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

Explore 8,613 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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8,613 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to central Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Past grants have supported organizations serving the community in the areas of nutrition, seniors, youth, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143524

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Women and Children in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of neighborhood sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 145545

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas may include community needs, children, and youth. Priority will be given to collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 145736

Grants to Texas Nonprofit and For-Profit Food-Service Entities for Innovative Culinary Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit food service entities, food-focused organizations, and individuals for culinary projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to support innovative projects. Eligible applicants include food and beverage artisan ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147405

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that serve the community in the areas of education, arts, and community welfare. Eligible activities and programs must be a...

GrantWatch ID#: 148613

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding may be used for the implementation of programs, capital projects, renovations, office technology, and program-related materials. Eligible proposals are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 149425

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs that positively impact the local community. In previous years, grants have been awarded to local schools, youth STEM programs, community clubs, museums, health clinics, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151276

Grants to Minnesota Residency Programs for Medical Training Opportunities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Minnesota residency programs and sponsors to expand residencies and training opportunities for physicians. Funding is intended for new primary care residency programs or to train residents in newly created residency positions within existing programs. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 161880

Grants to California Nonprofits to Advance Education for Girls and Women

Deadline: 01/06/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects that advance the education of local girls and women in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI and meet with staff prior to submitting a full application. Priority is given to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 163027

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Local and Statewide Conferences that Addr...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, tribal and government agencies, and educational institutions for community, regional, and statewide virtual conferences and meetings related to health. Funding is intended for gatherings that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166160

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Health Initiatives in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that improve community health in eligible regions. Eligible project areas include behavioral health, access to care, chronic disease prevention and management, and cancer pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 169776

Grants to Arkansas Rural Towns and Cities for Capital Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Arkansas rural towns and cities for capital projects and purchases that enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must conduct a public meeting and contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for new construction or renovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 173057

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits to Address the Needs of the Elderly Population

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to address the needs of the elderly population in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expanding or new programs and projects to provide seniors with various forms of assistance. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 173216

Grants to Ontario Charities and Agencies for Community Enhancement Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and government agencies for community enhancement projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding priorities include enhancing inclusivity and belonging, learning and growing, strengthening non-profits, sustainable futures...

GrantWatch ID#: 173388

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Schools to Improve Health Outcomes for Children and Women

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, public schools, and religious entities to improve the health and wellness of children and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that are aligned with the foundation's current focus a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174584

Grants to Indiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Address Critic...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana individuals, families, organizations, and groups in eligible counties for programs and projects that address basic needs. Funding is intended for community services such as healthcare, food, clothing, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175559

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Local Families and Children

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and schools for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of the environment, recreation, education, arts, health, hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176146

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Promote Tourism Attractions

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote the development of tourism attractions throughout the state. Funding is intended to generate economic benefits, increase the number of new visitors, and impact travel choices ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176183

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Improve the Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects that will have a p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178116

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses to Develop Solar Energy

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, and state agencies for small-scale projects to develop sustainable energy resources. Applicants must submit initial material prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178731

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Idaho and Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible counties. Focus areas include community service, education and youth, environment, and emergency energy assistance. Individuals and families with documente...

GrantWatch ID#: 179820

Grants to West Virginia IHEs for STEM Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to West Virginia colleges and universities to provide research opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing studies in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Funding is intended to support small research s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187002

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and Tribes to Increase Emergency Response Capacity

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia government agencies and First Nations to strengthen the capacity of emergency response services. Funding is intended to build the capacity to provide critical assistance through emergency support service (ESS) volunteer/...

GrantWatch ID#: 187238

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs Focused on Education, Environment, Healthcare, and C...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, environment, healthcare, and cultural arts. Eligible applicants are located...

GrantWatch ID#: 189355

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs to Address Essential Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address critical community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to needs in the areas of adult education, hunger, shelter, and clothing. Collaborative projects are encourage...

