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

Explore 8,864 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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8,864 grants found

Grants to Manitoba Charities for Activities that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for community projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for residents in the focus areas of community services, recreation, culture, and education. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 152979

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, units of government, and schools to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs and activities, small capital investments, and recurring even...

GrantWatch ID#: 154071

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Municipalities for Métis Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and municipalities for Métis cultural activities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Priority will be given to activities that take place in rural and underserved communities. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 155982

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects that Address New and Existing Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the local community in eligible regions. New applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Focus areas include culture, well-being, capacity building, and vibrant community life. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 156931

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Cultural and Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for cultural and educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide residents with outstanding programming in these focus areas. Programs must benefit residents of Chica...

GrantWatch ID#: 160275

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs that Benefit Children, Yout...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit human service organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and families in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 160331

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for General Education and Arts Education Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts organizations for general education and arts education programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific projects or programs that can show measurable results. Eligible programs are...

GrantWatch ID#: 160754

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Tribes, and Agencies for Community S...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, school districts, Tribes, and government agencies for community services in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for operating expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 161199

Grants to Georgia, Nebraska, New York, and South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit In...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Georgia, Nebraska, New York, and South Carolina nonprofits for programs that benefit the communities in which the funding source does business. Eligible program areas include civic and community; children and youth; environment; minor...

GrantWatch ID#: 162309

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Improve the Welfare of Reside...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the educational, religious, cultural, charitable, recreational, and economic welf...

GrantWatch ID#: 163113

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Community Groups, and PTAs for Urban Forest Conservation

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, community groups, academic and private institutions, and PTAs for projects that promote the conservation of urban forest in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164159

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Municipalities, Schools, and Churches to Benefit Communities in...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff and create a profile prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164211

Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible communities for activities that meet the social and economic needs of local residents. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 164299

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Performing Arts and Cultural Activities in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities for performing arts events and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects in the performing arts disciplines, such as dance, music, and theater, as well as for arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 164697

Grant to a Canada Postgraduate Student for Research Related to Sustainable Energy

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of $15,000 to a Canada post-graduate student affiliated with an IHE for research projects in sustainable energy. Funding is intended to support the training and development of research skills while promoting the study of clean energy alternatives that reduce...

GrantWatch ID#: 164759

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to health, youth engagement, community well-being, sports, arts, and the environment. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 164813

Grants to Pennsylvania Public Schools and Teachers in EligibleLocations for Classroom Projects...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Pennsylvania public schools and individual teachers in eligible locations for school supplies, equipment for classroom activities, and professional development opportunities. Funding priority is intended for projects that are not covered by...

GrantWatch ID#: 165321

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for services within the focus areas of arts and culture, community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 165761

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Projects that Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Previous grant recipients have included sports organizations, senior citizen housing, arts festivals, hospitals, and education scholar...

GrantWatch ID#: 167559

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eli...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of education, economic stability, and health. Funded activities must...

GrantWatch ID#: 167713

Grants to Massachusetts Grassroots Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Social Activism Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts grassroots nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for social activism projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the root causes of poverty and injustice, as well as projects that encourage loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 168270

Grants to Maryland Artists at Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Arts Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland artists at nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to enhance arts education programs. Funding is intended to defray the costs associated with hiring artists who provide educational experiences. Grants provide fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 169206

Grants to North Dakota Businesses, IHEs, and Individuals for Agriculture-Related Tourism Activ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota companies, individuals, institutions of higher education, and groups to encourage agricultural tourism in rural areas of the state. Funding is intended to promote economic activity through agricultural tourism. Applicants are encouraged to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 170760

Grants to Nebraska Schools, IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for PreK-12 and Community Arts Educ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nebraska public schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for arts education programs. Funding is intended for activities and projects that benefit PreK-12 students or take place in commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 170954

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for public arts programming. Funding may be requested to support productions, events, activities, and programs to benefit communities throughout the state. Eligible project types includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170955

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Institutions for Programs that Advance Higher Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for programs and activities that promote the advancement of higher education throughout the State. Funding is intended to promote the higher education of State residents attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 171475

Grants to South Dakota Conservation Districts to Protect Forests, Watersheds, and Agricultural...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Dakota conservation districts for environmental protection projects throughout the state. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities and projects that protect and conserve natural resources, including but not limited to watersheds, forests...

GrantWatch ID#: 171681

Grants to Iowa and Missouri Community Nonprofits and Schools for Rural Development, Health, an...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit community organizations and schools for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of rural development, health, and education. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 171816

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local communities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support charitable, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 172371

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to build organizational capacity. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that increase operational, programmati...

GrantWatch ID#: 173143

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Initiatives that Address the Basic Needs of Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for human services programming in local communities. Funding is intended to support programs that address the needs of residents facing financial hardships, such as human services, housing and shelter,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173318

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help communities thrive. Organizations may request f...

GrantWatch ID#: 173574

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Societies to Enhance Parks and Out...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, clubs, and societies for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an additional preliminary application before submitting a full proposal. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173761

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Projects and Events to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a range of programs, projects, and events that address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and enhance the well-being of individuals r...

GrantWatch ID#: 173843

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community problems, engage residents, strengthen the economy, and improve the operational effectiveness o...

GrantWatch ID#: 173968

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Serve Individuals with Hearing or Vision Impairments

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs, projects, and services to improve the lives of people with hearing loss and/or visual impairments. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. In most cases, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174095

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Units of Government, and Public Agencies for Projects to Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, units of government, and public agencies for projects that improve economic vitality and strengthen local communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174382

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Education Programs for Staff

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools for special programs run by guest artists. Funding is intended for projects that include performances, demonstrations, and interactive art activities. Arts programs may be conducted in-person...

GrantWatch ID#: 174515

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Sports, Culture, and Recreational Events in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community organizations for sports, recreation, and cultural events and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local, volunteer-run organizations and to assist in the implementation of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174521

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities to provide community services in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs that support a wide range of interests and needs, including but not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174546

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174591

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Strengthen Rural Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, and eligible counties in North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities. Funding is intended for programs within, but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174651

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for residents, improve education and recreation, and benefit youth. Grants for construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 174886

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Priority will be given to applicants serving a high number of residents and to programs in the focus areas of community development, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174947

Grants to American Samoa Nonprofits to Enhance Education for Local Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to American Samoa nonprofit organizations to enhance learning opportunities for local youth and residents. Funding is intended to support programs addressing health, education, and arts and culture. Program participants must be of whole or part Polynesian b...

GrantWatch ID#: 175128

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut public and private schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations for new and innovative educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide educators with the necessary resources to support learning projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175201

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Grants are intended to support organizations that provide educational, humanita...

GrantWatch ID#: 175230

Grants to Alabama Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Education Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations and public entities for educational projects related to the environment. Funding is intended for science-based programs and activities that promote environmental responsibility and stewardship among state r...

GrantWatch ID#: 175245

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations to address the needs of community residents. Funding is intended to provide support for civil, charitable, educational, patriotic, public, or religious ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175270
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