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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 California Social Workers and Child Advocates to Provide Necessities to Youth in Fos...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California social workers and child advocates in eligible counties to provide necessities to youth in the foster care and court dependency system. Funding is intended for essential items such as school supplies, tutoring, clothing, eyeglasses, medical te...

GrantWatch ID#: 204205

Grants to California Local Community Organizations and Collaboratives to Improve and Increase ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local community organizations and collaboratives to enhance equity in emergency services. The goal of the funding program is to promote impactful work that can improve and transform racial equity in the field of prehospital and emergency care.

GrantWatch ID#: 204592

Grants to Yukon Entities for Arts Projects and Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individual artists and creatives, collectives, nonprofit societies, businesses, municipal agencies, and First Nations for projects and professional development. Funding is intended to assist people in the creative and cultural indus...

GrantWatch ID#: 204656

Grants to Missouri Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Inclusive Community Engagement

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri government entities, nonprofit organizations, churches, and school districts serving eligible regions to promote inclusivity and fair resident engagement in local communities. Funding is intended for projects that will have a pos...

GrantWatch ID#: 204711

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations and Groups to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations and groups for programs to increase affordable housing in eligible regions. Funding may be used for campaigns to advocate for social housing justice. Programs must fall into one of the following categori...

GrantWatch ID#: 204735

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Advance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to build organizational capacity in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The funding is intended to advance health and racial equity by prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 205123

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Unexpected Opportunities and Challeng...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and events to enhance health equity in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for opportunities and challenges t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205124

Grants to Michigan Faith-Based Organizations for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan churches and faith based organizations for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote educational equity and lifelong literacy. Eligible programs, projects, and activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 205599

Grants to Colorado CBOs and Public Agencies to Strengthen Communities and Achieve Health Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $45,000 to Colorado community-based organizations and public agencies partnering with community members for initiatives to strengthen communities and achieve health equity. Eligible programs focus on populations that have been historically excluded...

GrantWatch ID#: 206857

Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Improve Outdoor Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes in eligible regions to address climate change and conservation, and to improve outdoor areas. Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest prior to a full application. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 207372

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Social Justice in the Agricul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote social justice in the agricultural sector. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help gender-oppressed peop...

GrantWatch ID#: 207894

Grants to California Nonprofits to Advocate for Gender and Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to promote activism related to social and gender justice. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support activist activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 207895

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Environmental Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote environmental justice. Applicants must submit a preliminary information form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help BIPOC and gender-oppressed people partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 207896

Sponsorships to North Carolina and Michigan Nonprofits for Events and Programs Benefiting the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to North Carolina and Michigan nonprofit organizations for events and programs that benefit the public in eligible locations. The sponsorships are intended to support local community organizations through initiatives that address social equity, inclus...

GrantWatch ID#: 207962

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Conduct Recreational and Sports Programs for Residents in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Alberta registered nonprofit organizations to provide recreational and sports activities for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that offer opportunities for first-time participants, increase awareness of ine...

GrantWatch ID#: 208349

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible communities for programs and projects to advance social justice. The purpose of the program is to help achieve justice and equity for people of Africa...

GrantWatch ID#: 209236

Grants to Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Improve Health Care for Underserved Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that help to improve health outcomes and address the social determinants...

GrantWatch ID#: 209645

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice and Societal Cha...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote social justice and societal change. Funding is intended to support investigative journalism and the arts as a means to creating change. Eligible organizations align with on...

GrantWatch ID#: 209682

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Tribal Entities, and For-Profits to Expand Internet Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado government agencies, for-profit entities, and tribal governments to improve broadband services for underrepresented residents. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 210599

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Projects Related to Water, Healthca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sustainable projects in the areas of healthcare, water, and education. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Previous grantees have conducted projects within the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210775

Grants to British Columbia First Nations to Build Capacity and Remove Social Barriers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Modern Treaty Nations, and self-governing Nations to promote social justice and remove barriers. Funding is intended to build the capacity of First Nations and enable them to more fully engage and consult on a government-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 211176

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Purchase Golf Equipment and Remove Barriers to Golf Participat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for equipment purchases that benefit golfers in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address equipment needs and improve access to the sport of golf. The Foundation's goal is to increase equity, improve participation...

