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

Explore 8,714 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 Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and churches for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that have long-term impacts, promote collaboration among groups of re...

GrantWatch ID#: 148921

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 11/12/26 LOI Date: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, healthcare, arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150685

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Communities for Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and communities for sports and recreation programs benefiting youth. Funding is intended to allow greater participation in sports activities and development opportunities for Indigenous youth. The majority of sports p...

GrantWatch ID#: 153554

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Protect and Manage Resources in Eligible R...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Florida local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a local government to manage and preserve resources in eligible locations. Certain applicants must consult local agencies before applying. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 154833

Grants to Michigan Schools, Educational Institutions, and Libraries to Improve K-12 Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan school districts, educational institutions, and libraries to improve K-12 education in eligible counties. Funding is intended for math, science, and astronomy programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and inventivene...

GrantWatch ID#: 155307

Grants to Saskatchewan Municipalities and First Nations Bands to Mitigate Invasive Plants

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nations Bands for programs to mitigate invasive plants in eligible regions. Funding is intended to detect, respond to, and manage prohibited and intrusive vegetation and weeds. Applicants and intended project areas m...

GrantWatch ID#: 159310

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible areas. First-time applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Interest before applying. Types of support considered include general operating support, annu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159468

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, healthcare, human services, and civic assets. Grants may be used for programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 162292

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, education, human services, and cultural pursuits, as well as other innovative prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 164151

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities that promote education, arts and culture, the environment, community and neighborhood development, and health and human services. Eligible organizations must benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 164400

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health, the arts, environment, large-scale and sustainable initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 172271

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services within a wide range of focus areas including but not li...

GrantWatch ID#: 173596

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Acquire and Protect Natural Resources

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and qualifying government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for property stewardship activities, capital projects, and costs related to due diligence. Application...

GrantWatch ID#: 173695

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Elderl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist older residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits such as old age homes and other institutions that provide care and relief from dise...

GrantWatch ID#: 174292

Grants to Ontario Charities, Donees, Schools, and Municipalities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities, qualified donees, school boards, and municipalities for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects, programs, and activities that help strengthen the communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174672

Grants to Mississippi Schools and Nonprofits to Enhance Public and Special Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Mississippi schools, nonprofits, and other organizations for projects that enhance public education and serve educators as well as mentally and physically challenged individuals in eligible school districts. Funding is intended for organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174744

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for animal welfare initiatives in eligible regions. Previously funded initiatives include animal rescue programs, humane societies, and animal shelter support groups. Eligible programs may include animal adoption, spay...

GrantWatch ID#: 174772

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Schools, and Teachers to Assist Challenged Individuals

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 Mississippi nonprofit organizations, educators, and public and private schools in eligible locations to address the needs of individuals with physical and mental challenges. Funding is intended for services that include, but are not limited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174887

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other charitable entities for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives that promote the well-being of residents through a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174892

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and K-12 Schools for Music Programs and Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations and K-12 public, private, and charter schools for music programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of outreach, music education, and music preservation. Preference is given...

GrantWatch ID#: 174940

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Park Districts for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects that will improve the local community and enhance the quality of life for area residents. Grants shall be awarded to organizations and/or projects within ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175005

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Schools for Science, Arts, and Cultural Programs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, teachers, and schools for educational programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of science, arts, and culture. These grants specifically aim to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 175035

Sponsorships to New York and New Jersey Nonprofits for Community Programs and Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Sponsorships to New York and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to support community programs and events in eligible locations. Funds will be provided to nonprofits for fundraising walks, awards events, playground construction projects, and other fundraising event...

GrantWatch ID#: 175143

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities to Benefit At-Risk Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities for programs benefiting children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities for children who face barriers to success. Activities and programs must involve one or more of the organization's o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175183

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, social services, civics, arts and culture, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 175264

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, projects, and services to improve the quality of life for community residents. Funding is specifically intended to support proposals that do not fit with any of the Foundation's existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175438

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include education, health, environment, social services, culture, and civics. Requests ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175595

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Activities and Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for human services, education, cultural, and healthcare programs. Priority will be given to children's health and education, health and support for older adults, and support for local hospitals. Grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176334

Grants to USA Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable activities that create a positive impact worldwide. Focus areas include healthcare, arts, environment, peace, education, child welfare, and community initiatives. However, proposals addressing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 176816

Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Arts Projects Benefiting ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Minnesota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for arts projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support public arts projects that include, but are not limited to, sculptures, murals, theatrical play...

GrantWatch ID#: 177076

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Boating

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $1,000 to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit boating organizations and for-profit entities for activities that promote boating throughout the region. The overall goal of these grants is to increase attendance, promote diversity and inclusion, and ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 177396

Grants to Montana Entities for Native Plant Species Conservation, Education, and Research

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana individuals, organizations, and other entities for projects related to the state's native plants. Eligible proposals will focus on research, education, and conservation. Funding may be used for printing costs, supply and service e...

GrantWatch ID#: 177727

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Education, Disaster Preparedness and Relief, a...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that serve communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of manufacturing education, disaster preparedness and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 178698

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen communities. Focus areas include education, workforce development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179420

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of economic development, disaster relief, education and leadership,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179605

Grants to Kansas Organizations, Attractions, and Events to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations, attractions, and events for marketing assistance to promote and advertise tourism events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage overnight visitors to the community and increase travel and tourism while...

GrantWatch ID#: 179809

Grants to Canada Organizations and Professional Associations to Benefit the National Book Indu...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038

Grants to Maryland Arts Nonprofits for Public Arts Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations for projects to expand access to and improve the quality of arts programming in eligible regions. Projects proposing new partnerships with community organizations and other arts agencies are encourage...

GrantWatch ID#: 181064

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits for Community Wellness Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that promote community wellness. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of health care education, clinical innovation, and quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 181080

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for a Range of Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of youth, education, community im...

GrantWatch ID#: 181314

Grants to Michigan Charities, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Address the Needs of Loc...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $300 to Michigan units of government, schools, and charities for programs and projects that address the needs of youth in eligible communities. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Programs must provide a ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 182596

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Development and Food Insecurity

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit eligible communities. Past grants have supported activities in the areas of youth, arts, recreation, bereavement support, and repairs for community buildings. Eligible applicants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 183838

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Churches, and Hospitals for Programs that Address Community Ne...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, medical organizations, churches, and IHEs in eligible parishes for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects that address needs in the community. The Community Foundation as...

GrantWatch ID#: 184018

Grants to South Dakota Entities to Improve Local Infrastructure for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Dakota agencies, tribal agencies, and development corporations for improvements to local infrastructure. Before submitting an application, applicants must identify an economic development project and then work with their area planning district to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184058

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Related to Legal Services and Legal Rights

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for innovative projects related to legal services and legal rights. Funding is intended for projects that improve the justice system, promote public awareness of legal rights, and increase acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 184364

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Counties for Character-Focused Programs ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up $500 to New York public and private schools and nonprofit youth-oriented organizations in eligible counties for character-driven educational programming. Funding is intended to support initiatives and projects that are sustainable and ongoing or that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184784
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