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

Explore 609 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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609 grants found

Grants to USA BIPOC-Led Organizations for Activities that Advance Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA BIPOC-led nonprofit social justice organizations for activities that further social and economic justice. Funding is intended to support strategies that combat discrimination and oppression in order to create just communities and societies. Priority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184164

Grants to Minnesota Local and Tribal Governments to Rehabilitate Commercial Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota local and tribal units of government to improve industrial premises and commercial buildings in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to upgrade and transform sites into usable commercial locations that contribute to the econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 184229

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees for Programs that Address Climate, Reconciliation, and Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada qualified donees for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include strengthening communities, reconciliation, and climate. The purpose of this program is to advance community well-being and environmental sustainability at a generational...

GrantWatch ID#: 184312

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects that Benefit Local Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Focus areas include but are not limited to the workforce, the environment, economic development, cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 184624

In-Kind Donations and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Support Education, Sustainability, and...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of climate action, quality education, and equity. Eligible requests include the sponsorship of events, donations of used furniture, and volunteers or use of the funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 184634

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations for Programs that Benefit Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185110

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Action Programs to Protect the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada grassroots nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of climate solutions, agricultural transformation, thriving communities, and healthy land and waters. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185169

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Tribes in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and Tribes in eligible locations for the protection, conservation, and restoration of land and water resources. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 185471

Grants and Sponsorships to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and event sponsorships to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to support the community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of arts and culture, economic development, community improvement, and workforce. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185754

Grants to Oregon Organizations to Promote and Increase Access to Parks for BIPOC Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit and faith-based organizations and community and neighborhood groups for events and programs that promote inclusion in parks systems in eligible areas. Applicants must be run by and for BIPOC communities. Funding is intended to allow resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 185806

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Education, Environment, and Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, community assistance, environment, and racial and social equity. Eligible applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 186122

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, and houses of worship for special projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support smaller, short-term projects, programs, and activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187637

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence for events and activities that benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 188784

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Creative Solutions to Community Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for new initiatives that benefit the community. Funding is intended for innovative projects within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, and health and human services. Proposals should ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188976

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group to Recognize Humanitarian Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize humanitarian efforts. The award is intended to honor the exceptional impact that the nominees' actions have made on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189622

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Agencies, Developers, and Tribal Nations to Assess Underuse...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, agencies, developers, small business owners, and Tribal nations to assess underused, idled, and abandoned commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for research on previous use of sites, study of hazardous ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190160

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Social Equity Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for social equity projects. Funding is intended for small or new nonprofits working to address urgent or emergent situations and provide a voice for people of color and low-income r...

GrantWatch ID#: 190398

Grants to Illinois, Florida, California, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania Nonprofits and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, loans, and investments to Illinois, Florida, California, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations for impactful programs that promote the health and wellbeing of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for ini...

GrantWatch ID#: 190404

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible an...

GrantWatch ID#: 190638

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Societal Issues and Promote Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to address societal issues and to promote prosperity and freedom. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address individ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190706

Grants to New York Entities to Develop Low-Cost Solar Energy Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York community organizations, agencies, and affordable housing and service providers to develop low-cost solar energy solutions. Funding is intended to support solar projects and energy storage installations. Eligible proposals benefit low-to-middle-...

GrantWatch ID#: 190853

Grants to California Nonprofits for Cultural Activities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for cultural programs and activities that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must obtain required permissions prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects to enhance the city's cultural o...

GrantWatch ID#: 190971

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Professional Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and governmental entities to provide professional training opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations with industry sectors to support job creation or retention. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 191234

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Women and Girls and Promote Rac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit women and girls and promote racial equity. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of education, economic development, and racial equity. Eligible progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 191337

Grants to California Agencies for Activities to Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California non-entitlement units of government, including municipalities, cities, and counties for community and economic development activities that benefit low-and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 191703

Grants to California Nonprofit Hospitals and Health Nonprofits to Promote Health and Enhance t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit hospitals and health-focused nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance the health and quality of life for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193206

Grants to Massachusetts Social Justice Nonprofits for Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for critical support. The purpose of this program is to help local social justice organizations facing urgent and unforeseen situations. Funding is intended to support projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 193217

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA School Districts to Promote Equitable Educational Opportunit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA eligible school districts to enhance learning through technology. Funding is intended to promote equal opportunities in education. Eligible schools are those serving middle or high school grades with a significant percentage of st...

