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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to Pennsylvania County Governments for Educational Programs Addressing Pollution

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania county governments for educational programs addressing pollution. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that will help reduce pollution from private homes and small busines...

GrantWatch ID#: 212225

Grants to Pennsylvania County Governments for Waste Management Plans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Pennsylvania county government agencies for environmental activities related to waste management and removal. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for expenses in connection with planning and prepari...

GrantWatch ID#: 212226

Grants to New Jersey Real Estate Developers for Capital Projects that Foster Neighborhood Revi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit and for-profit real estate developers for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve local neighborhoods and foster community revitalization after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. All projects must be loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 212248

Grants to West Virginia Organizations to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia organizations for programs and activities that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of community-benefit projects including but not limited to providing audio books for libraries and emergenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212289

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist and guide children and youth (ages 6 to 18) through ongoing activities that advance personal development, leadership, and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 212307

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Emergency Assistance in the Wake of Unexpected...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for emergency assistance in the wake of unexpected challenges. Funding is intended for unbudgeted or unplanned expenditures that arise as a result of unanticipated circumstances such as torna...

GrantWatch ID#: 212372

Grants to New York, Florida, and Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Address Community Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York, Florida, and Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs to address a wide variety of issues in eligible communities. A Letter of Intent must be submitted before the full application. Funding is intended for programs addressing cruelty to animals...

GrantWatch ID#: 212379

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Low-Income Families in Purchasing New Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to assist low-income families in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to cover down payments and costs associated with closing. The purpose of the program is to increase the avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 212398

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit At-Risk Populations in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address the needs of underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that increase access to the sport of hockey in addition to promoting the health and well-being of at-risk yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 212560

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Systems to Support the Community in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school systems to support community activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of supplies, program incentives, and other small items. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212580

Grants to British Columbia Indigenous Organizations and Agencies for Workforce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Tribal councils, Métis Nation Government, and Indigenous organizations to address workforce barriers impacting Indigenous people across the province. Funding is intended to assist Indigenous communities in identifying gap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212694

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and initiatives that address health inequities. Funding is intended to support new strategies and approaches that help to solve health-related conc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212723

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits Serving Older Adults to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations serving older adults to address urgent organizational needs. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to address sudden, unexpected needs that could negatively imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 212733

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that address basic needs, benefit youth, and promote water safety skills. The goal of the grant program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 212736

Grants to Wyoming Schools and Youth Organizations for Environmental Education Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming schools and youth organizations for environmental education events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that will provide youth with hands-on experiences in agriculture, conservation, or natural resources. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212767

Grants to Florida Nonprofits Providing Mental Health Services for Program Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations that provide mental health services to support projects and programs in eligible areas. Applicant organizations must be currently providing mental health services focused on supporting families and individuals in the areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 212798

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Community Needs in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for small-scale projects that address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 212840

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, health and human services agencies, civic groups, and cultural and arts programs to strengthen communities in eligible regions. Funding p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212945

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Meet the Specific Needs of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for operational support to meet the specific needs of residents. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding priority areas include youth, individuals with disabilities, aging adults, and people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212954

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Associations, Committees, and Individuals to Support E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations, associations, committees, and individuals to support events and encourage tourism in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to determine eligibility and access the applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 212966

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Help Businesses Relocate and Expand

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations to promote business development. Funding is intended to support initiatives that facilitate the relocation, growth, and expansion of businesses by providing resources that help organizations establish new operations, incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 212990

Grants to Iowa K-12 Public, Private, Home, and Charter Schools to visit a Historical Library

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa K-12 private, public, home, and charter schools to visit a historical library. Funding is intended to support travel to a library and museum and enhance their education related to US history. Schools with a high reduced lunch percentage or Title I s...

GrantWatch ID#: 213050

In-Kind Donations of Opioid Overdose Treatment Kits to Indiana Health Departments and Tribes

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of opioid overdose treatment kits to Indiana local health departments and Native American-serving entities. Participants will receive a supply of overdose kits containing naloxone nasal spray. Health departments are encouraged to partner with com...

GrantWatch ID#: 213139

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Operational Support and Programs to Benefit Eligible Communit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for operational support and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that have a charitable purpose and have not previously received grant assistance from...

