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

Explore 8,684 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 New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for outdoor recreation programs serving youth aged 18 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231692

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor and Natural Resource Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado land conservation organizations, local governments, special districts, and state agencies for activities to develop outdoor recreation and natural resources projects. Applicants must submit a concept paper and contact staff prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 160687

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Productions and Activities

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, other nonprofits, local government agencies, and educational institutions for arts projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for exhibits, productions, touring artists, and school residenci...

GrantWatch ID#: 174003

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Organizations for Land Conservation Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for land conservation projects. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that protect a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197362

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Organizations, and Special Districts for Outdoor Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for outdoor projects that enhance the quality of life for local communities. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197365

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Out-of-School Activities

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies to expand out-of-school opportunities for children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that benefit children ages 3 to 8 who live in unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 217051

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Prevent Homelessness

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs and projects that prevent homelessness for children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives and services ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217634

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Green Space Planning

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for green space planning activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-driven projects to expand and improve green spaces. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 217637

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor Programming Access

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for initiatives to increase access to outdoor programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance public spaces and the health and wellne...

GrantWatch ID#: 217638

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve community healthcare in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen capacity, promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 178800

Grants to Alabama Public Charities for Projects to Strengthen Local Nonprofits

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alabama qualified public charities in eligible counties for projects to strengthen local nonprofits. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that provide train...

GrantWatch ID#: 211146

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Community Projects

Deadline: 02/18/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for charitable programs and projects addressing community needs in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 176693

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

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to form and support collaborations between cultural and history organizations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197791

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 01/22/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance community welfare. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life and improve the well-being of local community residents. Preference will be given to request...

GrantWatch ID#: 220269

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Benefit Communities Across the State

Deadline: 02/12/27 Conference Date: 01/22/27

Grants of $5,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs across the state. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives that promote community vitality, further economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, and develop future ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195358

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri Entrepreneurs for Business Development Support

Deadline: 01/24/27

Grants of $1,500 and in-kind support to Missouri entrepreneurs at nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to develop new ideas. The program is intended as a professional development opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs in the early stages ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197308

Opportunity for Kentucky Retailers to Provide Fresh Produce to SNAP and WIC Customers

Deadline: 01/24/27

Opportunity for Kentucky retailers to participate in a program to provide fresh produce to SNAP and WIC customers. This program is intended to strengthen farmers and the local agricultural industry, while also improving nutrition and access to healthy foods for fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 225758

Grants to New Hampshire Municipalities for Community Development

Deadline: 01/25/27

Grants to New Hampshire municipalities in eligible regions for housing, economic development, and community-based initiatives to benefit lower to middle-income residents. Applicants should contact the funding source to review potential projects prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 178729

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 04/02/27 LOI Date: 01/25/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on special needs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178854

Grants for Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects in Local Communities

Deadline: 01/25/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations serving for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Areas of focus include health and wellness, community and economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179520

Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups for Community Improvement Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 01/25/27

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia neighborhood groups for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas include safety, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 01/25/27

Grants of up to $6,000 and up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, school districts, and special districts to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Eligible types of funding include capital projects, operating support, equipment a...

GrantWatch ID#: 199571

Grants to Arkansas Counties to Rehabilitate Historic Court Buildings

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to Arkansas counties to promote the preservation of historic buildings throughout the state. Funding is intended for planning, rehabilitation, and restoration work to eligible county courthouses. The goal of the program is to extend the integrity of structu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178000

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Researchers for Life Science and Technology Inventions

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research organizations for life science and technology inventions with commercial potential. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for team-driven and mil...

GrantWatch ID#: 185823

Grants to Colorado CBOs for PreK-12 Educational Programming

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to Colorado community-based organizations for programs that benefit local students in eligible areas. Funding is intended for educational programs and learning projects designed for students in preK-12 public schools. Eligible programs and activities benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200608

Grants to Virginia Entities to Preserve Natural and Cultural Resources

Deadline: 03/17/27 Conference Date: 01/27/27

Grants to Virginia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and localities to protect cultural and natural resources and increase community access to open areas. Funding is intended to preserve a range of resources, such as forests and farms, and to provide public ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 193603

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Food...

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for food security programs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183037

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Help Patients Manage Health Issues

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and public entities in eligible regions for programs to support patients and families managing cancer and cardiovascular disease. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 187892

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Re...

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 167423

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Youth

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to enhance the lives of youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address the needs of young residents, empower youth, and enrich the community. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 176112

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting the Community

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation, and other civic concer...

GrantWatch ID#: 176872

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

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and other government agencies for educational programming in eligible locations. Funding is available for programs benefiting the community at large, as well as specific programming that benefits...

GrantWatch ID#: 179849

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit CBOs to Develop and Maintain Recreational Trails

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit community organizations in eligible locations for the maintenance, construction, promotion, and planning of recreational trails for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for maintenan...

GrantWatch ID#: 180796

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Local Events and ...

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants and in-kind services to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for special events, festivals, and community initiatives. Funding is intended to support the community, promote tourism, and increase economic development. Proposed initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 187562

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Black Communities

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants of up to $75,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for projects that benefit Black communities in eligible locations. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and act...

GrantWatch ID#: 195803

Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit for a High-Impact Project to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grant to a New Jersey nonprofit organization for a high-impact initiative to benefit underserved residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for long-lasting projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196168

Grants to South Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 197542

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Expand the Teacher Workforce

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for projects to expand and diversify the teacher workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including improving preparation progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217635

Grants to Iowa Youth Clubs for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa qualifying youth clubs to implement community improvement projects throughout the state. The purpose of this program is to provide funding for a broad range of projects that directly involve youth members in project planning, implement...

GrantWatch ID#: 152502

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations to benefit local children and youth under the age of 20 in eligible areas. Grant funds may be requested for purchases, specific items, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177478

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Programs and Operating Support

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon public or private nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individuals in eligible regions for general operating support and arts projects. Funding is intended for capacity building, operating needs, capital projects, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177724

Grants to Manitoba Property Owners, Municipalities, Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Manitoba property owners, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and associations to preserve eligible historically significant properties. Funding is intended for research, planning, capital projects, long-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187643

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to empower young people, help them learn and develop importan...

GrantWatch ID#: 200793

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Families

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for Jewish women and families, and to ensure Jewish continuity. Priority will be given to women or programs in the Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224390

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities for the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for projects that contribute to the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 145775

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote and Support the Welfare of Dogs

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to promote and support canine education and canine care. The Funding Source strongly encourages grant requests for general operating support. Program support will also be considered. Small, program-...

GrantWatch ID#: 146845

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Address the Needs of Underserved Residents

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs with community or global impact. Grants may be approved for new programs or for projects that reach ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147504

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Areas of interest include youth advocacy, access to the arts, and environmental justice. Eligible uses of funding include ongoing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149145

Grants to Washington Agencies for Educational and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and community agencies for education and cultural arts projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support educational activities that inspire learning, and/or cultural activities that encourage...

GrantWatch ID#: 152399

Opportunity for Texas Arts Organizations and Agencies to Designate Arts and Cultural Zones

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Opportunity for Texas arts organizations, local arts agencies, government agencies, and college arts institutions to designate special areas within cities and communities as cultural districts. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164506
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