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

Explore 8,967 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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8,967 grants found

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Substance Use Treatment and Prevention

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and behavioral health providers for substance use treatment and prevention programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand available resources and improve health equity. Funded programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 228605

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Clubs for Youth STEAM Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofits, IHEs, PreK-12 schools, youth clubs, and school teams for youth STEAM projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including classroom programming, camps, robotics clubs, and competitions. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228635

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Address Unanticipated Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to address unanticipated needs. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to respond to communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228663

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States for Community Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for community programming that benefits residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact a local representative before applying. Focus areas include equity in education, mental health, health, and disaster respons...

GrantWatch ID#: 228727

Grants to California Nonprofits, Institutions, and Community Groups to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and community groups for a range of programs to benefit seniors in eligible locations. Eligible initiatives focus on essential needs of senior citizens, such as technology, social engagement, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 228757

Grants to Ontario Groups and Tourism-Related Businesses for Tourist Attractions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario groups, organizations, and tourism-related businesses in eligible regions to create events that will attract tourists. Funding is intended for original attractions that will encourage overnight stays. Eligible activities include sports tournament...

GrantWatch ID#: 228794

Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies for Energy Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, CBOs, K-12 agencies, and neighborhood councils for environmental education initiatives. The purpose of funding is to increase public awareness of the necessity for energy efficie...

GrantWatch ID#: 228803

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits to Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the eligible focus areas of arts and culture, environment, animal welfare, children an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228807

Grants to Alberta Community Groups and 4-H Clubs to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta community groups, agricultural producer organizations, 4-H clubs, and garden clubs to promote agriculture and rural living in eligible locations. Funding is intended for demonstration projects, youth involvement in agriculture, conservation aware...

GrantWatch ID#: 228841

In-Kind Support to Colorado Community Groups for Performance Space

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Colorado community groups to reduce the costs of performance space in eligible regions. Funding is designed to support and empower community-based cultural organizations by alleviating the financial barriers associated with securing and utilizin...

GrantWatch ID#: 228851

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit and educational organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Focus areas include housing, food, health and wellness, education, outdoors, and climate. Preference is given to service...

GrantWatch ID#: 228855

Grants to Kentucky Low-Income Families for Energy-Saving Home Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky low-income families for energy-saving home improvement projects. Funding is intended to lower energy bills by implementing energy-efficient initiatives, such as insulation, duct repairs, exterior sealing, lighting improvements, and heating equip...

GrantWatch ID#: 228858

Grants to New York, Minnesota, and Washington Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York, Minnesota, and Washington nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Focus areas for funding include health and wellness, food, housing, education, and outdoors and climate. Preferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 228892

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Associations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and neighborhood associations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, programs, and events that serve local residents. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 228957

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and units of government for charitable projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit local residents or that meet a general community need. Eligible programs and initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 229005

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Crucial Projects Related to Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for crucial one-time projects related to tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support capital projects and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229037

Grants to Alabama Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Expand and Promote the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Alabama artists, groups, and arts organizations to expand and promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide public art initiatives or programs that further the mission of creating a thriving arts ecosystem. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 229062

In-Kind Assistance to Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama Nonprofits to Support Fundraising Events

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support fundraising events. Autographed items may be donated to live and silent auctions to support community organizations and local charities. The funding source ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229068

In-Kind Grants of Tickets to Missouri Faith-Based Entities to Attend Baseball Games

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of free tickets to Missouri nonprofit faith-based organizations in eligible locations to allow residents to attend local baseball games. The grant program is designed to assist in bringing groups of baseball fans to any "Worship Wednesday" home game...

GrantWatch ID#: 229069

Grants to Colorado Individuals for Public Events and Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado residents and property owners for public events and activities in eligible regions. Funding is available for neighborhood projects, community events, capacity-building initiatives, and neighborhood experiences. The purpose of funding is to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 229080

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Meet the Food Needs of the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet the food needs of the community. Funding is intended to address the sharp rise in demand for assistance. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, direct assistance to residents, inf...

GrantWatch ID#: 229185

Grants and In-Kind Support to British Columbia Community Groups to Address Community Concerns

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to British Columbia community groups in eligible regions to help address community concerns. Funding areas of interest include food security, social connections, transportation for healthcare appointments, and supporting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229194

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Build Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations to build capacity in eligible regions. Funding is intended to strengthen organizations that serve one of the foundation's priority areas: arts and culture, children and youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229241

Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Equity in Dental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington organizations to promote equity in dental health. Funding is intended to support organizations that are dedicated to reducing barriers to oral health. Eligible projects include community meetings, fundraisers, conferences, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229255

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses for Apprenticeship Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Rhode Island businesses and nonprofit organizations for workforce development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the planning, design, and expansion of new an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229290

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Unforeseen Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to address unforeseen organizational needs. Funding is intended to address issues that threaten service delivery or ongoing...

