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

Explore 8,671 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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8,671 grants found

Grants to Kansas Entities to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, individual property owners, and local agencies to preserve historic properties. Funding is intended to support construction expenses and a range of professional fees associated with the restoration, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 173646

Grants to Tennessee Agencies for Industrial Development Projects in Rural Areas

Deadline: 11/19/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Tennessee government agencies, including counties, cities, and Industrial Development Boards, for construction and property-related activities that develop rural areas. All applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176788

Grants to Ohio Law Enforcement Agencies to Support the Use of Body Cameras by Officers

Deadline: 10/07/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio local law enforcement agencies to promote the use of body cameras by officers throughout the state. Grants may be used to establish a body-worn camera program or to expand or update an agency’s existing program. Priority will be given to agencies ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198997

Grants to Ontario Entities to Improve Community Safety and Security

Deadline: 10/07/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario municipalities, tribal entities, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations to improve community safety and security. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211541

Grants to Arizona Individuals, Nonprofits, Churches, and Businesses to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community and educational groups, churches, and businesses for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the following focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 215693

Grants to Minnesota Child Care Providers to Purchase Locally Sourced Food

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota childcare providers to purchase locally sourced food for meals and snacks. Funding is intended to assist family home daycares that want to buy and serve state-grown or raised foods. This program reimburses participants for purch...

GrantWatch ID#: 216210

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Initiatives to Curb Community Violence

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for initiatives to curb community violence in eligible regions. Funding is intended for violence prevention and intervention, with the goal being to deliver targeted programming. Key priorities include e...

GrantWatch ID#: 217112

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits, Community Groups, and Schools for Youth-Led Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, community groups, neighborhood associations, school districts, and schools, for youth-led community betterment projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support small, high-impact pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217154

Grants to USA Native Entities for Programs and Projects to Foster Digital Equity

Deadline: 11/17/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to USA native entities, including Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribes, and Alaska entities for programs and projects to foster digital equity among Native populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 217326

Grants to New York Nonprofits, LEAs, IHEs, and Agencies for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, LEAs, IHEs, and agencies for adult literacy programs. Applicants must be pre-qualified before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs to advance the literacy of both adults and out-of-school youth so ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232408

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of youth education and recreation, arts and culture, social services...

GrantWatch ID#: 130409

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents and Visitors

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents and visitors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities, special events, cultural projects, and programs that enhance visitor appeal and encourage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148412

Grants to California Entities to Benefit Native Americans, Youth, and Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, and tribes to benefit Native American communities, rural populations, and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended primarily for equipment, services, programs, and capital impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 152658

Grants to Oklahoma Researchers for Biomedical Studies

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Oklahoma investigators affiliated with institutions of higher education, research institutions, and private industry for biomedical research projects. Funding is intended for research studies, travel, equipment, education, and technology. Research topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 158057

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist women and girls in obtaining the skills required to develop their po...

GrantWatch ID#: 162126

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Projects to Benefit Eligible C...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees for resident-led projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 164757

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas, including, but not limited to, education, culture, health care, housing, safety, environment, tourism, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 172863

Grants to Idaho and Utah Organizations to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Idaho and Utah organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that create positive impact in the focus areas of environment, art, and social services. Eligible proposals benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173327

Grants to California Agencies for Clean-Up Projects to Promote Public Health

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to California local and state governments and other public entities for projects that protect the environment and promote the health and safety of citizens. Funding is intended to support agencies in their efforts to clean waste from properties throughout t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175630

Grants to Connecticut Organizations to Improve the Lives of Boys and Men in the Community

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the lives of men and boys in the community. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting the application. Funding is intended to increase self-sufficiency, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186461

Tax Credits to Iowa Individual and Nonprofit Property Owners and Developers to Rehabilitate Hi...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Tax credits to Iowa individual and nonprofit property owners and developers for the rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. Applicants are required to attend a pre-application meeting prior to applying. The program is intended to assist with costs re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202522

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities that Promote Therapeutic Humor

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities that promote therapeutic humor. Funding is intended for activities providing supportive humor or humor therapy for the organization's clientele and also for the community as a whole. Qualified nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211369

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for activities to protect water resources throughout the state. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 221701

Grants to North Carolina Neighborhoods for Beautification Projects

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina neighborhoods for community beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of exterior enhancements, including but not limited to public art, landscaping, clean-up activities, signage, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 223445

Grants to British Columbia Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and First Nations for Transporta...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia local governments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit transportation companies, and First Nations bands to improve connectivity for individuals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to provide public transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 232373

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for housing and neighborhood development projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low- and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 138450

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Participate in a Fundraising Program

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible regions to participate in a community fundraising program. The opportunity is intended to increase the donor base for local nonprofits and highlight their positive impact on the com...

