, or are created...

GrantWatch ID#: 130233

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enhance the Local Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Priority is given to initiatives in the areas of education, economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life in the community. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130757

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Provide Community Services

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to provide community services. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of community and public affairs, arts and culture, health, education, and basic needs and community development. The mission of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 130857

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or churches to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 132187

Grants to Colorado Youth-Serving Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Faith-Based Organizations for...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado youth-serving nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations in eligible regions for the operational support of nonprofits working exclusively to provide services for children and youth. Applicants must contact staff prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 132913

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects within the priority areas of education & youth, health & human services, and community initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133725

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental and Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support innovative initiatives in the areas of environmental activism and mental health, with a focus on disadvantaged popu...

GrantWatch ID#: 134403

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Support Community Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit and faith based organizations, hospitals, and schools to support activities that strengthen communities and families in eligible locations. Grants may be requested for programming, operating expenses, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 136079

Grants to Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin Nonprofits Serving Eligible Locations to Benefit Local...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for initiatives that benefit local residents. Areas of focus include advancements in technology, empowering youth, and arts in the community. Eligible organizations serve in...

GrantWatch ID#: 136249

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs to address community needs in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, children, general healthcare, and special healthcare initiatives. Funding is intended to benefit residents of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 140744

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Natural Resource Education and Conser...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, schools, and IHEs for projects focused on natural resources education and conservation. Funding is intended for projects that benefit Wisconsin's wildlife, lands,...

GrantWatch ID#: 141327

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Cultural Institutions, and Museums to Preserve Cultural and His...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and museums to preserve cultural and historical collections. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support conservation treatments of...

GrantWatch ID#: 142000
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