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

Explore 5,110 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 and In-Kind Services to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Technology Improveme...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind services to Iowa nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government organizations in eligible locations for technology improvements. The program is intended to help assess the organization's current technology need...

GrantWatch ID#: 197501

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools to promote social justice and benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help build a more equitable community for youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 198626

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that respond to critical needs. Funding is intended for activities that address needs related to food security, housing stability, and safe spaces. Eligible applicants pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 209497

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include health, the environment, education, arts, recreation, human services, animal welfare, supporting disabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 210134

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support educational, cultural, and charitable pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 211978

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit people with physical or mental disabilities who reside in eligible regions. Preference is for proposals related to programming. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the social condition...

GrantWatch ID#: 214457

Grants to California Fire Departments, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Fire Safety Activities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to California firefighter associations, fire departments, Tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for fire safety activities. Funding is intended to mitigate the risks of wildfires and meet the needs of local commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 221528

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Activities to Benefit the Commu...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities for activities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including education, disaster relief, economic development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227724

Grants to Pennsylvania Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit arts organizations to support community arts programming. Grantees will also receive networking and collaboration opportunities with other organizations, including webinars on various topics that support organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 229968

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for collaborative, impactful projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230638

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

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of community and economic development, enivronment and conservation, arts and culture, education, and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231888

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve Youth Facilities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit organizations, and educational institutions to build or improve facilities serving youth. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible activities may include demolition...

GrantWatch ID#: 232242

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Innovative Projects Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27 Conference Date: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 10/27/26

Grants to New York City nonprofits for innovative projects and programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Requests will be accepted for new initiatives or for a significant expansion of existing projects o...

GrantWatch ID#: 198245

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools for Activities Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribal organizations, and educational organizations for activities that benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support operational expenses, programs, projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130255

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a range of projects and activities within the following focus areas: community and economic development, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 130274

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include community recreation, community development, and culture and programming. Funding may also be used for maintenance, capital, and the operat...

GrantWatch ID#: 140180

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Youth Athletics Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible locations to benefit local youth. Funding is intended for athletics-based programs and activities that have a positive influence on local at-risk youth. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 145811

Grants to California Grassroots Organizations for Projects and Programs in the Areas of the Ar...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California grassroots organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs in the areas of the arts, music, and education. The Foundation also funds projects focused on environmental protection and social work, as well as compassio...

GrantWatch ID#: 145958

Grants to Indiana Schools and Charitable Organizations for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana public and private schools and charitable organizations for projects that improve education and enhance the social skills of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for innovative activities that incorporate the use of technology a...

GrantWatch ID#: 146026

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit local children and youth in need in eligible locations. Priority will be given to proposals addressing educational, economic, and social issues of young residents. Activities should benefit eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 147410

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Charitable Projects that Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support charitable community projects in eligible locations. Funding is available for a wide range of projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to first-time applicants. C...

GrantWatch ID#: 147555

Grants to Central and Southeastern Arkansas Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations for projects benefiting communities within the Funding Source’s service area. Previous recipients include a fire department, a children's advocacy group, an organization for low-cost automobile repairs, and an animal we...

GrantWatch ID#: 147560

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for charitable projects that meet the needs of local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs and activities that benefit residents. Eligible organizations are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148166

Awards to Saskatchewan Residents and Organizations for Advancing Multiculturalism

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to Saskatchewan individuals, businesses, and organizations for advancing multiculturalism. The award program is intended to honor residents and entities that have worked to achieve diversity, integration, intercultural connections, and cultural continuity; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148354

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit social service agencies for projects and activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen housing stability, support early childhood education and childcare, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 148654

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations in eligible regions to enhance the community and respond to local needs. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Applicants must serve re...

GrantWatch ID#: 152207

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives that address community needs and improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applicants serve the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 155089

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives and activities that address community needs and respond to societal concerns. Eligible projects are those benefiting the loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 157028

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Government Entities, and IHEs to Enhance the Arts

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, units of government, and IHEs to strengthen arts programming in local communities. New applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support general operations o...

GrantWatch ID#: 158634

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include children and youth, community development, the arts, community wellness, health, education, senior programs, and histori...

GrantWatch ID#: 159695

Grants to Indiana and Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include the arts, education, health and human services, and community development. The Foundation will also support specific funding intere...

GrantWatch ID#: 161630

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that address current community needs and promote long-term sustainability in health, education, and quality of life. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162611

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Program Support and Financial Assistance

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Georgia nonprofit and community-based organizations, civic groups, hospitals, and shelters for programming and grants of up to $5,000 to individuals and families for financial assistance in eligible counties. Funding is intended to benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 163436

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote the Appreciation of Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities that promote the appreciation of contemporary visual art in eligible locations. Previous grantees include museums, cultural centers, arts organizations, and universities. Funds are granted to new, as well...

GrantWatch ID#: 166027

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits and Arts Affiliates for Unrestricted Operational Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations and arts affiliates of educational institutions in eligible counties for unrestricted operational support. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166470

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that enhance character, values, services, science and education. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 170210

Grants to USA Organizations in New England for Environmental Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont environmental organizations to increase the impact of their services in local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that contribute to envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170466

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Promote Oral Health Care

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin community-based nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that promote oral health care. Funding is intended to support dental clinics serving underserved populations, promote dental health education, and adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170711

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit local residents. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Past grants have funded a workforce readiness program for youth, a food bank, a state p...

GrantWatch ID#: 172067

Grants to Manitoba and Ontario Charitable Organizations in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba and Ontario charitable organizations and qualified donees in eligible locations for programs and services to benefit local youth. Focus areas include arts and culture, social services, and education. Preference will be given to proposals for new...

GrantWatch ID#: 172509

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs that Impact the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for activities that impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general organizational support as well as for projects and programs in the areas of environment, education, youth devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 172843

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life of Local...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education to improve the quality of life and respond to the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172902

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Community Groups to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs in the following areas of foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 173055

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Improvemen...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations for programs that support community needs, promote STEM and skilled trade, and enhance sustainability in eligible locations. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 173205

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts, Learning, Environment, Health, and Wellness P...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit the local community. The Foundation supports activities in the areas of health and wellness, the environment, arts, and lifelong learning. Programs must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 173592

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs That Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve health outcomes in the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of evidence-based programs related to health awareness, obesity prevention, and behavioral h...

GrantWatch ID#: 173690

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

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin government agencies and nonprofit, educational, and faith-based organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of purposes, including arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173767

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, park districts, cities, and other government entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Grants will be awarded according to the following criteria: the number of peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 173805

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States to Promote Equality and Diversity

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states to promote equality and diversity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for program support, operating support, advocacy, and capacity building. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174115
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