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

Explore 8,705 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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8,705 grants found

Grants to Florida Neighborhood Organizations and Associations for Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Florida qualifying neighborhood organizations and homeowner associations for activities to enhance local neighborhoods in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 209596

Grants to Florida Neighborhood Organizations and Residents for Public Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Florida qualifying neighborhood and homeowners organizations and local residents for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210142

Grants to Florida Neighborhood and Homeowner Associations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida neighborhood and homeowner associations for environmental projects in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that help neighborhoods reduce pollu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210143

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and Native Nations to Benefit Resi...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and native nations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete an eligibility questionnaire and contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 216924

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations for Activities to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that address community needs and invest in the longevity of the community. Eligible organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218991

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Youth-Led Projects Addressing Climate Challenges

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for youth-led projects that address climate related challenges. Funding is intended for activities that involve youth ages 15 through 24 in developing, implementing, and managing critical climate so...

GrantWatch ID#: 219363

Grants to Florida Nonprofit Youth Sports Organizations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit youth sports organizations in eligible regions for capital projects. Eligible uses of funds include field lighting, concession stands, fencing, turf repair or upgrade, mowers and field dressing equipment, and bathroom upgrades. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220956

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations, Residents, and Corporations for Seasonal Programming

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan organizations, individuals, groups, and corporate entities for seasonal programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage visitors and residents to participate in outdoor activities during the winter months. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 221868

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve the health and wellness of residents, including children, families, seniors, and those who are underserved. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 221898

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research Studies Related to Osteosarco...

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research studies related to osteosarcoma (OS). Applicants are required to submit an LOI, and first-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 224286

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools to Benefit Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focusing on human services, education, health, recreation, arts and culture, the envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226114

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Programs and Services

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community programs and services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the priority focus areas of education, environment, community service, and youth. Programmatic expenses and capital project...

GrantWatch ID#: 228200

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for impactful projects that will bring long-term improvements to the community. Priority is for activities in the focu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228249

Grants to USA IHEs for Cardiovascular and Brain Health-Related Research Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA IHEs for cardiovascular and brain health-related research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to support undergraduate and graduate schools that provide degrees in biomedical science and health profes...

GrantWatch ID#: 229085

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community-based activities across a wide range of categories. Previous grants have supported librarie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229528

Grants to California School Districts and COEs to Reduce Student Trauma

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to California school districts and county offices of education to create a communication system between first responders and schools to reduce student trauma. Funding is intended for the development of a system that will allow different professionals to col...

GrantWatch ID#: 230990

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Global Oncology Research

Deadline: 01/14/27 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and research organizations, NGOS, government agencies, and IHEs for research related to global oncology. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 231384

Awards to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Honor Contributions to the Arts Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Awards to Ohio individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits for contributions to the arts and arts education in eligible locations. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community. The awards program celebrates the people, organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231580

Grants to USA Organizations for Initial Scientific Research on Finding Habitable Worlds

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

Grants to USA organizations for initial scientific research to inform future endeavors to find other habitable worlds. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 231679

Grants to USA Researchers and Clinicians to Improve Infant Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA researchers and clinicians to improve infant outcomes through maternal immunization. Funding is intended for interventions that show measurable results in the form of increased maternal immunization for RSV. The goal is to improve infant outcomes thr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231726

Grants to New Mexico Women's Healthcare Clinics and Providers for Supportive Care

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to New Mexico women's healthcare clinics and providers for supportive care in eligible regions. Funding is intended for obstetric and gynelogical care and infrastructure so women can access services close to home. Applicants must be Medicaid Enrolled Provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 232108

Grants to Massachusetts Public Entities and Nonprofits to Combat Gang Violence

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

Grants to Massachusetts public entities and nonprofit research institutions for programs to combat gang violence. Funding is intended to support multi-disciplinary approaches to prevent gang crime, as well as successful intervention programs. Collaboration between...

GrantWatch ID#: 232401

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

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

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that promote knowledge and appreciation of the arts. Funding is intended to support arts, culture, or heritage-related services and programs that are open to the public. Funded programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 141757

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Arts, Culture, and Heritage Events

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

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for cultural events that benefit the community. Funding is intended to support operational expenses associated with public arts, culture, and heritage celebrations and festivals. Festivals are encoura...

