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

Explore 8,904 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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8,904 grants found

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Community Groups for Projects to Beautify Municipal Property

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects to beautify municipal property in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the following categories: signage, streetscape and park improvements, general community bea...

GrantWatch ID#: 205655

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that address unmet community needs, strengthen organizational capacit...

GrantWatch ID#: 205749

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new projects as well as the expansion or continuation of established programs that have shown meaningful re...

GrantWatch ID#: 205751

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community-based activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide residents with meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, creativity, and well‑b...

GrantWatch ID#: 205979

Grants to Indiana Arts Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana arts-focused nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended to assist with operating costs and expenses that help to build organizational capacity. Eligible arts nonprofits are located i...

GrantWatch ID#: 213829

Grants to California and New York City Organizations to Benefit Children and Families

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $3,000 to California and New York City organizations for activities that benefit children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community involvement, school activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221446

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for arts activities such as public art shows, theater productions, creative gatherings, and concerts. Projects ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223479

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Promote Community Engagement

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and volunteer-led groups to promote community engagement. Funding is intended to encourage connections among neighbors, support meaningful relationships between people and public ins...

GrantWatch ID#: 223524

Sponsorships to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Fundraising Events

Deadline: 09/24/26

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

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research Studies Related to Aging and Health

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231514

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Individuals, and Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $4,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and classrooms for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage individuals and groups to come up with simple ideas to solve local environmental p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231687

Contracts to Ohio Nonprofits, IHEs, Hospitals, and Agencies to Address Nicotine Usage

Deadline: 09/24/26

Contracts for services to Ohio nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, hospitals, and government agencies for initiatives to address nicotine usage at school districts. Funding is intended to contract entities that will work with school districts to update their po...

GrantWatch ID#: 232054

Grants to Indiana Arts Nonprofits for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for operating expenses. Funding is intended to cover organizational expenses such as staff salaries, overhead, programming expenses, marketing, planning, and evaluation. Organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 232222

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Individuals to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/24/26

Grants to British Columbia community-based organizations, nonprofit societies, registered charities, service organizations, and individuals to address needs that affect local residents and communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160765

Grants to New York Individuals and Grassroots Organizations for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/09/26 Conference Date: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York individuals and grassroots organizations for activities to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend a seminar prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to encourage commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 196566

Grants to California Organizations and Contractors to Increase Overnight Hotel Stays

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/24/26

Grants to California organizations and contractors to increase overnight stays in local hotels in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support marketing and sales services and programs that promote the city as a popular overnight visitor destination. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205778

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Directly Impact Residents

Deadline: 10/07/26 Conference Date: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that directly impact residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of community activities, programs, and events, including recreation, beautification, field trips...

GrantWatch ID#: 227908

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful programs and projects that address community needs in Benton County.

GrantWatch ID#: 130031

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include mental health, basic needs, housing stability, and capacity building. Eligible uses of fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 147784

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit At-Risk Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for new and ongoing programs that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that focus directly on enhancing the quality of life and status of a...

GrantWatch ID#: 150105

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Programs

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and fire and ambulance organizations for economic development programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities, including enhancing public services, training and educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152116

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits be more effective, efficient, and self-sustaining....

GrantWatch ID#: 152402

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Local Sports, Culture, and Recreatio...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to provide local residents with sports, recreation, and cultural programming. Funding is intended to help local nonprofit organizations improve, expand, and maintain opportunities for residents of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159030

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools for Activitie...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions for projects and programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 161994

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools to benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 162993

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Host Student Fellows for Work Experience Opportunities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to host student fellows who will contribute to the work of the organization. Funding is intended to provide fellows with valuable work experience while increasing the organizational capacity of the host ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166372

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for activities that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of social services, recreation, education, arts, and culture. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 166477

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Education and Conservation Projec...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the protection of water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support preservation and restoration projects as well as education projects that increase public awareness...

GrantWatch ID#: 168370

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs to Address Children's Education and Health Needs

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs to address the educational and health needs of local children and families in eligible counties. Funding is intended for capital campaigns, ongoing programs, innovative programming, and collaborative projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 172103

Grants to North Carolina Public Schools for Experiential Education Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina public schools in eligible counties to provide students with creative, hands-on learning opportunities. Funding is intended to inspire students to be enthusiastic about learning and to remain in the school setting, ultimate...

GrantWatch ID#: 172605

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Child Victims of Abuse and Neglect

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the lives of local children. Funding is intended to support local organizations that assist at-risk children and young victims of abuse and neglect....

GrantWatch ID#: 173069

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to respond to community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that promote and improve the overall well-being of residents. Eligible applicants have the ability and capacity to manage grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 174103

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible counties. Funding is intended for special events or exhibits, marketing and promotional projects, historic preservation projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174528

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health-Related Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health-related needs in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a concept paper before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176074

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Housing Stability and Homeless Services

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations to improve housing stability. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide services for people experiencing homelessness or help individuals and families pay rent, mortgages, and utility bills...

GrantWatch ID#: 176446

Grants to Arkansas Local Governments for Tourism Project Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arkansas counties and cities to support research projects related to local tourist attractions. Funding is intended to support studies that will examine the potential of local sites and events to attract visitors. Eligible attractions in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176585

In-Kind Support to Texas Nonprofits for Volunteer Assistance at Community-Based Events

Deadline: 09/25/26

In-kind support of volunteer assistance to Texas nonprofit organizations for community events in eligible locations. The program is intended to help local nonprofits by providing volunteers for community-based programs and projects on a short-term basis. Volunteer...

GrantWatch ID#: 176768

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Cultural and Recreational Se...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and groups in eligible areas to develop and expand cultural and recreational services. Funding is intended to support new programs, the expansion of current programs, new or expanded special events, special projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 177708

Grants to Delaware Nonprofit Organizations for Initiatives to Support Childhood Development

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support early childhood development in vulnerable populations. Eligible activities emphasize community building and promote equity. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181254

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote the Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities in Comm...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to promote the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital and programming expenses. Priority will be given to proposals with the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186553

Grants to Alabama K-12 Schools and Nonprofits for Programming, Resources, and Supplies to Enha...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations for programming, resources, and supplies that enhance classroom learning. Funds may be used for purposes that include, but are not limited to, classroom and sanitation supplies; media equip...

GrantWatch ID#: 186722

Grants to Texas For-Profits, Agencies, and Organizations to Address Dangerous Emissions

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Texas businesses, individuals, government agencies, organizations, and associations for programs and projects that address dangerous emissions. Funding is intended to implement innovative technologies that help to reduce emissions of regulated pollutants...

GrantWatch ID#: 192696

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote the Well-Being of At-Risk Chi...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, research organizations, and schools to promote the well-being of children. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to serve children who are at risk...

GrantWatch ID#: 197381

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits for General Operational Support and Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations for general operational support and projects to benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202461

Grants to Alabama Entities to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, IHEs, development districts, Tribes, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 204519

Grants to New York Artists, Collectives, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Arts Programming in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of $1,000 to New York tribal entities, individual artists, collectives, nonprofit organizations, and unincorporated groups for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to ensure the ongoing success of arts and cultural activities and enable...

GrantWatch ID#: 209471

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support Animal Welfare in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agency animal shelters for activities to benefit animals in eligible communities. Funding is intended for organizations that provide the following services: humane education, emergency animal car...

GrantWatch ID#: 209714

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Assist Residents in Need

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist disadvantaged individuals and families during the holiday season. Funding is intended for programs and projects that provide items such as gifts, clothing, and toys, and support the traditi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210552
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