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

Explore 8,672 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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8,672 grants found

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism and Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations to strengthen the local tourism industry and enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of activities and programs, including special events, tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 149614

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Help Students Succeed in College

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public and private schools in eligible communities to help students prepare for and graduate from college. Funding is intended for educational projects and programs that benefit K-12 students. Activities must take p...

GrantWatch ID#: 150488

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, school districts, and local governmental agencies for charitable programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support education, healthcare, seniors and youth, and environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 160383

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Arts Agencies for Organizational Support

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and arts agencies for organizational support. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable organizations to improve and expand programming and increase operationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163595

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Help Adults and Youth Succeed in the Workplace

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to help adults and youth succeed in the workplace. Proposals should focus on middle school to higher education students of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The goals of this grant program are college support, mentoring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167137

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Human Services, Education, Arts, and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable activities in the areas of arts, culture, education, humanities, and human services. Grants will support nonprofit programs aligned with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 168542

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Women and Girls

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that promote the well-being and economic self-sufficiency of local girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that make a substantial contribution...

GrantWatch ID#: 169171

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to address urgent community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities and projects that effectively a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169335

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Educate Communities About the Legal and Judicial System

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for justice-focused projects and activities. Funding is intended to improve the public’s understanding of the legal profession and judicial system through programs and partnerships that help those in need. Grants will s...

GrantWatch ID#: 169572

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and Tribal entities for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171710

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Music and Music Education Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and public sector organizations, including school districts and IHEs, for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit state residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 172886

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for abuse prevention, basic needs, education, health, and community programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173284

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, including schools and IHEs, for a broad range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health and well being, education, economic growth...

GrantWatch ID#: 173526

Grants to Colorado Organizations for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of life for local residents. Preference will be given to proposals that enhance or encourage leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 173595

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, capital projects, and operational support to benefit local residents. Focus areas include health, arts, culture, senior citizens, children, youth, families, animal welfare, agricultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 173955

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and IHEs for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of quality of life, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 174132

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs and projects that meet the needs of local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs with educational, scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 174452

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address a wide range of human needs in the community. Grant funds must be used for projects serving residents and communities located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174564

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist children and families, help people in need, and improve the local quality of life. Grants may be used for capital suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175534

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community and particularly support underserved and elderly residents in an eligible region. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health care, and human services. Special considera...

GrantWatch ID#: 175699

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, community development, arts, environment, culture, literacy, health, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175769

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs, Services, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 03/01/27

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for new programs, expanded services, and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to launch innova...

GrantWatch ID#: 176231

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that benefit the community in the areas of arts, education, youth, workforce development, housing, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176891

Grants for Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Community Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community programs. Funding is intended to benefit the underserved in the areas of arts, culture, education, religion, health, and human services. Priority consideration wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 177056

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that address community needs. Areas of interest include housing, economic development, education, and financial literacy. Eligible applicants are those serving or loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 177149

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Community Developmen...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177736

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Arts Activities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations including libraries, civic groups, universities, and colleges for arts programming and events. First-time applicants should contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177769

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Program focus areas include education, youth development, health and human services, recreation and environment, arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 177810

Grants to Alaska Arts Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Schools, School Districts and Tribes for Art...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit arts organizations, IHEs, government agencies, schools, school districts, and Tribes for organizational support. New applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 177863

Grants to Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Older Adults

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for older residents in eligible regions. New applicants must submit a letter of intent, and returning applicants must contact staff, prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177867

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Schools Arts Learning Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Delaware nonprofit arts organizations and schools to provide PreK-12 students with quality arts learning experiences. Funding is intended to support projects in which arts organizations serve as a resource to schools before, during, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178133

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects that incorporate innovation and experimentation. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that engage partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 178192

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178244

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects Related to the Humanities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies for projects related to the humanities. Eligible topics include, but are not limited to ethics, history, philosophy, political science, linguistics, and religious studies. Projects must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 178680

Grants to Arkansas and Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Arkansas and Texas nonprofit organizations for a variety of community benefit programming and activities. Program areas include human services; education; health, and arts, culture and humanities. Funding is intended to promote and support high-quality p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178865

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Charitable Activities in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for charitable activities and projects in eligible communities. Program areas include education, human services, humanities, arts, and culture. Funding is intended to reflect the Foundation's interests in children, seniors, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178892

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. The Foundation encourages requests for general operating support from qualifying organizations. Consideration will also be given to program support. Small, program-...

GrantWatch ID#: 178893

Grants to Montana Nonprofits Working to Address Systems Change for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to support activities addressing systems change. Funding is intended to assist with the general operating expenses of nonprofits working in the areas of economic development, civic engagement, local food s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178931

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions to support organizational operations and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of T...

GrantWatch ID#: 179146

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts-Related Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for a broad range of arts activities. Funding is intended to support projects relating to arts-based community development, arts education, arts industry, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179376

Grants to New Hampshire and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Hampshire and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer programming in the areas of health, education, the arts, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179380

Grants to Utah and Idaho Nonprofits to Address Community Health Needs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Utah and Idaho partnerships of nonprofit agencies and organizations in eligible areas to address community health needs. Funding is intended to benefit low-income and vulnerable populations. Grant funds may be used to support new or existing programs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 179404

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of arts, culture, and humanities; education; and human services. Funding is primarily awarded for projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179410

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Services

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of charitable programs and services. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of human services; education; and arts, culture, and humanities. This grant program provides high-quality human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 179411

Grants to North Carolina Organizations for Beautification Projects Related to Landscaping

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to North Carolina organizations for beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for long-term landscapes with shrubbery, perennials, and trees. Consideration will be given to projects involving edible plants for community and educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179427

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Support Underserved Chi...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit underserved children. Funding is intended to support child care facilities that serve dependent, emotionally disturbed, indigent, neglected children, as well as children in fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 179436

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs Th...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, and Tribal governments to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support quality educational, human services, and healthcare programming for disadvan...

GrantWatch ID#: 179438

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program support, operating support, and program-related capital expenses. Grants may be used for initiatives in the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179443

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that positively impact the local community. Funding is intended to prevent and control disease, aid in scientific endeavors, promote education and religion, alleviate human suffering, provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179444

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Assist Individuals in Financial Crisis

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible communities to assist residents and families that are facing economic challenges. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, human services, housing, shelter, food, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179451
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