GrantWatch ID#: 141758

Grants to New Jersey Schools and School Districts for Innovative Sustainability Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants of $2,000 and grants of $10,000 to New Jersey schools and school districts for innovative sustainability projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to school sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 158264

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits to Host Internships for Diverse Artists

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Quebec nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to host internships for artists. Funding is intended to encourage established arts nonprofits to host artists and cultural workers with culturally diverse backgrounds who are either new arrivals or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162178

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations, libraries, schools, agencies, and individuals for science, humanities, and arts activities. Funding is intended to support general operations, field trips, artist residencies, ticket subsidy programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 163536

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Arts Activities to Engage Young Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for arts-related activities that attract and engage young residents. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. The grant program is intended to provide s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179434

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, environment, family, and health and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181911

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Develop Thematic Arts and Cultural Experiences

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

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to develop arts and cultural experiences designed for youth. Funding is intended to support youth-led projects that create small-scale cultural experiences for youth that reflect the u...

GrantWatch ID#: 182175

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Black and African American Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that celebrate Black and African American arts. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for arts and cultural heritage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188329

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Projects to Meet the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that promote civic engagement and address local needs, creating a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201640

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit and faith-based organizations and agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that support seniors, expand early education and youth programs, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 204603

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address the Holocaust and the Genoci...

Deadline: 12/06/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 09/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for projects addressing the Holocaust, antisemitism, and the genocide of the Roma. Applicants must submit an abstract prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives that protect the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 209631

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote social justice. Funding is intended to support the operations of nonprofits that work to address racial inequities and provide critical resources to BIPOC and other groups who...

GrantWatch ID#: 212813

Grants to Illinois Organizations for Community and Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Illinois organizations for community and economic development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including property acquisition, construction, public facilities improvements, renewable energy and conservatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 223497

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Agencies for Social Services and Substance Abuse Remediat...

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

Grants to Illinois organizations and nonprofit social service agencies to provide social services and substance abuse remediation programs in eligible regions. Social services include programs for youth, seniors, and other special populations, as well as emergency...

GrantWatch ID#: 223500

Grants to British Columbia NGOs, Agencies, IHEs, and First Nations for Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to British Columbia NGOs, agencies, businesses, communities, academic institutions, consultants, First Nations, and individuals for fish and wildlife preservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must engage with the relevant First Nation(s), and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230561

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Supportive Housing Initiatives for Older Adults

Deadline: 10/29/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for supportive housing initiatives for older adults. Applicants must be prequalified before applying. Funding is intended for facilitating supportive housing for adults ages 55 plus or adults younger than 55 with medical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232471

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Live for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, youth development, health and wellness, arts and culture, public safety and violence prevention, basic human ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 232491

Grants to California Nonprofits for Organizational Development Activities

Deadline: 10/18/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for organizational development activities. Funding is intended for workforce development interships and capacity building. The goal is to increase the organization's organizational e...

GrantWatch ID#: 232504

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and Environmental Entities for Water Resource Pr...

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and environmental entities for projects that protect and restore water resources across the state. Applicants must contact the funding source, complete required registrations, and submit a manda...

GrantWatch ID#: 130652

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Security Enhancements

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for equipment purchases and hiring of personnel to enhance organizational security. Funding is intended to support organizations that are at risk of being targeted by terrorists. Purchases must be used for property that...

GrantWatch ID#: 134556

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Businesses, and Individuals to Manage Waste

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects that manage waste in eligible regions. Some applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 138562

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Culture, Heritage, Humanities, and Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote and support access to and participation in activities related to culture, heritage, humanities, and the arts. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 139118

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Programs and Operational Support

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, public schools, and IHEs for arts activities and organizational support. New applicants, as well as applicants who have not applied in recent years, must send a letter of intent prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 147173

Grants to Ontario Companies and Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario event organizers for events, festivals, and sports events that attract visitors and promote tourism in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage overnight stays ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148579

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Oral Health in Children

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public or government entities, including schools and health departments, for dental health programs for children. Funding areas of interest include oral health awareness and education and access to or...

GrantWatch ID#: 159527

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Businesses, Agencies, and NGOs for Wildlife Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, businesses, communities, consultants, agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and individuals for fish and wildlife projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a notice of intent prior to applying. The goal of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162407

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Serving Community Youth

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and churches in eligible locations for activities that benefit local youth. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164720
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