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

Explore 8,832 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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8,832 grants found

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Benefit Vulnerable Populations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit youth, crime victims, and justice-involved individuals. Funding is intended for programs that help to assist underserved youth, former offenders, and victims of crime and abuse. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 213788

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Community and Tourism Development Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that attract visitors, foster redevelopment, strengthen local communities, and beautify the area. All projects considered for a gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213805

Grants to Pennsylvania, New York City, Kansas, and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, New York City, Kansas, and Canada nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit young people ages 15-25 in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support impactful projects and programs that em...

GrantWatch ID#: 214305

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Provide Housing for Residents Experiencing Homelessness

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to assist residents experiencing homelessness in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities that provide permanent housing solutions for individuals and families. Funds may b...

GrantWatch ID#: 214395

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of animals, arts and culture, education, human services, recreation, and public spaces. Emergency needs shal...

GrantWatch ID#: 214624

Grants to Georgia and New England Nonprofits for Projects and Initiatives that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Georgia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support special projects, focused initiatives, and equipment. Pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 214675

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of children and youth, public health and human services, education, community development, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214903

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Neighborhoods

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to make the neighborhood more appealing with murals, lighting, signage, seatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 215410

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations to Support Animal Shelters and Animal Rescue Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations to support animal shelters and animal rescue efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities at shelters that help injured, abandoned, or abused dogs throughout the state. The purpose of the fund is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215572

Grants to Georgia and Tennessee Fire Departments for Equipment and Training Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Georgia and Tennessee fire departments in eligible locations for equipment and training costs. Funding is intended to assist uniformed, professional, and volunteer fire departments serving communities in the funding source's designated se...

GrantWatch ID#: 215656

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Developmental and Instructional Projec...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for developmental and instructional projects in engineering education. Funding is intended for programs that bring more women into the engineering profession, or programs that improve the communicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215883

Grants to USA Museums and Historic Sites to Host Internships for Underrepresented Students

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA museums and historic sites to host internships in the arts for high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented communities. This program is intended to provide mentorship, training, networking, and professional developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 215916

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Operational Assistance and Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support and seed investments in new organizations. The grant program seeks to promote chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 215921

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Programs That Help Companion Animals Find and...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215927

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support educational programming, promote services that help disadvantaged populations, address patient ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216368

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Downtown Areas

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community development corporations, and special districts to revitalize and develop downtown communities. Funding is intended to support downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with resource...

GrantWatch ID#: 216891

Grants to New Mexico First Responder Organizations to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Mexico first responder organizations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended for safety equipment, professional training, safety education, and other essential support for volunteer emergency response organizations. Priority is given to organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217989

Grants to Michigan and Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Michigan and Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of the arts, financial educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218027

Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs to prepare adults and youth for academic and social success, support the arts and initiatives related to art, and promote healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 218376

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower individuals and organizations by turning impactful ideas into reality. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218867

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming and general operating support to promote STEM subjects, strengthen families, support first responders and veterans, and invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 219125

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities to Improve Low-Volume, Dirt, and Gravel Roads

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, county parks, and game commissions to improve low-volume, dirt, and gravel roads in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and complete required certifications prior to applying. Eligible uses...

GrantWatch ID#: 219374

Grants to Georgia Organizations for Sports-Related Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Georgia organizations for activities, programs, and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: special athletes, youth, and community enrichment. Funding is intended to use...

GrantWatch ID#: 219551

Grants to Northern California Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life of Senior...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programming to improve the qualify of life for senior residents. Funding is intended for programs that address the independence, health, and social interaction of senior adults who reside in the northern region of C...

GrantWatch ID#: 219868

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Human Services, Animal Welfare, and Veterans Programs.

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs in the focus areas of human services, animal welfare, and veterans services. Eligilbe types of support include capital needs, operating support, and programming expenses. Programs and organizations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 220161

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: health, public and society benefit, religion, the environment, animals, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 220178

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit Children in...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit children in need. Funding is intended to support a range of programs that benefit orphans, children with disabilities, and children from underserved communities. Grants...

