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

Explore 8,650 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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8,650 grants found

Grants to South Dakota Government Agencies to Improve Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to South Dakota local government agencies to improve economic growth and community access. Funding is intended for the expansion and construction of infrastructure and roads. Program areas include road access in small communities, agricultural business expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 178651

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in the Areas of Healthcare and Edu...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to benefit children and youth. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of education and healthcare. The foundation supports vital community interests and works to enhance the quality of life for...

GrantWatch ID#: 178887

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents and Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents and communities. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects and initiatives that drive growth, innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178913

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that support impactful projects designed to streng...

GrantWatch ID#: 178986

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects Benefiting Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of civic projects, recreation, arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 179005

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Teams, and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Youth in Eligib...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, teams, and individuals for programs that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help youth reach their educational, arts-based, athletic, or therapeutic goals through activities and projects. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 179018

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children and Youth At-Risk

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for programs that address the needs of youth-at-risk in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that will have a sustainable, lasting impact on the welfare of local children and youth. Grants award...

GrantWatch ID#: 179064

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Students in Orchestra Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $900 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit students in school orchestra programs in eligible locations. Proposals that offer unique educational opportunities to students who may otherwise not have them are strongly encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 179123

Grants to Ohio and Texas Nonprofits to Address a Broad Range of Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio and Texas nonprofit organizations for initiatives and programs that address community needs in eligible locaitons. Focus areas include at-risk youth, health and human services, literacy, homelessness, hunger, life-threatening illness, issues related...

GrantWatch ID#: 179252

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Public Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for publicly accessible arts programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the arts and increase opportunities for residents to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 179263

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools to respond to the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that improve the local quality of life. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 179320

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote the Health and Wellness of Local R...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, government entities, and schools to promote health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and organizations addressing the needs of cancer patients and their families,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Religious Organizations, and Schools to Address Community...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and schools for initiatives that address community health needs in eligible locations. Focus areas include mental health, community safety, chronic disease, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179325

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Hospice Care and Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for programs that offer support and services for people facing terminal illness. Funding is intended to promote hospice care, hospice services, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179327

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Nonprofits and Public Entities to Promote Hea...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware nonprofit organizations and public entities for health-related activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of research, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179414

Grants to Nebraska Schools and Nonprofits for Teacher Training and Classroom Materials

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska public schools and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for K-12 teacher training. Funding may also be requested for resources for K-12 teachers to support innovative learning programs. Prefere...

GrantWatch ID#: 179457

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Interested applicants must contact a Foundation staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179498

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Students, and School Staff to Support the Study of Music a...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, students, parents, school staff, and community members in eligible locations to support the study of music and music appreciation in local schools. Funding is intended to assist with activities such ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179706

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of human services, community development, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179718

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Individuals to Enhance Civic Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and individuals to enhance civic life for residents in eligible locations. Special emphasis is placed on programs benefitting underserved populations. Preference will be given to requests to fund the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 179886

Grants, Training, and In-Kind Support to Louisiana Organizations, Schools, and Libraries for...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000, training, and in-kind support to Louisiana community-based agencies, schools, museums, libraries, and churches to engage children and families in a reading and discussion program. This program uses strategies that promote family bonding through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179966

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Enhance the Health of Loc...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for projects to enhance the health of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles, environments, and behaviors. Grants are limited to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 180006

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Promote Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for heritage-related programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote, strengthen, and enhance regional heritage. Eligible programs take place within and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180007

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents and communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health and human services. The foundation will consider ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180106

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs that promote economic mobility. The goal of the funding program is to help families and individuals increase skills and work toward a highe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180220

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Groups, Galleries, and Publishers for Arts Projects and Prof...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 180277

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Build Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to build organizational capacity and improve the local quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities improvements...

GrantWatch ID#: 180633

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180635

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist families, seniors, youth, and other community m...

GrantWatch ID#: 180816

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Student Health and N...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $500 and in-kind support to Texas nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to create youth nutrition and health committees on middle and high school campuses. Funding is intended to promote healthy choices, mentor younger students, and foster a hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 180832

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for PreK-12 Health and Nutrition Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that promote healthy nutrition and physical activity for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended for programs that help to reduce obesity and encourage healthy hab...

GrantWatch ID#: 180833

Grants to Indiana Educators and Farm Organizations for Agricultural Education Programming

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana teachers and farm-based organizations for educational programming. Funding is intended for projects or programs, or for participation in an event that promotes agriculture and education. The education program or activity could be ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 180919

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Teachers, Students, and Community Members to Improve Publi...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individual students, teachers, administrators, and residents for projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180934

Grants to Massachusetts Educators, Students, and Individuals to Enhance Public Education in El...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts teachers, administrators, students, and community members to enhance education in public schools in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve students' scholastic and overall success. Eligible programs benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 181129

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Education in a Local School

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut students, teachers, school administrators and staff members, parents, nonprofits, and community members in eligible areas to enhance the quality of education in a local school. Priority will be given to proposals that rely on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181208

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to market events that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including trade shows, meetings, and conventions. Projects must attract out-of-town visitors and promote overn...

GrantWatch ID#: 181403

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a w...

GrantWatch ID#: 181693

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that address youth, education, and health. Organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 181814

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Philanthropic Causes

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents of local communities. Funding interest areas include basic needs, recreation, education, and quality of life improvements. Grant funds are intended to support worthy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181820

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Capital Projects Benefiting Local Communi...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of education, arts and humanities, environment, civic affairs, health and ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 181943

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits Serving Residents for Development Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible locations for development activities. Some applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with capital purchases, operating assistance, small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182240

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and Mi’kmaw communities to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist organizations that represent traditionally marginalized populations and celebrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182399

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Health and Wellness Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide medical services, medical supplies, and health education, as well as to promote social welfare. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182592

Grants to Indiana Youth Partnering with Nonprofits for Charitable Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Indiana youth working with a nonprofit organization to develop service projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote youth involvement and encourage philanthropy for the next generation of c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182786

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits for Innovative Projects that Benefit State Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that leave a lasting positive impact. Focus areas include environmental and conservation initiatives, arts and music, and social services. Typi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184081

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Community Improvements in E...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts in eligible regions for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended for any program or project which meets the community's charitable, educational, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 184287

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and tribes in eligible locations for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184554

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural C...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta-registered charities to enhance the quality of life for residents in rural communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible organizations are those located in the funding source's ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 185480

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Institutions for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that benefit local residents and youth. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, youth, culture and history, health care, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 185974

Grants to Saskatchewan Charitable Organizations for Activities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan charitable organizations, nonprofits, and tribes in eligible locations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and community events in areas that include, but are not limited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186100
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