GrantWatch ID#: 229295

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and government entities in eligible regions for projects to address urgent and unexpected organizational needs. Funding is intended to support organizations that strengthen communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 229296

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Businesses for Graffiti Removal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and businesses for graffiti removal in eligible regions. Applicants must file a police report prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, and contract costs related to the cleanup of graf...

GrantWatch ID#: 229363

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Schools for Educational Excursions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and schools for educational excursions in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and enrichment-based travel experiences to arts and cultural institutions, historic landmarks and heritage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229364

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Urgent Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for urgent relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide vital basic needs, services, and long-term rebuild efforts to disproportionately impacted individuals, families, and vu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229368

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Urgent and Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to address urgent and critical needs. Funding is intended to support communities responding to real-time threats, trauma, and harassment related to oppression and divisiveness. The grant program suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229381

Grants to Connecticut CBOs to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut groups for community projects. Funding is intended to promote educational equity, address racism, respond to poverty, and develop projects that benefit communities of color. These grants are primarily intended for groups that...

GrantWatch ID#: 229382

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Community Assistance Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community assistance initiatives. Funding is intended to assist three college students annually with scholarships, and to provide electric bill assistance to families in need. The foundation also mak...

GrantWatch ID#: 229391

Grants to New York CBOs to Provide Families and Individuals with Food and Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York community-based organizations in eligible counties to provide assistance to families and individuals facing hardship and hunger. Funding is intended to support emergency shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries in providing food and everyday e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229392

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to preserve battlefields. Funding is intended to support the permanent protection of qualified battlefield lands across the state. The grant program supports the acquisition or purchase of protectiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 229411

Grants and In-Kind Support to Florida Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Churches to Support ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Florida nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, libraries, churches, and PTAs for initiatives to support literacy statewide. Funding is intended to improve the reading and writing skills of adults, teens, and children. Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229433

Grants to Virginia and North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia and North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand access to educational enrichment initiatives and recreational programming that improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229448

Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Nonprofits and Schools to Promote Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Canada nonprofit community organizations and schools to promote literacy among marginalized children and youth. Funds may be used for teaching materials, salary, and books. In addition to funds, literacy workshops and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229473

Grants to Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Research on Abuse

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for research projects to bring awareness to community violence. Funding is intended to support community-centered research initiatives that explore, evaluate, and develop effect...

GrantWatch ID#: 229478

Incentives for Utah Individuals, Businesses, and Institutions to Replace Lawns with Water-Savi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives for Utah individuals, businesses, and institutions to replace lawns with water-saving alternatives. Participants will receive funding per square footage for more water-efficient alternatives. Projects include full yard conversions, park strips, and side...

GrantWatch ID#: 229480

Grants to Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Safety Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to promote community safety. Funding is intended to develop educational tools that can be used to promote awareness and encourage an understanding of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229481

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Programs and Projects to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Eligible projects include programs for youth, students, and seniors, food banks, EMS personnel, school supplies, and firefighting equipment. Contribut...

GrantWatch ID#: 229483

Grants to Atlantic Canada Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the eligible focus areas of education, arts, culture, health, scie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229491

Grants to Missouri Organizations for Events to Promote Economic Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and for-profit organizations for events to promote economic growth. Funding is intended to support initiatives that highlight innovation and entrepreneurial achievement, with the broader purpose of strengthening econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 229497

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit and civic organizations, CBOs, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of economic development, community service, environment, youth an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229537

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa individuals and nonprofit, community-based, and civic organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of youth and education, economic development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229538

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support individuals, nonprofit organizations, families, and community projects. Grants will support a variety of charitable, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229539

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Nonprofits and Individuals to Assist with Various Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families to assist with various needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for community causes as well as to help families and individuals experiencing crisis and hardship. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229540

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Individuals for Various Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and individuals for various needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for family emergency disasters as well as for organizations and individuals in need. Eligible applicants should serve residents of or reside in the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 229541

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Individuals for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and individuals for basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community and individual needs such as clothing, food, shelter, education, health, and service projects. Applicants must reside in the following c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229542
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