GrantWatch ID#: 192485

Grants and In-Kind Support to West Virginia Groups and Schools for Athletic Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $300 and in-kind support to West Virginia community groups and schools in eligible locations for athletic activities for children. The program aims to promote health and fitness by providing opportunities for physical activity outside of school hours. In...

GrantWatch ID#: 194825

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Prevent Domestic Violence

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to prevent domestic violence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to prevent a range of violence within relatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 198739

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Nebraska organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the needs of local communities, including but not limited to playground improvements, lifesaving equipment, computer software for sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 199980

Grants to Washington Entities to Improve Crop Competitiveness

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, industry and producer groups, government agencies, and schools for agricultural programs that promote specific crops. Applicants must submit a concept proposal and complete the required registrations pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200684

Grants and Loans to Kansas Local Agencies for Low-Income Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants and loans to Kansas counties and cities in rural areas to increase the availability of affordable housing. Funding is intended for housing development activities such as property acquisition, construction, rehabilitation of existing vacant housing, home buy...

GrantWatch ID#: 204869

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals and Entities to Improve Agricultural Resources

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania for-profit businesses, individuals, municipalities, collaborations, and associations to enhance agricultural resources and promote economic development in urban areas. Funding is intended to strengthen agriculture by encouraging partnerships...

GrantWatch ID#: 205159

Grants to Canada Charities Dedicated to Supporting Family Caregivers for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $7,500 to Canada registered charities that are dedicated to supporting family caregivers for operating support. Funding is intended for organizations that provide transportation; educational programs; meal assistance; respite care; emotional, financial, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205319

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Associations for Environmental Conservation Projec...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and property owners’ associations for environmental conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital improvements, land acquisition, and maintenance projects. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208049

Grants to New Brunswick Qualified Donees and Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Brunswick qualified donees and nonprofit organizations for activities that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote new ideas and projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208208

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Benefit People with Cognitive and Neurological Diseases

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit individuals with cognitive and neurological diseases. Funding is intended for clinical research studies, medical care, and social and emotional support services th...

GrantWatch ID#: 209829

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Provide Social Services

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to provide social services and community benefit programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for preventive social programs that strengthen individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210513

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance the health and wellness of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programming, general operations, and capacity building. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 213933

Grants to North Dakota Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota property owners, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and tribal entities, for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to restore, maintain, and rehabilitate National Register-listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 215774

Grants to Pennsylvania Schools and School Districts to Improve the Safety and Mental Health of...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania schools and school districts to promote security enhancements and emotional health improvements in schools. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to improve physical security and behavioral ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216401

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Disaster Recovery Efforts

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to North Carolina government agencies and nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are working to address the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene and to streng...

GrantWatch ID#: 217324

Grants to Nonprofits in Multiple States for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve educational outcomes for children in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal.Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220024

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Businesses to Host Public Arts Events

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, arts organizations, artists, groups of artists, CBOs, neighborhood associations, and businesses in eligible regions for arts events benefiting local residents. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221799

Grants to Utah Agencies and Organizations to Improve Boating Facilities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Utah fish and wildlife agencies to improve access to recreational boating facilities. Funding is intended for a range of renovation and enhancement projects, including those related to docking, facilities, navigation, engineering, operations, and AIS act...

GrantWatch ID#: 221924

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Initiatives to Support the Community

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities for initiatives to support the community in eligible regions. Two funding streams are available: housing and community grants. Housing grants are intended for individuals in need who seek safe and accessible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223740

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit youth. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and submit a letter of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223880

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of housing, education, food access, and health & wellness. Grants are available for general operations, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 224943

Grants to California Private Entities and Tribal Organizations for EV Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California private entities and tribal organizations for projects addressing electric vehicle infrastructure. Applicants must submit a proposal to design, install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations that will be available to the pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 227561

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Youth Natural Resources Management Experiences

Deadline: 10/16/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230146

Grants to Iowa Youth for Climate Action Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa youth for climate action projects in eligible regions. Applicants must be aged 15-24 and work in conjunction with a sponsoring organization. Funding is intended for youth-led initiatives that support climate action plan goals and tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231732
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