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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 Alaska Nonprofits for Programs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit community-based organizations to strengthen local communities and promote economic and cultural growth. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and humanities, health and education, youth and senior cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 171121

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Events and Activities to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and individuals for events and activities to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and existing projects. Eligible proposals enhance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171251

In-Kind Donations of Baseball Tickets to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of baseball tickets to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Western Wisconsin nonprofit organizations that serve local families and youth. The purpose of this program is to provide disadvantaged youth with the opportunity to attend ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 171413

In-Kind Grants of Dumpsters for Litter and Waste Disposal to Florida Communities in Eligible L...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of dumpsters to Florida neighborhood and homeowner associations for community cleanup events in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The grant program is intended to engage residents in commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171424

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects, Activities, and Attend...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies for projects and activities and grants to organizations, agencies, and individuals to attend a professional arts conference. Funding is intended for initiatives to improve operations, enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 171460

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible States and Provinces for Programs that Address...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for community initiatives, projects, and events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the following areas of focus: community wellness, education, indigenous reconciliation, and safety. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 172039

Grants to USA Organizations in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, schools districts, and schools for community benefit programs and events in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 172041

Grants to Montana and British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana and British Columbia charitable nonprofits to improve the quality of life for residents in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an eligibility review, and Canadian organizations must submit an LOI, before...

GrantWatch ID#: 172072

Grants to Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits for Community Programs to Benefit Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Program areas include education, arts and culture, resource conservation, health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 172166

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based and government entities for capital funding and community programming in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funds include projects focused on youth, women and children, providing essential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172167

Grants to Idaho Individuals, Agencies, and Organizations for Activities that Benefit Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho individuals, government agencies, and organizations to benefit veterans throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that serve veterans, including equipment purchases, career training programs, and ceremonies. Preference ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172179

Awards to New Mexico Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Exceptional Conduct in Busine...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to recognize New Mexico nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for exceptional business and ethical conduct. Awards are available in four different categories. Eligible nominees are those that set high ethical standards and encourage ethical b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172349

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Enrichment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, individuals, groups, school districts, and municipalities in eligible regions for projects that enrich the local community. Funding is intended for projects or programs that demonstrate extensive community impact. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172362

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include education, economic vitality, health and wellbeing, and community engagement...

GrantWatch ID#: 172643

Grants to New York and New Jersey Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs in the following six focus areas: arts and culture, youth and families, public policy, employment, health, and education. Eligible applicants are located in New York City ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172764

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits For Programs to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the health and well-being of local residents in eligible areas. Eligible programs should be designed to increase economic, social, and environmental equity by addressing the social determinants of heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 173232

Grants to Ohio Public and Private Marinas and Vessel Facilities for Projects that Improve Wast...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio public and private marinas and vessel facilities for construction projects that improve waste disposal systems for boaters. Priority will be given to projects that are located within one of the following areas: waters with significant recreational v...

GrantWatch ID#: 173235

Grants to Maryland Schools for Arts Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants up to $5,000 to Maryland schools for arts programming that benefits students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts enrichment activities that expose students to a variety of art forms and cultures during regular school hours. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 173248

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to benefit local children. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of social services, healthcare, education, arts and culture, and other community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173252

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Residents of Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents of eligible communities. Certain applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the focus areas of commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173253

Grants to New York, Vermont, and Quebec Watershed Nonprofits for Professional Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New York, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit watershed organizations in eligible locations for professional training and capacity-building opportunities. Funds may be used for expenses such as registration fees, meals, travel, and accommodations...

GrantWatch ID#: 173337

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible regions for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, educational attainment, leadership and civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173439

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and IHEs for Projects that Reduce Traffic A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and IHES for activities that reduce traffic accidents and improve road safety. Applicants must contact the funding source and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 173502

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and governmental units for projects and programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities in the following areas of focus: education, arts and culture, health and wellness, community, and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 173527

Grants to South Dakota Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and tribes for new and existing programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. New applicants must register and all applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Programs may fal...

