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

Explore 5,173 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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5,173 grants found

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

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

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits to Participate in Fundraising Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations to participate in fundraising events. Nonprofits will recruit people to fundraise for them at specific climate and conservation events and will be listed in a database where other individuals can choose to donate to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228864

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 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 Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits and Municipalities for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations and municipalities for capital projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that improve public gathering places, including libraries, parks, community centers, and trails...

GrantWatch ID#: 229091

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 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 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 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 to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Residents for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, and households for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist residents affected by a recent tornado and to help them bridge immediate gaps. Grants can support those impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 229454

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events Related to Japanese Culture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for cultural events and festivals related to Japan. Funding is intended to deepen understanding about Japan within local communities, promote cross-cultural exchange, and nurture global perspec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229472

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 USA Nonprofits and Institutions for Networking Projects Related to Japan

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for networking projects between Japan and the United States. Funding is intended to support symposiums, conferences, workshops, or seminars that promote dialogue and networking. Eligible event...

GrantWatch ID#: 229474

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

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 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

In-Kind and Cash Donations to Iowa Organizations to Benefit and Strengthen Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind and cash donations to Iowa organizations to benefit residents and strengthen communities in eligible regions. Organizations may request a check or items to be auctioned. The goal of the funding program is to support and enhance local communities. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229545

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve Access to the Arts for Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to improve arts accessibility in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve arts experiences for youth, seniors, people with disabilities, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229547

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that will enhance local communities in the funding source's service area. Eligible applicants must serve individuals locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229576

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for a Community Meal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho and Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, schools, CBOs, civic groups, and neighborhood coalitions to run a free community dining event in eligible regions. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 229609

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky charitable organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for any purpose that will have a positive impact on the community. Previous grantees have included renovations for transitional housing, as...

GrantWatch ID#: 229613

Grants to Virginia Communities to Address the Risks of Wildfires

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia communities to promote wildfire prevention. Funding is intended to help at-risk communities reduce or mitigate potential threats from wildfire. Grant priority is based on the assessed wildfire risk level for the community and for the type of pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229643

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for charitable causes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help nonprofits, such as police departments, fire and rescue departments, schools, and youth organizations. Families and individuals in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229647

Grants to Texas Agencies, Colleges, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas government agencies, colleges, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the eligible focus areas of education, workforce development, economic development, community develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 229659

Grants to Louisiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations for a variety of needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for charitable causes and for donations to individuals who are faced with a critical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229661

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Support Charitable Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to support charitable activities in eligible locations. Funds may be requested for event sponsorships, volunteer support, and other charitable donations. Funded events should enhance the quality of life of local residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 229665

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Families to Support Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families to support basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist local residents with needs such as education, food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing. Recipients must live within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 229666

Grants to Missouri Families and Nonprofits to Assist with Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri families and nonprofit organizations to assist with basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist families that have encountered unexpected financial hardship with needs such as clothing, healthcare, food, and shelter. Recipie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229677
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