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

Explore 8,967 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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8,967 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Entities to Upgrade Refrigeration and Cold Storage Units

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribes, and schools to upgrade refrigeration and cold storage units. Funding is intended to replace existing models with more environmentally friendly options. The systems being replaced must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 230028

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Community Arts and Culture Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for community arts and culture programming. Funding is designed to assist local organizations in incorporating thought-provoking cultural and educational experiences into community celebrations, special ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230041

Grants and In-kind Support to Michigan Tribal Nations to Create Customized Affordable Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Michigan federally-recognized tribal nations to create affordable housing customized to their community's needs. In addition to receiving funds, nation representatives will participate in a series of information sessions on topics inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230073

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Business Owners for Capital Improvement Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for facade improvements, including signage, exterior painting, windows and doors, and exterio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230114

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Residents for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Georgia organizations and residents for community events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the historic downtown and benefit the community at large. The grant program seeks to stimulate community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230145

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits for Heritage Preservation Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind services to Alberta community groups and nonprofit organizations for heritage preservation events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offset costs of heritage events and gatherings, such as equipment rental, marketing f...

GrantWatch ID#: 230151

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community initiatives. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that demonstrate measurable results in addressing community needs. Grants can also support capacity building to ensure t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230186

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Private Developers for Affordable Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and private developers for affordable housing in eligible regions. Priority will be given to building projects that include affordable housing units, are located in close proximity to public transit​, and benefit disadva...

GrantWatch ID#: 230193

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to benefit the local community in eligible locations. In previous years, grants have been awarded to fire departments, programs to assist veterans, therapy programs, and outdoor recreational groups. Grants should benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 230233

In-Kind Services to New Jersey IHEs, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Lower Energy Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey IHEs, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government agencies, and schools to lower energy costs. The goal of the energy audit is to provide applicants with information on how their facilities use energy, identify energy conser...

GrantWatch ID#: 230240

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible locations for environmental projects. Funding is intended to protect, improve, and conserve the local environment. Eligible initiatives must be projects for supporting and promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230250

Grants to North Dakota Service Providers for Training and Implementation Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota service providers and agencies for training and implementation costs associated with offering eligible services. Funding is intended to train staff in Title IV-E programs. Priority will be given to programs proposing to fill an unmet need in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230348

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs, projects, and community-based activities that enhance the well-being of children, strengthen educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230454

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Trail Construction and Maintenance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for trail construction and maintenance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the development and enhancement of accessible trails with the help of youth engagement and volunteers. Eligible initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 230456

Grant to an Iowa Organization for Programs, Projects, and Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to an Iowa organization for programs, projects, and activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include initiatives that provide a social benefit, historical preservation, and projects that are self-sustaining following in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230459

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Support the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives and programs to support the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for leadership development and community benefit programs. Eligible activities take place in and around th...

GrantWatch ID#: 230460

Grants to Vermont Schools to Improve Heating Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Vermont schools to improve essential systems. Funding is intended to provide both technical guidance and financial support to assist eligible recipients with the planning, installation, repair, replacement, or modernization of advanced w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230487

Grants to Colorado and Utah Nonprofits to Improve Outcomes for Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado and Utah nonprofit organizations to improve outcomes for families in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for education, food security, and immigrant services. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 230507

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Environmental Conservation Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended to offset the cost of equipment and vehicle electrification projects. The purpose of funding is to drastically reduce emi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230512

Grants to British Columbia Qualifying Nonprofits for Non-Market Housing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia qualifying nonprofit societies and nonprofit housing cooperatives for non-market housing projects in eligible locations. Applicants must notify staff of their intention to apply prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230546

Grants to Idaho Agencies and Water Districts for Monitoring of Water Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho government agencies and water districts for monitoring of water resources. Funding is intended to support water conservation through improved measuring and monitoring of water resources across the state. Grant funding may be used to purchase and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230550

Sponsorships to Connecticut CBOs for Projects That Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Connecticut community-based organizations for events, activities, and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to make local communities better places to live, work, and raise a family. Eligible applicants provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 230574

In-Kind Support to Colorado Cultural Groups and Artists for Rent-Free Use of Event Space

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Colorado cultural groups and artists for rent-free use of performance and event space in eligible locations. Applicants must include a letter of commitment from the venue. Funding is intended for awardees to receive one day per calendar year of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230585

Sponsorships to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for community events in eligible locations. Priority is given to events in the focus areas of art and creativity, early childhood, volunteerism, post-secondary education, and diversity, equity, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230608

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies for Health Education Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and agencies for statewide health education events. Funding supports educational and capacity-building conferences, trainings, and other events that advance tobacco-use prevention and cessation, reduce can...

