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

Explore 5,068 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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5,068 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communities in Eli...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable programs and events with a potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 225946

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Individuals, Schools, and Nonprofits for Community Service Project...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana agencies, individuals, schools, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, youth programs, emergency services, and other community-based programs that impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226089

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible R...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas. The goal of the funding program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226101

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, Classes, and Groups for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, clubs, classes, and groups for community projects serving eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities and programs that foster a stronger and brighter future for local communities. Eligible applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226119

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is intended for local organizations to implement projects that will improve the lives of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 226172

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Reside...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable projects and programs. Preference is to provide funding for speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 226426

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofits for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health & wellness, education, youth, senior citizens, social services, public safety, environment, cultural arts, heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 226957

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable, Social, and Educational Causes

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for charitable, social, and educational causes. Funding is intended for either donations or sponsorships of community events, sports programs, teams, and more. Applicants must reside ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227392

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Charitable Organizations for Projects That Benefit the Communit...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio individuals and charitable organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Past funds have been awarded for library projects, fire departments, food pantries, senior citizen groups, and more. Eligible applicants benefit r...

GrantWatch ID#: 227604

Grants to Montana and North Dakota Nonprofits and CBOs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Montana and North Dakota nonprofit and community organizations in counties and locations served by the funding source to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects that address educational, health, scientific, safety, or charita...

GrantWatch ID#: 228006

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to serve residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit individuals and families within the communities served by the funding source. Focus areas include public safety, health care, self-sufficiency, bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 228101

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools for Charitable Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit, community, and civic organizations and schools for charitable projects in the funder's service area. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education and youth, community service, environment, and community economic assistance. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 228206

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and charities for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve quality of life through youth programs, hardship relief, cultural programs, environmental ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 229535

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental and Recreational Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance access to outdoor experiences while protecting and improving natural environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230256

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Support Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to early childhood, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230579

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve Health Care Access

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve access to better health care. Funding is intended for a wide range of evidence-based programs related to food security, transportation to medical appointments, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230647

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Humanities Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal entities, government agencies, museums, and libraries for humanities activities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231130

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address a variety of needs, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 231135

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribes, and educational organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects that have a broad community impact and for ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 231196

Grants to Wyoming Libraries to Promote Literacy and Improve Services

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wyoming libraries to promote literacy and enhance programming. Funding is intended to improve access to books and resources; develop collections; ensure financial stability; and support workforce development. The grant program aims to benefit the communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231308

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operating support, start-up funding, and program support so organizations can continue meeting the needs of disadvantaged residents. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 231831

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia Nonprofits to Improve the Health of the Local Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to improve the health of the local community. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including seed money for services, capital improvements, outreach, and community educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231885

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit and faith-based organizations to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a range of focus and program areas, including arts and culture, religious institutions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231935

Grant to an Indiana Nonprofit or Agency for a Transformational Community Project

Deadline: 01/26/27 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grant to an Indiana nonprofit organization or government entity for a transformational project in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a single, large program or projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232092

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and churches for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for specific needs and smaller projects that will benefit the community. Eligible applicants serve r...

GrantWatch ID#: 232099

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, churches, and schools to serve seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that benefit older adults, senior citizens, and caregivers in areas such as transportation, home improvem...

GrantWatch ID#: 232100

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Impactful Community Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, churches, and schools for broad and impactful community projects in eligible regions. Eligible projects address significant issues, build organizational capacity, have a broad community benefit, or cre...

GrantWatch ID#: 232102

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for New Community Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, churches, and schools for new and impactful projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for implementing ideas that fill a community need and have growth potential or provide new solutions. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232103

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit, IHE, or Housing Authority for Adult Education Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization, CBO, IHE, library, or housing authority for adult education programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs targeting vulnerable or otherwise needy youth and adults. Eligible uses of funds include teachin...

GrantWatch ID#: 232241

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Community Improvement

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve community well-being in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that address community needs and promote long-term sustainability in health, education, and quality of life. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 232259

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Community Improvement

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects that strengthen communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for initiatives in community development, health, education, child care, and the arts that address current needs, improve quality of life, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232262

Grants to Ontario Entities to Improve Community Safety and Security

Deadline: 10/07/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario municipalities, tribal entities, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations to improve community safety and security. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211541

Grants to Arizona Individuals, Nonprofits, Churches, and Businesses to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community and educational groups, churches, and businesses for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the following focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 215693

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits, Community Groups, and Schools for Youth-Led Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, community groups, neighborhood associations, school districts, and schools, for youth-led community betterment projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support small, high-impact pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217154

Grants to New York Nonprofits, LEAs, IHEs, and Agencies for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, LEAs, IHEs, and agencies for adult literacy programs. Applicants must be pre-qualified before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs to advance the literacy of both adults and out-of-school youth so ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232408

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of youth education and recreation, arts and culture, social services...

GrantWatch ID#: 130409

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents and Visitors

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents and visitors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities, special events, cultural projects, and programs that enhance visitor appeal and encourage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148412

Grants to California Entities to Benefit Native Americans, Youth, and Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, and tribes to benefit Native American communities, rural populations, and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended primarily for equipment, services, programs, and capital impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 152658

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist women and girls in obtaining the skills required to develop their po...

GrantWatch ID#: 162126

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Projects to Benefit Eligible C...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees for resident-led projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 164757

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas, including, but not limited to, education, culture, health care, housing, safety, environment, tourism, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 172863

Grants to Idaho and Utah Organizations to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Idaho and Utah organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that create positive impact in the focus areas of environment, art, and social services. Eligible proposals benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173327

Grants to Connecticut Organizations to Improve the Lives of Boys and Men in the Community

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the lives of men and boys in the community. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting the application. Funding is intended to increase self-sufficiency, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186461

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities that Promote Therapeutic Humor

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities that promote therapeutic humor. Funding is intended for activities providing supportive humor or humor therapy for the organization's clientele and also for the community as a whole. Qualified nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211369

Grants to North Carolina Neighborhoods for Beautification Projects

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina neighborhoods for community beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of exterior enhancements, including but not limited to public art, landscaping, clean-up activities, signage, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 223445

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for housing and neighborhood development projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low- and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 138450

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Participate in a Fundraising Program

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible regions to participate in a community fundraising program. The opportunity is intended to increase the donor base for local nonprofits and highlight their positive impact on the com...

GrantWatch ID#: 146286

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Social Justice and Systemic Equity Initiatives

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to support social justice initiatives that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a survey to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities working to achieve s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221010

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance Arts Education

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, qualifying community groups, schools, and local government agencies in eligible counties for activities to enhance arts education. Funding is intended to support artist residencies that engage students and enrich learni...

GrantWatch ID#: 130993
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