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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to Canada Charitable Organizations in Eastern Provinces for Mental Health Services and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia charitable organizations for projects and programs addressing environmental conservation and mental health in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a lett...

GrantWatch ID#: 166779

Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Research Institutio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and research institutions for projects in the field of coastal and marine sciences in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 166801

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Address Unexpected and Urg...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community governmental agencies in eligible locations to address unexpected needs. Funding is intended for time-sensitive projects that respond to emergency situations. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 166910

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Community Organizations for Volunteer Recognition Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible regions for volunteer recognition events. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to enhance the lives of area residents by providing volunteer events such as barbeques after clea...

GrantWatch ID#: 166929

Grants to Missouri Individuals, Organizations, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri individuals, families, organizations, and K-12 schools in eligible locations to address the needs of local residents and the communities in which they live. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, youth, health, emerge...

GrantWatch ID#: 166974

Grants to North Dakota Associations and Employee Organizations to Promote Occupational Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota associations and employee organizations to promote workplace safety through education and training events. Funding is intended to encourage safer workplace habits through instruction and awareness efforts, partnering with local groups to hel...

GrantWatch ID#: 166993

Grants to Indiana Healthcare Organizations for Health Professionals Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana healthcare organizations, institutions of higher education, and career centers for training and continuing education for healthcare students and professionals serving rural and underserved communities in eligible counties. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 167011

Grants to Ohio and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio and Pennsylvania nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist a broad range of organizations in enhancing the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 167070

Grants to Alberta Agencies in Eligible Regions for Community Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to Alberta local government agencies in eligible regions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that help communities cultivate the landscape and improve the quality of life for area residents. Past grants have been used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 167079

Grants to Alberta Schools for Environmental Education Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Alberta elementary and secondary schools for environmental education programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the broadening or enhancement of existing programs or the development of new programs. Eligible applicants must benefit e...

GrantWatch ID#: 167080

Grants to Canada Charitable Organizations and Municipalities for Programs Related to Physical ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada charitable organizations and municipalities for community programs related to physical and mental health. Funding is intended for programs that will improve community wellness and make a positive impact. Philanthropic support focuses on health, wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167087

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits to Address the Recreational Needs of Children and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to meet the physical and intellectual recreational needs of local children and families. Proposals should address or improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 167196

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must demonstrate that the programs are innovative and show potential for replication. The funding source...

GrantWatch ID#: 167277

Grants to Wyoming Entities to Prepare Potential Workers for Employment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming industry associations, trade unions, private entities, and IHEs to prepare potential employees for the workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote economic growt...

GrantWatch ID#: 167302

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Tree Planting and Related Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to raise awareness of and increase participation in tree-planting projects and other activities. Funding is intended for the planting of trees and shrubs and increasing awareness of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167369

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the well-being of residents across the state. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167555

Grants to Yukon First Nations, Agencies, and Groups to Promote Healthy Lifestyles in Rural Are...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon First Nations governments, rural recreation departments, and local groups to promote active lifestyles and opportunities for physical activity in rural communities. Eligible expenses include facility rental, wages, supplies, materials, and healthy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167586

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and municipalities in eligible regions to benefit communities in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to provide support for projects, events, recreational opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 167609

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Tribes for innovative projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support programs to preserve the planet, strengthen the economy, or address poverty. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167656

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Projects to Enhance th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the following focus areas: arts and culture, education, health, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167660

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Entities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public entities to improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of human services, civic and public affairs, arts and culture, health, and education. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 167679

Grants to Tennessee Local Governments, Counties, and Cities for Capital and Infrastructure Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee local governments, counties, and cities for capital projects and infrastructure improvements in eligible communities throughout the state. Applicants must hold a public meeting prior to applying. Project types include public health and safety, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167683

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations to Rent Arts Venues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible locations for financial assistance to rent arts spaces, theaters, or galleries. Funding is intended for rentals that are used for an artistic or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167705

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming Entities to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects or programs to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for programs focused on K-12 education reform, aging, disabilities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167711

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities benefitting communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Program areas include human services, education, health and medicine, and arts a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167763

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Eye Care Services and Education and Str...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to advance eye health care and education and to strengthen communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs that impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 168042

