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

Explore 5,287 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 Rhode Island Nonprofits to Support Victims of Gender-Based Assault

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for support services for victims of gender-based assault. Funding is intended for programs that support both child and adult victims, their family members, and other people affected by the crime. Priority will be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 231490

Grants to Nebraska Youth-Led Teams for Projects that Address Climate Issues

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nebraska youth-led teams affiliated with nonprofit organizations or public entities for activities that address climate issues in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on the city's climate priorities, inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231647

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, services, and events that will improve the quality of life for residents. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224640
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708

Grants to Minnesota Mental Health Providers to Treat Low-Income Children and Youth

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and community mental health providers that offer reduced-cost or free services to low-income, uninsured children and youth under the age of 21. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148422

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Tribes for the Purchase of Health Equipment

Deadline: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tribal communities for health-related capital purchases that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the purchase of durable and sustainable items that contribute to the h...

GrantWatch ID#: 189107

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Impactful Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/04/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for activities that significantly impact the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for new programs and projects in any fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 206508

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida organizations and individuals for arts activities and programs benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts enhancement opportunities and arts-focused programs, projects, scholarships, and internships. Collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 215903

Grant to a New York Nonprofit to Create a Gathering Space for At-Risk Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grant to a New York nonprofit organization to create a gathering space for youth, with priority given to designated locations. Applicants must submit an LOI, prequalify, and register prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to support the wellbeing of youth an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220089
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Grants to Rhode Island CBOs for Partnerships to Support Families in Crisis

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island community-based organizations for partnerships to support families in crisis. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote stability and economic independence for low-income families, while providing a full range of support and clear pat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231503
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Activities Addressing Fungal Disease Threats

Deadline: 08/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and businesses for activities addressing global fungal disease threats. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for improving laboratory o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231747

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural and Science Programs in Eligible Count...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural and science programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus areas of performing arts, cultural history, visual arts, natural history,...

GrantWatch ID#: 132071

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, state agencies, public and private utilities, and community groups for projects to reduce the risk of wildfires. Applicants must contact relevant county officials prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 139346
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Activities

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, community and environmental groups, and IHEs for activities to protect the environment. Funding is intended to encourage community engagement, restoration projects, and out...

GrantWatch ID#: 174374

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Healthy Food Production and Nutrition

Deadline: 10/26/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to promote healthy food production and nutrition in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that increase healthy food options, encourage improved nutrition, and develop food-related enter...

GrantWatch ID#: 191848
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Organizational Infrastructure

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and organizational infrastructure. Funding is intended to support applicants that work to improve the lives of vulnerable families with children. Applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 231301
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Grants to California Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to address the needs of local residents. Applicants must apply as a network, coalition, or formal collaborative. Funding is intended to address regional health needs, social drivers...

GrantWatch ID#: 231316

Grants to Washington, DC CBOs for Substance Use Education and Treatment Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Washington, DC CBOs for substance use education and treatment programs in eligible neighborhoods. Funding is intended for educating the community in naloxone use and overdose prevention, providing care to drug users, providing health provider resources, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231698
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Alabama Nonprofits for Projects that Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants and In-kind volunteer support to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects that meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. The program is intended for projects with a clearly defined volunteer focus. Projects should address a major community need w...

GrantWatch ID#: 156274
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Grants to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Gender Equity

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote equity for women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations serving systemically underserved popul...

GrantWatch ID#: 156525

Grants to Massachusetts Entities to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies to improve health in eligible communities. Funding is available for projects and programs that promote health equity, improve the mental and physical...

GrantWatch ID#: 161245

In-Kind Support to Kansas Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/14/26

In-kind support to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, school districts, IHEs, and government agencies for capacity-building assistance. The program is intended to provide leadership training activities to help applicants embrace change, tackle problem...

GrantWatch ID#: 163608

Grants to California Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Property Acquisition and Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to California local and state governments, Tribes, joint power authorities, and special districts to acquire, expand, and improve outdoor recreation areas and facilities for public use. The purpose of this program is to create new recreation opportunities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 164297
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that increase community awareness and address the root causes of poverty. Funding mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 173073

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community projects in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177338

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Community Programs and Capital Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon government agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects to benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range...

