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

Explore 8,904 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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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Enhance Animal Welfare Throughout the...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to enhance animal welfare throughout the state. Priority will be given to projects that benefit underserved areas of the state, capital improvements to facilities, and projects that create and mainta...

GrantWatch ID#: 206022

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Well-Being of Animals

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to improve the well-being of animals. Funding is intended for activities that help to end the cruel treatment of pets and wildlife as well as informational pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 206023

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Children

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit children in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to enhance the quality of life for children by enhancing their physical, mental, and emotional health. Eligible programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 206070

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects must improve the physical, educational, civic, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 206756

Grants to USA Organizations, Community Groups, and Institutions in Multiple States for Science...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware organizations, community groups, clubs, and other institutions for science-related programming. Funding is intended to support the development of pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206886

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

GrantWatch ID#: 207091

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Com...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs that focus on educational, charitable, and character-building purposes. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207315

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Enhance the Local Quality of L...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, Tribes, government agencies, and school districts for projects to enhance the quality of life of local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support creative solutions to community prob...

GrantWatch ID#: 208693

Grants to Connecticut Entities to Strengthen Operations and Support Humanities Programming

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and municipalities to strengthen operations and promote humanities programming. Funding is intended to help humanities-based organizations think strategically, better understand their...

GrantWatch ID#: 209726

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Bene...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable activities and initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209784

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Applicants should address the issues emphasized in the Foundation's mission statement. Funding is intended to support projects in a variety of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210228

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in a range of focus areas, including health care, social welfare, children’s needs, and, on a limited bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 210948

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and For-Profits for Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland for-profit entities and nonprofit organizations for employee training programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help local employers become more productive and competitive. Training must be intermediate or advanced ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211122

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life of Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community needs and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 212516

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Neighborhood Associations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, and community groups for environmental projects in eligible areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to create green spaces along the ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 212605

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Local Governments, and Tribal Governments to Host Event...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal governments to host events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support major national and international sporting and cultural events. Events should attract international at...

GrantWatch ID#: 214459

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Promote the Arts and Maintain Parks in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to promote the arts and preserve parks in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life through support of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215436

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Support Scholarships for Peo...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to establish scholarships for people with disabilities. The scholarships are intended to help individuals with developmental disabilities atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 215448

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Programs to Meet the Needs of People with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio individuals and programs in eligible regions to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to educational activities, medical needs, therapeutic ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215807

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects that enhance financial and social opportunities. Requests for capital projects will be considered. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216372

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote Literacy for Children and Youth

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations to promote reading and literacy throughout the state. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits with programs and activities that improve the ability to read and write for children and youth from birth through 12th grade. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 216789

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Groups for Community Engagement Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for community engagement activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of unique educational and experiential activities. Eligible programs take place in and benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217193

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Community Programs and Services

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for community programs and services. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including health, education, historic preservation, scientific research, museums, performing arts, and scholar...

GrantWatch ID#: 218846

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that advance health in the areas of research, education, prevention, promotion, access, and direct h...

GrantWatch ID#: 219095

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects that Induce Positive Change in Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that induce positive change in communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, youth development, health and human services, and the arts. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 219163

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Education-Based Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for education-based activities. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: history, medical research, business, finance, commerce, and oil and gas. Funding is available to support research, tea...

GrantWatch ID#: 219498

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Communities Where the Funder's Associates Live, Work, and Volunteer

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, the environment, clean water, natural resource protection, and basic needs....

GrantWatch ID#: 219608

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organization for programs and activities that benefit communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality and availability of education, healthcare, arts and cultural events, and community services. Organizations should have the res...

GrantWatch ID#: 219632

Grants to Colorado Nonprofit Religious, Medical, Educational, and Charitable Institutions for ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit religious, medical, educational, and charitable institutions for community benefit projects. Focus areas for funding include health, human services, religion, environment and animals, education, and arts, culture, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220214

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for charitable programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education, health, arts and culture, humanities, environment, animals, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220291

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit older adults in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health and human services. Programs are limited to those that provide care for the aged or...

GrantWatch ID#: 220309

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for capacity-building efforts. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects and activities that strengthen the...

GrantWatch ID#: 220760

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs, promote important issues, and assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 220774

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, environment, community service and se...

GrantWatch ID#: 220775

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 for Ohio nonprofit community-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for programs that are designed to meet the health, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 221060

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address the needs of underserved residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for programs that benefit the poor and disadvantaged by understanding t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221061

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for educational, humanitarian, cultural, and recreational activities. The foundation favors student engagement/hands-o...

GrantWatch ID#: 221426

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations to Address Critical and Urgent Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that can be accomplished quickly and to respond to emergencies. An emergency is defined as a need, other than loss of promised or expected...

GrantWatch ID#: 222110

Grants to Alabama Entities to Provide Educational Scholarships and Benefit Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alabama organizations and academic institutions to benefit residents and communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support scholarship programs, arts and culture, health, environment, human services, and public and societal benefits. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 222155

Grants to Pennsylvania Grassroots Nonprofits for Organizational Support

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania grassroots nonprofit organizations serving eligible regions for organizational support. Funding is intended for activities to strengthen local organizations. Focus areas include arts, diversity, education, health, social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 223115

Grants to Tennessee and Kentucky Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Tennessee and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects to improve community health in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. All funded projects must positively impact health in the Foundation's ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 224091

Grants to North Dakota Entities to Carry Out Projects Related to Water Quality

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota entities to carry out projects related to water quality. Funding is intended for education projects as well as for projects that improve the watershed and restore and/or protect water resources. For watershed projects, applicants should choo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224740

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits and CBOs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations and community groups to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of community services, economic development, education and youth, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225393

Grants to South Dakota Organizations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Dakota organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of community services, economic development, education, environment, emergency energy assistance, and disaste...

GrantWatch ID#: 225404

Grants to Michigan Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the C...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan organizations, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: job creation, vocational education, tourism, retail, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226113

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Community Initiatives

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community initiatives. Eligible activities include environmental protection, pediatric cancer research, patient support, helping those in need, and strengthening communities. Eligible applicants provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 226154

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Serve the Community

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and agencies for initiatives to serve the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, culture, charity, and literary projects. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226393

Grants to Wisconsin K-12 Schools and Organizations for STEM-Related Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin K-12 schools and organizations for STEM-related activities in eligible counties. Eligible projects focus on technology, literacy, engineering, math, or science, and should be part of an integrated project or activity. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228076

In-Kind Donations to California Individuals, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Landscaping Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

In-kind donations and support to California individuals, nonprofits, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for youth-led urban landscaping projects in eligible regions. This program provides teams with plants and instructions for creating a microf...

GrantWatch ID#: 228766

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Projects to Serve Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, community groups, IHEs, schools, and tribes for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 228887
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