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

Explore 8,766 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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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of people served by the funding source. Eligible nonprofits are locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 231863
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Community Groups For Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 232527

Grants to California Nonprofits and For-Profits to Strengthen Agricultural Markets

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 09/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for projects to enhance the competitiveness of the local agricultural market. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198517

Grants to Washington Nonprofit Community Agencies to Train Staff to Support At-Risk Families

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community agencies to train staff to support family relationships for at-risk families in eligible regions. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 205518

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Education and Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational and preservation projects. Funding is intended to support capital and non-capital projects that address preservation needs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 223695

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes for Stroke Patients

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to improve health outcomes for stroke patients. Funding is intended to support the development of mobile units to provide stroke care and services. The services must be designed to stabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226467

Contracts to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Refugees and Asylum-Seekers

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/04/26

Contracts for services to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit refugees and asylum-seekers. Contractors will provide adult education resources and workforce development activities throughout the state. Strong preference may be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 232457
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Grants to Maryland K-12 Schools in Eligible Areas for Educational Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland K-12 schools in eligible locations for educational arts and cultural programs. unding is intended to support student field trips, school performances, and artist residencies in dance, history, music, theater, and other arts-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 147331
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and schools for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Projects should align with the following areas of focus: disaster relief, economic development, community service, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 151314
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and School Personnel for Projects That Improve Education

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and K-12 school personnel for projects, activities, and programs that improve education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative projects, educational trips, and special events that bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 173456
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support and Projects Benefiting Local ...

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support operational expenses and projects in the areas of medical research, health, human services, civic activities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177487
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Grants to South Dakota Organizations for Historic Preservation Projects and Activities

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Dakota organizations for historic preservation and education projects. Funding is intended for projects on topics related to American history, genealogy, preservation of significant historical items, heritage, traditions, instituti...

GrantWatch ID#: 187514
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Grants to South Dakota Organizations to Promote American Heritage and History

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to South Dakota organizations to promote American heritage and history. Funding is intended to support projects that preserve historically significant items and memorabilia, foster historical interest, encourage patriotic and democratic ideals, promote gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 187515
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Grants to Alberta Charities, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for capacity-building efforts that promote environmental projects. Funding is intended to further organizational development, improve competencies, work on new st...

GrantWatch ID#: 205936
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects and opportunities, including but not limited to youth pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231492

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for local families and individuals. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171790
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Grants to Canada and International Medical Schools and Healthcare Institutions for Bladder Can...

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to Canada and International professional medical schools and healthcare institutions for educational programs to increase understanding of advancing treatments for bladder cancer. First-time applicants must create an account prior to applying. Funding areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 214639
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for needy residents. Funding is intended to support unique projects and programs that enhance and benefit the lives of children and individuals who are physically, mentall...

GrantWatch ID#: 137718
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Grants to Illinois Individual Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Projects, Programs, and Events

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 138422
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Respond to Health Care Needs

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to meet health care needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for medical equipment, facility upgrades, community outreach, staff salaries, and training. Special consideration is given to program...

GrantWatch ID#: 145965
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, Tribes, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and faith-based organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address a broad range of community needs, including, but no...

GrantWatch ID#: 162632
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Achieve Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 174081

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Benefit Immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands

Deadline: 09/21/26 LOI Date: 09/07/26

Grants of up to €15,000 to Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to empower and educate young Ethi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179160

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 09/07/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects and programs related to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 181121
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects, equipment, facility needs, and technology improvements. Eligible activities and programs serve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 181836
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance and Restore Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, land trusts, conservation districts, academic institutions, school districts, and other qualifying entities for habitat enhancement and restoration activities. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 184191
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Grants to British Columbia Artists for Arts Projects that Engage Local Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia artists and artist collectives in eligible locations to create collaborative artworks that engage community residents. The purpose of the program is to create artwork for the community, engage residents in the creative pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185405
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Care

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Iowa charitable organizations, schools, or units of government for programs that improve health care in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop, establish, and maintain community health care for residents. Programs should be strategic solution...

GrantWatch ID#: 186331
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Grants to Washington Agencies, Districts, Train Systems, and Railroads for Freight Rail Projec...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants and loans to Washington local government agencies, rail and port districts, economic development councils, public rail systems, and privately owned railroads to support freight rail capital needs. Funding is intended for projects and activities for which it...

GrantWatch ID#: 204235
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Neighborhood Groups for Community Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for health-related projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for activities that improve the health and well-being of residents. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 217816
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Activities to Preserve Wildlife

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for activities to preserve wildlife in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support both new and currently existing programs and projects. The purpose of the program is to promote the efforts of nonprofits working to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231661
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Grants to Vermont Childcare Providers to Include Children With Special Needs

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Vermont childcare providers to promote safety and inclusion. Funding is intended to support the safe and successful inclusion, access, and participation of one or more children with identified needs in childcare groups or classrooms. Grants can be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231716

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address Local Cultural, Educational, Environmental, and Human...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to impact the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further cultural, educational, environmental, and humanitarian enrichment. Past funding included support to local schools, homeless shelters, pet...

GrantWatch ID#: 142852

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Programs and Events

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies, including libraries and educational institutions, for local, regional, and statewide programs that preserve and share the state's history with the public. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 145266

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Bureaus to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and convention bureaus for projects that increase tourism and overnight stays in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance tourism-related facilities, strengthen operations, and improve ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 147654

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Residents to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to preserve historic sites, foster tourism, and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further historic preservation, heritage tourism, and related business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156784

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Health Centers, and Social Service Organizations for Capac...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts community-based nonprofit organizations, health centers, and social service organizations for capacity-building efforts. Applicants must complete registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the ability of...

GrantWatch ID#: 166404

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions for charitable programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities that meet the local needs o...

GrantWatch ID#: 171854

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and public schools for activities that benefit women and girls in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs and organizations that serve girls...

GrantWatch ID#: 172606

Grants to Nebraska Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Environmental Programs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Nebraska individuals, private organizations, for-profit entities, and public agencies to preserve, protect, and enhance the state's natural environments. Funding is intended for high-quality, impactful activities that address various environmental issues...

GrantWatch ID#: 175498

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within a wide of focus areas including but not limited to arts, education, environment, health, workforce development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178071

Grants to Indiana Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies, to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Indiana individuals, organizations, and agencies in eligible counties to provide support for community needs. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit families with critical needs such as food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179115

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Strengthen Organizat...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance organizational effectiveness and capacity. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen operations, leadership, strategy, and communication ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185445

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Respond to Local Needs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious entities, schools, and units of government to respond to local needs in eligible areas. Focus areas for funding include community programming, elementary education, habitat conservation, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186242

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Respond to...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based entities, and fire and rescue departments to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in areas such as human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187873

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Oral Health Across the State

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to promote oral health across the state. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs. Eligible progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 190044

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, environmental stewardship, health and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 190752

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Public Organizations, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public organizations, and schools for activities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs focusing on environmental stewardship, education, economic and community developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 192936

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Public Organizations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and public organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of community and economic development, environment, education, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192938

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities Benefiting the Community

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and economic development, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 192939
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