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

Explore 8,759 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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8,759 grants found

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Provide Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects and activities that promote social and career development opportunities for local residents. The goal of the grant program is to improve the quality of life in the region. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 198954

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Areas of focus include health and wellness, education, and expanding opportunities. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 203001

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, and community groups in eligible regions for programs and projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for charitable initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 206027

Grants to Manitoba Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Projects that Improve Legal Serv...

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations, institutions, associations, and individuals for projects that promote law-related services and education. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss the proposal and receive applications before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Eye Injury Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 215020

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide services to the community such as food, shelter, and safety. Eligible programs help to meet basic...

GrantWatch ID#: 215282

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Heritage Societies for Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Alberta registered nonprofit heritage societies in eligible locations for organizational expenses. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application before applying. Funding is intended to support the operations of archives, museums, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216808

Grants to Tennessee Museums for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit and public museums for capital projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of improvement and maintenance activities that support the organization’s mission. Eligible uses of funds include but are not limited to repairs, replacem...

GrantWatch ID#: 218184

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to Florida Athletic Organizations to Support Programming and Activities for Youth

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support access to recreationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for Chari...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable purposes. Funding is intended to assist with education, health needs, food, shelter, clothing, and other vital needs. Applicants must be located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226086

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Institute, or Consultant to Research Student Transit

Deadline: 08/25/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit fare initiatives for students. The contractor will investigate fare costs for high school and postsecondary students with the goal of determining which student fare programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231360

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Private Entities to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, governments, and private entities for activities to reduce carbon emissions. Eligible projects are those that reduce emissions through indirect or direct efforts. The benefits to air quality resulting from these initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231374

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies for Projects to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, private entities, and government agencies for projects to reduce emissions in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that lower carbon emissions, such as increased zero-emission vehicles, traffic monitor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231375

Contracts for Services to New York Organizations for Youth Reintegration Services

Deadline: 08/25/26

Contracts for services to New York qualifying organizations to provide a range of reintegration services for justice-involved youth in eligible regions. Services are intended to help young people transition from a residential facility back into their communities a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231590

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits for Public Music, Dance, and Theater Performances

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit performing arts organizations for public arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a grant workshop. Funding is intended for costs associated with music, dance, and theater performances. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 125759

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/13/27 Conference Date: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits, including municipalities, schools, IHEs, and hospitals, to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for general operations, projects, and programs in the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 138242

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for housing and neighborhood development projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low- and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 138450

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Recreation and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and government agencies for projects that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for programming that engages underrepresented populations in outdoor recreation, conservation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 143601

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and HOAs for Environment and Nature Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, CBOs, and homeowners' associations for neighborhood and community projects related to the environment in eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156617

Grants to Missouri Agencies and School Districts to Create Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Missouri governmental agencies and public school districts to develop and acquire outdoor recreation areas that are accessible to the public. Funding is intended to create and sustain high-quality outdoor recreation facilities and areas in the state and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169710

Grants to Maryland Businesses and Nonprofits Partnering with IHEs for Research and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 181452

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of land or conservation easements. Priority is for projects that enhance or protec...

GrantWatch ID#: 213082

Grants to USA Teachers, IHEs, and Schools for Holocaust Education Activities

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA teachers, IHEs, and schools for Holocaust education activities. Funding is intended for field trips, educational materials, guest speakers, and other programming to teach students about the Holocaust and genocide. The focus is on teac...

GrantWatch ID#: 216446

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and CBOs for Green Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and CBOs for green infrastructure projects in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend an info session and submit an expression of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223288

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Local Waterways

Deadline: 12/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to protect local waterways. Funding is intended to support initiatives that result in the purchase of land parcels. Land acquired or conserved through...

GrantWatch ID#: 231690

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Home Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that improve home safety. Funding is intended to make homes safer through lead testing and hazard reduction. Grants can be used for risk assessment and remediation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231837

Grants to USA Researchers in Multiple States for Collaborative Science and Engineering Research

Deadline: 04/05/27 Conference Date: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232006

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Digital Arts Projects to Teach Civics

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, for-profit organizations, states, IHEs, schools, and agencies to develop digital projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for creative arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232011

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, medicine and science, literacy, and other charitable purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 143430

Grants for Massachusetts Organizations for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for projects that protect community resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the interest areas of community housing, historic preservation, open spaces, conservation, and recreat...

GrantWatch ID#: 146143

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379

Grants to Michigan Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Projects...

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, units of government, and schools for charitable projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants should submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Priority considerat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176784

Sponsorships to Connecticut Nonprofits for Events that Promote Cultural Understanding

Deadline: 08/26/26

Sponsorships of up to $1,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for events and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote and enhance cultural understanding in the community. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184114

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Conferences and Events

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings, conferences, and events emphasizing the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must register on the online portal before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 185084

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Life Science and Biotechnology Events

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings related to the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for events t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185085

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations to Provide Car Seats to Needy Families

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Saskatchewan traffic safety enforcement entities, nonprofit organizations, and newcomer groups to improve child safety. Funding is intended to provide car seats to families in need. The goal of the program is to improve overall child pass...

GrantWatch ID#: 190886

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Educational Events that Promote Diversity and Inclusivity

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for events and activities that promote education, inclusiveness, and diversity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational high-impact community events that are free and open to the public...

GrantWatch ID#: 194370

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts to Fund Evolving Needs and...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, school districts, and faith-based organizations to fund evolving needs and one-time costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for purchases for program development or stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 194621

Grants and In-Kind Support to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Rural Economic Development

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for activities that further business and economic development in rural communities. In addition to a cash grant, successful applicants will receive mentorship an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207175

Grants to Missouri Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri individuals, businesses, and organizations working in agriculture to address food insecurity in eligible urban areas. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Proposed projects may address production ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210039

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217367

Opportunity for Massachusetts K-12 Schools to Receive Building Decarbonization Planning Assist...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Opportunity for Massachusetts public K-12 schools, including school districts, charter schools, and educational collaboratives, to receive technical assistance to improve energy efficiency and decarbonize school buildings. Participating schools will receive planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 222325

Grants to Georgia LEAs for Workforce Development Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Georgia education agencies for workforce development efforts in a wide range of sectors. Funding is intended for projects that demonstrate a significant industry need to produce high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand employees. Grants can support the pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 222820

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $80,000 per year to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations focused on early childhood development, mental health services, and the general health and wellbeing of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 223323

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs to End Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and public housing agencies for programs to prevent and end youth homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 225048

Sponsorships to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Fundraising Events

Deadline: 08/26/26

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for fundraising events. Priority is given to events that align with the focus areas of community and neighborhood development, health, education, regional vitality, and economic growth. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226969
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