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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to California Nonprofits for Vocational Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that provide vocational training to students from pre-K to junior college. Funding is intended to support technology training, performing and visual arts, and innovative academic enric...

GrantWatch ID#: 160055

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs in Arts, Education, Health, Human Services, and Civ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations working in the areas of arts and culture, education, health, human services, and civic and community initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 160061

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs that Address Animal Welfare

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs that address animal welfare issues. Funding is intended to support activities that protect and care for animals, including cruelty prevention, animal care education, and the provision of direct care and medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 160062

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of arts and culture, humanities, education, human services, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 160410

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, events, and activities that benefit the community. Priority will be given to grants in the areas of education, arts and culture, diversity, environment, and workplace training related...

GrantWatch ID#: 160451

Grants to New Brunswick Indigenous and First Nations Individuals and Organizations for Small-S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Brunswick Indigenous and First Nations individuals, communities, and organizations for nonprofit programs and events. Funding is intended for small-scale educational, cultural, and social activities. Activities can include gatherings,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160669

Grants to Nebraska Emergency Medical Service Providers, Hospitals, and Training Agencies for S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska emergency medical service providers, hospitals, and training agencies to support the continuing education of their staff. Funding is intended to support skills-focused classes, specialty classes, emergency vehicle operations, and professional co...

GrantWatch ID#: 161047

Sponsorships to Texas Nonprofits for Community Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations for community arts and cultural programming, events, and performances in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit local residents and to attract visitors to the city. Proposed activities must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161347

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Mental Health, Healthcare, and Aging Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in eligible regions in the fields of mental health, healthcare, and aging. Letters of inquiry must be submitted prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that address healthcare ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161354

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Meet the Needs of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Projects may fall into one of the following categories: education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161356

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Impoverished Individ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit impoverished individuals. Funding is intended to create solutions that reduce poverty for families. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of housing, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 161361

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Assist Older Women and Gender-Expansive People...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to assist women ages 40 or older and gender-expansive people to re-enter the workforce and overcome societal barriers. Applicants must submit an information form before being invited t...

GrantWatch ID#: 161420

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Educate the Public about the Objectific...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to raise public awareness of gender stereotypes and the objectification of women in the media. Applicants must fill out an information form before being invited to submit a proposal. Eligible organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161421

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Promote the Healthy Development ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support the healthy development of children and youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, early childhood, middle childhood, and ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 161435

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Early Childhood Education Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit education. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve readiness for school in subjects such as math, the arts, science, and vocabulary development. Funded activities must occur in a communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 161489

Grants to Minnesota Schools for Student Transportation to a Local Museum

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $300 to Minnesota K-12 schools to offset transportation costs for field trips to a local museum. The goal of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to participate in guided tours of the museum. The grants are intended to defray the cost ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161556

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Public Institutions for Community Services in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and public institutions for community services in eligible locations. Focus areas include health and human services, community development, workforce development, education, housing, the environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 161608

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs to Address Unmet Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address unmet needs in communities in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health and wellness, social and civic services, arts and culture, and/or recreation. The Foundat...

GrantWatch ID#: 161614

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of financial literacy, economic self-sufficiency, and professional de...

GrantWatch ID#: 161615

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Assist the Homeless, Individuals with Disabilities, and Women a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Israel nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of the homeless, those with physical or mental challenges, and women and girls who have been victims of abuse. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry in advance of a full proposal. Consideration will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 161639

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health care, cultural arts, and public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161696

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for innovative programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, elder care, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161726

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Urgent Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations to address urgent needs in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used for unexpected circumstances or for emerging and time-sensitive opportunities for programs and services. Funding is intended for infrequen...

GrantWatch ID#: 161728

Grants to Illinois Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Develop Recreational Areas and Facilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois government agencies, transportation and park districts, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for projects to develop recreational areas and facilities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and enhancement of publicly ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161855

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Public Entities for Recreational and Environmental Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and public organizations for events and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person events involving physical activity, such as biking, walking, hiking, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161857

Grants to Michigan and Ontario Nonprofits to Promote Cultural Vibrancy and a Healthy Ecosystem

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that focus on arts and culture, sustainable busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 161944

Grants to California Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support sustainable and impactful proposals with an emphasis on projects and issues designed to transform everyday life. Applications are encouraged...