GrantWatch ID#: 211672

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Reduce Inequity and Improve the Accuracy of Medi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to reduce inequity and improve the accuracy of media representation of BIPOC people in eligible areas. Funding is intended to address the root causes of inequity and to create a more inclusive, fair environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211676

Grants to New Mexico Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Forest Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $60,000 to New Mexico non-federal government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives related to community forests. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding areas of interest inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212067

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Operational Support and Programs to Benefit Eligible Communit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for operational support and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that have a charitable purpose and have not previously received grant assistance from...

GrantWatch ID#: 213151

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote racial and social justice, particularly in areas historically impacted by racial inequities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that face obstacles to receiving flexible funding due to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213180

Grants to Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Foster Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for social justice initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that foster climate, racial, and or immigrant justice. The geographic focus for funding is primar...

GrantWatch ID#: 213593

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Organizations, and Students to Support Inclusion, Equity, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, organizations, and students for initiatives to support inclusion, equity, and diversity within the profession. Funding is intended to reduce health disparities and increase health equity in underserved communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213713

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Students, and Organizations to Address Mental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to address mental health. Funding is intended to support initiatives within communities. Priority will be given to projects that reach underserved communities. Eligible activities inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 213714

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of underserved residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that help to enhance the lives and prospects of the area's most disadvantaged citizens. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 214116

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Developers for Affordable Housing Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit housing developers and builders for housing projects that benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop affordable homes for people historically excluded from homeownership and to address the raci...

GrantWatch ID#: 215095

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Initiatives to Support Campaigns an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and initiatives to support campaigns and protests. Funding is intended to support a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to housing rights, climate, workers' rights, antiracism, animal rights, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215097

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address identified local needs and produce measurable improvements for children and families through community-based ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 215254

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that focus on public safety, education, inclusion and diversity, community development and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 215276

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes to Support Public Policy Campaigns Related to Children's H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes for public policy advocacy campaigns related to children's health equity. Applicants must contact the funding source and participate in a pre-screening call prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215370

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Disad...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. The purpose of the funding is to break down obstacles to economic progress and broaden access to opportunity, contributing to a more in...

GrantWatch ID#: 215853

Grants to Canada Registered Charities to Benefit Residents in the Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada registered charities to benefit residents in the eligible communities. Funding is intended to support youth and child mental health and increase access to healthy food options. Applicants serving residents in British Columbia, Alb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215854

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Underserved Children and Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit underserved children and youth. Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest prior to a full grant application. Focus areas for funding include mental health, economic and educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215859

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes for state residents. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits interested in creating a partnership to achieve systems change. Through this grant, organizations are often paire...

GrantWatch ID#: 216228

Grants to Canada Trail Operators and Organizations for Projects to Improve the Trans Canada Tr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada trail operators and organizations for activities and projects to improve the Trans Canada Trail. Funding is available in the following categories: trail accessibility and inclusion, adaptation and infrastructure, Indigenous knowledge, signage, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 216530

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Emergency Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofits and government entities for emergency projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-sensitive unforeseen expenses that impact the organization's ability to provide services. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 216979

Grants to USA Nonprofit and For-Profit Performance Venues and Promoters to Respond to Emergenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

GrantWatch ID#: 217301

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia registered nonprofit societies and charities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enrich the lives of residents, enhance community well-being, and promote community pride and engagement. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 217691

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies to Benefit Communities and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities for programs and projects that benefit communities and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that remove barriers to racial and social equity, expand housing opportunities, and invol...

GrantWatch ID#: 217715

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Government Agencies to Proactively Address Health Gaps

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to proactively address health gaps in eligible areas. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to serve as quick responses to requests f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217804

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to British Columbia Equity-Seeking Individuals, Organizations, and Groups for Community...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia equity-seeking individuals, organizations, groups, and collectives for arts and cultural activities that unite communities in eligible regions. Priority will be placed on activities that benefit Indigenous, Black, and Peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218091

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs Addressing Health Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit and community-based organizations for programs addressing health equity in eligible areas. Funding is intended for needs outside the regular grant cycles. These needs may include a higher level of funding, a unique pilot program, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218161

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, IHEs, tribal governments, and Native American and Indigenous entities for initiatives to promote environmental justice. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218236
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