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

Explore 5,112 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 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

Grants to Ontario Artists and Organizations to Produce Musical Works in Any Genre

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario artists, groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote the field of music throughout the province. Funding is intended to support activities that are accessible to the general community and that engage local residents. Eligible areas include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 154661

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Municipalities for New Spaces that Promote Active Living

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, school councils, and municipalities for new amenities and facilities that promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended to support public spaces that promote active living. Progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 157585

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Nutrition Education and Hunger Relief Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing hunger for residents in areas in which the funding source operates. Applications will be accepted from eligible locations in West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South C...

GrantWatch ID#: 157631

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Students and Youth

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local students and youth from low-income families in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support vocational and workplace training, access to higher education, and environmental and cultura...

GrantWatch ID#: 161165

Grants to Nevada Event Producers and Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Nevada event producers and organizations for activities and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects with the potential to generate overnight stays in local lodging properties. Eligible events include, but are n...

GrantWatch ID#: 174820

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of community service, safety, wellness, and youth engagement. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 179603

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grant of $10,000, grant of $15,000, and grant of $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches for programs that address important community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 186550

Grants to New York City Community-Based Nonprofits Serving Youth for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York City community-based nonprofit organizations to support operations and capacity building. Funding is intended for applicants that provide programming to children and youth from underserved populations and work to reduce inequ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186631

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Sustainability Initiatives

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that support and build sustainable communities. Funding areas of interest include healthcare, food security, mental health, child welfare, education, Indigenous support, and homelessness...

GrantWatch ID#: 191720

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve lives by promoting educational opportunities, access to health care, and a more tolerant civil society. The Foundation supports programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 196710

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Businesses to Address and Prevent Violence

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and businesses for capacity-building efforts that help prevent violence. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations and legal entities in need of capac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221163

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Inclusivity in Local Communities

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches to increase inclusivity in local communities within regions served by the funding source. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address is...

GrantWatch ID#: 222766

Grants to Alaska Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Address Food Security

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Alaska local government entities, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and tribes for initiatives to address food security in eligible locations. Preference is for proposals that promote sustainability and long-term impact. The goal of the funding pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232314

Grants to Kansas Faith-Based Entities, Nonprofits, and Schools to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas faith-based organizations, nonprofits, schools, IHEs, and other community organizations and coalitions partnering with faith-based organizations for activities to reduce the use of marijuana and alcohol among youth. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 232422

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Youth in Kinship and Foster Care

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is for programs that fall within the current focus area. For the current grant cycle, activities must benefit youth in kinship and foster care. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 139513

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations to Benefit Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: 10/20/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support human service projects and programs in the areas of well-being, safety, and health. Funds may be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163799

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Registered Charities for Health and Human Service Projects

Deadline: 10/20/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit registered charities for health and human service programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in the areas of well-being, safety, and health. Funds may be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163800

Grants to Virginia Individuals and Organizations for Arts Programming and Development

Deadline: 10/11/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia individuals and arts organizations for professional development opportunities and art education experiences that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local artists, art educators, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168320

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Artists to Present Art Programming in Local Libraries

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations to present art programming to local public libraries. The purpose of the program is to support artists' engagement with the community. Eligible uses of funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172829

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Community Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government units, tribes, and schools for arts activities and services in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that involve performances, publications, exhibits, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 175625

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Arts-Related Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools for arts-related activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the creation of a strong community arts legacy by promoting arts and cultural he...

GrantWatch ID#: 175735

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Schools and Community Colleges to Enhance Existing Arts Curricula

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota K-12 schools and community colleges for programs that improve the art curriculum in educational institutions in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote artistic excellence by supporting special arts events and project...

GrantWatch ID#: 179204

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 10/18/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations serving communities in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help nonprofits serve the community more efficiently, build internal capacity, strengthen resilience,...

GrantWatch ID#: 193020

Grants to Maryland Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, private schools, and watershed groups for environmental projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for outreach activities and restoration projects that help to improve water qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 205380

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and CBOs for Green Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and CBOs for green infrastructure projects in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend an info session and submit an expression of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223288

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofit for Disaster Recovery Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for disaster recovery projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that help residents recover, rebuild, and thrive, with a focus on four critical areas: community recovery, financial security...

GrantWatch ID#: 232289

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

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, education, and economic and community dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 136433

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Vulnerable Populations

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public programs that benefit vulnerable populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of employment, healthca...

GrantWatch ID#: 138449

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations to serve the local community needs. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Applicants should submit a grant inqui...

GrantWatch ID#: 154804

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Public Arts Events

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for public arts events. Funding is intended for accessible artistic events that benefit the public. Grants are available for general operating support, project support, and small projects. Events s...

GrantWatch ID#: 161848

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for new capital projects, programs, or i...

GrantWatch ID#: 162127

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 162128

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribal entities, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address a variety of community needs, including but not limited to education, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162631

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Bar Associations to Provide Essential Legal Services

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, bar associations, and other organizations to improve the provision of essential legal services. Funding is intended for legal programs that help citizens deal with the critical issues they face. There should be a demonst...

GrantWatch ID#: 173325

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that focus on nutrition and food security; military service members, veterans, and first responders; c...

GrantWatch ID#: 174057

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local Arts and Culture Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance local arts and culture programs in eligible locations. Programs must benefit local residents and be ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 174856
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