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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 Arkansas Nonprofits for Classroom Projects and Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations for projects and professional development activities that benefit students and teachers. Funding is intended for programs and activities with a strong humanities element, including classroom projects and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 192796

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Small Projects and Servic...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit, government, and tribal organizations for small projects benefiting the funding source's service area. Focus areas include arts and cultural activities, environmental protection, education, public health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192894

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Unanticipated Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and tribal governments in eligible regions to address unanticipated community needs. Eligible use of funds includes, but is not limited to, building repairs, software upgrades, professiona...

GrantWatch ID#: 193170

Grants to California Nonprofit Hospitals and Health Nonprofits to Promote Health and Enhance t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit hospitals and health-focused nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance the health and quality of life for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193206

Grants to Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Gardening Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $600 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for gardening projects. Applicants must complete the required steps to creating a community garden before applying. Funding is intended to support the creation and development of local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 193310

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Students with Reading and Learning ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit residents experiencing reading and learning challenges. Funding is intended to support activities and projects that promote awareness of dyslexia and that will help lead to iden...

GrantWatch ID#: 193440

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and Indigenous Entities for Community-Betterment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, Metis Settlements, and institutions of higher education for programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193480

Grants to Canada Entities for Projects to Commemorate Ukrainian Canadian Military Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, businesses, and educational institutions for projects to commemorate Ukrainian Canadian military veterans of the two world wars. Funding is intended to support events and serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 193592

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Community Programs to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of health, youth and education, and community vibrancy. The Foundation supports organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 193657

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits and Public Benefit Organizations to Encourage Leade...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to California and Oregon nonprofit and public benefit organizations, including units of government, tribal governments, schools, and churches for leadership development among children and youth in eligible counties. Proposals must benefit th...

GrantWatch ID#: 193702

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for capacity-building efforts. Applicants must complete the required registration and contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen capacity in technology, communications, financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193808

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Faith-Based Institutions, Agencies, and Schools for Community I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions to positively impact the local community. Funding is intended to provide opportunities to all sectors of the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 193810

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to nonprofits that work to provide essential services, such as food, shelter, and health care...

GrantWatch ID#: 193992

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Address Urgent Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to address urgent and short-term community needs. Organizations must address one of the following areas of focus: education, health, and financial stability. Eligible organizations op...

GrantWatch ID#: 194515

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects benefiting local communities throughout the State. Funding is intended for small community arts, culture, and heritage initiatives. Previously funded proposals include conference sponsorship, r...

GrantWatch ID#: 194548

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of healthy families, smart and safe homes, resilient communities, and workforce. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 194726

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Local Coastal Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to increase local coastal tourism. Funding is intended to improve and develop low-cost coastal accommodations that create tourism opportunities for underserved populations, BIPOC communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 194935

Scholarships to New York Nonprofits and Health Departments to Participate in Conferences About...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, health departments, and community organizations to participate in health conferences. The purpose of this program is to offset the costs associated with attending and presenting at conferences. Focu...

GrantWatch ID#: 194977

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Areas of focus include the arts, veterans and military, community improvement, and education. Grants to national organizations are considered i...

GrantWatch ID#: 195011

Grants to New Jersey and Pennsylvania Nonprofit Social Justice Organizations for Special Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New Jersey and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to support special projects or to address emergency issues and situations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for applicants that promote social justice. Eligible activities may i...

GrantWatch ID#: 195105

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Assist Childcare Centers in Financial Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and First Nations Bands in eligible regions for childcare centers that are in a financial emergency. Applicants are required to contact the funding source in order to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 195197

Grants and Sponsorships to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs, Capital Projects, and E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for services, programs, capital projects, and events. Funding is primarily intended for organizations addressing the following focus areas: youth and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195367

Sponsorships to Wyoming Event Organizers to Encourage Tourism and Increase Overnight Stays

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Wyoming entities of events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events that will attract visitors, preferably for overnight stays. The purpose of the program is to support promotion related expenses, with funds used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 195375

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations serving eligible communities for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of food security, education, and Inupiaq Arts, Langu...

GrantWatch ID#: 195378

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations in Eligible Counties for Events and Programs to Support Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin organizations in eligible counties for events and programs to support local educational needs. Funding is intended for fundraiser programs and events that address environmental and elementary education. Applicants must be based in one of the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 195384

Grants to Canada Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Charitable Projects and Initiat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for charitable projects and initiatives benefiting youth and the environment. Funding is intended to support activities in the following areas of focus: urban environmental sustainability, environmentally ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195676

Tax Credits to Iowa Nonprofit and For-Profit Developers for the Renovation of Historically Sig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Iowa qualifying nonprofit and for-profit developers for the renovation of historically significant buildings. Funding is intended to help ensure that important, defining features and spaces of historic structures are retained, with the goal of revit...