GrantWatch ID#: 213151

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote racial and social justice, particularly in areas historically impacted by racial inequities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that face obstacles to receiving flexible funding due to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213180

Grants to Michigan Local Government Agencies for Renewable Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan local government agencies for renewable energy projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of renewable energy projects, including grid-connected solar,...

GrantWatch ID#: 213262

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Individuals for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support special activities, events, or opportunities that arise during the year and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 213309

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups and Residents for Community-Based Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario neighborhood groups and residents for community-based events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist groups and events with operating expenses that support eligible activities. Neighborhood events must take place in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 213324

Vouchers to New York Public School Districts and Transportation Contractors to Convert School ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Vouchers to New York public school districts and transportation contractors to encourage the conversion of existing school bus fleets to zero-emission vehicles. The program will provide vouchers for both vehicles and charging stations. Eligible zero-emission schoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 213348

In-Kind Support to New York Community Gardens for Soil Testing

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to New York community gardens for soil testing. The program is intended to benefit community gardens by testing for metals, acidity, and nutrient content of the soil. Applicants may represent an established or new community garden. Soil test result...

GrantWatch ID#: 213552

Grants to Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Foster Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for social justice initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that foster climate, racial, and or immigrant justice. The geographic focus for funding is primar...

GrantWatch ID#: 213593

Opportunity for Michigan Local and Tribal Governments to Apply for Loans to Address Emergency ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Michigan local and tribal governments to apply for low-interest loans to address emergency situations. Funding is intended for preparatory activities that would lower the risk of dangers caused by natural disasters and hazards. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 213615

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs at community and heritage festivals and events. Special consideration is...

GrantWatch ID#: 213655

Grants to Canada Animal Rescue Organizations and Shelters for Organizational Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada animal rescue organizations and shelters for organizational operations. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website to apply for funding. Eligible costs include food, supplies, vaccines, and any other expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 213691

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of arts, education, and health and human services. Grants will support organizations that utilize c...

GrantWatch ID#: 213695

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Military Members and Their Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects that help military families feel a stronger sense of community belonging. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in implementing...

GrantWatch ID#: 213722

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact the quality of life in the region. Applicants must demonstrate their track record w...

GrantWatch ID#: 213804

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, First Responders, Agencies, Individuals, and School Districts f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, individuals, first responders, school districts, faith-based entities, and government agencies to prevent, prepare for, and address disasters in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the immediate and long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 213819

Grants to Pennsylvania Conservation Organizations and Municipal Authorities for Projects Relat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit conservation organizations and municipal authorities for projects to improve the quality and quantity of conservation easements. Applicants must complete a qualification form, reserve funding, and complete projects prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 213827

Grants to USA Tribes in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Drinking Water

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Islands federally recognized Tribes for projects to improve the quality of drinking water. Funding is intended for activities and programs to address issues associated with emerg...

GrantWatch ID#: 213880

Grants to Florida Groups and Organizations in Eligible Locations to Attract Tourists to the Ar...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida groups and organizations in eligible locations to attract tourists to the area. Funding is intended to support events occurring in late August through May. Eligible events include organized exhibitions, concerts, festivals, fairs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 213918

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Solar Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations and educational facilities in eligible counties for solar energy projects. Funding is intended to support a range of solar projects to create employment opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 213922

Grants to California, Nevada, and Arizona Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California, Nevada, and Arizona nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, health and wellness, team sports and youth development, hunger relief, and di...

GrantWatch ID#: 214005

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Solar Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan utilities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and businesses to promote solar energy for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is intended to promote environmental benefits and to provide potential financial sav...

GrantWatch ID#: 214057

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, and Business Districts fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for waste management projects and building improvement projects....

GrantWatch ID#: 214075

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of underserved residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that help to enhance the lives and prospects of the area's most disadvantaged citizens. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 214116

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit the environment. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214141

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Agencies, For-Profits, Nonprofits, Academic Institut...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit local watersheds. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Securin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214142

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes to Promote Participation in t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for activities that encourage public participation in the arts. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support program...

GrantWatch ID#: 214177

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to improve educational outcomes for students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in one of the following areas of interest: literacy, advocacy, college and career readiness, and principal and teacher ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214274
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