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

Explore 8,779 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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8,779 grants found

Grants to New York Public School Districts for Academic Success for Boys and Youth of Color

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants to New York public school districts and consortia for programs to enhance academic success for boys and youth of color. The purpose of the program is to foster increased communication between families and school personnel and provide resources for teachers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193756

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects to Meet Local Community Needs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to meet local community needs. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of animal welfare, community-based education programs, family and youth initiatives, and env...

GrantWatch ID#: 195858

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Capacity Building Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building activities, including capital projects, data base and technology enhancements, and equipment purchases. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195891

Grants to California Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Benefit the Disadvantaged

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to address the needs of individuals who are disadvantaged and living in poverty in eligible regions. Grants to Title I schools are limited to $5,000. Funding for organizations is intended for general operatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 199306

Grants to Ohio Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio community agencies for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended for activities related to historical preservation, including internships, property renovations, guideline development, training, and programs that benefit underserved or un...

GrantWatch ID#: 200191

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, Schools, and Industry Groups ...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit entities, individuals, educational institutions, and industry groups for programs and activities that promote agricultural production and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for agricu...

GrantWatch ID#: 201139

Grants to Texas Arts Organizations to Support the Performing and Visual Arts in Eligible Count...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas arts organizations to support the performing and visual arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including marketing, general operations, program support, and capital expenses. Eligible organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 201358

Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities and Transportation Entities for Rail Freight Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, transportation organizations, railroad companies, and others for activities that improve railroad freight infrastructure. Funding is intended to build new infrastructure or improve the existing system. The purpose of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 205143

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Women and Children

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit women and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that impact local women and families and address community gaps. Eligible applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 205771

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Foster Agricultural Awareness Among Students

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to foster agricultural awareness among students across the state. Funding is intended for small-scall agricultural education programs and projects in schools. Eligible programs impact and engage students in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 209741

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Agricultural Educational Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for agricultural education programs. Funding is intended to assist local nonprofits serving students across the state. The goal of the grant program is to raise agricultural awareness among students in Maine'...

GrantWatch ID#: 209742

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Schools for Gardening and Agricultural Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofits and schools to promote agricultural education activities. Funding is intended to involve PreK-12 students in projects related to school-based greenhouses and gardens. Applicants must submit an integrated pest management p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209743

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Promote Career Development in the Agricultural Sector

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote career development in the agricultural sector. Funding is intended for leadership advancement projects for middle school and high school students who are enrolled in agriculture courses in formal a...

GrantWatch ID#: 209744

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Impactful Projects to Promote Agricultural Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote and advance agricultural education. Funding is intended for materials, projects, events, and educational programs designed for students, teachers, and volunteers. Eligible projects will increase ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 209745

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and First Nations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and First Nations for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve facilities for organizations that serve marginalized populations. Areas of interest include accessibility, health, safety,...

GrantWatch ID#: 214229

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Resource Management Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for resource management projects. Funding is intended to promote the effective management of marine areas in nearshore locations. Grants can be used to support activities that achieve specific strategic outputs and outcome...

GrantWatch ID#: 215021

Grants to Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Combat Social Inequity

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives that combat social inequity and advance justice for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in areas that include, but are not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215111

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofits for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a form and contact staff before beginning the application process. Funding is intended for capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215925

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to those addressing mental health, food and nutrition, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 216422

Grants and In-Kind Support to New Hampshire LEAs for Substance Abuse Prevention Activities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants and in-kind support to New Hampshire local education agencies to implement or expand substance abuse prevention activities for students at risk. Applicants are required to view a webinar recording prior to submitting a proposal. In addition to funding, LEAs...

GrantWatch ID#: 216585

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that align with the core values of recreation, environmental sustainability, humanitarian efforts...