GrantWatch ID#: 195963

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to Create Collaborations that Will ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools to create collaborations between nonprofits that will lead to improved services and programming in eligible locations. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Requests wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 195976

Grants to California Qualifying Communities for Programs to Enhance Local Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California qualifying communities for programs to improve local water quality. A pre-application is required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to assist with technical support, interim water supplies, and capital projects rela...

GrantWatch ID#: 196093

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Local Arts Events and Installations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for arts events and installations. Funding is intended for projects to benefit the local community as well as visitors to the area. Eligible proposals include those supporting public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196109

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Support Local EMS Providers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government units, and public agencies in eligible locations to support community-based emergency medical services. Funding is intended to encourage local EMS providers to develop a more collaborative regional EMS sys...

GrantWatch ID#: 196148

Grants to Tennessee Agencies for Programs to Serve Prison Inmates

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee government agencies to create or enhance programs for jail inmates. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs that reduce the rate of recidivism and promote successful reintegration int...

GrantWatch ID#: 196275

Grants to Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas Nonprofits to Improve the Lives Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to benefit the community. Funding is intended to improve the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals and populations, including seniors, children and youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 196290

Grants to Western Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools Working to Promote Health ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, local government entities, Tribal governments, school districts, and schools to support operations. Funding is intended for organizations working to promote family and children's health in eligible regions...

GrantWatch ID#: 196448

Grants to California Tribes in Eligible Regions for Cultural Preservation Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California tribes in eligible regions for cultural preservation activities. Funding is intended to help eligible tribes maintain their traditions, history, and culture. Grant funds may be used for scholarships and training, outreach, and linguistics prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 196485

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and tribes to meet urgent and critical needs. Funding is intended to assist organizations experiencing a financial or operating gap and organizations supporting communities recovering from an unexpected crisis, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196492

Grants to South Carolina and North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina and North Carolina nonprofit public charities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Requests may be made to support programs and projects, as well as for general operating support. Focus areas include education, human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 196494

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits for Events that Benefit Eligible Communities in Multiple States

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for events that benefit eligible communities in multiple states and align with the funding source's charitable giving priorities. Organizations that would like to apply must first attend a virtual training. Priority is g...

GrantWatch ID#: 196533

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Humanities-Based Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programming based on humanities-related topics. Funding is intended for activities and programs that are accessible to the public. Grants will allow applicants t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196635

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Capital Improvements to Local Parkland

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance local parkland in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include but are not limited to trail construction, food systems, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 196684

Grants and In-Kind Support to New Jersey Schools in Eligible Regions to Advance Energy Conserv...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to New Jersey schools in eligible regions to advance energy conservation. Funding is intended to educate students about energy efficiency through STEAM-based lessons and to help schools save money. Eligible schools must be located within...

GrantWatch ID#: 196852

Grants to Nebraska Organizations for Projects that Meet the Needs of Individuals With Disabili...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska organizations for projects that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that promote access to education, employment, culture and leisure activities, health, professional train...

GrantWatch ID#: 196881

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Trade Organizations, Businesses, and IHEs for Tra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, trade organizations, businesses, and IHEs for technical training programs. The purpose of the funding is to support non-degree programs for employees to enhance their skills and learn new skills in occupati...

GrantWatch ID#: 196888

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Short-Term Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to fund community needs in times of crisis. First-time applicants must contact the Foundation to discuss grant proposals prior to submission. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 196894

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve Health and Well-Being in Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin nonprofit community organizations for initiatives, programs, and events to improve the health and well-being of communities. Preference is for funding requests that promote the health and wellness of the community and are in alignm...

GrantWatch ID#: 196938

Loans to Oregon Public Water Systems for Water Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Oregon public water systems for planning efforts and infrastructure projects related to improving water facilities. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: design and specifications, planning and preliminary engineering, and const...

GrantWatch ID#: 197013

Grants and Loans to Oregon Agencies and Tribes for Capital and Planning Projects to Improve Pu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Oregon government agencies and tribal governments for capital and planning projects to improve public facilities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to support constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 197015

Grants to Oregon Ports for Marketing and Planning Studies that Support Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon ports for marketing and planning studies that support economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include developing and marketing facilities and services ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197017

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Institutions for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based institutions for community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote events designed to bring people together and foster connection in the local commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197045

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Improvement Projects in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source to discuss eligibility prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197091
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