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

Explore 8,755 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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8,755 grants found

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Creation, Training, and Exhibitions ...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177876

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and First Nation Nonprofits to Support Traveling Exhibitions and I...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit arts organizations and First Nations nonprofit organizations to support touring artists and exhibitions from other countries that benefit Canadian residents. The purpose of this program is to provide the general Canadian public with new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177918

Grants to Michigan Agencies to Improve Roadways and Enhance the Quality of Life for State Resi...

Deadline: 11/25/26 LOI Date: 11/04/26

Grants to Michigan government agencies to improve local roadways and promote economic development. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical highway needs, improve the ability of the state to compete in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200983

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Indiana organizations for programs that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, youth, civic enhancements, nature, historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214849

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Support the Local Arts Industry

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support the arts and festivals industries. Applicants may request funding for projects or for annual operating support. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of disciplines, inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226351

Grants to USA Farmers, Schools, Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve School Food O...

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 11/04/26

Grants and In-kind support to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana farmers, food producers, suppliers, and distributors, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and small businesses to improve food options at schools. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212911

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Congregations to Benefit the Local Jewish Community

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and congregations in eligible locations for programs that benefit the local Jewish community. Eligible projects and activities are those that engage with and reach out to future generations and create a warm and vibrant l...

GrantWatch ID#: 147374

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities for Collaborative Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245

Grants to Ontario Professional Musicians, Composers, Orchestras, and Choirs to Record Music

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario musicians to record music. Eligible applicants include composers, music ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations, choral training groups, and community orchestras and choirs. Grants are available in...

GrantWatch ID#: 153157

Grants to Vermont Producer Associations and Service Provider Organizations for Projects to Dev...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Vermont producer associations and service provider organizations for activities that benefit businesses within the state’s forestry, food, and agricultural sectors. Applicants must register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163151

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Arkansas 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#: 177231

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Kansas 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, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177236

Grant to Louisiana, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Benefit...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Louisiana, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public school districts in eligible areas to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to address a wide variety of community needs, with priority given to the areas of...

GrantWatch ID#: 180495

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to New Mexico 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, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 182003

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to North Dakota 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#: 182005

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Ohio 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, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 182006

Opportunity for Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Join a Training Program

Deadline: 11/05/26

Opportunity for Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions in eligible locations to participate in a capacity-building program. Organizations will receive $10,000 and participate in a training process. Organizations c...

GrantWatch ID#: 199515

Fellowships to California Postdoctoral Researchers for Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to California postdoctoral researchers affiliated with qualifying medical schools for research projects in the treatment, prevention, and cure of human diseases. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enable fellows to pursue leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219109

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Including Schools, Fire Departments, and Agricultural Societie...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, including schools, fire departments, and agricultural societies, for projects and programs to address community needs in eligible regions. Priority areas of focus include disaster relief, environment, economic developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 225949

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects in the funder's service area. Focus areas for assistance include community services, education and youth, and environmental quality and resources. Eligible applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229493

Grants to California Jewish Organizations and Camps for Projects to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California Jewish organizations and camps in eligible regions for projects to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended to assist organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 231891

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Accessibility Projects

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations for initiatives to benefit individuals with disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance accessibility to indoor physical activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232295

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 11/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that meet unmet needs of the local community and may be used for either new or expanding proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 130994

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Programs and Projects

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 11/05/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and local government agencies serving eligible locations to develop arts and cultural programs and events. First-time applicants must attend a conference and meet with staff prior to requesting access to the application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 185921

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities, Nonprofits, Schools, and Community Groups for Local En...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charitable organizations, nonprofit societies, schools, and community groups for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Preference will be g...

GrantWatch ID#: 137700

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Artists for Public Arts Activities

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and artists in eligible regions for community and school arts programs. Grant funds may be used to support public arts activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to increase access to quali...

GrantWatch ID#: 148956

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees to Support Amateur Ice Hockey and Youth Amateur Sports

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Canada qualified donees for a range of activities related to amateur ice hockey and to engage youth in a variety of amateur sports. Funding is intended to support registered amateur athletic associations, all facets of amateur ice hockey within the count...

