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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

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Address Homelessness

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to address homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222721

Grants to Washington Cultural Nonprofits for Increased Capacity and Stability

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit cultural organizations for increased capacity and stability in eligible regions. Funding is intended for upgrading technology, operating costs, ongoing programming, research and development, or expanding low-cost and free public prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 231541

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for impactful community programs in eligible regions. Programming should provide expanded access to heritage, arts and culture, and science by increasing public events and educational resources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231542

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for New Heritage, Arts, and Science Initiatives

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for new initiatives in eligible counties. Funding is intended for new and innovative projects that advance the preservation of heritage, arts and culture, and science. Grants are intended for exploring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231543

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Localities, and Indigenous Nations to Increase Civic Engagement

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, localities, and Indigenous Nations for initiatives to increase civic engagement in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance civic education, social connectedness, and involvement in the democrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 232126

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Apprenticeship Programs to Address Workforce Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania CBOs, businesses, labor and economic development organizations, LEAs, nonprofits, IHEs, associations, boards, and libraries for apprenticeship programs. Funding is intended for programs that address workforce development needs within the pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 232312

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Train Law Enforcement in School Safety Response

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to train law enforcement in school safety response. Funding is intended to improve the response to school safety incidents by holding training events. Eligible applicants must have previous experience in providing such tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232525

Grants to Missouri Agencies and School Districts to Create Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Missouri governmental agencies and public school districts to develop and acquire outdoor recreation areas that are accessible to the public. Funding is intended to create and sustain high-quality outdoor recreation facilities and areas in the state and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169710

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs in a wide range of focus areas, including arts and culture, education, health, human services, early...

GrantWatch ID#: 175783

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, schools, school districts, academic institutions, conservation districts, and land grant associations to improve outdoor recreational infrastructure. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 201904

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that directly benefit residents and reflect the...

GrantWatch ID#: 205067

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for General Operating Support

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, watershed councils, and watershed alliances for general operating support. Funding is intended to support activities related to the enhancement of water qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 208559
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofit CBOs to Address Workplace and Worker Rights

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit community-based organizations for programs to address employment and workplace rights. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to provide education, outreach, and legal services related to employment laws and domestic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209009

Loans to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Loans to Washington nonprofit housing developers and government agencies for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended to develop multifamily rental projects that benefit lower-income households. The program seeks to expand and maintain the supply of decent...

GrantWatch ID#: 215252

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for projects and activities that increase the supply of affordable housing. Funding is also intended to preserve existing affordable housing through rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 215253

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for General Operating Expenses

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for general operating expenses. Funding is intended to support applicants working in the following health-related focus areas: social and community context, education access and qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 217562

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Housing Authorities, and Tribes for IDD Housing

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for housing projects serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for the development of multifamily housing that p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231229

Grants to Hawaii Individuals, For-Profits, and Nonprofits to Benefit Watersheds and Communitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231804

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Home Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that improve home safety. Funding is intended to make homes safer through lead testing and hazard reduction. Grants can be used for risk assessment and remediation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231837

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Native Youth Mental Health and Wellness

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tribal governments for projects to promote mental health and wellness among Native youth in eligible tribal nations. Priority funding areas include language revitalization, cultural programming, building pathways for...

GrantWatch ID#: 232315

Grants to Germany and Israel Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Democracy and Antisemitism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Germany and Israel nonprofit organizations and institutions for collaborative projects addressing democracy and antisemitism. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to: strategies to combat disinformation and hat...

