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

Explore 8,769 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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8,769 grants found

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Arts Activities and Tra...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for arts-related activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support a broad range of arts programs, performances, and other activities that will benefit the gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180372

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Counties to Benefit Local Communiti...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $250 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible counties to enhance and enrich the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects and programs. Eligible applicants are located in and serve the foll...

GrantWatch ID#: 180663

In-Kind Grants to West Virginia Organizations, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to P...

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

In-kind grants to West Virginia organizations, governmental agencies, and schools in eligible counties for tree planting kits and assistance. Funding is intended to promote the planting of urban trees on public land. Priority will be shown to projects that engage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180670

Grants to West Virginia Art Teachers and Artists in Eligible Areas for Enrichment Activities a...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to West Virginia public schools in eligible areas to provide arts enrichment programming in local public schools. Funding is intended for the purchase of art supplies, honoraria for visiting artists, and for class trips to see painters and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 180841

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities, and Schools for Short-Term Arts Worksh...

Deadline: 12/01/26

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

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits and Synagogues for Theater Rental and Technical Fees

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Jewish nonprofit organizations and synagogues in eligible locations to help cover the costs associated with using a local community theater. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 181495

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Healthcare, Human Services, and Education for Disadvantaged C...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit programs. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of healthcare, human services, and education that benefit disadvantaged communities. Preference is given to or...

GrantWatch ID#: 181564

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Charitable Activities Benefiting Area Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address community needs and involve collaboration. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 181779

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Improve Community Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focusing on issues that influence health, such as socioeconomic status, social support networks, access to resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 181969

Grants to Oklahoma Organizations to Improve the Health and Wellness of Local Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma organizations in eligible areas to promote and improve the health and wellness of local residents. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for healthcare education, prevention, matchin...

GrantWatch ID#: 182701

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities for Professional Development ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities in eligible regions for professional development activities for staff and volunteers. Funding is intended to be used to cover webinars, workshops, conference r...

GrantWatch ID#: 183031

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Small-Scale Community Proj...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations for small-scale, immediate projects that address community needs. Funding is intended for organizations that address the priority areas of heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 184998

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Individuals Living in Poverty

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address the needs of individuals living in poverty in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to meet basic needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188867

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut Institutions to Support Cancer Surgery Fellows...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $85,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut institutions to support breast cancer surgery fellowships for doctors. Funding is intended to improve outcomes and the quality of life for individuals with breast cancer. Eligible fellowship participants h...

GrantWatch ID#: 190387

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits for Water Resource Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government entities and nonprofit organizations to develop, conserve, protect, and manage water resources throughout the state. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of watershed hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 191261

Grants to Massachusetts Artists and Nonprofits for Public Art Projects that Promote Spatial Ju...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts artists, collaborations, and nonprofit organizations for public art projects that promote spatial justice. Funding is intended to support projects across the artistic disciplines that are accessible to the general public, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 191563

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for community programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for project-related expenses, including materials and supplies. Eligible programs and activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 192705

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Community Health and Wellness in Eli...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives and programs that improve community wellness. Previous grants have supported children's museums, schools, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193532

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Enhance the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to enhance the health and well-being of local residents. All applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and first-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196482

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall within the Foundation's focus areas and enhance the quality of life for community members. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 196579

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Capacity Building Projects, Programming, and Capital Improvements

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capacity-building efforts, capital improvements, program expansions, and special projects. Requests wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196795

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas Nonprofits for Capital P...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations for capital projects and medical equipment purchases. Funding is intended to support projects and organizations in the areas of culture and religion, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197384

Grants to Wisconsin Counties for Sustainable Forestry Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin qualifying counties for sustainable forestry projects. Priority is to fund storm-related projects and the employment of temporary personnel for short-term workload projects. Funding is intended for short-term projects and unanticipated projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 197458

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations to benefit economically disadvantaged families throughout the state. Funding is intended for operational expenses for shelters for homeless individuals and organizations that help families find housing. Applicants must be en...

