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

Explore 8,649 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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8,649 grants found

Grants to Ohio Organizations for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for capital improvement projects benefiting communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new buildings, renovations, or expansions to existing facilities and buildings. Projects must promote str...

GrantWatch ID#: 216619

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address community needs and enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, arts and culture, children and youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218273

Grants to Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible counties for projects to improve the local quality of life. Priority will be given to projects that improve the operational capacity ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218879

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help worthy individuals continue their education, establish themselves in business, overcome adversities, or maintain or sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 219117

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the high school dropout rate among Hispanic students and to provide opportunities for young people to improve their economic and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219189

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Visual Artists in Multiple States for Program and Project Support

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and individual visual artists for program and project support. Preference will be given to smaller organizations, who may apply for general operational fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219492

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Music Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for arts and music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster engagement and excitement around the arts. Eligible projects are visual arts or music-based ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220876

Grants to Tennessee Utilities to Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Tennessee utility systems to benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to help communities understand and address their utility needs and plan for future work. The grant program aims to assist vulnerable communities and those with financially ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221487

Grants to Arizona Teachers and School Personnel to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers, staff members, and administrators to enhance the learning experience for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve educational goals and support qualified projects that lack sufficient funding and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 221859

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Education, Human Services, Public Inter...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for activities in the focus areas of education, human services, public interest, and arts in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221972

Grants to New York Nonprofit Housing Developers to Rehabilitate Homes for Low-Income Families

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit housing developers, including Community Housing Development Organizations, to rehabilitate single-family homes for low-income families. Applicants must contact funding staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222679

Grants to Alberta Charities for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that assist individuals to help themselves. Eligible projects demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking, focus on health and wellness, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222983

In-Kind Support to a Canada Nonprofit for Marketing Services

Deadline: 10/30/26

In-kind support to a Canada nonprofit organization for marketing services. Applicants will work with the funding source to create workplans, narratives, customized content, and strategies. Applicants must work on regional or local impact and have limited in-house ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223448

Grants to Alabama Individuals and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Alabama individuals and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of shelter, food, health, clothing, and education. Eligible applicants must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226157

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Community Residents

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and services that enhance the quality of life for the local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226167

Loans and Grants to Washington Agencies and Organizations for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 10/30/26

Loans and grants to Washington counties, cities, special purpose districts, and quasi-municipal organizations for community infrastructure improvements. Funding is intended for construction, improvement, replacement, planning, repair, acquisition, reconstruction, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226722

Grants to Michigan School Districts and K-12 Schools for Freshwater Ecosystems Field Trips

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan school districts and K-12 schools for field trips that support experiential learning about the freshwater ecosystems in the state. Funding is intended to reimburse schools for transportation expenses. The purpose of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227792

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and community groups for public recreation facilities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. All funded pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227813

Grants to Oregon Emergency Response Agencies for Educational Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Oregon emergency response agencies for educational activities related to emergency response services. Eligible projects must fall under the categories of search and rescue, firewise, or community wildfire protection plans. Funding is intended for educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 231909

Grants to Utah Organizations to Promote Tourism and Recreation

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Utah organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist new or developing events during their first three years, supporting their growth until they become self-sustaining. Eligible events must demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 232106

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Trail Stewardship Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and IHEs for trail stewardship initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations to build capacity, improve trail user experiences, increase community en...

GrantWatch ID#: 232553

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, environment and recreation, economic development, health, and human services. The geo...