GrantWatch ID#: 146286

Grants to Illinois Entities for Projects to Address Transportation Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Illinois eligible entities for projects to address transportation needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible projects are those that enhance transportation systems throughout the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192003

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Social Justice and Systemic Equity Initiatives

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to support social justice initiatives that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a survey to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities working to achieve s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221010

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Technical Training for Businesses

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes to provide technical assistance to small businesses. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for training, accelerator programs, and related oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 223255

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and IHEs for Youth-Run Climate Action Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and universities for youth-run projects related to climate action and sustainability. Funding is intended for projects designed and implemented by local youth. Projects will focus on t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232477

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance Arts Education

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, qualifying community groups, schools, and local government agencies in eligible counties for activities to enhance arts education. Funding is intended to support artist residencies that engage students and enrich learni...

GrantWatch ID#: 130993

Grants to Ontario Artists and Organizations to Produce Musical Works in Any Genre

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario artists, groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote the field of music throughout the province. Funding is intended to support activities that are accessible to the general community and that engage local residents. Eligible areas include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 154661

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Municipalities for New Spaces that Promote Active Living

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, school councils, and municipalities for new amenities and facilities that promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended to support public spaces that promote active living. Progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 157585

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Nutrition Education and Hunger Relief Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing hunger for residents in areas in which the funding source operates. Applications will be accepted from eligible locations in West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South C...

GrantWatch ID#: 157631

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Students and Youth

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local students and youth from low-income families in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support vocational and workplace training, access to higher education, and environmental and cultura...

GrantWatch ID#: 161165

Grants to Nevada Event Producers and Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Nevada event producers and organizations for activities and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects with the potential to generate overnight stays in local lodging properties. Eligible events include, but are n...

GrantWatch ID#: 174820

Grants to Ontario Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Multidisciplinary Art

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario professional artists, nonprofit arts organizations, collectives, groups, and other organizations to create, produce, and present multidisciplinary works of art, arts activities, and events. Funding may also be used to support professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 175548

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of community service, safety, wellness, and youth engagement. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 179603

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grant of $10,000, grant of $15,000, and grant of $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches for programs that address important community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 186550

Grants to New York City Community-Based Nonprofits Serving Youth for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York City community-based nonprofit organizations to support operations and capacity building. Funding is intended for applicants that provide programming to children and youth from underserved populations and work to reduce inequ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186631

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Sustainability Initiatives

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that support and build sustainable communities. Funding areas of interest include healthcare, food security, mental health, child welfare, education, Indigenous support, and homelessness...

GrantWatch ID#: 191720

Grants to Pennsylvania Technical Centers and School Districts for Career Training Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Pennsylvania career and technical centers and school districts to improve programs that provide training to students. Funding is intended to cover the costs of equipment purchases that promote student achievement. The goal of the program is to support ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 193450

Grants to Washington Technical and Community Colleges for Program Improvement

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington technical and community colleges to create and develop new programs and innovative educational projects that have a positive impact on the system. Funding is intended for activities that offer sustainability and continuity. Projects must have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195946

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve lives by promoting educational opportunities, access to health care, and a more tolerant civil society. The Foundation supports programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 196710

Grants to Washington, Idaho, and Oregon Tribes to Improve Transportation for Community Members

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington, Idaho, and Oregon federally recognized Tribes to improve the transportation experience for community members. Funding is intended for the following project types: planning, mobility management, operations and maintenance, and capital projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 209705

Grants to Pennsylvania Health Systems and Medical Groups to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Pennsylvania health systems and medical specialty groups affiliated with the funding source to improve health outcomes and advance health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote original and creative approaches to care delivery that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209760

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for Safe and Affordabl...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for initiatives to expand safe and affordable housing throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities in the following focus areas: housing rehabilitation, man...

GrantWatch ID#: 215815

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New Mexico tourism-related organizations and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support advertising, publicity, and promoting tourist-related attractions, facilities, and events. Eligible projects and activities m...

GrantWatch ID#: 218895

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Businesses to Address and Prevent Violence

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and businesses for capacity-building efforts that help prevent violence. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations and legal entities in need of capac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221163
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