GrantWatch ID#: 155096

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of recreation, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 161995

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, government-sponsored businesses, schools, and health departments for recycling and litter reduction activities. Funding is intended for equipment used to collect and process recycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166527

Grants to Illinois and Michigan Nonprofits for Educational Programs

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/06/26

Grants to Illinois and Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational projects and programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating expenses or programming that increases acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 175935

Awards to Delaware Individuals, For-Profits, and Organizations for Enhancing Local Tourism

Deadline: 11/06/26

Awards to Delaware individuals, organizations, and for-profit entities in eligible regions to recognize outstanding dedication to the local tourism industry during the past year. Awards will be presented in categories that relate to encouraging and enriching touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176155

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Development Programs in Rural Areas

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for new and existing community development initiatives that benefit rural communities. Funding is intended to address community programs in the areas of environment, education, and economic development. For ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176539

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Water Companies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit conservation organizations, municipalities, and water companies for environmental preservation projects. Funding is intended for the acquisition of property that will remain undeveloped, and to assist water companies in acquiring la...

GrantWatch ID#: 177156

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Local Charitable and Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for charitable and educational programs in eligible communities. Proposals should align with one of the following areas of focus: senior citizens, food shelves, youth, fire and first responders, and community. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 180333

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support both general and capital requests within a broad range of interests. Focus areas include arts and culture, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 180366

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Water Supply and Watershed Management Authorities to Reduce Wate...

Deadline: 02/12/27 LOI Date: 11/06/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, water supply and watershed management authorities, and government agencies for projects to reduce water pollution in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff and submit a letter of inquiry prior to a full application....

GrantWatch ID#: 182456

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Health-Related Programs in Elig...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for health-related programs and services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that increase health and wellness, address poverty, assist hos...

GrantWatch ID#: 188021

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement a Computer Science Program

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to improve computer science programming. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and teacher training courses. The goal of the program is to empower students with in-demand knowledge and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 204921

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High School Engineering Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public schools and charter schools in multiple states to provide engineering programming for high school students. Funding is intended to cover participation costs and teacher training fees. The goal of the program is to offer students the opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204923

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Provide STEM Programming for PreK-5 Students

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to provide STEM programming for PreK-5th grade students. Funding is intended to cover participation fees and teacher training courses. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of free and...

GrantWatch ID#: 204930

Grants to Florida Agencies, Nonprofits, and Research Institutions for Sea Turtle Preservation

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Florida government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and research institutions for programs and activities that promote the preservation and protection of sea turtles. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 205032

Grants to Virginia Neighborhood Associations and Civic Leagues for Community Improvement Proje...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit civic leagues and neighborhood associations for community improvement activities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist neighborhoods in creating and implementing com...

GrantWatch ID#: 210048

Grants to Texas Agencies to Assist Military Communities

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Texas government agencies, counties, defense base development authorities, junior college districts, technical colleges, and regional planning commissions to assist military communities. Funding is intended to help local government entities that have bee...

GrantWatch ID#: 210792

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Create Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public, private, and charter schools in multiple states to create computer science courses that benefit underserved communities. At least half of the students in the schools or school districts must be enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210971

Grants to Virginia Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Special consideration is given to requests that involve collaboration between two or more community organizations. Requests fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 211417

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA schools in multiple states to implement STEM units for middle school students. Funding is intended to cover the necessary materials, technology, and teacher training to provide high-quality STEM education. Schools must be located in eligible regions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211545

Grants to Louisiana Schools to Implement High-Quality, PreK-5 Level STEM Programming

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Louisiana public and charter schools in eligible locations to implement high-quality, PreK-5 level STEM programming. Funding is intended for fees associated with teacher training and program implementation, materials, supplies, and technology. Schools mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 211553

Grants to Mississippi Schools to Implement STEM Programs at the PreK-5 Level

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Mississippi public and charter schools to implement innovative STEM programs at the PreK-5 level. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curricula. Only schools in the following districts...

GrantWatch ID#: 211554

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States for Engineering Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public high schools in multiple states to enhance STEM curriculum with additional engineering courses. Funding is intended for equipment, technology, and teacher training expenses associated with this curriculum expansion. Schools must be located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211560

Grants to USA Charter and Public High Schools in Multiple States for Engineering Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA charter and public high schools in multiple states for engineering courses in eligible counties. Priority will be given to schools with a high-need student population. Funding is intended for technology, equipment, and teacher training. Eligible scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 211562
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