GrantWatch ID#: 230665

Opportunity for CBOs, Collectives, and Groups to Utilize Museum Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for CBOs, collectives, and equity-deserving groups to utilize museum spaces in eligible locations. Groups wishing to gather for public or private celebrations, programming, workshops, or meetings may request discounted or free access to space. Space ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 230822

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to Arkansas Nonprofits and Schools to Assist Families

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of gift cards to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, churches, and public schools to assist families and individuals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for grantees to have gift certificates to provide to their clients in need, particularly...

GrantWatch ID#: 230829

Grants to Oregon Entities to Transition to Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to transition to electric vehicles. Funding is intended for the design and construction costs involved in creating the infrastructure necessary for fleet electrification. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 230849

Grants to Maine Schools, Agencies, and Energy Committees for Clean Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maine schools, municipalities, energy coaching programs, and energy committees for clean energy projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for implementing energy-reducing and energy storage solutions, with the goal of reducing ener...

GrantWatch ID#: 230994

Grants to Maine Agencies and CBOs to Address Climate-Change Risks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine municipalities and CBO's to address climate-change risks in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities that will enhance the community's adaptation and resilience to climate change, including planning and implementing proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 230995

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Young People

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants averaging $15,000 to Massachusetts organizations for programs and projects that benefit young people in eligible regions. The mission of the Foundation is to foster arts, welfare, education, and mentoring relationships for young people in the Greater Boston...

GrantWatch ID#: 231003

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Organizational Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for organizational development. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to strategic planning, professional development, sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 231008

Incentives to Ontario Institutions and Businesses to Reduce Water Usage

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Ontario institutional, commercial, and industrial organizations in eligible regions to participate in a water use reduction program. Participants will receive financial incentives to implement water-saving measures. Organizations must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231041

Loans to Ontario Entities for Energy-Efficiency Improvements to Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Ontario nonprofits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and owners of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail buildings to implement energy-efficiency improvements on buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of technologies and measures. Buildings mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231052

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Local Events and Festivals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support local events and festivals. Funding is intended to support a range of local initiatives, including but not limited to parades, concert series, music festivals, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231069

Grants to British Columbia For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Indigenous Groups to Mitigate the Nega...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous groups to mitigate the negative economic impact of tariffs. Applicants must operate in the forestry sector. Funding is intended to support workforce needs by allowing the recruitment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231087

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Small Businesses, and Tribal Governments for Energy Efficiency...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and Tribal governments in eligible regions for environmental initiatives that increase energy efficiency. Eligible projects include window and door replacements, heating and cooling in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231090

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Increased Tourism Through Sports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to encourage increased tourism through sporting events. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to attract professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 231097

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Long-term Energy Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and indigenous communities for an assessment of local housing. Funding is intended to support an energy assessment of housing projects to reduce energy expenses and greenhouse gas emissions. The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231105

Grants to Canada Agencies, Nonprofits, and Indigenous Communities for an Energy Assessment of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and indigenous communities for an energy assessment of local housing. Funding is intended to support an energy assessment addressing one-time options for housing providers to reduce energy expenses and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231106

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and For-Profits to Provide Affordable Housing to Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations to provide affordable housing to residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist low- to middle-income residents with down payment funds and closing costs. Eligible applicants benefit the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 231146

Grants to U.S. Virgin Islands Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to U.S. Virgin Islands artists and nonprofit arts organizations for arts-related projects, activities, and special initiatives. Funding is intended to promote the advancement of arts and culture. Grants may be used to address emerging needs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231185

Grants to Guam Sports Teams and Organizations to Promote Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Guam sports teams and organizations in eligible locations to promote youth sports programs. Funding is intended for teams with age groups of 2 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, and 15 to 18 years. Teams may use funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 231190

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for professional development for food-based organizations. Eligible uses of funds include certification, accreditation, consultant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231201

Incentives to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Provide EV Charging Stations

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and businesses to improve public access to electric vehicle charging stations. Successful applicants will conduct projects to provide high-speed charging sites that ensure access to drive...

GrantWatch ID#: 231225

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Survey Planning Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Colorado agencies, governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations for survey planning projects. Funding is intended to help communities ascertain their current survey documentation in order to make informed decisions about architectura...

GrantWatch ID#: 231242

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits to Carry Out Small-Scale Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado government agencies, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to carry out small-scale historical preservation projects. Funding is intended for grassroots projects that could include internships, signage, workshops, confere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231243

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and school districts in multiple states for community events in eligible counties. These sponsorships are intended for parades, festivals, and similar types of events that honor local heritage,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231248

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Transportation Management Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local governments for transportation management systems. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to establish organizations that will manage transportation and reduce the nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231258

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Private Entities for Assistance to Secure Federal Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado government agencies and private entities for project development and grant writing assistance to secure federal funding. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist applicants with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231269
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