GrantWatch ID#: 130148

Grants to Alaska Government Agencies to Acquire and Develop Outdoor Recreational Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Alaska state, regional, tribal, and local governments to acquire and develop property for outdoor recreational areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve access to recreational areas, upgrade existing fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 135207

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Benefit Communities Throughout the State

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to benefit communities throughout the state. Applicants must submit a form entry before submitting a full grant proposal. Areas of focus include movement and nourishment. Consideration is given to proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 143299

Grants to Nova Scotia EMS and Fire Departments for Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia fire departments and HAZMAT, search and rescue, and first responder organizations for equipment purchases and upgrades. Funding will support equipment to be used in response to an emergency or fire situation, including but not limited to PPE ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143643

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that advance long-term, measurable impact in the areas of financial wellness and housing stability. Eligible proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 147603

Grants to Oregon Entities for Cultural Projects Related to the Humanities, Arts, and Heritage

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, municipalities, libraries, and public schools to support cultural programs in the humanities, heritage, and visual and performing arts in eligible locations. Funding may be used to strengthen organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148626

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 11/12/26 LOI Date: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, healthcare, arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150685

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Communities for Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and communities for sports and recreation programs benefiting youth. Funding is intended to allow greater participation in sports activities and development opportunities for Indigenous youth. The majority of sports p...

GrantWatch ID#: 153554

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Protect and Manage Resources in Eligible R...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Florida local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a local government to manage and preserve resources in eligible locations. Certain applicants must consult local agencies before applying. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 154833

Grants to Michigan Schools, Educational Institutions, and Libraries to Improve K-12 Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan school districts, educational institutions, and libraries to improve K-12 education in eligible counties. Funding is intended for math, science, and astronomy programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and inventivene...

GrantWatch ID#: 155307

Grants to Saskatchewan Municipalities and First Nations Bands to Mitigate Invasive Plants

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nations Bands for programs to mitigate invasive plants in eligible regions. Funding is intended to detect, respond to, and manage prohibited and intrusive vegetation and weeds. Applicants and intended project areas m...

GrantWatch ID#: 159310

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible areas. First-time applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Interest before applying. Types of support considered include general operating support, annu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159468

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, healthcare, human services, and civic assets. Grants may be used for programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 162292

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, education, human services, and cultural pursuits, as well as other innovative prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 164151

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health, the arts, environment, large-scale and sustainable initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 172271

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services within a wide range of focus areas including but not li...

GrantWatch ID#: 173596

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Acquire and Protect Natural Resources

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and qualifying government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for property stewardship activities, capital projects, and costs related to due diligence. Application...

GrantWatch ID#: 173695

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Elderl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist older residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits such as old age homes and other institutions that provide care and relief from dise...

GrantWatch ID#: 174292

Grants to Ontario Charities, Donees, Schools, and Municipalities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities, qualified donees, school boards, and municipalities for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects, programs, and activities that help strengthen the communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174672

Grants to Mississippi Schools and Nonprofits to Enhance Public and Special Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Mississippi schools, nonprofits, and other organizations for projects that enhance public education and serve educators as well as mentally and physically challenged individuals in eligible school districts. Funding is intended for organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174744

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for animal welfare initiatives in eligible regions. Previously funded initiatives include animal rescue programs, humane societies, and animal shelter support groups. Eligible programs may include animal adoption, spay...

GrantWatch ID#: 174772

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Schools, and Teachers to Assist Challenged Individuals

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 Mississippi nonprofit organizations, educators, and public and private schools in eligible locations to address the needs of individuals with physical and mental challenges. Funding is intended for services that include, but are not limited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174887

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other charitable entities for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives that promote the well-being of residents through a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174892

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and K-12 Schools for Music Programs and Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations and K-12 public, private, and charter schools for music programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of outreach, music education, and music preservation. Preference is given...

GrantWatch ID#: 174940

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Park Districts for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects that will improve the local community and enhance the quality of life for area residents. Grants shall be awarded to organizations and/or projects within ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175005

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Schools for Science, Arts, and Cultural Programs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, teachers, and schools for educational programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of science, arts, and culture. These grants specifically aim to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 175035

Sponsorships to New York and New Jersey Nonprofits for Community Programs and Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Sponsorships to New York and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to support community programs and events in eligible locations. Funds will be provided to nonprofits for fundraising walks, awards events, playground construction projects, and other fundraising event...

GrantWatch ID#: 175143

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities to Benefit At-Risk Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities for programs benefiting children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities for children who face barriers to success. Activities and programs must involve one or more of the organization's o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175183
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