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

Explore 8,809 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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8,809 grants found

Grants to New Jersey School Districts and School Bus Contractors for Electric Buses

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New Jersey schools, school districts, and school bus contractors to replace diesel school buses with battery-electric school buses throughout the state. Priority will be given to school districts located in overburdened communities. The purpose of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213136

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address social determinants, such as housing and homelessness, food security and nutrition, aging, early childhood, K-12 education, healthcare, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 222659

In-Kind Support Services to North Carolina Nonprofits for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/01/26

In-kind services valued at $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve capacity. Successful applicants will receive an organizational review and a variety of capacity-building support services. The goal of the program is to hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 229820

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Address Discrimination and ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address discrimination and poverty in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Capital improvements and special projects in the focus areas of edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220219

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals for Youth Recreation

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, school programs, government agencies, tribes, and individuals for outdoor recreation programs and projects serving underserved youth. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 166766

Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to Georgia Agencies and Tribes to Enhance Parks and Recreational Areas

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Georgia state agencies, local units of government, and tribal entities for projects that enhance parks and recreational areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to provide new or significantly improved recreation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189062

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Enhance Public Transportation

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that enhance and upgrade transportation systems. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for public transportation...

GrantWatch ID#: 204234
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Grants to Washington Arts Nonprofits for Organizational Support

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit and tribal organizations with an arts and culture focus for operating support. Funding is intended to be used in whatever way will be the most impactful for the awarded organizations and the communities they serve. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 206755

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Muscular Dystrophy Therapies

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...

GrantWatch ID#: 214803

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214804

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Career Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for early-career research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for High-Impact Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for high-impact Parkinson's Disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214924

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits and Agencies for High-Risk Rare C...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits, and Agencies for Early Stage Can...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for early-stage research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 214958

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits, and Agencies for Rare Cancer Res...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for pre-clinical and clinical research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214959

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Kidney Cancer Researcher Mentorship

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for mentorship opportunities for early-career kidney cancer researchers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 215764

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Kidney Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative kidney cancer research ideas. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 215767

Grants to Maryland Education Agencies for Transportation Initiatives for Qualifying Students

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Maryland education agencies for transportation initiatives for qualifying students. Funding is intended for transporting students to nonprofit educational institutions. Priority is given to schools with more than 40% of students eligible for or receiving...

GrantWatch ID#: 230496
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Contract for Services to Missouri Home Visiting Agencies to Enhance Maternal and Child Health

Deadline: 08/23/26

Contract for services to Missouri home visiting agencies for initiatives to enhance the health of pregnant and postpartum women and their families in eligible regions. Successful applicants will provide home healthcare services according to an approved, evidence-b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230531

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Encourage Emerging NF and Schwannomatosis...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to encourage emerging scholars to pursue research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 230533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Neurofibrom...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for innovative research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230534

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Overlooked ...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for high-impact research that will foster new directions for and address overlooked issues in neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230536

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Collaborati...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaborative neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 230537
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Grants to USA Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 144030

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Schools, Tribal Organizations, and Agencies for Humanities Medi...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal organizations, and government agencies for humanities projects and programs. Eligible projects must feature a digital or media component, including television, radio, film, internet sites, and other digit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176649

Grants to Iowa Agencies to Identify Community Housing and Development Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and Tribal governments to collect and analyze data related to housing and development in rural communities. The purpose of this program is to provide communities with the information necessary to address local needs. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 188482

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Innovative Housing Solutions in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations for innovative housing solutions in rural areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that will improve the quantity and quality of housing stock in rural areas. Programs and projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 188483

Grants to Iowa IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Research Childcare Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grant to Iowa IHEs, agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and schools to study the status of childcare in their location and plan for the future. Funding is intended for studies in communities with a total population of 20,000 or less. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209830

Grants to Canada and International Innovators for Collaborative Research Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada and International innovators to collaborate with educational institutions, businesses, and organizations on research projects. Funding is intended to facilitate international research and development projects that involve meaningful collaboration ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223045
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit for Technical Assistance to Family Planning Grantees

Deadline: 08/19/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, IHE, or agency to provide training and technical assistance to family planning services grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230928

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public humanities programs. Funding is intended for activities, such as workshops, presentations, exhibitions, and lecture series, which involve community leaders and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 184852
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, education and youth development, emplo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187769
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Address Gambling Problems

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address gambling problems. Eligible programs are aimed at prevention. The goal of the funding program is to minimize harm among those who have not yet gambled or among those who have limited...

