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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 Nonprofits for K-12 After-School Programming

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for K-12 after-school programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs serving underrepresented, at-risk youth who typically do not participate in extracurricular activities. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228489

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Young People

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit children up to age 18 in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that have direct positive impact on children-at-risk. Eligible applicants work to enhance the we...

GrantWatch ID#: 228849

Grants to Indiana and Illinois Entities for Early Childhood Learning

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana and Illinois nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and preschools for early learning programs that foster school readiness in eligible counties. Funding is intended for capacity development, licensing support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231740

Grants to Iowa Health Centers and Hospitals to Improve Healthcare for Rural Youth

Deadline: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Iowa health centers and hospitals to improve healthcare for rural youth. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for incorporating healthcare services at school sites to address mental, dental, and medical health n...

GrantWatch ID#: 231844

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Clean Contaminated Properti...

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities and private and public nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to clean local contaminated properties. Applicants are requested to contact the funder before applying. Funding is intended to offse...

GrantWatch ID#: 155053

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for the Preservation of Historical Collections

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and tribal entities in eligible regions to preserve historical materials collections. Funding is intended to help librarians, historians, and archivists protect and preserve archival records, cultural m...

GrantWatch ID#: 172413

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations and public agencies for arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that benefit underserved populations and youth. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to art...

GrantWatch ID#: 182554

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Arts Events

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies for free arts events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special performances, community festivals, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, and other publicly access...

GrantWatch ID#: 182555

Grants to Ontario Artists and Arts Organizations for Projects that Promote Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario Indigenous nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations for projects that promote Indigenous art. Funding is intended to encourage new relationships between Indigenous artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 188485

Grants to Washington Arts Nonprofits for Programming, Operations, and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/10/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to support programming, operations, and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to offer high-quality arts, cultural and heritage programs that benefit residents and visito...

GrantWatch ID#: 198255

Grants to Washington Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Washington individuals, organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals for innovative arts and cultural projects that benefit visitors and residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts activities and projects that prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 198256

Grants to Minnesota Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Minnesota government agencies, tribes, school districts, and schools for capital projects that promote students walking or bicycling to school. Eligible expenses include roadway, trail, and sidewalk construction and accessibility improvements. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 198893

Grants to Maryland Humanities Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of $5,000 to Maryland humanities nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Priority will be given to organizations that serve historically underserved communities. Organizations may use the funds to cover any form of general operating expense. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204631

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to expand programs for children and youth, strengthen services that promote independence and social c...

GrantWatch ID#: 207547

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Community Service Organizations to Benefit Low-Income Reside...

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and community service organizations in eligible regions to improve conditions for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Priority is given to organizations that f...

GrantWatch ID#: 211327

Grants to Georgia Schools, School Districts, and Nonprofits to Improve Outdoor Learning

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia public schools, school districts, and nonprofit organizations to engage preK-12 students in high-quality outdoor learning experiences. Funding is intended for new or expanded outdoor programs for children across the state. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215631

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Recreation and Sports Programs Benefiti...

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit societies in eligible locations for recreation and sports activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to expand and enhance sports, fitness, activity, outdoor, and play related programming and services that encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 222982

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the lives of women and girls in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address critical needs in the areas of human services, education, health and wellness, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 145397

Grants to California Organizations to Benefit Residents and Improve the Community

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to California organizations for initiatives to benefit residents and visitors and improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of community betterment, historical and cultural preservation, local be...

GrantWatch ID#: 145452

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for proposals in the following areas of interest: environment, education, arts and culture, and community health and well-being. If a project has a capital c...

GrantWatch ID#: 146231

Awards and Grants to Florida Individuals and Nonprofits for Outstanding Community Involvement

Deadline: 09/09/26

Awards and grants to Florida individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for exceptional contributions to the community. The award is intended to recognize a commitment to giving back and a history of volunteerism. In addition to celebrating grass...

GrantWatch ID#: 161425

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools for Programs Addressing Community Needs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribes, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, such as arts and culture, environment, education, health and wellness, communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 173090

Grants to New Brunswick Registered Charities and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Brunswick registered charities, government agencies, and schools for projects that enhance the quality of life for community members in eligible locations. Priority is given to projects in the areas of environment, health, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173299

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs to Benefit Animals

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and Tribes in eligible counties for programs and projects that promote animal welfare. Funding is intended to provide operating support for activities such as shelter and support to pets, wild...

