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

Explore 8,766 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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8,766 grants found

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Government Institutions, and Civic Organizations for Projects to...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and civic organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance and address the charitable needs of individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226392

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community betterment projects serving residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include, but are not limited to, education, health, arts and culture, human services, and historic pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 226737

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit, community, and civic organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for donations to needy families and to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 227599

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, CBOs, government agencies, and educational institutions for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia nonprofit and education organizations for programs that benefit children ages 5-18 in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 228947

Grants to Colorado Neighborhood-Based Community Groups to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying neighborhood-based community groups for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects and activities to improve the community. Eligible projects must take pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 230199

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Municipalities for Initiatives to Reduce Food Waste

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives to reduce food-related waste. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment and machinery used for the recycling of commercially produced food waste. The goal of the program is to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231497

Grants to Georgia Agencies, IHEs, and School Systems for Water Management Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia agencies, local authorities, councils, commissions, IHEs, and school systems to plan, develop, and manage the optimum use of water resources. Applicants are required to contact the relevant Regional Water Planning Council(s) prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186786

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools for projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session. Program focus areas include health, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 143383

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 10/10/26

Grants to Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. New applicants must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175501

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life in Local Communiti...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support a variety of community and family services, health care programs, educational projects, and activities related...

GrantWatch ID#: 181921

Grants to Alberta Charitable Organizations for Large-Scale, Transformative Community Programs

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

Grants to Alberta charitable organizations for far-reaching, transformative community programs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 182169

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs and Activities that Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit residents of local communities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs within the focus ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 184291

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Sports Events that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and groups for sports events to foster tourism and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program-related expenses such as production, site fees, marketing, and travel for public events that at...

GrantWatch ID#: 185897

Grants to Vermont Artists and Organizations for Community-Based Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Vermont individual artists and arts-based organizations for projects that promote culture in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that provide access to various forms of the arts for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216370

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital projects and the purchase of new supplies, materials, or equipment. Consideration may be given to requests for equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 226057

Grants for Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Community and Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs and enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179213

Grants to Texas Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Innovative Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists for original art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reward and motivate groundbreaking artistic work that promotes a culture of creativity and innovation and causes people to r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191400

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of $15,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for organizations that provide innovative programs, focus on sustainable practices, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217134

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Youth Softball Programs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Arkansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve youth sports programs. Funding is intended for renovations and capital improvements to baseball and/or softball fields us...

GrantWatch ID#: 132521

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that assist children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that directly benefit residents between the ages of 0 and 18. Applicants must serve yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 152225

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Early Childhood Arts Education

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for arts and creative programming in early childhood education. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide preschool...

GrantWatch ID#: 170201

Grants to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Public School Staff for Classroom Needs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio teachers, administrators, and school officials working in public elementary, middle, and high schools in the funding source's service area. Funding will be provided to support classroom needs and for special pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174994

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of health, education, history, human services, arts and culture, community deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175414

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Charitable Organizations, and Individuals for Programs and Proj...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and individuals for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of beautification, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204831

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the quality of life for local residents. Higher priority will be given to support programs and projects that will impact a large number of county ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209025

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Programs and Projects t...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects and programs that meet the needs of residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to outdoor recreation, beautificat...

GrantWatch ID#: 209026

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to shelter needs, new playgrounds, school technology, food pantries, tree planting in parks, county p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209258

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that positively impact residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that assist the community in addressing local needs and strengthen local well-being, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211250

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Projects that Enhance the Lives of L...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations serving eligible communities to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to serve residents in the areas of human services, education, environment and animals, health, and arts, culture, and humanities. Preference...

GrantWatch ID#: 163456

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities to Promote Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for activities that encourage cultural diversity. Funding is intended for projects that motivate residents to respect and appreciate diverse cultures. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 170659

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Nonprofits for Community Development Activities in ...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 172530

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Diverse Populations

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to promote diversity and inclusion in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that emphasize the advancement of underrepresented communities in the areas of education, job skills and read...

GrantWatch ID#: 199199

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of youth engagement, basic needs assistance, and innovative efforts that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 201380

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Older Adult Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects addressing older adult health and wellness in eligible areas. Funding may be used for adult day care, nutrition, medical equipment, caregiver support, and other wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 213669

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operations, projects, and programming. The grant program assists organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224020

Grants to Colorado Animal Welfare Organizations for Rescue Initiatives

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado animal welfare organizations for education and rescue initiatives. Funding is intended to decrease the population of horses lacking suitable homes while encouraging cooperative efforts between governmental bodies and private sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 225824

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects that will positively impact the local community. Applicants with additional funding from other sources will be positively viewe...

GrantWatch ID#: 229529

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Municipalities to Foster Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for projects to foster cultural diversity. Funding is intended for activities that engage different cultures through learning and sharing experiences. Funding stream...

GrantWatch ID#: 232072

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups in Eligible Areas for Events that Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario neighborhood groups in eligible areas for resident-led projects that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended for activities and events that help residents make connections, promote a sense of belonging, and create placem...

GrantWatch ID#: 140807

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175504

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for educational programming in the areas of arts and the environment. Funding is intended for activities that integrate environmental education and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176616

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in El...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in areas such as human services, arts and culture, education, economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178881

Fellowships to Maine Artists to Honor Artistic Excellence and Support Career Advancement

Deadline: 10/14/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to Maine artists to honor artistic excellence and support career advancement. Individual artists and members of artist collectives are eligible to apply. Selected fellows may participate in fellowships in a variety of disciplines, including l...

GrantWatch ID#: 180627

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181991

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181992
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