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

Explore 612 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 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

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

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve health outcomes and promote health equity in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177171

Grants to British Columbia Arts and Cultural Organizations to Promote Equity and Diversity

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of $30,000 per year to British Columbia arts and cultural organizations to promote equity and diversity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for expenses related to capacity building, community projects, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 205890

Grants to British Columbia Organizations to Meet the Needs of Families and Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia charitable organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of at-risk families and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143835

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Enhance Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and wellness of residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs and activities that focus on substance use disorder (emphasizing the opioid epidemic); mental health...

GrantWatch ID#: 165906

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that promote positive societal change and advance educational opportunities for women and girls. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 173617

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories Individuals and Organizations for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories individuals, groups, and organizations for original projects that positively impact local communities. Focus areas include but are not limited to arts and culture, education, community and sports, healthcare, women's org...

GrantWatch ID#: 181205

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Health and Wellness in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address health and wellness needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance access to healthcare, provide early childhood support, prevent violence, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 220579

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities to Promote Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for activities that encourage cultural diversity. Funding is intended for projects that motivate residents to respect and appreciate diverse cultures. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 170659

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Diverse Populations

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to promote diversity and inclusion in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that emphasize the advancement of underrepresented communities in the areas of education, job skills and read...

GrantWatch ID#: 199199

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for inclusive activities that promote and encourage the physical, mental, emotional, and cultural well-being of youth. Programs must be loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 192400

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and CBOs for Projects that Address Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit community organizations for projects and activities that address health and mental health issues. Funding is intended for programs that aim to dismantle barriers to health and/or improve safety and overall wellness. All projects must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 217584

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia registered nonprofit societies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects, activities, minor capital projects and purchases, small events, and services that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147720

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government entities for projects to address disparities facing children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health and wellness, and ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 149530

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits and Qualified Donees to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations and qualified donees for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environment, social services, medical services, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152881

Grants to British Columbia Entities to Increase Participation in Sports

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and clubs, municipalities, community centers, associations, Indigenous bands, and provincial sports organizations to increase community engagement in sports. Applicants must be able to demonstrate how a proposed p...

GrantWatch ID#: 154906

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Enhance Wat...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, resource conservation districts, and tribes for projects that enhance the water quality of designated watersheds and their ecosystems. Priority will be given to projects that benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 172457

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Public Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for publicly accessible arts programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the arts and increase opportunities for residents to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 179263

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote the Health and Wellness of Local R...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, government entities, and schools to promote health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and organizations addressing the needs of cancer patients and their families,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Religious Organizations, and Schools to Address Community...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and schools for initiatives that address community health needs in eligible locations. Focus areas include mental health, community safety, chronic disease, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179325

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and Mi’kmaw communities to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist organizations that represent traditionally marginalized populations and celebrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182399

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs that Address Mental Health and ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to support people with mental health or substance abuse challenges. New applicants must register online prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to allow individuals to access...

GrantWatch ID#: 190265

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community-Based Groups to Improve the Health of B...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based groups for initiatives to improve the health of BIPOC communities. Funding is intended to help build movements to support advocacy and racial and economic justice within the healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 198220

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities. Funding is intended to address community needs with projects including, but not limited to, health equity, health literacy, and disease prevention. The Foundation...

GrantWatch ID#: 200293

Grants to Colorado Health-Based Facilities, IHEs, and Tribal Entities for Workforce Expansion ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado health education facilities, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal entities, dental clinics, and other health centers to promote diversity and workforce development. Applicants are required to register in the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209625

Grants to Massachusetts Public School Districts and Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Improve Ed...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts public school districts and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to improve education for underserved students. Funding is intended to support students from low-income families and BIPOC students. Applicants must serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214727

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, and Individuals to Promote Soci...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145

Grants to Ontario Charities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario registered charities for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: the arts, the environment, recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218439

Grants to Colorado Organizations to Benefit Youth and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado organizations to benefit youth and promote social justice. Funding is intended for activities focused on groups of young people experiencing disparities, including those for whom English is a second language, immigrants and refugees, those who h...

GrantWatch ID#: 220960

Grants to Colorado Arts Organizations and Individual Artists for Programs and Performances

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado arts organizations and individual artists for performances and programs in eligible areas. The goal of this grant is to offer cultural and educational experiences for members of the community and to look for exciting opportunities through which ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222750

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Families, Children, and Communities of Color

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote equity and benefit families, children, and communities of color in eligible regions. Funding priorities include projects in the focus areas of education and early childhood; economic mobility ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228657

Grants to Minnesota Residency Programs for Medical Training Opportunities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Minnesota residency programs and sponsors to expand residencies and training opportunities for physicians. Funding is intended for new primary care residency programs or to train residents in newly created residency positions within existing programs. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 161880

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Provide Social Services

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations to provide social services and community benefit programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for preventive social programs that strengthen individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210513
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