GrantWatch ID#: 232323

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Housing Authorities to Repair Affordable Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, and owners of affordable rental housing to repair affordable rental housing units in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair units damaged during a specific storm event, to prevent t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232326

Grants to Maryland Qualifying Nonpublic Schools to Provide Health and Security Services

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Maryland qualifying nonpublic schools to provide health and security services. The purpose of the program is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during school time. Funding is intended to support expenses associated with school nurses and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 232330

Grants to New York Public School Districts for Academic Success for Boys and Youth of Color

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York public school districts and consortia for programs to enhance academic success for boys and youth of color. The purpose of the program is to foster increased communication between families and school personnel and provide resources for teachers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193756

Grants to US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations for projects and services that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for ongoing and new activities within the focus areas of environmental projects, youth edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 205314

Grants to Arizona Youth Working with a Nonprofit for Youth-Led Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona young individuals collaborating with a nonprofit organization, educational institution, club, group, or museum for youth-led environmental projects in eligible regions. Focus areas include heat mitigation, energy, air quality, mat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214883
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, animal welfare, children, economic development, education, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 130383
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Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits for Operating Support, Capacity Building, and Progr...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for organizational support and capacity building. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofit missions through unrestricted operating support, program and project implementation, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 131661
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Women, Children, and Families

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to provide a range of services that enhance the well-being and assist local women, children, and families in...

GrantWatch ID#: 136405

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects focusing on youth, education, critical needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 141675
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Organizational Improvements that Enhance Service to the Co...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for organizational improvements that foster efficiency and greater ability to serve the local community. Funding is intended for organizations that address community needs, with spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 142168
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Registered Charities for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charitable organizations in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. The purpose of the program is to fund programs, projects, and activities that align with the city's strategic plan....

GrantWatch ID#: 142516
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Grants to Maine Local Governments, Tribes, and Regional Councils for Storm Resilience

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maine municipalities, unorganized townships, tribes, and regional councils for projects that increase the resilience of coastal communities to storms. Funding is intended to support public waterfront facility planning projects, vulnerability assessments,...

GrantWatch ID#: 143194
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Grants and an Award to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and an award of $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that improve dental care for underserved residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide direct services to residents and acknow...

GrantWatch ID#: 144864
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop creative and vibrant communities by providing arts-related activities and programming. Organizations are encouraged to di...

GrantWatch ID#: 145648
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Preventative Social Services

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for preventative social services for local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for short-term projects and events or for projects with ongoing operational costs. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 146014
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies to Prevent Crime and Drug Abuse

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, community groups, associations, and government agencies for programs that address safety issues and drug abuse in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-registration form before applying. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 146671
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Grants to Maryland Local Jurisdictions and Nonprofits to Foster Cultural Heritage Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations for activities to foster cultural heritage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects such as educational programs, events, tours, exhibits, planning, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146971
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Address the Needs of Underserved Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs with community or global impact. Grants may be approved for new programs or for projects that reach ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147504
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and tribal organizations to provide arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts activities, arts education, and programs c...

GrantWatch ID#: 147837
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Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Groups to Foster Local Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi organizations and groups for projects and events to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop quality marketing programs and sales outreach to attract visitors to the area. Eligible programs increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 149307
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Grants to Alberta Organizations for Programs to Strengthen the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alberta organizations for programs and projects that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for preventive programs to avert crises and stabilize family life for area residents. Eligible programs improve the quality of life ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150954
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and groups to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include but are not limited to education, the arts, health and human services, and the pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 152335
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Grants to Connecticut Arts Nonprofits and Municipal Arts Departments for Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments for general operating support. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to be flexible and give the grantee the abi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153666
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Recycling Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, schools, and school districts for recycling and waste reduction initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for source reduction activities, purchasi...

GrantWatch ID#: 155247
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Charities, and First Nations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and First Nations to support capital projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for major capital projects including new facilities, expansions, redevelopment, and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 157589
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools to support projects and institutions that offer important community services in eligible locations. The Foundation has a preference for projects that are innovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 158924
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, including schools and municipalities, for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Past grants have funded medical equipment, food banks, fire departments, ambulance services, youth programs, and solar energy pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 160440
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Award to a Maryland Nonprofit in Eligible Counties to Recognize Excellent Community Service

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award to a Maryland nonprofit organization in eligible regions to recognize outstanding achievement in meeting community needs. The award is intended to honor one nonprofit organization that has shown excellent leadership and involvement and has provided benefit t...

GrantWatch ID#: 161535
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Grants for Ohio Nonprofits to Create or Expand Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include health, education, arts, culture, social services, economic development, civic affairs, and humanities. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161756
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