GrantWatch ID#: 205176

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes or Clean Energy Projects

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, research institutions, tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies ffor clean energy research. Funding is intended to support research, development, and demonstration projects that create and test innova...

GrantWatch ID#: 211309

Grants to California Investigators for Partnered Research on Reducing Tobacco Use

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 08/20/26

Grants to California investigators associated with CBOs and IHEs for partnered research on reducing tobacco use at a community level. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to identify effective preven...

GrantWatch ID#: 223055

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Improve Operations and Build Capacity

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts grassroots nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve operational infrastructure. Funding is intended to help nonprofits build stronger internal foundations to support sustainable programming. The grant progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 230477

Grants to Virginia Agencies and Tribes to Develop Outdoor Recreation Spaces

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Virginia government agencies and tribal governments to support the development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Funding is intended to support development, acquisition, and combination projects for a wide range of public outdoor recreation act...

GrantWatch ID#: 230895
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Grants to Wisconsin Residents and Resident Groups for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $600 to Wisconsin individuals and resident groups partnering with nonprofits, companies, or agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support neighborhood projects, events, and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 146031

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Children, Teens, and Young Adults

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit children, teens, and young adults ages 0-24 in eligible locations. Priority areas of focus include health and wellness, workforce and education, and built environment and neigh...

GrantWatch ID#: 172732

Grants to South Carolina Agencies to Improve Local Services and Foster Economic Growth

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to South Carolina local governments, special-purpose districts, and public works commissions for capital projects that enhance local communities. Funding is intended to support community services, build capacity, and foster economic growth. Funds may be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 175491

Contracts for Services to Minnesota Counties and Tribes to Address Homelessness

Deadline: 09/09/26

Contracts for services to Minnesota counties and tribes to address homelessness. Funding is intended for integrated support services needed to stabilize individuals, families, and youth living in supportive housing. Priority will be given to proposals submitted on...

GrantWatch ID#: 198912
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that positively impact the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help organizations address critical needs, expand access to essential services, and allow families and individuals to thri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200743

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Improve Recreation in Disadvantaged Communities

Deadline: 11/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to North Carolina state agencies, tribal entities, local government units, and special purpose districts to create or improve recreational areas for disadvantaged populations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete a pre-application prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214034
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Grants to Washington Owners or Managers of Multifamily Housing Projects for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington owners or managers of multifamily housing projects to provide additional rental units to eligible tenants. Funding is intended for non-elderly individuals with developmental disabilities, with mental illness, or who are receiving long-term ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 219452

Grants to California IHEs to Provide Mentored Research Experiences Related to Tobacco

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 08/20/26

Grants to California IHEs to provide mentored research experience related to tobacco for undergraduate and master's-level students. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research focused on the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 223058

Grants to Maryland Agencies, NGOs, and Land Trusts for Activities to Beautify Public Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland government agencies, NGOs, and land trusts for activities to beautify public areas of the state. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities by designating green spaces, creating gathering spaces...

GrantWatch ID#: 224183

Grants to Rhode Island Housing Authorities and Developers to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island public housing authorities and nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to increase the supply of affordable housing in the state. Funding is intended for housing developments priced such that low- and moderate-income residents can attain...

GrantWatch ID#: 226947

Grants to Washington Organizations and Groups to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington organizations and groups to enhance local neighborhoods in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for community initiatives that strengthen and be...

GrantWatch ID#: 179534

Grants to Maryland Arts Nonprofits and Youth Organizations to Engage Youth in the Arts

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts and youth organizations for activities that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to engage children and youth in artistic expression through high-quality arts programming. Of parti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210300
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