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

Explore 887 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 Vermont Nonprofits and Municipalities to Rehabilitate Historic Buildings

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to renovate and restore historic buildings. Funding is intended for capital projects that enable the public to use the state's historic structur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175084

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, public schools, school districts, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and expanded projects that address the cultural, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180536

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Cities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and municipalities in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs, activities, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230032

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal and Community Organizations ...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, government entities, and Tribal and community organizations for neurotechnology development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 227840

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Support Arts and Culture, Science, and Humanities Programming

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 10/06/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural, science, and humanities activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that offer visual and performing arts, science, and humanities programs, perfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 175097

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Projects ...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $6,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and public schools in eligible locations for a wide range of activities to address community needs. Funding is intended to assist organizations serving the community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161861

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Basic Provisions and Emergency Support to Residents in N...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and faith-based institutions to provide emergency support and direct services to residents in need. Funding is intended to address critical needs, such as food insecurity (food pantries, soup kitchens)...

GrantWatch ID#: 176329

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Faith-Based, Environmental, and Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for faith-based, environmental, and educational projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact Foundation staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that positively impact the quality of...

GrantWatch ID#: 216458

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizati...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Youth Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches and religious organizations, and schools for youth programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide initiatives and programs that benefit local youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186690

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Churches, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions, churches, schools, and foundations, for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Preference will be given to projects that include col...

GrantWatch ID#: 187715

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Seniors ...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for activities that benefit older adults in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services and programs that offer care to seniors with a financial need. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 210736

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools for projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session. Program focus areas include health, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 143383

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs and Activities that Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit residents of local communities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs within the focus ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 184291

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of $15,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for organizations that provide innovative programs, focus on sustainable practices, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217134

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the quality of life for local residents. Higher priority will be given to support programs and projects that will impact a large number of county ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209025

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that positively impact residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that assist the community in addressing local needs and strengthen local well-being, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211250

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to support health-related research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224995

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Tribal Governments, IHEs, an...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, Tribal governments, IHEs, and government agencies for medical research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 224996

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to guide postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers on their way to becoming independent. Applicants are advised to complete req...

GrantWatch ID#: 225010

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments to assist postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers in pursuing independent research careers. Applicants are advised to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 225011

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Postdoctoral Career Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and agencies for postdoctoral career development initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for programs that prepare post...

GrantWatch ID#: 230419

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Access to Healthy Food Options

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower children and families th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210416

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, agencies, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, for-profits, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 148172

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government entities for projects to address disparities facing children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health and wellness, and ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 149530

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and churches for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that support conservation efforts, preserve local heritage, promote re...

GrantWatch ID#: 161961

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions for tree planting projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote environmental awareness by engaging county cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166280

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Public Agencies in Eligible Locations to Promote Healthy Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, groups, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to promote a healthier way of life. Funding is intended for projects that enhance public health, defined as protecting and promoting the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169492

Grants and Support to Louisiana Organizations and Preschools for Early Childhood Literacy Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000, training, and program support to Louisiana early childhood and childcare centers, libraries, Head Start programs, museums, schools, churches, and additional community organizations for literacy programs for children ages 3-5. Programs will introd...

GrantWatch ID#: 170455

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Districts for Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, school districts, and recreation districts for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital equipment and projects, such as technol...

GrantWatch ID#: 176317

Grants to Maryland Organizations for Programs That Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Maryland organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of Jewish education and youth violence prevention. Grants may be used to support projects and initiatives that serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 178110

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools to respond to the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that improve the local quality of life. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 179320

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote the Health and Wellness of Local R...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, government entities, and schools to promote health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and organizations addressing the needs of cancer patients and their families,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Religious Organizations, and Schools to Address Community...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and schools for initiatives that address community health needs in eligible locations. Focus areas include mental health, community safety, chronic disease, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179325

Grants, Training, and In-Kind Support to Louisiana Organizations, Schools, and Libraries for...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000, training, and in-kind support to Louisiana community-based agencies, schools, museums, libraries, and churches to engage children and families in a reading and discussion program. This program uses strategies that promote family bonding through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179966

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180635

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a w...

GrantWatch ID#: 181693

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations in Eligible Counties for Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve residents who are 60 years of age or older, as well as organizations that offer programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 186698

Grants to North Dakota Agencies, Schools, and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Init...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies, schools, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community programs and projects. Eligible programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 198141

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Entities to Promote Speculative Fiction

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, churches, municipal organizations, and individuals for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including semina...

GrantWatch ID#: 217974

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include arts, culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. Funding is intended to support a variety of charita...

GrantWatch ID#: 220305

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Educational, Charitable, and Community Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit communities across the state. Funding is intended for projects that extend beyond their primary grantee into the wider community. The Foundation also encourages “seed money” grants th...

GrantWatch ID#: 221300

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Schools to Improve Health Outcomes for Children and Women

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, public schools, and religious entities to improve the health and wellness of children and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that are aligned with the foundation's current focus a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174584

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Improve the Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects that will have a p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178116

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Serv...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to North Dakota government entities and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for community benefit programming in eligible regions. Priority will be given to organizations that benefit a large number of community members and to requests that demonstrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190129

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Tribal governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for studies addressing human genetic research. Applicants are advised that required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211707

Grants to Montana Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and programs that assist people in sustainably enhancin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216855

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

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government and tribal agencies, and IHEs for studies to determine the efficacy of therapeutic agents to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 217736

Grants to Pennsylvania Jewish Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania Jewish nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations align themselves with on...

GrantWatch ID#: 222239
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