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

Explore 5,287 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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Grants to Iowa Organizations that Address Oral Health

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Iowa organizations that address oral and overall health. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations that align with the funding source's focus areas of access and prevention, education and advocacy...

GrantWatch ID#: 198565

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Community Projects to Improve the Health of State Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for community projects to enhance the physical and oral health of state residents. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that align with the funding source's focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 198566

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Community Groups for Capital Improvements to Recreational and...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and community groups for capital improvements to recreational facilities in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to ensure that cultural and recreational facilities are available to local residents and visit...

GrantWatch ID#: 147237

Grants to Ohio Community-Based Organizations for Events that Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio business associations, neighborhood associations, priority boards, and block clubs for community-based initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities, projects, and events that foster connection and build ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197394

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools to Add...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local governments, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that address issues related to poverty, including projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 205910
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit Residents in Rural Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools to address health concerns in rural areas. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220796

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Community Betterment Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and services to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for proposals that address needs and that have a posi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180748

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include conservation and environment, community improvement, youth development, health, mental health, education, special populations, and social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 147455

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Planning Camp Character Development Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and charitable entities for character development programs in summer camps. Eligible uses of funds include planning for personnel and activities to develop or start a character-focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229419

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Implement Character Development Programs in Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and government entities to implement character development programs in overnight and day camps. Funding is intended for applicants who are ready to implement a specific character project or program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229420

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Character Development Programs in Summer Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to implement character development programs in summer camps. Eligible applicants serve as coordinators for six or more camps to implement on-site programs. Efforts may include staff training to implement a new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229421

Grants to New York Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York qualifying nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to be used for immediate programming purposes. Eligible organizations are small- and medium-size...

GrantWatch ID#: 205240
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Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations and public schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of community services, healthcare, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 183674

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address Racism in ...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, CBOs, tribes, and government agencies to address racism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that inform policy, media, programs, services, products, and places. Eligible applicants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219737
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Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Grant funds may be requested for program, capital support, or operating support. Eligible applicants are organizations seeking to improve the quality of life and future of...

GrantWatch ID#: 179720

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, registered charities, community organizations, and IHEs in eligible locations for community programs and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range of innovative programs that improve the q...

GrantWatch ID#: 175670
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Grants to Virginia Entities for Out-of-School Enrichment Centers

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and IHEs for community out-of-school enrichment centers. Funding is intended to improve outcomes for students at schools that are low-performing. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153475

Grants to Massachusetts and Israel Organizations and Synagogues to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 12/31/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to Massachusetts and Israel organizations, synagogues, and faith-based organizations to benefit women and girls. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding may be used for general oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 184206
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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
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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
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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
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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

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 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 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 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 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
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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 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
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Tribes, and Groups for Environmental Justice Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, neighborhood groups, and mutual aid networks for environmental justice projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives to benefit communities on the front line or ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 223040
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Grants to Ohio Entities to Develop Healthcare Clinics in Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, and healthcare organizations for developing healthcare clinics in rural communities. Funding is intended for the implementation of clinics that will provide improved care to rural residents. Additi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230998
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, civic groups, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs and services within a range of focus areas includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 130105

Grants to Arizona Neighborhoods for Community Building Activities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona neighborhoods in eligible regions for community building and improvement activities. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, services, and events that promote community spirit and engage local residents. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175866

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that improve educational access, student success, and family support in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 184636
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Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Multiple States for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities in multiple states for community arts programming. Funding is intended for programs that expand audiences for regional artists, increase access to the arts, and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 222366
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Homeless Housing

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to homeless housing and shelters in eligible locations. Funding is intended for rehabilitating existing buildings that serve low-income residents and are open to the publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227911
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Grants and In-Kind Support to New York City Nonprofits to Support Their Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $15,000 and in-kind support to New York City nonprofit organizations to support their communities. Funding is intended to support applicants working to address challenges in their neighborhoods, advance social justice, and create lasting community change...

GrantWatch ID#: 231486
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Grants to Kentucky Entities for Innovative Waste Management and Recycling Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kentucky qualifying entities for innovative programs related to waste management and recycling practices in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance recycling and reuse options, while also reducing overall waste. Funded project...

GrantWatch ID#: 230832
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is for projects that strengthen public safety, support families, and expand ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231134
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Home Modifications for Veterans with Disabiliti...

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and local governments to assist military veterans with disabilities in making home modifications. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to address the needs of low- and...

GrantWatch ID#: 173685
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Grants to New York Entities for Home Repairs for Medicaid-Eligible Individuals

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to improve housing accessibility for individuals with disabilities who qualify for Medicaid coverage. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 173687

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Economic Stability for Korean Americans

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the economic stability of low-income Korean Americans throughout the country. Funding is intended for direct service programs that advance educational attainment, employment, financial capability, access to public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180202
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Grants to New York Entities to Modify the Homes of Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to New York local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for home modifications to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support home adapt...

GrantWatch ID#: 193460
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Grants to New York Entities to Replace Mobile Homes for Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to replace derelict or damaged manufactured and mobile homes for low- and moderate-income individuals. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193461
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Serve Minority Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to serve minority communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to health and behavioral health, social support services, and senior wellness. All programs must serve the Asian American and P...

GrantWatch ID#: 215936
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capacity building activities, capital expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 160255
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for projects and events that improve the wellbeing of residents. Eligible uses of funds includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173807

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and schools for environmental education and restoration activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote environmental stewardship and science literacy. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 174431
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Grants to Connecticut Entities to Assist Individuals with HIV

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health centers, health departments, and other healthcare providers in eligible locations to provide services related to HIV. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 197986
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