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

Explore 5,178 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 Virginia Nonprofits to Address Child Labor Trafficking in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects addressing child labor trafficking in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities related to preventing child exploitation and providing assistance to victims of traffick...

GrantWatch ID#: 226826
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Grants to California Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of projects, programs, and activities that support a significant segment of the community. Eligible organizations a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226952
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children, Youth, and Families in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote positive youth development and provide for the well-being of un...

GrantWatch ID#: 226974
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Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Concerns

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health concerns in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include operating support, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227322
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote the Arts and Artists of Color

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support local artists of color. Organizations may apply for visual or performing arts programs. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 227364
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, youth, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 227534
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Volunteer Groups for Community Benefit Initiatives in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational support and programs, projects, and events in the focus areas of community recreation, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227690
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Teachers to Address the Mental Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and teachers in eligible regions to address the mental health of residents. Funding is intended to provide mental health education and suicide prevention awareness to the community. Eligible applicants are located in and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228033
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Sponsorships to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 09/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for events that promote health equity. Funding is intended to advance the health and well-being of state residents through online or in-person event...

GrantWatch ID#: 228221
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Grants to Florida Organizations and Groups for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts, recreation/sports, education, hardship support, public safety, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228222
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, CBOs, and Emergency Response Agencies to Serve the Public

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, CBOs, educational institutions, and emergency response agencies for initiatives to serve the public in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 228236
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Donations and Sponsorships to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa Nonprofits for Community Benefit

Deadline: 09/01/26

Donations and sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas include health and wellness, children and education, emergency response, entrep...

GrantWatch ID#: 228447
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Grants to New York Nonprofit Organizations to Address Behavioral Health Concerns

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to respond to behavioral health issues and concerns. Funding is intended to promote activities and programs that seek to support and address mental wellness in the spirit and intentions of the former...

GrantWatch ID#: 228453
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Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit and educational organizations for programs in health and wellness, food, housing, education, and outdoors and climate in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs focusing on the well-being of veterans, youth, se...

GrantWatch ID#: 228801
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Grants to Massachusetts Organizations, Individuals, and Groups to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations, individuals, and groups in eligible regions for initiatives to benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for programs, special events, and projects to improve the lives of individuals under age 18 and their families. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 228865
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projexts in the focus areas of arts and culture, civic benefit, education, environment, health, housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228926
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Grants to Iowa and Nebraska EMS, Fire, and Police Departments for Safety Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Nebraska municipalities and qualifying EMS, fire, and police departments in eligible regions for safety and preparedness initiatives. Funding is intended for training programs, gear and equipment, and infrastructure and facility...

GrantWatch ID#: 229092
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to requests for long-lasting tangible items and to proposals that address the organization's needs beyond ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229476
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Families for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address basic needs and improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229667
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Virginia Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Virginia nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a range of activities, including but not limited to programming, capital projects, and equipment purchas...

GrantWatch ID#: 229760
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Families to Support the Needs of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and families to support the needs of children with disabilities. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding may be used for equipment, therapy, and respite care costs not covered by in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230598
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of basic needs, medical needs, youth/scholarships, and general giving. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230870
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Grants to Alberta Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include neighborhood beautification, safety, events, programs, festivals, fairs, competitions, and emergent needs. Eligible organizations be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231247
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and community-based groups for projects and activities that promote community development, education, and social welfare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that demonstrate a strong pote...

GrantWatch ID#: 231505
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Contract for Services to Washington CBOs and Agencies to Increase Health Insurance Awareness

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contract for services to Washington CBOs and agencies to increase health insurance awareness among multi-cultural residents in eligible regions. Successful applicants will engage in outreach activities related to health insurance open enrollment or educate non-cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 231563
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, and Nonprofits for Environment and Health...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...

GrantWatch ID#: 231706
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and behavioral health service organizations to create crisis stabilization centers that benefit youth. Applicants must complete a training program before applying. Funding is intended to reduce the use...

GrantWatch ID#: 231739
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Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support startup programs and capital projects. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the quality of life of co...

GrantWatch ID#: 232265
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for operating support. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities related to the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 232447
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for capital expenditures. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities related to the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 232448

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Health Departments, and Schools to Prevent Teen Pregnanci...

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

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit community organizations, local health departments, and schools for programs to prevent pregnancies among teens. Funding is intended to support services and programs that provide reproductive health education, including risk redu...

GrantWatch ID#: 136929

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions for arts activities. Funding is intended to support services or programs that expand upon creative placemaking, increased access to the arts, or enhancing management...

GrantWatch ID#: 137336

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Municipalities for Activities to Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, civic engagement, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 168271

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to respond to needs and opportunities within eligible communities. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to proposals addressing children's needs, hunger, th...

GrantWatch ID#: 168417

Opportunity for Montana Entities to Host Young Conservation Professionals

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for Montana conservation districts, watershed groups, tribal offices, and government agencies carrying out conservation work to host young professionals during a year-long volunteer program. The goal of this program is to positively impact local conser...

GrantWatch ID#: 173415

Grants to Ohio Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Potential applicants must contact the Senior Program Officer prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide capital, project, and endowment support. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180859

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects and programming in a range of areas including health, human services, local development, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182198

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for services to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182248

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, and Collectives for Arts-Related Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives for arts projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts-related activities that include a presentation or engage the local community, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 185441

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote Systemic Change and Reduce Health Disparities

Deadline: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that promote health equity. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help coalitions plan and identify solutions toward systemic chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 187595

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribes to Prevent Youth and Young Adult Substance Use

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, and coalitions to prevent substance use disorder among youth. Funding is intended to support activities that are related to youth and young adults aged 12-26 in low-income, rural, and/or urban rac...

GrantWatch ID#: 192156

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit, faith-based, and civic organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including education, human services, arts and culture, health, community development, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 205190

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Companies, and Schools for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up $30,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private companies, and schools for environmental conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure related projects and educational programs that suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210576

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 USA Entities in Multiple States for Projects That Strengthen Farming Communities

Deadline: 10/26/26

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 Connecticut Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities addressing the specified focus areas that benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 226192

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and governments to assist individuals with substance use disorders. Funding is intended for serving individuals that are disproportionately affected by opioid use. Eligible uses of funding include youth treatment, recover...

GrantWatch ID#: 231398

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Increase Workforce Opportunities for Women

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to increase workforce opportunities for women. Funding is intended for projects that propose new systemic changes by addressing the root causes of leadership and financial inequality for women. Priority will be given to wom...

GrantWatch ID#: 231842

Grants to Massachusetts Entities to Increase Adult Education English Language Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Massachusetts local education agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to increase public adult education programs. New applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to increase the number of classes and education providers t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232292
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