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

Explore 8,881 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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8,881 grants found

Grants to Indiana Youth-Serving Nonprofits for the Educational Training of Board, Staff, and V...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Indiana nonprofit organizations serving Indiana youth to support continuing education opportunities for active volunteers, staff members, or board members. Funding is intended to enable workers to take advantage of continuing education oppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 165787

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance Arts Programming in Dis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and IHEs in eligible counties to enhance arts programming in disadvantaged communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 165824

Grants to Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits for Arts and Conservation Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to promote the arts and environmental conservation. This grant allows non-profit groups to receive funding for smaller projects on a one-time basi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165827

Grants to New York Nonprofit Staff Members in Eligible Counties for Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organization staff members in eligible counties for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to defray the cost of attendance at a training course or event. The goal of the program is to increase the potential for ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 165916

Grants to Maryland Public Schools to Host Artists and Performers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Maryland public schools in eligible communities to host artists or performers for workshops, residencies, Master Classes, assembly performances, and other activities. Performers must reside in the State of Maryland to qualify. Funding may h...

GrantWatch ID#: 165940

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Provide Law-Related Charitable and Educational Services and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to provide law-related charitable and educational services and programs in eligible locations. Eligible activities support the mission, purposes, and objectives of the Foundation, which are as follows: To...

GrantWatch ID#: 165952

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for emergency assistance. Funding supports urgent and unforeseen needs that may disrupt operations or hinder an organization’s ability to deliver services. The purpose of the progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166047

Grants to Northwest Territories Qualifying Entities to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Northwest Territories businesses, entrepreneurs, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and residents to foster economic development. Funding is available in the following categories: micro-business, entrepreneur support, community economic developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 166058

Grants to California Nonprofits and Public Schools for Community Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in eligible regions for community services that benefit children, youth, and families. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 166064

Grants to Nebraska PreK-12 Schools and Nonprofits for Field Trips to Attend Cultural Exhibits ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska PreK-12 schools and nonprofit organizations for field trips that enable school children to attend cultural exhibits and arts related events. Funding is intended to support expenses for trips to exhibitions at museums or other venues, as well as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166162

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit arts, preservation, and heritage organizations, public agencies, and landmark owners to address urgent needs and opportunities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to meet ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166171

Grants to South Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Arts Accessibility

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve arts accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Projects may include improvements to facilities and programs. Priority will be given to applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 166175

Grants to California and Hawaii Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California and Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community benefit projects that address educational, environmental, and societal issues. Eligible programs include, but are not limited to the following focus areas: children's health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 166176

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Environmental Stewardship and Advocacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations for environmental advocacy and stewardship projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible projects must demonstrate a statewide impact. The purpose of funding is to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 166178

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects and Services to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding may be used for a wide variety of projects. Previously funded proposals include equipment for fire departments, ambulances, and rescue s...

GrantWatch ID#: 166181

Grants to Oregon and California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programming, Capital, and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to support programs, capital projects, and organizational expenses. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 166199

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capacity Building and Pla...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations for capacity-building projects that strengthen community impact in eligible locations. Funding is intended for leadership development, strategic planning, conference attendance, and the hiring...

GrantWatch ID#: 166200

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Childcare Centers for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit, for-profit, and community licensed childcare centers for operating grants in order to lower fees for families. Funding is intended to help make childcare more affordable for families with young children by providing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 166231

Grants to Ohio PreK-12 Schools and Homeschooling Associations to Defray the Costs of Arts and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio public, charter, private, and parochial PreK-12 schools and associations of homeschooled students for arts-related field trips. Funding is intended for transportation costs to educational arts and cultural events, exhibitions, and perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 166242

Grants to Maryland Individuals and Organizations for Developmental Disabilities Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland individuals, groups, and organizations to benefit people with developmental disabilities and their family members. Funding is intended to support projects, conferences, and trainings related to the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 166282

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Youth in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and initiatives to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support charitable ideas and projects designed and led by local young people. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 166283

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, Museums, Colleges, Schools, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, state agencies, libraries, museums, colleges, schools, and tribal nations, for projects related to humanities and culture. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 166284

Grants to British Columbia Charitable Organizations to Promote the Well-Being of Residents Who...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia charitable organizations for projects that promote the well-being of residents who are deaf. Funding is intended to enhance the cultural, social, and educational activities of individuals who are deaf, and to promote and preserve Deaf la...

GrantWatch ID#: 166299

Grants and In-Kind Services to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind services to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations working to benefit communities where the funding source operates. Priority areas of funding include economic and workforce development, safety, environmental stewardship, STEM and energy education...

