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

Explore 8,675 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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8,675 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Youth STEM and Leadership Programs

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations in multiple states and provinces for STEM education and leadership development initiatives to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179807

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Activities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that respond to community needs in the areas of social services, education, wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 179943

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Community Service Projects a...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to provide community services. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of education, wellness, culture, recreation, environment, social services, and civic opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 180014

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180124

Award to an Indiana Individual in Recognition of Nonprofit Leadership Activities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award to an Indiana individual to recognize outstanding service and contribution to a community-focused nonprofit organization in eligible locations. The nominating organization will receive a $2,500 grant. The award program honors community involvement and the le...

GrantWatch ID#: 180558

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 Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for local projects that focus on education, the arts, health, recreation, and general community benefit. Funding is intended to positively impact the local community. All projects must benefit the residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 182747

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Priority is given to programs and projects that benefit a large number of residents. Lower priority is placed on requests for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185179

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Projects

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribes, faith-based entities, and local government agencies for outdoor recreation projects in eligible communities. Funding is intended for construction and maintenance activities to improve summe...

GrantWatch ID#: 185667

Grants to Alberta Charities for Projects that Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Alberta registered charities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical needs in the focus areas of children, poverty, health, and community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 190330

Grants to Alaska High School Sports Teams and Choir Groups For Community Activities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Alaska choir groups, flag football teams, and football teams in eligible locations to cover the costs of community service projects. Funding is intended for projects that benefit the entire team or choir, not individual members of the group. Applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 190535

Grants to Alberta Qualifying Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended to assist not-for-profits that operate a community facility and provide a variety of cultural, recreational, and community activities. Grants can support g...

GrantWatch ID#: 204531

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Capital Improvements to Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and societies for capital improvements to recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding may be used for general operational expenses, including but not limited to equipment costs, contractor expenses, maintenance,...

GrantWatch ID#: 204532

Grants to Saskatchewan Arts Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $60,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating support. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to build capacity within the arts and culture sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 205188

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address unanticipated programming opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of children and youth, education, he...

GrantWatch ID#: 207563

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage more efficient use of community resources and to promote coordination, cooperation, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212799

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Educational Programming at the Middle and High School Levels

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to provide STEM and financial literacy programming at the middle and high school levels. Funding is intended for innovative programs that will promote student success, particularly for students in struggl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212859

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 Nova Scotia Organizations to Present Special Community Events

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Nova Scotia organizations to present special events that will benefit the public in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that attract tourists, highlight the community, and contribute to the community's economic development. Eligible events t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214961

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower individuals and organizations by turning impactful ideas into reality. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218867

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits to Benefit Needy Children in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to benefit needy children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of human services, health, and education, with an emphasis placed on making children's lives more joyful. Grants must benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219871

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects and Services to Benefit Children in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects and services to benefit children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of impactful projects, programs, and services that aim to improve the lives of children and youth. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220308

Grants to Ontario Charitable Organizations to Support a Fellowship Program

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario charitable organizations to promote fellowships for qualified individuals. Funding is intended to create and provide a sustainable source of support so the fellowship may continue to provide community assistance for years to come....

GrantWatch ID#: 222405

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia charities for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities that lead to lasting community change and fall within the focus areas of community well-being, education, or financial wellness. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 223157

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that demonstrate an ability to generate overnight visitors to the areas. The grant program encourages all event organize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223563

Grants to Virginia Fire Departments for Dry Fire Hydrant Projects

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Virginia fire departments for the installation and repair of dry fire hydrants to support firefighting operations in rural areas. Funding is intended to cover the full cost of installing and maintaining non-pressurized hydrant systems that provide access...

GrantWatch ID#: 229604

Grants to Virginia Rural Volunteer Firefighting Departments to Offset the Cost of Equipment

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Virginia rural volunteer firefighting departments to offset the cost of equipment. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the purchase of personal protective equipment, tools, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 229658

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $75,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to meet community needs and advance the well-being of all. Grants can be used for capacity-building efforts that benefit nonprofits locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 230244

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Technical Assistance

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for technical assistance. Funding is intended to support training, consulting, strategic planning, and professional guidance. Grants can be used for projects that benefit nonprofits...

GrantWatch ID#: 230245

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth-Based Volunteer Projects

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $500 to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies for youth-based volunteer initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support volunteer projects involving young people, such as garbage pickup, ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 231033

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and events that attract visitors and commerce to the area. The grant program seeks to promote tou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231693

Grants to Michigan Agencies, IHEs, and Private Facilities for Construction of Leisure Boating ...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Michigan local governments, public institutions of higher education, and private facilities for the construction of leisure boating facilities. Funding is intended to build facilities that accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transie...

GrantWatch ID#: 143859

Grants to Minnesota Organizations to Promote and Advance Agriculture Across the State

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Minnesota organizations to promote and advance agriculture across the state. Funding is intended for activities and programs that support agriculture through research and promotion, education, and leadership outreach. The mission of the funder is to spre...

GrantWatch ID#: 148560

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Community

Deadline: 05/31/27 LOI Date: 04/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programming and operating support. New applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, health and human services, arts, civic and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 149184

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Local Governments for Land Conservation

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government and nonprofit organizations for tor land acquisition and conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible applicants will prove long-term management an...

GrantWatch ID#: 152260

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Underserved Residents

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to meet the basic human needs of underserved residents. Grants are intended for general operating support or program and project expenses. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153454

Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up $3,000 to California individual artists and organizations in eligible areas for arts and cultural projects. Funding is intended to support the production and exhibition of publicly accessible works that promote the success of local artists and the sus...

GrantWatch ID#: 153658

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support programming in the areas of education, healthcare, human services, and culture. Preference will be given to proposals for specific pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 157186

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects that Serve Communities...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $12,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital campaigns, operating expenses, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 158494

Grants to Massachusetts Schools, Farms, and Gardening Organizations for K-12 Projects

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts schools, farms, and gardening organizations for interactive programs and activities that teach children about the food and agriculture industries. Funding is intended to promote agricultural awareness. The goal of the grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161816

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Organizations and Individuals to Preserve Indigenous Cultu...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous organizations and individuals for projects related to preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. Funding is intended to build capacity among local Indigenous groups in the areas of knowledge and sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 167666

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects that Provide Community Benefit

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Connecticut, Georgia, California, Missouri, Iowa, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that provide community benefit. The goal of the grant program is to enhance the lives of citizens and animals. This is done though im...

GrantWatch ID#: 170324

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community development. Successful projects will demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170674

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Provide Community Benefit

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $8,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs that benefit communities within the state. Eligible activities are in the focus areas of environment, arts and culture, and hunger. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 171940

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life f...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for a broad range of programs that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. In the past, grants have been awarded in the areas of environment, education, arts and culture, he...

GrantWatch ID#: 173428

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $1,000, $2,000, and $3,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and community groups for landscaping projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for planting activities that use native plants to address enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 173539

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Support Arts Programming

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects and programming. Funding is intended to provide support to new and developing organizations, as well as established organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 178191

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Capital Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address community needs. Funding areas of interest include land conservation, visual arts, historic preservation, social welfare, and medicine (human and animal). Use of funds is restricted to capital projects an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178387

Grants to Wisconsin and Florida Nonprofits for Health Care, Medical Research, and Children's W...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin and Florida nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of children’s welfare, education, and medical care. Funding is intended to support programs and projects relating to disadvantaged children; medical research and...

GrantWatch ID#: 178587

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support original, high-quality programming that offers an innova...

GrantWatch ID#: 178937
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