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

Explore 611 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 Maine Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Critical Community and Or...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments to address emergency and time-sensitive organizational and community needs. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the well-being of people, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 193856
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Community Health and Equity

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to promote community health and health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit underserved populations, as well as for capacity-building efforts, such as training. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 197338

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Projects and Programs Benefiting Residents

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that serve residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for new programs and activities; to enhance an...

GrantWatch ID#: 204687
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Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Special Events and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for special programs and events that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that help to raise awareness, encourage economic development, and foster a sense of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214517

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Promote Peace and Foster Human Rights

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote peace and foster human rights and racial harmony. Requests that foster interfaith and ecumenical cooperation are prioritized. Preference is also given to one-time projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 221270
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Promote the Health of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote the health and wellness of residents. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226343
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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

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

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26 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 Conference Date: 09/01/26

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 USA Native Entities for Programs and Projects to Foster Digital Equity

Deadline: 11/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA native entities, including Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribes, and Alaska entities for programs and projects to foster digital equity among Native populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 217326
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches for programs that enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address critical issues in the community. Programs must benefit citizens ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179639
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities for Arts and Cultural Initiatives in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and registered charities for arts and cultural initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new arts and culture projects, programs, temporary installations, place-ke...

GrantWatch ID#: 215522
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Social Change Efforts to Address Inequity for Women

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for small-scale grassroots social change efforts that address inequity for women and girls. The purpose of funding is to improve the lives of women and girls who are the most impacted by inequities thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229327

Grant to Illinois Entities to Support Student Transition from Education to Employment

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Illinois IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and education agencies for programs to support student transition between education systems to employment. Applications should focus on programs supporting transition for individuals with disabilities, scaling of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223467

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build and Repair Cultural Facilities

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to build and upgrade native cultural facilities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to support land acquisition...

GrantWatch ID#: 220524

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Schools, and Synagogues to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, Jewish schools, and synagogues in eligible counties to benefit the local Jewish and general communities. Funding is intended for new and creative programming, activities, and services, as well as ongoin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177995

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Programs to Address Racism and Promote Diversity and Equity

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and local collectives to address racism and promote diversity and equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that increase awareness of racism and its consequences, educate about the organizations that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196709

Grants to Washington, DC BIPOC-Led Groups and Organizations for Social Justice Work

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC BIPOC-led CBOs, groups, and start-ups focused on systems change work that addresses racial injustice. Funds will be offered as general operating support for grassroots and community-led organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 218671
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Tribes for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and tribal organizations, academic institutions, and libraries to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support direct program expenses, such as artists’ fees, marketing, costumes, sets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174501
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Create Positive Change in Lo...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, tribal entities, and school districts to address social disparities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 190660
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Environmental Equity

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that promote environmental equity and democracy. Funding is intended for place-based solutions and grassroots leadership that help build sustainable, inclusive, resilient communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 222926
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Grants to Alberta Charities, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for capacity-building efforts that promote environmental projects. Funding is intended to further organizational development, improve competencies, work on new st...

GrantWatch ID#: 205936

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Achieve Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 174081

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Benefit Immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands

Deadline: 09/21/26 LOI Date: 09/07/26

Grants of up to €15,000 to Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to empower and educate young Ethi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179160

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Oral Health Across the State

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to promote oral health across the state. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs. Eligible progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 190044

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, social and health equity, and community safety and deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 218191

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Synagogues to Improve Security in the Jewish Community

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofits, synagogues, Federation Jewish partners, and other Jewish entities to enhance the security and address urgent needs of the Jewish community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and services that combat antisem...

GrantWatch ID#: 224399

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for K-12 After-School Programming

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for K-12 after-school programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs serving underrepresented, at-risk youth who typically do not participate in extracurricular activities. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228489

Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Support Survivors of Family and Dating Violence

Deadline: 09/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education to provide services and support to survivors of family, domestic, and dating violence. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed befo...

GrantWatch ID#: 232084

Grants to Washington Arts Nonprofits for Programming, Operations, and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/10/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to support programming, operations, and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to offer high-quality arts, cultural and heritage programs that benefit residents and visito...

GrantWatch ID#: 198255

Grants to Maryland Humanities Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of $5,000 to Maryland humanities nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Priority will be given to organizations that serve historically underserved communities. Organizations may use the funds to cover any form of general operating expense. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204631

Grants to New York and Connecticut Entities for Activities to Benefit the Local Watershed

Deadline: 11/20/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to New York and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions for activities that benefit the local watershed. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 209322

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs and events that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to identified community needs. Applicants may appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 138359

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Promote Economic Empowerment and Racial Equity

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote economic empowerment and racial equity. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: community support, youth educational support, and community...

GrantWatch ID#: 162499

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts-Based Community Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, public agencies, institutions, and Tribes for arts-based, community-driven programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit communities of color and other historically margin...

GrantWatch ID#: 182974

Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 05/25/27 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California artists and arts organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help applicants grow their businesses, advance their abilities in the arts, and increase their professional capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205186

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Advance Health Equity Throughout the State

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $80,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations to advance health equity throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to support efforts by health advocates to influence and educate decision-makers. Funding may be used to raise awareness about he...

GrantWatch ID#: 210556

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that enhance and improve food pantries, nutrition education, system changes, and capacity-buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211137

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Address Safety, Health, and Social Needs

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia nonprofit societies for programs that address the safety, health, and social needs of the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support either ongoing operations or specific projects that respond to ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 216973

Grants to Canada Nonprofits that Serve Black Communities to Increase Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations that serve Black communities in eligible areas to address funding gaps. Funding is intended for improving and expanding social service and community programming that address immediate needs and provide othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217011

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and school districts for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, and initiatives addressing a wide ran...

GrantWatch ID#: 172084

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Support Events Foc...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to support events focused on improving public education. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186804

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Projects and programs mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 194822

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Religious Institutions for Programs that...

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions for a wide range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funds must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 197741

Awards to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Honor Contributions to the Arts Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Awards to Ohio individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits for contributions to the arts and arts education in eligible locations. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community. The awards program celebrates the people, organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231580

Grants to New Jersey Schools and School Districts for Innovative Sustainability Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants of $2,000 and grants of $10,000 to New Jersey schools and school districts for innovative sustainability projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to school sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 158264

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote social justice. Funding is intended to support the operations of nonprofits that work to address racial inequities and provide critical resources to BIPOC and other groups who...

GrantWatch ID#: 212813

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, units of government, churches, and educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include economic and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 174926

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations for projects, events, and services that benefit local residents. Proposed initiatives should align with the following areas of focus: diversity, education, community involvement, and the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178519
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