GrantWatch ID#: 173528

In-Kind Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Promote Services and Events in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of promotional space to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to publicize artistic, cultural, or community-oriented services or events that are open to the public in eligible locations. Grantees receive free poster space in transit shelters as a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173588

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the community's quality of life through recreational, educational, and cultural activities. Eligible programs are those that bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 173593

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Youth Organizations to Encourage Outdoor Sports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and youth or family-oriented groups to promote outdoor activities. Funding is intended to encourage outdoor sports, such as hunting, fishing, archery, trapping, and shooting sports. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 173599

Rebates to Maryland Property Owners, Businesses, and Nonprofits for Water Management Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Maryland residential property owners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for water management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental and landscaping installations and modifications. The goal of the program is to devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 173601

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies for Activities to Benef...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, churches, synagogues, and government agencies for activities that benefit local residents of eligible locations. Previous grants have been awarded to youth sports programs, libraries, and the police department. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 173608

Grants to New York City and California Nonprofits for Multi-Generational Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City and California nonprofit organizations for multi-generational programs in eligible locations. Funding is available for project support, general operating expenses, and capital projects. Eligible applicants must be located in or have signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173676

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Benefit Underserved Youth and Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for direct services to underserved youth and children. A Letter of Inquiry must precede submission of a full application. Programs should integrate the values of courage, respect, innovation, integrity...

GrantWatch ID#: 173680

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Charities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations and other institutions to respond to community needs. Funding is intended to improve the lives and social well-being of residents. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: env...

GrantWatch ID#: 173734

Grants to California Nonprofits to Advance Health Equity in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and events that promote health equity in eligible areas. Eligible requests may include but are not limited to health fairs, annual fundraisers, and community health projects. New applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173739

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to address needs in the areas of community, education, health, recreation, social services, environment, and culture....

GrantWatch ID#: 173781

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that improve the environment and increase employment opportunities for local residents. Projects must benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173810

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits Staff, Artists, Creatives, and Cultural Practitioners and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit arts organization staff, artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners and producers in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended for activities that hone business skills, build administrative cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 173827

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, Individuals, and Community Organizations for Projects to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, neighborhood and homeowner associations, community organizations, and individuals for projects to enhance local communities in eligible regions. Grant funds may be used for materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 173839

Grants to Texas Education-Based Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve Internal Systems a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas education-based nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve internal systems and operations. Funding is intended to help applicants provide enhanced, higher-quality, and more sustainable services. Eligible applicants o...

GrantWatch ID#: 173840

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, schools, and tribes for arts programming that benefits local communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173881

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofit Organizations and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities for charitable programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that are consistent with the Foundation's mission, values, and vision, and strive to develop local leadership, entrep...

GrantWatch ID#: 173883

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Promote Health Care Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and public agencies for programs and projects that aim to improve the health of local residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 173890

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible communities to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, community development, arts and culture, historical preservation, medical needs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173937

Grants to New Jersey Conservancies and Agencies for Land Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey conservancies and state, county, and municipal governments to protect land and resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support conservation efforts and to advance land preservation in the region. Projects can include restrictio...

GrantWatch ID#: 173961

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Programs that Promote Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for programs and activities that promote equity for residents statewide. Funding is intended for bold ideas and community leadership that expand opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 174049

Grants to Delaware Schools to Provide Arts and Cultural Experiences for PreK-12 Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware K-12 schools and public Pre-K programs to provide arts and cultural experiences for students. Funding is intended to support transportation costs associated with field trips to artistic performances, exhibitions, and other arts and cultural even...

GrantWatch ID#: 174054

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Health and Wellness Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations to promote health and wellness in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, including programs, services, operating support, capacity building, capital projects, technical assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174102

Grants to Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam nonprofit organizations for a broad range of community programs and projects. Funding is intended to address community challenges, enrich the lives of local residents, and increase opportunities for youth and th...

GrantWatch ID#: 174164

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities to Support Participation in the Mining Sector

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal communities for projects to facilitate their participation in the mining industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations take at least three weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to increase communities' understanding of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174347

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Organizations and Communities to Support Participation in Mining ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario Indigenous organizations and communities in eligible locations to increase capacity to participate in mining and mineral projects. Applicants are required to contact program staff and register in the online system prior to submitting an applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174348
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