GrantWatch ID#: 166401

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Schools for Programs to Enhance Arts Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota K-12 schools for programs to enhance arts education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects such as school trips, artist residencies, educational performances, and extracurricular activities. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 166469

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Small-Scale Arts Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for small-scale arts activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance or develop regional or local artists, arts audiences, or arts re...

GrantWatch ID#: 166474

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Health Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and local government entities in eligible regions for projects, operating support, and capacity building. Funding is intended for organizations working to advance health equity. Eligible applicants prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 166488

Grants to Maryland Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Forestry Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland individuals, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, agencies, educational institutions, and conservation districts for reforestation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve forest habitat and water qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 166548

Grants to California Organizations to Improve Healthcare Delivery for Low-Income Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations to improve healthcare delivery for impoverished populations. Certain applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve systems of care for state residents, with an emph...

GrantWatch ID#: 166552

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs in the Arts, Education, Human Services, Health, J...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and activities in the areas of autism, arts and culture, health and human services, literacy and education, and Jewish life. Some applicants must submit a letter of inq...

GrantWatch ID#: 166560

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Educational Institutions and Groups for Architectural Consulting t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit educational institutions, clubs, and groups in eligible locations to cover the costs of landscape architectural drawings. Funding is intended to aid in the development of area parks, pathways, open spaces, and natural ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 166627

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Mental and Emotional Health in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote mental and emotional health and well-being for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for the development and creation of continuous and equitable opportunities to acc...

GrantWatch ID#: 166658

Grants to Virginia Neighborhood and Community Organizations for Initiatives that Benefit Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia neighborhood organizations and community watch groups for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to adva...

GrantWatch ID#: 166695

Grants to Canada Charitable Organizations in Eastern Provinces for Mental Health Services and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia charitable organizations for projects and programs addressing environmental conservation and mental health in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a lett...

GrantWatch ID#: 166779

Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Research Institutio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and research institutions for projects in the field of coastal and marine sciences in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 166801

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Address Unexpected and Urg...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community governmental agencies in eligible locations to address unexpected needs. Funding is intended for time-sensitive projects that respond to emergency situations. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 166910

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Community Organizations for Volunteer Recognition Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible regions for volunteer recognition events. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to enhance the lives of area residents by providing volunteer events such as barbeques after clea...

GrantWatch ID#: 166929

Grants to Missouri Individuals, Organizations, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri individuals, families, organizations, and K-12 schools in eligible locations to address the needs of local residents and the communities in which they live. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, youth, health, emerge...

GrantWatch ID#: 166974

Grants to North Dakota Associations and Employee Organizations to Promote Occupational Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota associations and employee organizations to promote workplace safety through education and training events. Funding is intended to encourage safer workplace habits through instruction and awareness efforts, partnering with local groups to hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 166993

Grants to Indiana Healthcare Organizations for Health Professionals Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana healthcare organizations, institutions of higher education, and career centers for training and continuing education for healthcare students and professionals serving rural and underserved communities in eligible counties. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 167011

Grants to Ohio and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio and Pennsylvania nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist a broad range of organizations in enhancing the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 167070

Grants to Alberta Agencies in Eligible Regions for Community Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to Alberta local government agencies in eligible regions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that help communities cultivate the landscape and improve the quality of life for area residents. Past grants have been used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 167079

Grants to Alberta Schools for Environmental Education Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Alberta elementary and secondary schools for environmental education programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the broadening or enhancement of existing programs or the development of new programs. Eligible applicants must benefit e...

GrantWatch ID#: 167080

Grants to Canada Charitable Organizations and Municipalities for Programs Related to Physical ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada charitable organizations and municipalities for community programs related to physical and mental health. Funding is intended for programs that will improve community wellness and make a positive impact. Philanthropic support focuses on health, wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167087

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits to Address the Recreational Needs of Children and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to meet the physical and intellectual recreational needs of local children and families. Proposals should address or improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 167196

Grants to Wyoming Entities to Prepare Potential Workers for Employment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming industry associations, trade unions, private entities, and IHEs to prepare potential employees for the workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote economic growt...

GrantWatch ID#: 167302

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Tree Planting and Related Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to raise awareness of and increase participation in tree-planting projects and other activities. Funding is intended for the planting of trees and shrubs and increasing awareness of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167369

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the well-being of residents across the state. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167555

Grants to Yukon First Nations, Agencies, and Groups to Promote Healthy Lifestyles in Rural Are...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon First Nations governments, rural recreation departments, and local groups to promote active lifestyles and opportunities for physical activity in rural communities. Eligible expenses include facility rental, wages, supplies, materials, and healthy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167586

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and municipalities in eligible regions to benefit communities in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to provide support for projects, events, recreational opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 167609
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