GrantWatch ID#: 219641

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Music Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for arts and music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster engagement and excitement around the arts. Eligible projects are visual arts or music-based ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220876

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Communities in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for technology and broadband-based activities that will have a long-term impact on t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221156

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve Community Safety

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for services and programs to improve community safety in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of uses, including volunteer training, projects to promote citizen involvement and volunteering, equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221932

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts education activities, youth art programs, and events/exhibits that promote exposure to the arts in the community. Priority is g...

GrantWatch ID#: 222826

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide critical resources to nonprofits to expand their impact. Grants may be used for project-based n...

GrantWatch ID#: 223463

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofits and government agencies for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as for projects and programs in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 227684

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Conservation and Stewardship

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227692

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Schools for Community Initiatives in the Funder's Service Area

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and schools for community initiatives in the funder's service area. The purpose of this grant program is to support initiatives that improve the quality of life for community members through sustainable and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 227706

Grants to Michigan School Districts and K-12 Schools for Freshwater Ecosystems Field Trips

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan school districts and K-12 schools for field trips that support experiential learning about the freshwater ecosystems in the state. Funding is intended to reimburse schools for transportation expenses. The purpose of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227792

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Crime Data Accuracy Research

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, or agency for research on the accuracy of crime data. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify common inaccuraci...

GrantWatch ID#: 230446

Agreement to a USA IHE Consortium for Research on Transportation Safety for Tribal Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE partnering with a consortium of academic, tribal, and community entities to conduct research on transportation safety improvements for Tribal communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230896

Grants to Arkansas Public Elementary Schools to Promote Healthy Food Options

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas K-6 public schools to promote healthy food options throughout the school day. Funding is intended to provide children in participating schools with free fresh fruits and vegetables, as an effective and creative way of introducing fruits and vege...

GrantWatch ID#: 231336

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract overnight visitors from outside a 50-mile radius, increase overnight st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231345

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Activities to Promote Childhood Development

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for activities to promote childhood development in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives that help parents understand the stages of childhood development and for programs that improve family stability. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 231539

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofits to Enhance Child Care Infrastructure

Deadline: 08/28/26

Contracts for services to New York qualifying nonprofit organizations to enhance child care infrastructure. Applicants must complete a pre-qualification process prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to create child care support centers. The goal is to d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231591

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Abandoned Mine Hazards

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to mitigate hazards related to abandoned mines in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231605

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Wildfire Risk

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to develop local capacity to mitigate the risk of wildfires. Funding is intended for initiatives to reduce hazardous fuels, increase training and education, complete assessments, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231607

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231610

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Recreational Experiences

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231611

Grants to Maryland Organizations for Sports Programs for Individuals with IDD

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Maryland organizations for sports programs that benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support adaptive athletics equipment and other expenses that promote access and participat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231660

Grant to a Texas CBO, Nonprofit, or Agency for Outpatient Services for People with HIV

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grant to a Texas CBO, nonprofit organization, or governmental entity to provide outpatient services to low-income people with HIV. Funding is intended to administer federal and state funds and to provide health and support services to people in East Texas who are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231710

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Studies Related to the MAST Genes

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with an academic institution or nonprofit research organization for studies related to the MAST genes. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231788

Grants to US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations for projects and services that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for ongoing and new activities within the focus areas of environmental projects, youth edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 205314

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Waive Fees Related to Public Ev...

Deadline: 08/29/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other entities in which the City is a member, to offset the costs associated with community events. Funding, in the form of fee waivers, is intended to assist with events open to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174519

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Services and Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/29/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for services and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: needy residents and students, the disabled, the elderly, and improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222016

Grants to Arizona Youth Working with a Nonprofit for Youth-Led Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona young individuals collaborating with a nonprofit organization, educational institution, club, group, or museum for youth-led environmental projects in eligible regions. Focus areas include heat mitigation, energy, air quality, mat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214883

Grants to California Local Educational Agencies for K-12 Programs and Activities

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools for activities and programs benefitting students in grades K-12. Funding is intended for a range of services and programs that the state government requires local educational a...

GrantWatch ID#: 146474

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161557
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