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

Explore 8,777 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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8,777 grants found

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for the Legal Needs of Women

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to address the legal needs of women and girls in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Past proposals have addressed domestic violence...

GrantWatch ID#: 163742

Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Agencies for Projects to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi organizations, government agencies, and associations for projects to increase tourism in eligible locations. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: attractions and public use facilities, festivals and...

GrantWatch ID#: 163802

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to New York Nonprofits, IHEs, Businesses, and Informal Organizations for Literary Event...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations for literary events such as workshops and readings in eligible locations. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164347

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/21/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit conservation organizations and county agencies for environmental conservation projects. Applicants must submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to preserve and protect horticultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 164476

Grants to Vermont Schools, School Districts, and Nonprofits for Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Vermont schools, school districts, and nonprofit arts organizations to provide arts projects, learning experiences, and programs conducted by teaching artists to benefit students. Applicants must register and complete required registrations prior to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166407

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities to Address the Needs of Loc...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government, agencies, and educational entities to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, health and medical, arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 170670

Grants to Wyoming Local Governments and Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Wyoming qualifying local governments and nonprofit organizations for economic development activities benefiting local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit low- and moderate-...

GrantWatch ID#: 172047

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Family Financial Stability and Youth Well-Being

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, financial literacy, STEM/STEAM, arts education, and health. Projects should enhance the physical and f...

GrantWatch ID#: 172252

Grants to Utah Artists, Teachers, and Arts Organizations to Support Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to Utah individual artists, teachers, and arts organizations to support local arts programming in eligible locations. Funing is intended literary, performing, and visual arts. Eligible activities are those that enhance the connection between a...

GrantWatch ID#: 172285

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, tribes, and community groups for projects and programs that will enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172545

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Yukon Nonprofits and Community Organizations to Support Local...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Yukon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations to support events and celebrations. Consideration will be given to organizations that promote environmentally friendly and active transportation (bus, carpool, bikin...

GrantWatch ID#: 172783

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Support Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations to address civic, social, and agricultural needs within the state. Consideration will also be given to scientific, educational, and charitable initiatives. Funding may support a broad range of areas, such as arts, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172820

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Programs that Serve Residents in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that strengthen the community in the focus areas of health and welfare, education, community spirit, and families i...

GrantWatch ID#: 173958

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government units for programs that benefit communities and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for special projects, general assistance, existing program support, or s...

GrantWatch ID#: 174179

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Individuals, and Groups to Train Sports Officials

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia individuals and grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations and community groups in eligible locations for the professional development of sports personnel. Funding is intended for certification and training program...

GrantWatch ID#: 174309

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities and Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance eligible communities. Eligible focus areas include health, youth, the environment, recreation, education, economic development, and leadership development. Funding is intended to address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174642

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, religious organizations, and educational entities for programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, culture, ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174761

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Projects in Education, Housing, and Yo...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects addressing education, housing, and youth. Although requests for state, national, and international projects are considered, preference is given to projects with a more local base. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 174920

Grants to USA Nonprofit Educational Agencies and IHEs in Multiple States to Promote Education ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agencies and associations and IHEs in midwestern states for programs and projects that provide learning opportunities and experiences for women. Applicants must be located in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 174951

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Schools for Arts Education Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for arts projects and programs. Applicants must register online before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote ceramics education programs or ceramic art p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177271

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for for Legal Aid to Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit legal aid providers to offer pro-bono civil legal services to low-income residents. Funding is intended to address critical issues facing residents, expand the accessibility of legal services, and strengthen the civil aid system....

GrantWatch ID#: 177289

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia Nonprofits for P...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 178281

Grants to Delaware Agencies, Conservation Districts, and Estuary Programs to Address Water Pol...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware government agencies, estuary programs, and conservation districts to enhance water quality in contaminated watersheds. Funding is intended to support preliminary design and engineering, planning, and feasibility analysis of poin...

GrantWatch ID#: 179083

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Enhance STEM Education

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for STEM education programming. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that increase the knowledge of educators about science, engineering, technology, and math, and train them to use effective teaching metho...

