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

Explore 8,822 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 for Massachusetts Organizations for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for projects that protect community resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the interest areas of community housing, historic preservation, open spaces, conservation, and recreat...

GrantWatch ID#: 146143
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Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379

Grants to Michigan Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Projects...

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, units of government, and schools for charitable projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants should submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Priority considerat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176784
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Sponsorships to Connecticut Nonprofits for Events that Promote Cultural Understanding

Deadline: 08/26/26

Sponsorships of up to $1,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for events and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote and enhance cultural understanding in the community. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184114
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Conferences and Events

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings, conferences, and events emphasizing the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must register on the online portal before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 185084
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Life Science and Biotechnology Events

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings related to the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for events t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185085
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Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations to Provide Car Seats to Needy Families

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Saskatchewan traffic safety enforcement entities, nonprofit organizations, and newcomer groups to improve child safety. Funding is intended to provide car seats to families in need. The goal of the program is to improve overall child pass...

GrantWatch ID#: 190886
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Educational Events that Promote Diversity and Inclusivity

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for events and activities that promote education, inclusiveness, and diversity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational high-impact community events that are free and open to the public...

GrantWatch ID#: 194370
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts to Fund Evolving Needs and...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, school districts, and faith-based organizations to fund evolving needs and one-time costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for purchases for program development or stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 194621
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Rural Economic Development

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for activities that further business and economic development in rural communities. In addition to a cash grant, successful applicants will receive mentorship an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207175
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Grants to Missouri Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri individuals, businesses, and organizations working in agriculture to address food insecurity in eligible urban areas. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Proposed projects may address production ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210039
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Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217367
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Grants to Georgia LEAs for Workforce Development Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Georgia education agencies for workforce development efforts in a wide range of sectors. Funding is intended for projects that demonstrate a significant industry need to produce high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand employees. Grants can support the pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 222820
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $80,000 per year to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations focused on early childhood development, mental health services, and the general health and wellbeing of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 223323
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs to End Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and public housing agencies for programs to prevent and end youth homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 225048
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Sponsorships to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Fundraising Events

Deadline: 08/26/26

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for fundraising events. Priority is given to events that align with the focus areas of community and neighborhood development, health, education, regional vitality, and economic growth. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226969

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Acquire Backup Power Generation Capabilities

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to acquire backup power generation capabilities. Applicants must register prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide equipment to organizations tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 230542
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Grants to USA Research Institutions for Oncology Research

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA research institutions for oncology research. Funding is intended to address scientific and clinical gaps in cancer therapies for certain types of lymphoma. Applicants must be employed by the requesting organization and have a medical or postdoctoral ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231298

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects to Preserve Habitats

Deadline: 11/12/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and federal, state, and local government agencies for projects to preserve habitats. Funding is intended to support projects with a focus on the restoration, enhancement, and expansion o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140537

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas Nonprofits to Promote Physical and Mental Health

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to Texas nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that promote health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of programs, including one-day, month-long, or long-term projects. Projects must creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 147682

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits to Build Capacity and Address Priority Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to California nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. New applicants and applicants who did not receive funding when they last applied must attend a workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161971

Grants to Massachusetts Startups and Researchers for Clean Energy and Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts early-stage companies and researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for projects related to clean energy and climate technologies. Funding is intended to support prototype development that demonstrates the...

GrantWatch ID#: 169484

Grants and Loans to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants and loans to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and CBDOs for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 178409

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribes to Prevent Youth and Young Adult Substance Use

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, and coalitions to prevent substance use disorder among youth. Funding is intended to support activities that are related to youth and young adults aged 12-26 in low-income, rural, and/or urban rac...

GrantWatch ID#: 192156

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of low-income individuals in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support programs and services in the areas of healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 194183

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit, Academic, and Community-Based Organizations to Create Digi...

