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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 Canada Registered Charities and Donees for Programs that Benefit Indigenous Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada registered charities and donees for programs and projects that benefit Indigenous youth. Grant types include project grants and general operating support. Focus areas for funding include economic opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 218243

Grants to New York Nonprofit CBOs for Programs and Initiatives that Improve Health Outcomes fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit community-based organizations for programs and initiatives that improve health outcomes for residents in eligible counties. Priority is given to programs that address factors that are linked to health disparities. Programs must take pl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218446

Grants to Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Address the Needs of the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada organizations for initiatives to address the needs of the community. Eligible areas of interest include education, sustainability, community development, arts and culture, and health. Particular attention is paid to projects that support women, DE...

GrantWatch ID#: 218470

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California nonprofit organizations for operating support. Applicants may also request program support. Funding is intended to create inclusive and fair access to opportunity through education. Grants are focused in the regions where...

GrantWatch ID#: 218605

Grants to Minnesota Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Communities and Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations to benefit communities and individuals throughout the state. Interested organizations must send an inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs, initiatives, and activities in the focus areas of climate action and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218615

Grants to Virginia High Schools and Agencies to Benefit Low-Income Students in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia high schools and government agencies in eligible locations to expand recreational and educational programming for underserved students. Funding is intended to provide equitable opportunities for students in the community. Grants will allow all s...

GrantWatch ID#: 218801

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Address Inequities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address inequities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that serve youth who have historically suffered discrimination. Areas of interest include math, science, reading, critical th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219155

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Disparities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity for underserved residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve health outcomes, with a focus on serving Black, Brown, immigrant, refugee, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219393

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Initiatives to Increase Equity Through the Use of Technology

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives to increase equity through the use of technology. Funding is intended for programs and projects that aim to reduce disparities and enhance equitable outcomes for historically marginalized...

GrantWatch ID#: 219961

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Initiatives to Fight Antisemitism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities to fight antisemitism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative community events and programs that further knowledge, heighten awareness, encourage dialogue, promote advocacy effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219987

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women, Girls, and People with Disabi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include health and well-being, domestic violence, and social justice and equitable opportunities. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 220074

Opportunity for Illinois Nonprofit Organizations to Partner with the Funding Source to Address...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Illinois nonprofit organizations to partner with the funding source to address community issues in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Eligible organizations create civic partnerships to address problems ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220077

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to address issues in education, health, community development, human services, the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 220367

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Empower Jews of Color to be Jewish Leaders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for early-stage projects to empower Jews of color to be full participants and leaders in Jewish life. Applicants must contact the grants team to set up a meeting before submitting an application. Projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220733

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Opioid-Related Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, faith-based groups, and youth groups for opioid-related programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that will have an impact on communities that have been severely ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220894

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Job Training in the Clean Energy Sector

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to expand employment opportunities in the clean energy sector. Applicants must complete relevant pre-qualification and registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for education and training programs that enable tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221316

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221652

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Grants to Canada Charities to Encourage Positive Gender Identities for Indigenous Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities for initiatives to encourage positive gender identities for Indigenous youth. Funding is intended to educate youth before they have internalized harmful stereotypes and developed negative behaviors. The purpose of the funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222037

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for projects that address emerging community needs and support newly developed programs. Funding is intended for initiatives focused on education, family support, and postsecon...

GrantWatch ID#: 222101

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and activities to improve the health of residents statewide. Funding is intended to increase access to healthcare, provide affordable services, and ensure equitable healthcare opportunities thr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222172

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations for Programs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs benefiting underprivileged communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, basic care, health, and nutrition, and should aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 222258

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits and Tribes for Environmental Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community organizations for climate resilience and environmental justice programs in eligible regions. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate collaboration and/or focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222387

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Education Equity and Hunger Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs and services in the focus areas of education equity and access and hunger relief in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capacity building, operating support, or seed money for new prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 222424

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, CBOs, and Teachers for Educational Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational programs for youth ages 5–18. Activities should align with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222619

Donations to Delaware Nonprofit Organizations for Programs to Improve Community Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to improve community life. Focus areas for funding are assisting neighbors in need, humanitarian endeavors, promoting social welfare, and addressing greater equity and opportunity in communities and neig...