GrantWatch ID#: 220323

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Hospitals to Promote the Proper Use of Car S...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and hospitals to promote the safety of children. Funding is intended to reduce child passenger injuries and fatalities by ensuring low-income families are equipped with proper c...

GrantWatch ID#: 220718

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Promote Housing Stability

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote housing stability. Funding is intended to support services for people experiencing or exiting homelessness, eviction prevention, and policy/advocacy. Proposals must be for wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220929

Grants and In-Kind Support to Illinois Communities for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to Illinois qualifying communities to expand urban forests in local communities. In addition to funds to purchase trees, participating communities will receive support in planning, program implementation, and developing or updating manag...

GrantWatch ID#: 221099

Grants to Illinois Qualifying Communities for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Tree Canopy

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois qualifying communities for initiatives to benefit the local tree canopy. Funding is intended to hire contractors or utilize staff to remove of dead, dying, or damaged trees. The goal of the program is to improve public safety and clear space for...

GrantWatch ID#: 221101

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for Dance-Related Costs for Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist students with disabilities with dance-related expenses. Funding is intended for costs such as tuition, costumes, shoes, special equipment, and travel stipends, which students with Down syndr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221207

In-Kind Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Tribes to Promote Tree-Planting Events

Deadline: 08/31/26

In-kind grant to a North Carolina municipality or tribal entity to support tree-planting activities and projects. The grants include event planning support, planting guidance, celebration materials, outreach resources, and more. The goal of the grant is to help ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 221682

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programming and Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for start-up financing, general operating support, program support, and demonstration pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221784

Grants to USA and Canada Fellows and Junior Faculty for Mentored Medical Research

Deadline: 12/14/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Canada clinical and postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty to conduct mentored research on eligible medical topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide promising early-...

GrantWatch ID#: 221789

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Reduce Radon Risks

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for environmental projects that improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for outreach activities and community education programs related to mitigating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221912

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address issues related to education, environment, health, veterans, and basic needs. Grant funds mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222210

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Railroad Preservation Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations for historical preservation activities. Funding is intended to support the restoration and preservation of railroad artifacts and related educational projects that preserve railroad history and increase public awareness through...

GrantWatch ID#: 222260

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and tribal entities to promote tourism. Funding is intended to assist tourism communities, travel industry businesses, and destination marketing organizations wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222264

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community-Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for impactful projects and activities that strengthen communities. The grant program seeks to provide the fina...

GrantWatch ID#: 222337

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for health, education, and economic development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that will strengthen the community through increased access to healthcare, workforce pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222431

Grant to a Missouri Nonprofit, School, or Agency to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to a Missouri nonprofit organization, school, faith-based organization, or government entity for programs and projects that impact residents in local communities in eligible regions. The purpose of the grant program is to improve the lives of residents. Prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 222466

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Jewish Community in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the Jewish community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new programs that address unmet needs within the community, or expand existing projects and events that have demonstrated past ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222989

Grants to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas Nonprofits for Local Community ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas nonprofit organizations for programs in eligible areas. Priority interests are education, environment, the arts, and health and human services; programmatic, operating grants, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223016

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Hospitals, and Laboratories for Research Projects on Pancreati...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and laboratories for research projects on pancreatic cancer. Funding is intended for both basic and transitional research that can be completed in a short timeframe. The research is expected to advance treatm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223263

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Projects and Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit agencies and organizations for arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to plan and conduct programs in the fine and performing arts, which include the visual arts, architecture and the visual environment, traditional or...

GrantWatch ID#: 223462

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that demonstrate an ability to generate overnight visitors to the areas. The grant program encourages all event organize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223563

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and schools for programs and activities that improve mental health and promote healthy living in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of youth mental health and healthy livin...

GrantWatch ID#: 223644

Grants to New York Nonprofit and For-Profit Businesses to Offset the Cost of Staffing Expenses

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit businesses in eligible regions to offset the cost of staffing expenses. Funding is intended for hiring and training new employees, updating skills or retraining current employees, and wage subsidies. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223723

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Nonprofits for Capacity Building in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for capacity building in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow organizations to thrive: through leadership development, future-focused planning, updated systems, and sector-wide collaboration. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 224197
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