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

Explore 8,907 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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8,907 grants found

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit for Outstanding Contributions to Humanitari...

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146363

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Unexpected Needs and Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for unexpected needs and expenses. Funding is intended for organizations that meet critical needs in the local community. Eligible applicants are those located in and serving the resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 146535

Grants to Arizona Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Develop or Enhance Recreational Trails

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona government and tribal agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreation projects related to off-road vehicle facilities and trails. All potential applicants must first speak with staff to discuss an applicant’s project before receiving permis...

GrantWatch ID#: 147397

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities Related to Mental Health, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for activities in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, prevention and intervention, and developmental disabilities. Funding may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147439

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of life for local communities. Eligible applicants are those who serve the residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 147461

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Attract Overnight Visitors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that attract overnight visitors to eligible regions. Funding is intended to impact hotels, motels, bed and breakfast accommodations, and vacation rental properties. Eligible costs are...

GrantWatch ID#: 147489

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Clubs for Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and clubs to offset costs associated with the rescue of pets. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, supplies, spaying and neutering, and veterinary care. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 147494

Grants to Michigan and Ohio Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity and Service Delivery

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan and Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the effectiveness of local nonprofit organizations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support collaborations among local nonprofits tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 147520

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities in Eligible Locations to Sustain and Stren...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to sustain and strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in health care, homelessness, mental health, and housing....

GrantWatch ID#: 147608

Grants to Minnesota Credit Unions for Financial Literacy Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota credit unions for financial literacy initiatives. Previously funded initiatives include financial education programs in high schools to teach students how to handle their money; mentoring programs involving nonprofit organizations, agencies, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 148100

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities in eligible locations. New applicants and programs are required to submit a preliminary application. Areas of focus include education, health, financial stability, and basic needs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148346

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

GrantWatch ID#: 148816

Grants and In-Kind Support to Louisiana and Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Louisiana and Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include health, education, and hunger. Grantees may receive checks, gift cards, volunteers, and products (in-kind suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 148913

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some p...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations a wide variety of human needs initiatives. Focus areas include community, education, church, athletics, and the arts, particularly music. Past recipients include, but are not limited to, museums, libraries, youth organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 149143

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Community Forestry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to encourage community forestry. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for local tree-related projects and promotional programs. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 149177

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits and Businesses for Events and Entertainmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations and businesses for family-oriented events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that offer family entertainment, themes, and activities. In addition to monetary awards, applicants may a...

GrantWatch ID#: 149311

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities in Multiple States to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government and tribal entities in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education and safety. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 149338

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in a broad range of focus areas such as human services, the arts, education, the disadvantaged, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150016

Grants and In-Kind Volunteer Support to Hawaii Organizations to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Hawaii organizations in eligible regions for community projects to benefit local women and children. Funding is intended to enhance the educational, professional, and political status of women and girls through direct financial progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 150158

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Community Social Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address social issues in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Key focus areas include STEM education and road safety. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 151351

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Education, Environment, Community Enrichment, and Entrepreneu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, schools, and public municipalities for programs in education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that contribute to and positively impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 152127

Grants and In-Kind Support to British Columbia Nonprofits to Facilitate Events and Festivals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to British Columbia nonprofit societies for new and recurring festivals and other community events in eligible locations. Applicants that are new to hosting events on civic property should contact the funding source prior to applying. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 152362

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and services to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that support community development, address emerging needs, and impact significan...

GrantWatch ID#: 152456

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance Hea...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Serve Children and Youth in Economically Disadvantaged L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for youth development initiatives. Funding is intended to serve families, children, and youth in economically disadvantaged locations within the City and to help underserved young people reach their full potential. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 153494

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Humanities Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public programs related to the humanities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are focused on the humanities and are directed to the general public, both young peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 154116

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Schools for Community and Educational Programs in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana organizations and educational institutions for a range of community and educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, health, youth development, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 154153

Grants to USA Organizations to Provide Free Financial Planning Services to Underserved Populat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA financial planning organizations to offer events that allow underserved attendees to have free, confidential sessions with professionals. Examples of possible programs include financial educational clinics that offer one-on-one sessions, or financial...

