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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 Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth, Health, and Wellness Progr...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits, K-12 schools, school districts, municipalities, and faith-based organizations to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that develop youth potential and promote equitable health and we...

GrantWatch ID#: 178588

Grants to New York Nonprofit for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended for opportunities that promote academic achievement, economic self-sufficiency, equity and social justice, physical and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182584

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, povery, quality of life, and social justice. Eligible organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 187550

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs for Community Events

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, community groups, and other organizations for events that strengthen the local community. The fund will only support programs, activities, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 203274

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Advance Racial Equity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants o Kansas nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for programs and activities that address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small-scale, creative, and achievable projects. Priority will be given to projects led by BI...

GrantWatch ID#: 204741

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 207042

Grants to Michigan Nonprofit Organizations for Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for general operational support, as well as programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for projects within the focus areas of women and girls, animal welfare, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209812

Grants to Ontario Tribes and Nonprofits to Promote Sustainability in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability, reconciliation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215861

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Music Projects Addressing Social Injustice and Inequity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grant of $10,000 and additional smaller grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address inequity and social injustice through music. Funding is primarily intended to support performance-based and educational activities. Both operating support and specific proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 216489

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations to benefit residents. Funding is intended to strengthen the community by promoting health and wellness, supporting military members and veterans, and advancing youth development. The Foundation is committed...

GrantWatch ID#: 219467

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts government agencies and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and engagement with the community, and remove barriers to community-based...

GrantWatch ID#: 219575

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities for housing development projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219896

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipal and First Nation governments, and First Nations to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is available to applicants that make their services available to all residents, improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224554

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following...

GrantWatch ID#: 231721

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Individuals with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote independence, provide housing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232419

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for community members. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support social reform...

GrantWatch ID#: 136430

Grants to Iowa Organizations Serving Eligible Locations to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa organizations serving eligible locations to strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Eligible initiatives include community health, workforce development, cultivating an inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 147334

Grants to Massachusetts Grassroots Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Social Activism Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts grassroots nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for social activism projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the root causes of poverty and injustice, as well as projects that encourage loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 168270

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174591

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Programs That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts programs that promote social justice and address disparities. Funding is intended for long-term and short-term projects that focus on the arts, human rights, and racial equity. The Foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175275

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a wide variety of focus areas and may be used for both programmatic support and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175634

Grants to New York Organizations, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Improve the Quality o...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York organizations, small businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support small, grassroots initiatives that will contribute to increased self...

GrantWatch ID#: 176644

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that promote self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of workforce development, active learning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177475

Grants to Yukon Registered Charities, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Yukon registered charities, government agencies, First Nations governments, and school councils for activities that benefit underserved youth. Funding is intended to support short-term projects aimed at youth under 19 with fewer opportunities or who expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180266

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Address Climate Change and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for activities that address climate impact while furthering social and racial justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for training, events, small projects, grant writing support, and other activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 198658

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta registered organizations, charities, and businesses for projects that improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs in a range of focus areas, including neighborhood beautification, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199477

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, welfare, humanities, and conservation. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 202602

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Black-Led Nonprofits, Black Artists, and Collectives for...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind support to Ontario Black-led nonprofit organizations and Black professional artists and collectives in eligible regions for career advancement activities. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 207136

Grants to USA Individuals and Music Organizations for Music-Related Projects and Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210489

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, schools, libraries, and health regions for activities to benefit the community. Applicants must complete the required registration before ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212346

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects to Meet Community ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220740

Grants to Arizona Organizations to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind support to Arizona organizations to promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that educate, inform, or expand understanding of different experiences within the community that are no...

GrantWatch ID#: 222620

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Projects and Career Development

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

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, schools, artist groups, and artists in eligible locations for programs and projects in the areas of humanities, arts, and sciences. Individual artists may apply for fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159398

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, environment, education, youth, civic and community services and amenit...

GrantWatch ID#: 159530

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit and Empower Local Women and...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies for programs and services that benefit local women and girls. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175968

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities related to the arts, education, environment, human services, health and mental health, social justice, and youth d...

GrantWatch ID#: 178072

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Meet the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to meet the needs of residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that address poverty and socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 186671

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits to Improve Access to Health Services

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations to address health needs and access to healthcare among underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and general operating support in the following areas of focus: m...

GrantWatch ID#: 194941

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Racial Disparities in the Arts Sector

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address racial disparities in the arts sector. Funding is intended to strengthen and build the capacity of small and medium arts and cultural organizations led by and serving Black, Indigenous and Peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 206076

Award to a Quebec Artist, Collective, or Organization to Recognize Inclusive Practices

Deadline: 10/02/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec qualifying artist, collective, or organization in eligible regions to recognize excellence in the implementation of inclusive practices. The award recipient is either from a culturally diverse or indigenous background, or serves underr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209874

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Agencies for Women's and Children's Health

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, academic institutions, faith-based entities, and healthcare facilities for programs that improve health outcomes for women and children. Applicants are required to view an informational webin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216202

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Poverty

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to serve communities experiencing poverty. Funding is intended to support projects and events, outreach, training, workshops, celebrations, and other activities that address poverty. Activities shoul...

GrantWatch ID#: 227255

Grants to Michigan Organizations for Public Art Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for public art events and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide quality art experiences, encourage public engagement, and promote cultural understanding and appreciation through the arts. Projects should en...

GrantWatch ID#: 160788

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Youth Development and Environmental Programs

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that benefit youth and improve environmental education. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 161711

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives

Deadline: 12/17/26 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174660

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131
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