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

Explore 8,966 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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Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa municipal entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of health, culture, civic involvement, education, and social services. Eligible activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 178224
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Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Capital and Programming Support in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa municipal entities and nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital and programmatic support. Areas of focus include education, health, social services, culture, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178225
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Residents in Elig...

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an interest form, and first-time applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 178310
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Grants to Virginia Local Governments to Enhance Fire Department Training

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia cities, towns, and counties to provide and enhance fire services training facilities. Funding is intended to support the repair, renovation, acquisition, management, and service of equipment used in training. Grants can be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178378
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Grants to New Brunswick Organizations and Artists to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick organizations and individual artists for artist residencies. Funding is intended to enable organizations and institutions to host professional artists to carry out specific creative projects. Individual professional artists...

GrantWatch ID#: 178452
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. The funder's focus areas include education, environment, arts, health and human services, animal welfare, youth, and community building. The majority of grants are for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178492
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities to Benefit Local Children ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address community needs and positive...

GrantWatch ID#: 178493
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Grants to Wyoming Artists, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development and Capacity ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals artists for projects to enhance organizational and professional capacity in the arts. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, marketing, professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 178576
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities. Nonprofits in eligible areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC may apply. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645
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Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities to benefit the community. Funding is intended for programs that address the needs of local residents. Areas of focus include health and human welfare, the arts, and education with an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178928
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits Working to Address Systems Change for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

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
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that provide services to local residents for capital projects. Funding is primarily intended for comprehensive initiatives, including construction, renovation, purchases, land acquisition, and/or...

GrantWatch ID#: 178997
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Empower Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio charitable organizations for programs and projects that benefit girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, cultural, and economic growth of girls and women. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179218
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Grants to New Hampshire Agencies and Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address needs in the community. Focus areas include humanities, arts, health, education, human services, environment, and public benefit. The Foundation will consider ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179337
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Grants to New Hampshire and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents...

Deadline: 09/01/26

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
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Grants and In-kind Support to Louisiana Teachers for Classroom Projects and Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Louisiana teachers for classroom projects and programs in eligible locations. Assistance is intended for a wide range of activities and initiatives. Eligible assistance includes but is not limited to supplying volunteers for events an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179386
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Grants to North Carolina Organizations for Beautification Projects Related to Landscaping

Deadline: 09/01/26

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

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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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Support General Operations and Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for general operating support and community-based programming. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of human services and basic needs, workforce development, environmental protection,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179452
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Market and Promote Local Tourism Opportunities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to promote local tourism opportunities. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support advertising and promotional expenses for events that enhance the tourism ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 179512
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors and Underserved Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit senior citizens and underserved children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating expenses or programs. Support is given to initiatives that have meaningful...

GrantWatch ID#: 179595
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative and collaborative projects in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, conservation, civic affairs, huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 179676
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended for proposals to support new and existing programs and increase organizational capacity. Limited funding is available for capital proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 179704
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities to Promote Health

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and tribes for arts activities with a focus on health and wellness. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop arts experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179803
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a wide range of art discip...

GrantWatch ID#: 179895
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Grants to Texas Youth Groups in Eligible Regions for Community Beautification and Service Proj...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas youth groups in eligible regions for community beautification and service projects. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following categories: environmental education, waste reduction and resource conservation, beautification and community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 179965
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of $25,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the local community in eligible locations. New applicants must submit a proposal letter prior to the full application. Funding is intended for programs, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 179971
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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Health and Wellness Programs that Benefit Jewi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri organizations for health and wellness programs that benefit the Jewish community in eligible regions. Applicants should contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the physical and emotional wellness of the Jewish ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180046
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs serving the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote financial stability, support youth and education, and build vibrant c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180325
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Grants to North Carolina Event Organizers to Enhance the Tourism Industry in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina event organizers for projects that will enhance the local tourism industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote a strong economic base to encourage job creation within the tourism sector. Eligible activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 180388
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Municipalities to Market Tourism Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies in eligible communities to promote tourism opportunities that attract visitors from outside the area. Funding is intended to encourage tourists to experience local...

GrantWatch ID#: 180407
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Business Innovation and Community Benefit in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote entrepreneurial innovation and education in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for business-related activities and projects that benefit th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180458
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Sports Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for sports initiatives to serve local children and youth. Funding is intended to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of youth across the state through the sport of tennis. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 180565
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Grants to Indiana Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of healthy minds and bodies, inspiring places, connected communities, everyone's economy, and lifelong learning. The gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180575
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Grants to Washington and Oregon Nonprofits for Events, Projects, and Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington and Oregon nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for community events, projects, and programs in eligible regions. Applications will be considered in any sector, including housing, health care, transportation, education, public health...

GrantWatch ID#: 180692
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of health and wellness, economic empowerment, and education. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180857
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include civic and community affairs, human services, arts, culture, and humanities, conservation and environment, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 180886
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Grants to Kentucky School Teachers and Nonprofits to Host Artists for Art Sessions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kentucky school teachers and nonprofit organizations to host professional artists for teaching residencies. Funding is intended for arts projects that involve student and teacher participation in the creative process. The goal of the program is to enable...

GrantWatch ID#: 181285
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities, and Schools for Short-Term Arts Worksh...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for short-term arts-related workshops. Workshops may include performing, visual, craft, traditions, literary, and media arts, as well as arts administration...

GrantWatch ID#: 181297
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and humanities, health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181300
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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and government agencies to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 181566
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Promote Youth Character Growth and Community Service in Elig...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects that promote youth character growth and community service in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Requests will also be considered for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181583
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Advance Arts and Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to advance arts and education. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for creative and original programs and projects that increase the vibrancy...

GrantWatch ID#: 181590
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for City Beautification and to Assist the Needy and Poor

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible communities for local beautification projects and civic improvement. Applicants should contact staff prior to applying. Funding is also available to support needy and poor populations as well as other...

GrantWatch ID#: 181720
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and activities that benefit local residents, including underserved populations in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181785

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote the Physical and Mental Health of Youth in Eligible R...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit youth in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote the physical and mental hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 182750
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Music Participation and Appreciation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that promote music enjoyment and participation for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects and programs that benefit the local community, with an emphasis on encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 182780
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Agricultural Education and Safety Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities related to agriculture conducted in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance agricultural education, safety, and other related topics. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 182783
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Develop and Train Coaches and Amateur Athletes

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to train and promote the development of coaches and young amateur athletes in eligible locations. Priority is given to programs that benefit disadvantaged youth. Funding will also support amateur competitions and higher ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 182785
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.