GrantWatch ID#: 154376

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address Poverty and Promote Economic and Social...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address poverty and promote economic and social justice. Eligible applicants must serve communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenness...

GrantWatch ID#: 154507

Grants to USA Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Strengthen Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations including schools and IHEs for projects that benefit Native nations and people. Grant funds are intended to support land-related projects. Eligible proposals support the recovery and retention ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154595

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Community Leagues for Capacity Building and Programs to Benefit Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community leagues for capacity building and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the unique needs in organizations' neighborhoods, improve collaboration with other organizations, help organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155235

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals and Nonprofits to Assist New Immigrants

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs and services that benefit recent immigrants in eligible locations. Grants will also be provided to individuals who are recent immigrants to the region, with the goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155355

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to increase access to the arts for underserved populatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 155359

Grants to Canada Registered Charities for Programs that Protect the Economic and Social Rights...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and CBOs for programs that address poverty through systems change. Funding is intended for policy development, youth support, leadership development, and strengthening connections between communities. The Foundation's mission ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155595

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Historic Preservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities related to historic preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives that focus on preservation, such as promotion, public education, outreach, awareness, and visioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 155738

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Health and Health Equity Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions for projects related to health and health equity. Funding is intended for the implementation of unique approaches to projects already un...

GrantWatch ID#: 155756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in the funding source's service area to offer professional development opportunities to employees. The purpose of the program is to provide courses and classes that will enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 155787

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions for events and activities that involve folk artists and cultural bearers. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 155790

Grants to Massachusetts Public Organizations to Improve the Oral Health of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts public organizations for programs that improve the oral health of residents and increase access to oral care for underserved populations in the state. Funding is intended for projects that have measurable improvement goals, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155845

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Support in the Writing and Development of Health Related Gra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 for Michigan nonprofit organizations for support in preparing and submitting grants related to health issues. Eligible expenses are limited to certain costs associated with proposal development, such as hiring freelance writers and technical...

GrantWatch ID#: 155899

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Arts Organizations, Artists, and Teachers for Arts Activities an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana nonprofit and arts organizations, PreK-12 teachers, and individual artists to support arts and professional development activities and expand arts programming in local communities. The purpose of funding is to provide career advan...

GrantWatch ID#: 155924

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Urgent Projects to Serve Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents and address urgent needs in eligible locations. Funding is available to support one-time, emergency needs to organizations with a mission to improve the quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156021

Grants and In-Kind Support to Florida Schools for School Gardens and Childhood Nutrition

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Florida public and private schools in eligible locations to create school vegetable gardens and improve childhood nutrition. Funding is intended to teach basic garden skills and to introduce students to the pleasures of clean, good fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 156034

Grants to Canada Schools, School Boards, and Community Organizations for Meal Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Canada schools, school boards, and community organizations for school meal programs that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended to support existing programs or to establish new breakfast programs. Schools may receive financia...

GrantWatch ID#: 156172

Grants and Sponsorships to Rhode Island and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships to Rhode Island and Massachusetts nonprofit and community organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to proposals that serve low-to-moderate income individuals. Eligible programs for grant applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 156211

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Health Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects, programs, and events that benefit local community members in eligible locations. Funding is intended for health and wellness initiatives. Eligible applicants must be loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 156599

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Support Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to fund disaster relief efforts to benefit animals. Funding is intended to support organizations offering financial or physical assistance in local recovery efforts for either natural or man-made disasters. Ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 156604

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations to Address Urge...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and local government agencies to address unexpected and urgent needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community and organizational emergency needs that are time-sensitiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 156734

Grants to New Mexico Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

​Grants to New Mexico organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy, education, environment, and econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156909
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