GrantWatch ID#: 179344

In-Kind Donations of Dental Supplies to California Nonprofits to Provide Dental Services to Un...

Deadline: 08/31/26

In-kind donations of dental care items to California nonprofit organizations to provide dental services to underserved clients in local communities throughout the state. Donations include necessary dental supplies and materials for the provision of oral health ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 179421

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Disadvantaged Women and Children

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that are working to help disadvantaged women and children, including support of their physical needs. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 179709

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Youth STEM and Leadership Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations in multiple states and provinces for STEM education and leadership development initiatives to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179807

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180124

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that address the needs of eligible communities. Funding is intended for human services programming and new projects that promote education. Eligible activities benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 180292

Grants to Pennsylvania, Florida, and Rhode Island Nonprofits for K-12 Literacy Programming

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania, Florida, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to promote literacy for underserved K-12 youth in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be used to support after...

GrantWatch ID#: 180394

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents through a wide range of community programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, support local needs, and build vibrant communities. Funding areas include human an...

GrantWatch ID#: 181074

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve Legal Services

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to legal services for disadvantaged and underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to facilitate public understanding of the law, improve legal service delivery to needy populations,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181178

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs. services, and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to organizations that focus on programs related to senior citizens, youth, community deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 181195

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Sustainable Forestry Practices

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to promote sustainable forestry practices. Funding is intended for specific equipment or projects that will further the goal of sustainable forestry. Eligible activities include public outreach, lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 181331

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Leagues, Schools, and Municipalities for Athletic Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and youth teams and leagues to support the activities of young athletes. Priority consideration is given to organizations that engage youth and create opportunitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181602

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Planting Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, garden clubs, schools, government agencies, faith-based entities, and public gardens for planting activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in com...

GrantWatch ID#: 181933

Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools for...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal and governmental agencies, and public schools in eligible counties for efforts to disrupt the transmission of intergenerational poverty. Eligible programs are those that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964

Grants to USA Researchers at Nonprofits to Find Treatments and Cures for Cancer

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions to support cancer research. Funding is intended for projects that find new treatments or cures. Eligible applicants are post-doctoral researchers. Priority will be given to researchers who are new to...

GrantWatch ID#: 182925

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for year-round residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programming offered by nonprofits, including arts organizations, education groups and sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 182951

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

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 Hawaii K-12 Schools to Develop and Enhance Digital Media Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Hawaii K-12 schools to expand or develop programs to teach and use digital media in the classroom. Funding is intended for professional development and training, supplies, equipment, and software. Successful applicants are expected to cre...

GrantWatch ID#: 183616

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Address the Needs of L...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that address critical needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that are offered by organizations with limited access to other fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 183831

Awards to Maine and New Hampshire Nonprofit Board Members for Outstanding Leadership

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards of $5,000 to Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organization board members to recognize outstanding leadership. Award funds will be granted to the awardee's organization. Eligible nominees demonstrate forward-thinking leadership and a strong dedication to mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 184198

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Services Benefitting Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for community betterment projects, programs, and services to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Eligible activities address unmet community needs and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184438

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Environmental Projects in Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for projects to improve environmental and health conditions in local communities. Funding is intended to mitigate pollution, enhance natural resources, and create recreation opportunities. Priority will be given to projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 184680

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Create Active Outdoor Spaces for the Public

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to create and develop outdoor public spaces for community benefit. Funding is intended to support the planning, construction, or revitalization of outdoor recreational facilities according to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184743

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Rural Communities and Low-Income Individua...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for educational and charitable projects that benefit rural communities and low-income residents. Funding is intended for events and activities that have a long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 186219

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith Groups to Benefit Vulnerable Seniors

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith groups for community projects to benefit vulnerable seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational expenses and sustainable and innovative programs that s...

GrantWatch ID#: 186280

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Jewish Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Oregon and Washington public charities and religious organizations in eligible regions to benefit the local Jewish community. Priority is given to proposals addressing Jewish education, arts and culture, community building and development, and social wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 186496
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