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

Explore 5,122 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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Sponsorships to Illinois Nonprofits for Events that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Sponsorships to Illinois nonprofit organizations for events that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programming that addresses critical community needs, fosters economic mobility, and increases well-being and opportunity. Grants will su...

GrantWatch ID#: 227179

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Universities to...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227354

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Safeguard Residents' Health

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to safeguard the health of residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: preventative services, access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231849

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington Entities for School-Based Health Centers

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and tribal entities for school-based health centers. Funding is intended to make it easier for parents to receive physical and mental health services for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 232358

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits in Multiple States for Agriculture Safety Training

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming IHEs and nonprofit organizations for health and safety training programs in fishing, forestry, and agriculture. Funding is intended to ensure and enhance worker safety through the development of training...

GrantWatch ID#: 232412

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/17/27 Conference Date: 09/21/26 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for arts programming in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs open to the general public in a variety of disciplines, including music, dance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215791

Grants to Ontario Cultural Heritage Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for both collaborative projects and organization-specific projects. Cultural heritage includes activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 146564

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Community and Family Services

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community and family services. Funding is intended for preventative services, programs, and early intervention activities. Programs may promote coping skills, crisis resistance, interpersonal skil...

GrantWatch ID#: 148030

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for projects that will have a positive impact on eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163774

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in arts, culture, community, economic development, after-school education, the elderly, the environment, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations or government entities in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capacity-building, collaborat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180827

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for cultural projects. Funding is intended for projects and activities that respond to identified thematic gaps or product-readiness challenges within the cultural heritage sector. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196654

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Projects that Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that have a positive impact on the lives of needy residents. Grants are available to assist with the basic needs (lik...

GrantWatch ID#: 209890

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Benefit Disadvantaged Children

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and services to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist local organizations that provide for the welfare, development, or care of children and youth up to age 18. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 147296

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on equal opportunity for all residents. Preference will be given to low-income and historically disenfr...

GrantWatch ID#: 179492

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Women and Families

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit local families. Funding is intended to support new projects or to expand and improve established programs. Priority will be given to activities and program...

GrantWatch ID#: 192224

Grants to Texas Entities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Seniors

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, churches, and agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address the needs of senior citizens. Areas of focus include aging in place, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192487

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Activities That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for community organizing activities that engage and benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 201291

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Civic Participation and Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for activities that engage residents, promote civic participation, and advance positive change in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201293

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that all residents have adequate nutritional security to support their health, growth, and well-being. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212652

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Civic Involvement

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212653

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address critical needs, including housing, education, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 218698

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit the community in eligible locations Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, housing, environment, and quality of life. Eligible projects benefit the resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 218782

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Culture, Education, and Health Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit charitable organizations for projects related to culture, education, and health in eligible regions. Capital improvement projects are given priority. The purpose of the grant program is to support organizations that assist local residents....

GrantWatch ID#: 228436

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Community Improvement Initiatives

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community-led projects that are focused on community safety, culture, the environment, and neighborhood cleanliness. Eligible projects are located in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230228

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address Needs in Local Communities

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible counties. Priority is given to activities that provide services for and address the needs of families, women, and children in the local community. Nonprofit organizations throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232017

Grants to California Organizations, Schools, and Groups for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations, schools, and community groups for youth-led community service projects in eligible locations. Youth must be involved in all aspects of the projects and programs must be led by youth between the ages of 12-24. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 149869

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Priority is for initiatives that serve those with the least opportunity and the greatest economic need. Funding is intended to provide pre-existing...

GrantWatch ID#: 181008

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and First Nations for Climate Change and Equity

Deadline: 11/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, and First Nations Bands to address climate change and systemic inequities in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit an expression of interest prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184649

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, and Indigenous Communities to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 03/10/27 Conference Date: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 02/24/27

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous communities to lead collaboratives that will design and implement systems change strategies to benefit youth. Applicants must contact program staff and submit preliminary information p...

GrantWatch ID#: 186999

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of $5,000 to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit arts organizations for arts programming that benefits local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-quality programs accessible to the public in disciplines that include theater, dance,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197884

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Projects That Strengthen Farming Communities

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...

GrantWatch ID#: 224753

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

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 157363

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that inspire new ideas and address unfulfilled community needs. Funded activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 162514

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Government, and Tribal Entities to Benefit Babies and Toddlers

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government and tribal entities for projects and programs benefitting babies and toddlers from prenatal to age 3. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171932

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Libraries, and IHEs for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, K-12 schools, libraries, and institutes of higher education for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to projects for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175134

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and programs, including those in the areas of social services, health, education, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176320

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Human Services Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that build organizational capacity and have a positive impact on local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of hunger, homelessness, healthcare for the underserved,...

GrantWatch ID#: 176609

Grants to California 4-H and FFA Programs for Agriculture-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to California 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs for agricultural projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that serve children and youth and that have an educational component. Eligible projects are those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186412

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Women and Children...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, and faith-based organizations for projects that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that enhance the lives of the women and chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186469

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Educational Events that Promote Diversity and Inclusivity

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for events and activities that promote education, inclusiveness, and diversity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational high-impact community events that are free and open to the public...

GrantWatch ID#: 194370

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Community Groups for Projects to Beautify Municipal Property

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects to beautify municipal property in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the following categories: signage, streetscape and park improvements, general community bea...

GrantWatch ID#: 205655

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that address unmet community needs, strengthen organizational capacit...

GrantWatch ID#: 205749

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new projects as well as the expansion or continuation of established programs that have shown meaningful re...

GrantWatch ID#: 205751

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community-based activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide residents with meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, creativity, and well‑b...

GrantWatch ID#: 205979

Grants to Indiana Arts Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana arts-focused nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended to assist with operating costs and expenses that help to build organizational capacity. Eligible arts nonprofits are located i...

GrantWatch ID#: 213829

Grants to California and Nevada Student Organizations for Volunteer Community Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to California and Nevada student organizations or clubs for volunteer community projects. Funding is intended to support projects that emphasize volunteerism, community giving, and environmental responsibility. Eligible proposals are from clubs and organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 216661

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for arts activities such as public art shows, theater productions, creative gatherings, and concerts. Projects ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223479

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Promote Community Engagement

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and volunteer-led groups to promote community engagement. Funding is intended to encourage connections among neighbors, support meaningful relationships between people and public ins...

GrantWatch ID#: 223524

Sponsorships to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Fundraising Events

Deadline: 09/24/26

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for fundraising events. Priority is given to events that align with the focus areas of community and neighborhood development, health, education, regional vitality, and economic growth. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226969
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