Deadline: 10/20/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, independent, academic, and community-based organizations for the creation of digital representations of unique historical and cultural materials. An initial application must be submitted prior to the final application. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 195724

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Researchers to Improve Patient Care

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona individuals affiliated with healthcare systems and research facilities for research to improve patient care. Funding is intended for solutions addressing clinical needs that have the potential to impact patients in Arizona and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197191

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Support Volunteer Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit and community organizations and public agencies to support volunteer programs across the state. Applicants must attend a webinar and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Eligible organizations must devote their efforts to addressin...

GrantWatch ID#: 201357

Grants to California IHEs, Schools, and Healthcare Training Programs for Medical Training

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to California IHEs, schools, and healthcare training programs to offer medical training courses to underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to create a more culturally-diverse healthcare workforce. Eligible areas of study include behavioral health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 204043

Grants to California LEAs to Expand Access to Service Learning Among High School Seniors

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to California local education agencies including school districts, charter schools, and COEs to promote service learning among high school seniors. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for professional development...

GrantWatch ID#: 207935

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofit CBOs to Address Workplace and Worker Rights

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit community-based organizations for programs to address employment and workplace rights. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to provide education, outreach, and legal services related to employment laws and domestic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209009

Grants to New York Meat Processing Entities for Business Expansion Activities

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to New York meat processing entities for business expansion activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the capacity of state processing facilities. Eligible uses of funds include equipment and machinery purchases and installation, facility improvement...

GrantWatch ID#: 209102

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribal entities, and government entities to promote recycling programs and waste reduction efforts. Funding is intended to encourage participation in recycling and source reduction and educate the public throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 211456

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve and Build Recreatio...

Deadline: 12/22/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capital projects that improve recreational facilities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 216541
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, groups, and homeowners associations to address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that respond to inequities holistically and place...

GrantWatch ID#: 216590

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for General Operating Expenses

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for general operating expenses. Funding is intended to support applicants working in the following health-related focus areas: social and community context, education access and qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 217562

Contract for Services to New Jersey Entities for Residents Facing Deportation and Detention

Deadline: 09/24/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Contract for services to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or private entities to benefit residents facing deportation and detention. Funding is intended to provide pro bono legal counsel to residents with low incomes. Funding may be used fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221939

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Address Homelessness

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to address homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222721

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for High-Quality Youth Summer Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to enhance capacity and benefit young people ages 0 to 24 in eligible locations. Funding is intended to establish new summer opportunities for the city’s youth to thrive, learn, and succeed. Programs should be safe, eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 224251

Grants to Colorado Building Owners to Implement Solutions to Reduce Building Emissions

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Colorado building owners of eligible buildings to implement solutions to reduce building emissions. Funding is intended for projects that will accelerate the reduction of emissions from large buildings, ahead of the current target date. Eligible building...

GrantWatch ID#: 231845

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Localities, and Indigenous Nations to Increase Civic Engagement

Deadline: 10/29/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, localities, and Indigenous Nations for initiatives to increase civic engagement in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance civic education, social connectedness, and involvement in the democrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 232126
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Local Agencies, and Farmers' Markets to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments that support visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major c...

GrantWatch ID#: 140294
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Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations in Eligible Regions for Commemorative Programs

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan organizations in eligible locations for community programs and events. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives and activities that honor prominent people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148298
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Applicants for Latin Music Research

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for research on Latin music and culture. Funding is intended for historical research, anthropology, documentation of music traditions, and stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 153344

Grants to International Agencies and Nonprofits for Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to International government agencies and nonprofit organizations, including medical associations, hospitals, and IHEs, in eligible countries for novel research projects related to cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157176
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Grants to Colorado Artists and Arts Organizations for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Colorado individual artists and arts organizations for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Projects should enhance the local community or provide some organizational benefit to the individuals they are intended to serve. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 167293
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Healthcare Programs and Youth Development

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to address healthcare issues and promote youth development in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs that assist underserved populations, children, and their families. Eligible applicants serve residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171700

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended to sustain ongoing programs and organizational operations or provide bridge funding to address temp...

GrantWatch ID#: 173611
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Productions and Activities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, other nonprofits, local government agencies, and educational institutions for arts projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for exhibits, productions, touring artists, and school residenci...

GrantWatch ID#: 174003
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.