GrantWatch ID#: 162055

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members and Students for STEM Program Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio faculty members and students at institutions of higher education to create new and innovative STEM curricula. Funding is intended to enhance STEM education in disciplines related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 162144

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Informal STEM Education Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio IHE faculty members for educational programs in STEM disciplines. Funding is intended to support informal programs related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be given to collaborative activities that involve multiple...

GrantWatch ID#: 162146

In-Kind Support to Colorado Community Cultural Groups in Eligible Regions for Performance Space

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Colorado community cultural groups in eligible regions for performance space. The program is intended to provide rent-free performance space for cultural performances. Eligible applicants must be 18 years or older. The performance must be provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162147

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, Hospitals, and Schools for Programs that Be...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and libraries for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the focus areas of civic engagement, improvi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162150

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of social services, community development, and education. Secondary consideration will be given to programs addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 162176

Grants to Maryland and Israel Nonprofits to Promote Human Rights and Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland and Israel nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote human rights and social justice in eligible regions. Local funding is intended to support a wide range of projects in one of the following focus areas: educational opportu...

GrantWatch ID#: 162198

Grants to Massachusetts K-12 Schools and Nonprofits to Promote Financial Literacy and Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and K-12 public and private schools for programs that promote financial literacy and education in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that cover topics such as investing, saving, banking, money, borrow...

GrantWatch ID#: 162216

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits for Community Enrichment Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community enrichment and education programs. The purpose of funding is to enhance economic opportunities for underserved and low-income communities. The Foundation concentrates its phi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162230

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Educational and Cultural Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance educational and cultural opportunities for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that address humanitarian needs and encourage an appreciation for the county...

GrantWatch ID#: 162246

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Homelessness

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to address and prevent homelessness. The purpose of this program is to improve the lives of individuals, families, and children who are homeless. Eligible organizations serve homeless indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162269

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity development projects. Funding is intended to support transformative initiatives in the areas of planning and technology as well as capital projects that increase the long-term effectiveness of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162291

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, recreation, human services, community and civic programs, and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 162304

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Serve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include economic development, health, education, hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 162317

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the local quality of life. Eligible applicants are located or serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162400

Grants to California Organizations and Agencies for Activities and Programs to Benefit Eligibl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and services that promote diverse cultural activities and community events, support community c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162437

Grants to Washington, Oregon, and California Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington, Oregon, and California nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible communities. Focus areas include basic needs, civic, culture, education, the elderly, health, social services, and yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 162444

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture; health and human services; children, youth, and families; and public and society benefit. Funding may be used for a variety of grantee activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162465

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and houses of worship for small projects that improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special projects in the areas of basic needs, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 162466

Grants to New York City Social Justice Nonprofits Requiring Immediate or Emergency Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to respond to immediate opportunities and critical threats. Funding is intended to support organizations as they develop a course of action due to an unanticipated shift in the political la...

GrantWatch ID#: 162525

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary letter before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 162526

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Establish or Increase an Endowment Fund

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut nonprofits in eligible regions to establish or increase a permanent endowment fund. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Priority is given to organizations that demonstrate stability, invo...

GrantWatch ID#: 162604

In-Kind Donations of Supplies to Iowa Nonprofits to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of supplies to Iowa nonprofit organizations to support oral health programs. The purpose of this program is to enhance oral health for all state residents by providing supplies such as floss, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. Proposals must include a...

GrantWatch ID#: 162626

Grants to Iowa Organizations for Educational Projects that Promote Oral Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa organizations for projects that promote dental health. The purpose of this program is to support short-term educational projects. Grant funds may be requested for oral health supplies and educational kits. Funding is intended to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 162627
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