GrantWatch ID#: 177339

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve the State's Culture and History

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local and state units of government, educational institutions, and tribes to preserve the culture and history of the state. Funding is intended to support history-related projects and programs, as well ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178125
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public libraries, schools, and institutions of higher education for community-based arts initiatives in eligible counties. Applicants must complete the required registration befo...

GrantWatch ID#: 186699

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Support Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support operations. Funding is intended to support organizations with missions in the following areas of focus: basic needs, families and youth, health and wellbeing, arts and creativity, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 208524
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Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Community Well-Being Initiatives

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for community well-being initiatives. Funding is intended to support projects that strengthen local communities through a wide range of projects. Eligible projects must take place in a Census Block Group ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210852
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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Projects that Benefit Animals

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta registered charitable organizations for projects that benefit animals. Eligible expenses include capital projects, services for animals brought to a shelter, and animal or public education programs. Consideration will be given to local organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 142723
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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Increase Citizen Involvement and Enhance the Charita...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to enhance the charitable sector and increase citizen involvement in eligible locations. Applicants with programs that are led by and intended for equity-seeking communities are particularly encouraged. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 174202

Grants to Iowa and Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, CBOs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210857

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Promote Urban Forestry

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for projects that promote urban forestry. Funding is intended for activities and programs that expand and preserve urban tree canopy cover, enhance h...

GrantWatch ID#: 197770

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Low-Income Individuals

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public entities, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for programs that benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to address the basic needs and challenges of low-income individuals. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 201076

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible regions for projects to support the public's basic needs in case of a disaster. Funding is intended for services addressing physical and mental healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 202099

Grants to Wisconsin and Montana Nonprofits for Community Programs and Animal Welfare

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches to benefit local residents and address animal welfare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help underserved residents meet their basic needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 210715

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for artistic programming. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to guest artists, master classes, pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 210716

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Organizations and Churches to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations and churches to improve the quality of life of local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a short initial application prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 210951

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individual agricultural landowners for forest health, wildfire resilience, and agricultural land conservation projects. Funding supports planning, education, partnerships, agricultural operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 220654

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Forestry Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and municipalities in small communities for community forestry development projects. Funding is intended for projects to protect, expand, and/or improve urban tree canopy cover in towns with fewer than 10,0...

GrantWatch ID#: 223574

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Reduce Chronic Disease in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve wellness behaviors to reduce chronic disease in rural areas. Funding is intended for strategies and programs that will engage people in healthy activities and behaviors to reduce the incidence o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231634

In-Kind Donations of Vehicles to Illinois Nonprofits for Transportation Needs

Deadline: 09/21/26

In-kind donations of vehicles to Illinois nonprofit organizations to meet transportation needs for eligible populations. Funding is intended for providing specialized vehicles for individuals with disabilities and older adults when the available transportation ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 231991

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Partners to Address Community Health Issues

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects that address complex community health issues. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support coalitions in implementing systems change. By the end of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175402

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects in the Field of Education

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for education-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is also intended to support programs that address urgent human service needs, benefit underserved students, prepare students for the workforce, and strengthen educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178308
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Grants to Colorado Entities for Arts and Cultural Projects Addressing Social Issues

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, artists, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for arts projects that propose solutions to social issues. Funding is intended for projects bringing together organizations, artists, and communities to fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197462

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Groups and Communities for Former Residents of Indian Schools

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous entities and First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities for activities that benefit former residents of Indian schools. Funding is intended for Indigenous-led, survivor-focused, and culturally sensitive programs and projects that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210196
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, School Districts, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, school districts, and government agencies for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210393

Grants to Washingon Nonprofits and For-Profits to Engage Residents in Waterway Protection

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Washington nonprofits, community-based entities, and small businesses to engage residents in environmental projects that protect waterways in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to prevent sewer overflows and stormwater pollution through th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210630

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Senior Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to provide arts programming for seniors. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210773
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