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

Explore 613 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 South Carolina Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to build capacity and strengthen operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits improve their ability to achieve long-te...

GrantWatch ID#: 204689

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government and municipal agencies for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of advoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 232535

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Health-Focused Programs Benefiting Children and Youth

Deadline: 04/15/27 LOI Date: 01/16/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit young people, from birth through age 26. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended to improve the health and health equity of kids. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 219402

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for outdoor recreation programs serving youth aged 18 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231692

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to empower young people, help them learn and develop importan...

GrantWatch ID#: 200793

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities for the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for projects that contribute to the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 145775

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Areas of interest include youth advocacy, access to the arts, and environmental justice. Eligible uses of funding include ongoing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149145

Sponsorships to Arizona Nonprofits and IHEs for Health-Focused Events

Deadline: 01/31/27

Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for events that benefit the community and help to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for charitable events related to the focus areas of chronic health conditions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207374

Grants to Vermont and New Jersey Nonprofits to Provide Educational and Developmental Programmi...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Vermont and New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to provide educational and developmental programming and services for children. Priority will be given to early childhood programs, activities benefiting underserved areas and population...

GrantWatch ID#: 171608

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Corporations, and Foundations in Eligible Counties for Com...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, corporations, trusts, funds, and operating foundations in eligible counties for activities that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of program areas, fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177469

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Evaluate...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $12,000 and in-kind consultant services to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for professional services to evaluate organizational capacity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186191

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Address Discrimination and ...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address discrimination and poverty in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Capital improvements and special projects in the focus areas of edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220219

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of immigrants and refugees, seniors,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225368

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Racial Inequities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to address economic and social disparities impacting African-American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new or established collaborative programs that help to achieve racial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170197

Grants to Ohio Groups of Residents for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio groups of residents for projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots community projects that benefit residents and promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 173429

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health and Human Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the health and human services needs of local residents in eligible locations. Some organizations are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 168569

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/28/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The Fund is interested in proposals that address its four main are...

GrantWatch ID#: 179881

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Justice and Public Understanding of the Law

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for law-related activities. Applicants must schedule an appointment with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that help to increase public understanding of the law and supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181484

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Promote Well-Being and...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote well-being and justice in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include social justice, education, and the environment. The Foundation provides funding f...

GrantWatch ID#: 221283

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Forest Improvement Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222289

Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 02/20/27

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Projects to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for community-based projects that improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for programs and activities to improve health equity for people from different backgrounds that are at a hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194431

Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178244

Grants to Montana Nonprofits Working to Address Systems Change for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to support activities addressing systems change. Funding is intended to assist with the general operating expenses of nonprofits working in the areas of economic development, civic engagement, local food s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178931

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Community Health and Equity

Deadline: 03/01/27

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: 03/22/27 LOI Date: 03/01/27

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

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Health and Social Inequities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that address systemic inequities and benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of food insecurity, healthy aging, and the health needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212378

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits to Promote Justice and Economic Prosperity

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the focus areas of economic justice, community safety, representative democracy, and youth education and leadership. Applicants must contact program staff to initiate the application. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232033

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote the stewardship of lands, with a focus on advocacy, cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 179260

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005

Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools for...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal and governmental agencies, and public schools in eligible counties for efforts to disrupt the transmission of intergenerational poverty. Eligible programs are those that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for High-Impact Community Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/31/27 LOI Date: 03/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for high-impact community projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to the full application. Focus areas for funding include arts and culture, health and wellness, education, the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 213601

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

Deadline: 05/01/27 LOI Date: 04/01/27

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

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Voter Redistricting

Deadline: 04/22/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote voter redistricting in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote efforts to advance fair and transparent redistricting, prioritizing residents over partisan interests to strengthen democracy. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 230298

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and CBOs to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants of $5,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations for programs that improve prenatal and postpartum health outcomes for women. Funding is intended to address and reduce maternal health disparities and improve prenatal care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220083

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Public Schools, and Agencies for Projects and Programs that Celebr...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $8,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, public educational institutions, government agencies, and libraries in eligible locations for projects and programs that celebrate diversity and advance human rights. Funding is for education, information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 153378

Grants to Ohio Organizations to Support the Black Community

Deadline: 05/11/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio organizations to support the Black community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that drive systemic change and that encourage wealth building, health, and access to meaningful careers. All funded programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230897

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 05/28/27

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital, operating, and program expenses. Focus areas include education, culture, health, youth, community development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180456

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Land Restoration Projects

Deadline: 05/28/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal government entities for land restoration projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197260

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Hispanic Community

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for Hispanic residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and promote educational, social, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged Hispan...

GrantWatch ID#: 129151

Grants to Michigan Libraries to Increase Access to Information Resources

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan eligible libraries to increase access to information resources in local communities. Applicants are required to attend or view an application webinar prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote literacy in a broad range of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187846

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Residents' Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180040

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Intercultural Programs

Deadline: 06/17/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, and North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote intercultural understanding in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 173504

Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit to Improve Lives of Women and Children

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grant of $5,000 to a New Jersey nonprofit organization to benefit local women and children in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to provide opportunities that will improve the political, health, legal, professional, and educational status of women and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 214156

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Support a Wide Range of Charitable Purposes

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to support a wide range of charitable purposes. Funding is intended to support the media, religious organizations, the arts, and the environment. Initiatives should be in the following focus areas: arts, culture, and hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220143

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Voter Participation

Deadline: 07/22/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects to improve voter participation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that educate the public about the importance of voting, particular...

GrantWatch ID#: 217636

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that strengthen the LGBTQ+ community by leveraging philanthropy to advance justice and equity. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 221793
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