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

Explore 8,856 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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8,856 grants found

Grants to Georgia Agencies for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Georgia local and state government agencies in eligible counties for economic development projects. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a pre-application before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to assist communities in develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 217357

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Arts Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expenses related to artist and talent fees, space rental for arts and culture programming, marketing and communication costs, operating su...

GrantWatch ID#: 220129

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Resid...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the qualify of life for local residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the funding program is to identify needs in the community and determine how the underlying causes...

GrantWatch ID#: 221449

Grants to USA Scholars Affiliated with Nonprofit Research Institutes for Bioethics Research

Deadline: 01/04/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA early-career scholars affiliated with nonprofit research institutes and universities to pursue research projects related to bioethics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for salary support as well as proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 223401

Grants to USA Medical Organizations for Prostate Cancer Testing Medical Education Programs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA medical oncology and urology organizations to host professional medical education programs related to prostate cancer testing. The purpose of the program is to provide prostate cancer care teams with education regarding genetic and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228746

Grants to USA Research Institutions to Encourage Students to Consider Careers in Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA research institutions to encourage students to consider careers in research. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Students may be from all disciplines that are searching for a meaningful research experience that supports the funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 229083

Grants to Massachusetts School Districts for Student and Staff Support Services

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts local school districts for student support services and staff professional development. Funding is intended to improve student education and provide equitable access to education and effective educators. Services must focus on students at l...

GrantWatch ID#: 229676

Grants to Canada Charities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Canada charities for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, programs, and activities that align with the eligible areas of focus, including educational advancement, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 230453

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, For-Profits, and Agencies for Transportation Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies for transportation projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit the tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 231210

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Address Abandoned Sites

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities, and municipal entities, including economic development agencies and Connecticut brownfield land banks to address abandoned and underused sites. Funding is intended for costs associated with the investigation, assessment, and l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231945

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Collaboratively Solve Mathematics Challenges

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribes working collaboratively to solve mathematics challenges. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support significant efforts at solving sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 232281

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs and events that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to identified community needs. Applicants may appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 138359

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Public Recreational Areas

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to enhance public recreational areas and facilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the creation...

GrantWatch ID#: 142984

Grants to Washington Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington municipalities, public facilities districts, and nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding may be used for the operation and marketing of festivals and special events and for capital expenses and the operation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 147645

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/29/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofits and local government entities for programs that foster the self-sufficiency and independence of residents in eligible locations. Funding is also intended for activities and events that promote community pride and cohesiveness or enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 164174

Grants to New Jersey Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools, and Tribes to Encourage Walking to School

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to New Jersey counties, municipalities, transit authorities, nonprofit organizations, school districts, schools, and tribes for projects that enable and encourage K-12 students to safely walk or bicycle to school. Applicants must participate in pre-applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 170964

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/20/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 10/13/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a grant workshop and submit an eligibility form, and returning applicants must contact program staff before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 172388

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts and Theater Activities

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to support community arts and theater activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage an appreciation of the arts in the region. This grant program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 173901

Grants to Vermont Municipalities for Development and Planning Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Vermont municipalities and consortia for community improvement projects. Funding is intended for a range of activities related to planning, developing, and land use. Projects that promote Vermont's historic pattern of compact settlements surrounded by wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174774

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Arts Facilities

Deadline: 12/09/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties to support arts in the community. Grant funds may be used for capital projects such as facility improvements and for equipment purchases. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178334

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts-Based Community Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, public agencies, institutions, and Tribes for arts-based, community-driven programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit communities of color and other historically margin...

GrantWatch ID#: 182974

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Watersheds and Habitats

Deadline: 11/12/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, local, state, federal, and tribal governments and agencies, and educational institutions to sustain and restore grassland systems, rivers, and streams in eligible watershed areas. Funding is intended to imple...

GrantWatch ID#: 186661

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $11,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations for arts projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the creation, publication, performance, and exhibition of the arts. Requests will be accepte...

GrantWatch ID#: 197941

Grants to Florida and Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/07/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Florida and Georgia nonprofit organizations for programming that benefits residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities in the focus areas of youth education, military and veteran support services, and communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210565

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Nonprofits for Environmental and Food Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $500, $2,500, and $5,000 to British Columbia individuals and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and food initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to protect the environment and improve food security. Activities should le...

GrantWatch ID#: 210905

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that enhance and improve food pantries, nutrition education, system changes, and capacity-buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211137

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and educational, governmental, and religious institutions for activities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include sports, education, youth, and early childhood care. The majority of gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216815

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Artistic Programs

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and organizations to support artistic programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help organizations with ongoing operational expenses and program costs. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216971

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Improve Childcare Services

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve childcare services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital expenses, including equipment and renovations, as well as professional development training for childcare staff. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 216972

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Address Safety, Health, and Social Needs

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs that address the safety, health, and social needs of the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support either ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 216973

Grants to Canada Nonprofits that Serve Black Communities to Increase Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations that serve Black communities in eligible areas to address funding gaps. Funding is intended for improving and expanding social service and community programming that address immediate needs and provide othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217011

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Schools, Individuals, and Agencies for Community Development

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and government agencies in eligible locations for community development projects. Funding is intended to restore, preserve, and rehabilitate historic properties in the downtown areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 221811

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit underserved local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: behavioral health, violence prevention, health care access, and chronic d...

GrantWatch ID#: 223261

Grants to Washington Arts Agencies and Nonprofits for Public Arts Projects in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington arts agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for public arts projects in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve the health and well-being of people living in rural areas by providing opportunities to enga...

GrantWatch ID#: 224178

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support the Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to support the arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to offset the cost of one-time or annual project expenses. The purpose of the program is to support a broad range of artistic disciplines, including med...

GrantWatch ID#: 231524

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits Serving Black Communities for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in eligible locations for capacity building. Funding is intended to help awardees improve operations to deliver more programs and have a bigger impact with their work. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 231813

Grants to Georgia and South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Georgia and South Carolina nonprofit organizations and units of government for projects and programs that benefit women, girls, and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of education, arts, health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 140507

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects and Services to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Ohio local nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for projects and services to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals to address the basic needs of local residents. Eligible programs benefit the citiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 169384

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and school districts for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, and initiatives addressing a wide ran...

GrantWatch ID#: 172084

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Law-Related Projects and Services

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations to provide legal information and services to the public. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support legal education and research, legal aid, public access to the la...

GrantWatch ID#: 173298

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Support Events for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta nonprofit societies and registered societies to support events for local residents in eligible locations. Eligible event types include activities, provincial or national holidays, festivals, recreation or amateur sport, and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174927

Grants to California Agencies and Tribes for Pavement Projects Using Recycled Materials

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to California local and state governmental agencies and tribal organizations for pavement projects using recycled materials. Funding is intended to produce public access roads, bike trails, and pedestrian pathways while at the same time encouraging recyclin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175626

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Community Festivals and Celebrations

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community festivals and celebratory events. Funding is intended to support new festivals and events or to maintain existing ones, including events within specific areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 180117

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Groups of Artists, and Arts Organizations for Public Art Presentat...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba professional artists and knowledge keepers, groups of artists, and arts organizations for public arts presentations or publications. Applicants must be pre-approved before submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 184633

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Support Events Foc...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to support events focused on improving public education. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186804

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Protect Facilities from Hate Crimes

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to prevent hate- and bias-based crimes and to promote the safety and security of nonprofit facilities. Funding is intended for training programs and to purchase a wide range of items, including, but not limited to, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 194039

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Projects and programs mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 194822

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits for Events and Productions

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Religious Institutions for Programs that...

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions for a wide range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funds must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 197741
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