GrantWatch ID#: 222735

Sponsorships to Indiana Organizers for Neighborhood Festivals and Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Indiana organizers for neighborhood programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community events, festivals, initiatives, and leadership summits that promote equity in the areas of health, housing, environment, and economy. Events must...

GrantWatch ID#: 223035

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia and USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs to address substance abuse and mental health in eligible regions. Mental health initiatives should particularly benefit communities of color. Eligible organizations serve we...

GrantWatch ID#: 223085

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools for Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, businesses, faith-based organizations, and schools for projects and programs to benefit local communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for events and initiatives that promote health, equity, and the cultural a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223724

Sponsorships to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for Events that Foster Equity and Social Just...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Washington nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and tribal government entities for gatherings, events, and fundraisers that foster equity and social justice in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for virtual, in-person, and hybrid eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 223958

Opportunity for New York, Illinois, California, and Florida Schools to Expose Students to Educ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York, Illinois, California, and Florida schools to expose students to educational activities promoting tolerance. Programming is designed for middle and high school students in grades 5-12. A trained and skilled educator will travel to the scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 224085

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Groups, and First Nations Nonprofits and For-Profits for Initia...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada artists, arts groups and organizations, and First Nations groups, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to expand and support the arts sector. Eligible activities include digital platform development, production, management servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224115

Grants to North Carolina Dental Schools for Oral Health Programs Benefiting Underserved Popula...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina dental schools for programs that benefit underserved populations and promote equity in the dental health field. Funding is intended for projects and activities that serve marginalized and underrepresented populations through education, cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 224146

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Legal Firms, and Lawyers for Urgent Financial Assistance for Social ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224322

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and CBOs to Address Urgent Community Needs Related to Social...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and CBOs to address urgent community needs related to social justice issues in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include public awareness campaigns, safety and legal training, peaceful protests,...

GrantWatch ID#: 224324

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for General Operating Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating costs. Funding is intended to support organizations providing direct services to the community in a wide range of fields. Although the grants should focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 224625

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Reduce Obstacles to Obtaining Prescription Drugs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to reduce financial barriers to obtaining prescription drugs. Funding is intended to assist with prescription medicine, promote outreach to identify eligible individuals, and coordinate with local pharmacies and healthcare ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224817

In-Kind Donations of Tickets and Merchandise to Arizona Nonprofits for Fundraising Purposes

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of tickets and merchandise to Arizona nonprofit organizations to be used for fundraising purposes. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: inclusion, community, youth, and health. Standard donations in...

GrantWatch ID#: 224978

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations, activities, and projects that are informed by, formed by, and benefit r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225282

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Activist Groups to Respond to Unexpect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations and activist groups to respond to unexpected risks. Funding is intended for women, trans, and non-binary activists so they can nurture feminist movements that are creating a more just...

GrantWatch ID#: 225594

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives that Educate Residents an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives that educate residents and raise awareness of antisemitism. Funding is intended to support programs that teach the local community about Judaism and Jews, provide training and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225916

Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Support to New York Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind support to New York nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include community development, affordable housing, food accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and financia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226064

Sponsorships to Oregon Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community programs, activities, events, and projects that benefit the public, engage diverse residents and businesses, addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 226184

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Public School Districts, and Indian Tribal Entities for ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public school districts, and Indian Tribal entities for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for marketing projects and events that focus on com...

GrantWatch ID#: 226532

Grants to Louisiana Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Louisiana organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Priority consideration is given to proposals in the focus areas of health and wellness, education, transportation, seniors, neighborhood revitalization, and racial equity. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226963

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations to Address Community Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to meeting the needs of the underserved and poor, advancing science, preserving historical buildings, promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228104

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Substance Use Treatment and Prevention

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and behavioral health providers for substance use treatment and prevention programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand available resources and improve health equity. Funded programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 228605

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada grassroots nonprofit organizations for environmental protection initiatives in areas where the funding source has a presence. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: agricultural transformation, climate solu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228683

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States for Community Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for community programming that benefits residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact a local representative before applying. Focus areas include equity in education, mental health, health, and disaster respons...

GrantWatch ID#: 228727

Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Equity in Dental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington organizations to promote equity in dental health. Funding is intended to support organizations that are dedicated to reducing barriers to oral health. Eligible projects include community meetings, fundraisers, conferences, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229255
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