GrantWatch ID#: 198444

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Districts, and Groups for Learning and Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin teachers, school districts, and groups for educational opportunities and professional development. Funding is intended to improve instructional practices and student learning in the field of mathematics. Grants can be used to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 198983

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Teachers, and Groups to Enhance Mathematics Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $750 to Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and groups to enhance mathematics education. Funding is intended for the acquisition of classroom resources to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies or projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198984

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Projects and Programs that B...

Deadline: 01/05/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofits, municipalities, faith-based organizations, and school districts to benefit communities in eligible regions. A pre-application is required prior to the full proposal. Funding will support capital projects and large-scale programming t...

GrantWatch ID#: 200203

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Districts, Nonprofits, Companies, and Individuals for Initiatives...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, districts, nonprofit organizations, companies, and individuals for initiatives related to the state's water supply. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202998

Grants to New Jersey and New York Nonprofits for Financial and Workforce Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities and build nonprofit capacity. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects focusing on workforce development and financial empow...

GrantWatch ID#: 207641

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Native Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations to benefit Native residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities, internships, and organizations whose programs promote charitable, educational, literary, and scientific purposes. The fund is also dedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 210528

Grants to Michigan Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Michigan nonprofit and governmental arts and cultural organizations in eligible regions for capacity building. Funding is intended to strengthen local arts entities, helping them reach their potential in transforming communities into vib...

GrantWatch ID#: 211360

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 212852

Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, tribes, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Special Events and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for special programs and events that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that help to raise awareness, encourage economic development, and foster a sense of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214517

Loans to Illinois Schools to Improve Technology and Promote Career Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Loans to Illinois school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools to promote professional development. Funding is intended to purchase technology equipment that improves classroom education and enhances professional development in kindergarten through 8th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214906

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Health and Education Programs, Capacity-Building Ac...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to support health and education programs, capacity-building activities, and capital ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215454

Grants to Idaho Nonprofit Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations for environmental protection activities. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities related to environmental education and environmental protection. Funds are for the exclusive use of organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 216710

Grants to Florida and New York Nonprofits to Promote Education, Research, Arts, and Journalism

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida and New York nonprofit organizations for projects to promote education, climate and medical research, the arts, and ethical journalism in eligible regions. Requests for general operating support are welcome. While national and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 216773

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits to Promote Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to promote health in eligible regions. Eligible projects include the improvement of walking trails, playgrounds and parks; and farmers markets, community gardens, healthy cor...

GrantWatch ID#: 216858

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Addressi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana nonprofit organizations, public charities, government agencies, IHEs, and K-12 schools for programs that address children's mental health and family food security in eligible regions. Funding may al...

GrantWatch ID#: 217322

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits That Support Local Efforts to Improve Community Life

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations that support local efforts to improve community life. The funding source prioritizes programs that cross economic, racial, and ethnic lines. Of special interest are projects focusing on public safety entities, animal r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217534

Sponsorships to Texas Government, Business, and Civic Organizations for Events to Enhance the ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Texas business, government, and civic organizations for events to enhance the health of residents. Applicants must verify eligibility prior to applying. Priority is for organizations that address community needs in the focus areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 217842

Grants to California Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the work of local arts organizations, collectives, and artists. Projects should attract young professionals, stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 219065

Grants to Maine Entities to Reduce Opioid-Related Overdoses and Deaths

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Maine entities to reduce opioid-related overdoses and deaths in eligible regions. Funding is intended for prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery from substance use disorders. Applicants must propose how they will strengthen and/or expand rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 220900

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 to Wisconsin residents, families, and nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to benefit individuals, households, and nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221301

Grants to New York City Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New York City women and women-led organizations for projects that benefit women and girls throughout the city. Funding is intended for grassroots projects that foster change in local communities and empower women and girls. Eligible projects are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221962

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 222181

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote economic development; improve health care and medical research; advance the beautification and rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 222307

Grants to Montana Organizations to Promote the State's Cattle Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Montana organizations to promote the state's cattle sector. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and events that help Montana's ranchers, strengthen the future of the cattle industry, and build bridges between the agriculture industry and local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222464
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