GrantWatch ID#: 173778

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of local communities within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of community services, education, economic development, health and hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174972

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, municipalities, public schools, and government agencies to improve the lives of local residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 176494

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Host Sports Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to host athletic events that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for new events as well as regional and local tournaments taking place in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180525

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life and well-being of residents of communities served by the funding source. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 180766

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for general operating support and projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help local nonprofits build resources and strengthen capacity. Eligible applicants serve the residents and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182171

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, health, and cultural development. Eligible organizations are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182674

Grants to California Nonprofits, Cities, Schools, Tribes, and Artists for New Artwork

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit and public organizations, municipalities, public schools, Tribes, and artists in eligible locations to produce new artwork. Eligible art fields include, but are not limited to, dance, film, graphic design, music, pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 191370

Award to a Quebec Arts Nonprofit or Artist for Achievements and Diversity in Dance

Deadline: 09/09/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec nonprofit arts and cultural organization, artist, or arts collective in eligible areas to recognize excellence and diversity in dance. The award is intended to honor cultural diversity and contributions to the vitality of the local art...

GrantWatch ID#: 191946

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Humanities Programming in Local C...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribes for new or ongoing humanities-related projects that benefit the public. Funding is intended to provide people with an opportunity to engage with the humanities in their communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 194549

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Redevelop Abandoned Sites

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities, and municipal entities, including economic development agencies and Connecticut brownfield land banks to address abandoned and underused sites. Funding is intended for costs associated with the investigation, assessment, and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204781

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Government Entities to Promote Arts Within the State

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote the arts within the state. Funding is intended for arts education programming and activities that encourage public involvement. Applicants may apply for either project or general operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207731

Grants to Canada Indigenous Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Indigenous–Non-Indigenous ...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada Indigenous individuals and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote understanding and acceptance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Eligible individuals include artists, youth, educators, community leaders, Eld...

GrantWatch ID#: 212387

Grants to Georgia Local Agencies to Provide Housing for Working-Class Families

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

Grants to Georgia government agencies to provide housing for working-class families. Some applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to assist communities with housing development to address a shortage of housin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214579

Grants to Massachusetts Local School Districts for Student Educational Activities

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts local school districts for activities that ensure quality educational learning environments for students. Funding is intended for programs that enhance learning conditions and safety; support the use of technology to enhance academic achiev...

GrantWatch ID#: 215452

Grants to Georgia Agencies for Economic Development Projects

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

Grants to Georgia local and state government agencies in eligible counties for economic development projects. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a pre-application before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to assist communities in develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 217357

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Arts Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expenses related to artist and talent fees, space rental for arts and culture programming, marketing and communication costs, operating su...

GrantWatch ID#: 220129

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Resid...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the qualify of life for local residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the funding program is to identify needs in the community and determine how the underlying causes...

GrantWatch ID#: 221449

Grants to Massachusetts School Districts for Student and Staff Support Services

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts local school districts for student support services and staff professional development. Funding is intended to improve student education and provide equitable access to education and effective educators. Services must focus on students at l...

GrantWatch ID#: 229676

Grants to Canada Charities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Canada charities for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, programs, and activities that align with the eligible areas of focus, including educational advancement, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 230453

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Address Abandoned Sites

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities, and municipal entities, including economic development agencies and Connecticut brownfield land banks to address abandoned and underused sites. Funding is intended for costs associated with the investigation, assessment, and l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231945

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Activities Related to Parks, Recreation, and Environment

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations for activities related to parks and forestry, the environment, and recreation and sports activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a statement of interest before applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 138061

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs and events that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to identified community needs. Applicants may appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 138359

Grants to Washington Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington municipalities, public facilities districts, and nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding may be used for the operation and marketing of festivals and special events and for capital expenses and the operation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 147645

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/29/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofits and local government entities for programs that foster the self-sufficiency and independence of residents in eligible locations. Funding is also intended for activities and events that promote community pride and cohesiveness or enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 164174

Grants to New Jersey Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools, and Tribes to Encourage Walking to School

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to New Jersey counties, municipalities, transit authorities, nonprofit organizations, school districts, schools, and tribes for projects that enable and encourage K-12 students to safely walk or bicycle to school. Applicants must participate in pre-applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 170964

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/20/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 10/13/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a grant workshop and submit an eligibility form, and returning applicants must contact program staff before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 172388
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