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

Explore 8,684 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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8,684 grants found

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that address community needs. Areas of interest include housing, economic development, education, and financial literacy. Eligible applicants are those serving or loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 177149

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Community Developmen...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177736

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Arts Activities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations including libraries, civic groups, universities, and colleges for arts programming and events. First-time applicants should contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177769

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Program focus areas include education, youth development, health and human services, recreation and environment, arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 177810

Grants to Alaska Arts Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Schools, School Districts and Tribes for Art...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit arts organizations, IHEs, government agencies, schools, school districts, and Tribes for organizational support. New applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 177863

Grants to Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Older Adults

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for older residents in eligible regions. New applicants must submit a letter of intent, and returning applicants must contact staff, prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177867

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Schools Arts Learning Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Delaware nonprofit arts organizations and schools to provide PreK-12 students with quality arts learning experiences. Funding is intended to support projects in which arts organizations serve as a resource to schools before, during, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178133

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects that incorporate innovation and experimentation. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that engage partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 178192

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178244

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects Related to the Humanities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies for projects related to the humanities. Eligible topics include, but are not limited to ethics, history, philosophy, political science, linguistics, and religious studies. Projects must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 178680

Grants to Arkansas and Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Arkansas and Texas nonprofit organizations for a variety of community benefit programming and activities. Program areas include human services; education; health, and arts, culture and humanities. Funding is intended to promote and support high-quality p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178865

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include animals, health care and basic needs for underserved populations, and public radio and tele...

GrantWatch ID#: 178891

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Charitable Activities in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for charitable activities and projects in eligible communities. Program areas include education, human services, humanities, arts, and culture. Funding is intended to reflect the Foundation's interests in children, seniors, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178892

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. The Foundation encourages requests for general operating support from qualifying organizations. Consideration will also be given to program support. Small, program-...

GrantWatch ID#: 178893

Grants to Montana Nonprofits Working to Address Systems Change for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to support activities addressing systems change. Funding is intended to assist with the general operating expenses of nonprofits working in the areas of economic development, civic engagement, local food s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178931

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions to support organizational operations and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of T...

GrantWatch ID#: 179146

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts-Related Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for a broad range of arts activities. Funding is intended to support projects relating to arts-based community development, arts education, arts industry, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179376

Grants to New Hampshire and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Hampshire and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer programming in the areas of health, education, the arts, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179380

Grants to Utah and Idaho Nonprofits to Address Community Health Needs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Utah and Idaho partnerships of nonprofit agencies and organizations in eligible areas to address community health needs. Funding is intended to benefit low-income and vulnerable populations. Grant funds may be used to support new or existing programs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 179404

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of arts, culture, and humanities; education; and human services. Funding is primarily awarded for projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179410

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Services

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of charitable programs and services. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of human services; education; and arts, culture, and humanities. This grant program provides high-quality human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 179411

Grants to North Carolina Organizations for Beautification Projects Related to Landscaping

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to North Carolina organizations for beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for long-term landscapes with shrubbery, perennials, and trees. Consideration will be given to projects involving edible plants for community and educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179427

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Support Underserved Chi...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit underserved children. Funding is intended to support child care facilities that serve dependent, emotionally disturbed, indigent, neglected children, as well as children in fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 179436

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs Th...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, and Tribal governments to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support quality educational, human services, and healthcare programming for disadvan...

GrantWatch ID#: 179438

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program support, operating support, and program-related capital expenses. Grants may be used for initiatives in the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179443

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that positively impact the local community. Funding is intended to prevent and control disease, aid in scientific endeavors, promote education and religion, alleviate human suffering, provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179444

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Assist Individuals in Financial Crisis

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible communities to assist residents and families that are facing economic challenges. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, human services, housing, shelter, food, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179451

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Grant funds may be requested for program, capital support, or operating support. Eligible applicants are organizations seeking to improve the quality of life and future of...

GrantWatch ID#: 179720

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a wide range of art discip...

GrantWatch ID#: 179895

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Focus on Improving Public Policy

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on improving public policy. Funding will be provided for capital, operating, and program support requests. Preference is given to rural Colorado nonprofits. Eligible programs are those...

GrantWatch ID#: 180017

Grants to North Carolina CBOs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit community-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to the arts, education, children’s services, home...

GrantWatch ID#: 180164

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs serving the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote financial stability, support youth and education, and build vibrant c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180325

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Sports Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for sports initiatives to serve local children and youth. Funding is intended to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of youth across the state through the sport of tennis. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 180565

Grants to Oregon Organizations to Address the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilit...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Oregon organizations for programs to address the needs of residents with intellectual disabilities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enrich and improve the lives and well-being of individuals wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180567

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies for Trail Development and Maintenance

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and government agencies to construct and maintain trails and trailhead facilities that are used for recreational purposes. Funding is intended to develop, build, and maintain trails and trail-related facilities, as well as to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180639

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include civic and community affairs, human services, arts, culture, and humanities, conservation and environment, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 180886

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Governments to Addre...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments for projects that address the emerging needs of local community residents in eligible areas. Funds are intended to better the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 181462

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for City Beautification and to Assist the Needy and Poor

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible communities for local beautification projects and civic improvement. Applicants should contact staff prior to applying. Funding is also available to support needy and poor populations as well as other...

GrantWatch ID#: 181720

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and activities that benefit local residents, including underserved populations in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181785

Grants to Indiana Noprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Park System in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and local governments for programs and projects that enhance the park system and park facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that benefit residents and are not generally covere...

GrantWatch ID#: 182781

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Promote Soccer

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individual coaches for the promotion of soccer in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-based activities designed to grow local interest and participation in the sport. Eligible proposals benefit the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 182784

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Religious Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Local...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $15,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs to benefit local residents. Focus areas include the arts, health, children, youth development and leade...

GrantWatch ID#: 183168

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Museums for Programs Related to State History

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, military and history museums, historical societies, and sites for programs that promote the history of the state. Funding is intended for activities and projects that encourage awareness, education, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 183895

Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to California artists and artistic organizations to increase arts opportunities and programming for the cultural enrichment of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in areas such as theater,...

GrantWatch ID#: 185996

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Respond to Emergency Needs and Special Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to respond to emergency and temporary needs and special projects. The purpose of funding is to cover the expenses of tax-exempt, community-based agencies on an urgent, short-term basis. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 186508

Grants to North Dakota Schools, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Energy Efficiency Pr...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota schools, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects and activities that address energy efficiency. Funding is intended for future projects that promote the benefits of energy efficiency and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187586

Grants to Ohio PreK-12 Schools to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio public, charter, private, and parochial schools to support artist residencies. Funding is intended to host teaching artists and offer educational arts programming to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The goal of the grant program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193710

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, and Associations for Capital Projects to I...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and associations, clubs, and sports organizations to improve parks and recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large capital projects to expand, renovate, or develop new facilities....

GrantWatch ID#: 193748

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353

Grants to North Carolina Organizations for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to North Carolina organizations for environmental protection initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to protect natural resources, restore the natural environment, and preserve the landscape. Expenses may include items such as sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 195936
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