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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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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that promote social justice and benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that integr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210668

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Underserved Populations in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to the basic needs of underserved residents. The grant supports community programs and projects that will improve population health and enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 210669

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Childcare Facilities to Provide Equipment...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and childcare facilities for equipment provided to children from birth to age 18. The purpose of the program is to provide the equipment necessary to improve the chances of ov...

GrantWatch ID#: 212568

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Inclusive Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individual artists for arts projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support inclusive arts activities that represent a variety of cultures ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214758

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases, skill development, and training opportunities. Grants should serve many and not just a few. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 215699

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities to Address Community Needs in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to food insecurity, inclusivity, clean water, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217238

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote significant social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability, and identify unm...

GrantWatch ID#: 217688

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Programs and Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for community-based activities and projects that improve equitable community health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community events, new or expanded programs, innovativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230501

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Individuals for Local Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and individuals for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Focus areas for funding include youth and family support, community engagement, social justice, education, health, and the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 232567

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs to Improve Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and well-being of communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life and health of residents, particularly for underserved populations. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 187712

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Healthcare Providers, and Schools to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based entities, veterans' groups, and schools to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended to build capacity or enhance services, in alignment with the Foundation's strateg...

GrantWatch ID#: 196876

Grants to Michigan Entities for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal entities for diversity and inclusion initiatives in eligible counties. Funding may be used for educational programs, general operating support, ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 197704

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

GrantWatch ID#: 207091

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects that enhance financial and social opportunities. Requests for capital projects will be considered. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216372

Grants to Pennsylvania Grassroots Nonprofits for Organizational Support

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania grassroots nonprofit organizations serving eligible regions for organizational support. Funding is intended for activities to strengthen local organizations. Focus areas include arts, diversity, education, health, social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 223115

Sponsorships to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 11/01/26

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 Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Projects to Serve Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, community groups, IHEs, schools, and tribes for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 228887

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, community groups, individuals, and tribes for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 228888

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Oregon government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, IHEs, tribes, and individuals for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228889

Grants to Florida Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228890

Grants to California Individuals, Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to California individuals, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and tribes for projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228893

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Improve Math Outcomes for Underachieving Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada PK-6 classroom teachers and teams of teachers to develop mathematics curriculum that improves outcomes for underachieving students. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. This grant support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231156

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Improve Math Outcomes for Underachieving High School Stud...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada grade 6-12 classroom teachers and teams of teachers to develop mathematics curriculum that improves outcomes for underachieving students. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. This grant s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231157

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Charities to Address Local Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and charities to address local needs. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: sustainable communities, community infrastructure, economic opportunity, equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232299

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Volunteer Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, school districts, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal entities for volunteer projects and activities across the state. Funding is intended to strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150379

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178895

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and faith-based entities for programming that benefits individuals with disabilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that provide oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 225864

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Cultural Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for culturally related programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote cultural awareness and understanding. The grant program seeks to support initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 225866

Grants to USA Investigators Associated with IHEs for Projects to Diversify Online Resources

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA investigators associated with IHEs for new projects to improve the availability of digital resources to humanities scholars. The purpose of funding is to promote racial and social justice in the field of academia. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 199922

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Religious Entities to Supp...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, collaboratives, and religious entities to support existing programs that improve the quality of life and promote vibrant communities. Priority areas include active lifestyles, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 175840

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support both general and capital requests within a broad range of interests. Focus areas include arts and culture, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 180366

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity and Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity and respond to urgent needs. Funding is intended to meet emerging needs and offer short-term support. Capacity build...

GrantWatch ID#: 219236

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address Local Needs

Deadline: 11/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include youth development, hunger reduction, and families. Eligible applicants are located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 192992

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Disparities in Oral Health

Deadline: 01/04/27 LOI Date: 11/09/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational or research institutions for activities to advance oral health equity. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 160048

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Leadership Training

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible regions for capacity building and leadership centered on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, arts and culture, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 224392

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Library and Archive Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve libraries and library services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning projects, nation...

GrantWatch ID#: 147018

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Professional Development for Library and Archives St...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162207

Opportunity for Ontario Artists to Create Artwork to Be Displayed in a Local City Hall

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for Ontario organizations, artist collectives, and post-secondary programs to display artwork in eligible regions. Eligible types of exhibits include, but are not limited to, heritage exhibitions, art exhibitions, community storytelling exhibitions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220527

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Community-Based Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts projects that engage and unify the community. Funding is intended for activities that promote economic development and community connectedness. Frequently ref...

GrantWatch ID#: 205757

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address social disparities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into the focus areas of climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176451

Grants to British Columbia Sports Organizations to Promote Women in Sports

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia sports organizations to address gender disparities in sports. Funding is intended to promote balanced and equitable leadership for female coaches, officials, and organizational staff. Grants may be used for professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 186095

Grants to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming Entities to Benefit Local Co...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants, in-kind support, and sponsorships to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and social service organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215700

Grants to New York City Organizations, Theatre Companies, and Artist Collectives for Operations

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City organizations, theater companies, and artist collectives for general operations. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for artists and theaters that have been historically underserved. Grants are intended for small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199249

Grants to USA and British Columbia Nonprofits to Increase Access to Music Education

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to USA and British Columbia nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible regions to increase access to musical education for underserved students. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for students who are limited by geography, socioeconomic facto...

GrantWatch ID#: 199833

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899
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