GrantWatch ID#: 193821

Grants to New Jersey and Pennsylvania Nonprofit Social Justice Organizations for Special Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New Jersey and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to support special projects or to address emergency issues and situations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for applicants that promote social justice. Eligible activities may i...

GrantWatch ID#: 195105

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Charitable Programs and Projects in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable activities in Israel. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas for funding include social justice, education, ethnic and religious pluralism, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196516

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve Health and Well-Being in Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin nonprofit community organizations for initiatives, programs, and events to improve the health and well-being of communities. Preference is for funding requests that promote the health and wellness of the community and are in alignm...

GrantWatch ID#: 196938

In-Kind Grants of Technology to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Operations in...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of software licenses to USA and territories government agencies, foundations, educational entities, and nonprofit organizations to improve operations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 197043

Grants to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for arts and arts education programs. The purpose of funding is to implement new or improve existing education programs that utilize the arts in daily curricula f...

GrantWatch ID#: 197331

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for College Test Preparation Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist at-risk, underprivileged, or marginalized students with college entrance exams and career readiness. Funding is intended to support efforts to close the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197334

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Community and Equine Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for initiatives that strengthen local communities and contribute to the region's distinctive character. Funding is intended to advance the equine industry and address health and human service needs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 197812

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to improve the effectiveness of charitable organizations that serve the region. Grants may be used to assist organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198015

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Address the Educational Needs of Local Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to support general operations and projects that address the educational needs of local children. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote early education and literacy p...

GrantWatch ID#: 198326

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Consultant Support Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for consultant support services. The purpose of funding is to help executive directors, senior staff, and board members address organizational challenges or pursue strategic opportunities with professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 199620

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Support Underserved and Marginalized Communities in Eligibl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations to serve historically underserved and marginalized communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for unanticipated and emerging needs, as well as for capacity building for culturally-specific org...

GrantWatch ID#: 199676

Grants to Colorado Neighborhood Groups for Neighborhood Park Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado neighborhood groups for community-based projects that improve parks in underserved areas in eligible regions. Applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to enhance neighborh...

GrantWatch ID#: 199813

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Individuals, Schools, and Groups in Eligible Areas to Benef...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to Minnesota individuals, organizations, schools, environmental groups, senior centers, and civic and neighborhood associations in eligible communities for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200064

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Public Entities in Eligible Locations to Address Racism and Prom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public entities in eligible locations to combat racism and promote racial equity. Funding is intended to support the work of local organizations working towards changing institutions, policies, or systems to address insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 200373

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health care, education, social welfare, arts and culture, and civic improvement. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 200778

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Initiatives to Break the Cycle of Poverty

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the areas of education, family support, youth, workforce, and justice. Funding is intended for a range of activities that will break the poverty cycle within the city. Priority is to support organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201996

Grants to Canada Charities, Nonprofits, and Qualified Donees to Address Inclusivity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified donees for initiatives addressing inclusivity. Eligible programs focus on the following areas of interest: education and employment opportunities for underserved communities, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202015

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for projects that harness education's transformative power, empower individuals overcoming adversity, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 202320

Grants to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Nonprofits for Projects to Meet the Needs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to meet the needs of local communities. Priority will be given to programs that result in more opportunities for Indigenous people, people of color, Black people,...

GrantWatch ID#: 202352

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Human Rights Violations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International human rights organizations and women-led organizations for activities related to human rights violations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for responses to urgent safety issues and for unanticipated a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203703

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of youth, health, diversity, underserved populations, environment, and social services. The primary focus of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203782

Grants and In-Kind Support to Saskatchewan Communities and Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Saskatchewan communities and organizations for activities and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended in the following areas of interest: environment and sustainability, community enhancement, First Nations and divers...

GrantWatch ID#: 204151
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