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects that improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible areas. Certain applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 168360

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit arts organizations for arts and cultural programs that serve the needs of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide professional arts programming, use professional artists, and have a tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 168408

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Projects that Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana organizations for projects benefitting communities in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environment, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 169142

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities for Mine Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario Aboriginal communities in eligible locations for exploration and development activities in the mineral sector. Applicants are required to contact program staff and register in the online system prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 169281

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities and Organizations for Mineral Exploration Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario Aboriginal organizations and communities in eligible locations for projects related to mineral exploration. Applicants must register in the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended to help Native communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 169283

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Organizations and Communities to Promote Involvement in the Minin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal organizations and communities in eligible locations to promote involvement in the mining process. Applicants are required to register in the online system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for communities located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169284

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Local Community and its Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community and for programs to support youth in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, recreation, community betterment, leadership, and economic growth. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 169575

Awards to Northwest Territories Individuals or Groups to Recognize Volunteer Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $1,000 to Northwest Territories individuals or groups of volunteers to recognize community-building efforts. Awards are intended to honor volunteers and groups who have worked to improve the quality of life in local communities. Awards are available in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 169669

Grants to Missouri Local Agencies with Small Populations to Promote Community Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri local government agencies and partnering businesses for infrastructure improvements to support local industry. Applicants must hold at least one public hearing before applying. Priority projects include water systems, sanitary sewage systems, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 169711

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects that Address Emergency Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities that address emergency needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that assist organizations as they face a one-time, critical challenge. Eligible project examples...

GrantWatch ID#: 169716

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit projects, programs, and services. Past grants have been awarded to organizations serving the community in the areas of seniors, education, animals, health, arts and culture, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 170007

Grants to California Organizations in Eligible Locations for Activities that Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations in eligible locations to support a broad range of activities that benefit the local community. To qualify, the applicant must be able to demonstrate how the program or project will contribute to the community and help fulfill the...

GrantWatch ID#: 170164

Grants to Arkansas Schools for Trips to a History Museum

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Arkansas schools for history museum field trips. Applicants must contact the museum to schedule their field trip prior to applying for the grant. Funding is intended to enable students in grades 3-12 to participate in a guided tour and prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 170229

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for critical programs and services, as well as medical, educational, cultural, and civic projects. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 170321

Grants to Nebraska and Colorado Nonprofits for Programs Related to Education, Religion, and Co...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska and Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs related to education, religion, and community issues in eligible locations. Applicants will be asked to describe how they expect to use grant funding and to indicate whether funding will be for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 170404

Grants to Vermont Public and Private Boatyards and Marinas to Improve Transient Boating Facili...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont public and private boatyards and marinas and public parks to support the installation or upgrade of transient boating facilities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the renovation, construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 170462

Grants to Quebec Grassroots Organizations for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Jewish Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Quebec grassroots organizations for innovative projects to enhance the quality of Jewish life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that fall into the categories of education, social welfare, health, and culture. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 170467

Grants to Vermont Entities to Minimize Waste and Encourage Recycling

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont municipalities, businesses, community groups, institutions, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that minimize waste, encourage recycling and promote the reuse of materials. Funding is intended to support efforts that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170482

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Programs to Benefit the Local Jewish Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas and Missouri organizations for programs to benefit the local Jewish community in eligible regions. New applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170538

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, education, community development, and social services. Priority will be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 170730

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote and advertise local tourism events. Funding is intended to support tourism-related programs and products. The goal of the grant program is to develop local events for audiences from outside t...

GrantWatch ID#: 170890

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Capital Projects and Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribal governments for modest capital projects and expenses. Funding is intended to address capital needs and single-time investments that include, but are not limited to, construction projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 171101

Grants to Oklahoma Event Organizers for Marketing Activities that Promote Tourism in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma organizers of events and conferences to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the marketing of events and activities that have the potential to attract visitors to the area and generate overnight hotel stays. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 171109

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Schools Areas for Programs to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and schools to meet local community needs in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for youth development and protection, arts and culture, healthcare, social services, civic and community, educational, and religiou...

GrantWatch ID#: 171114
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