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

Explore 8,905 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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8,905 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concert...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capital Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for capital projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including acquiring permanent equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172995

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups for Programs that Meet the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, groups, and clubs for programs that meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173442

Grants to Texas and Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Texas and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include mentorship for vulnerable youth, workforce training a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174287

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, First Nations, school boards, and health regions for projects to benefit children and youth. Applicants are advised that registration approval may take several days. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 174511

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Children, Youth, and Famili...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that address community needs. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local children, youth, and families by responding to their behavioral health and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 174735

Grants to California Nonprofits for Youth Programs, Education, and Community Support

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support youth development and education, including in-school and out-of-school programs, vocational education, and early childhood care and education. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175740

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Housing and Education Initiatives

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to promote initiatives focused on housing solutions. Funding is intended to support organizations that emphasize affordable housing through education, development, or repair. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 176232

Grants and Loans to Minnesota Public Agencies for Economic Revitalization Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants and loans to Minnesota local governments, port authorities, economic development authorities, and housing and redevelopment authorities to revitalize blighted sites. Funding is intended to redevelop industrial, residential, or commercial sites. The programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 176576

Grants to Oklahoma and Texas Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Oklahoma and Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for the program areas of health and human services, the arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 177042

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Benefit Underprivileged Teens

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that improve the lives of teens ages 11 through 18. Priority will be given to proposals benefiting youth with high needs and limited access, such as financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177074

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs, capital projects, and other initiatives in the areas of health, human services, children and youth, K-12 education, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 177214

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Education and Arts and Culture Initiatives

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support capital projects and other initiatives focusing on arts and culture as well as on education. The majority of grants are awarded to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177221

Grants to New Jersey and New York Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Areas of support include health, the environment, human services, education, arts and culture, and animals. The geographic regions of grant suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177320

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Maryland charitable organizations in eligible regions for community benefit projects and activities. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that promote arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, and human services. Requests for program and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177411

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Corporations, and Foundations in Eligible Counties for Com...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, corporations, trusts, funds, and operating foundations in eligible counties for activities that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of program areas, fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177469

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives and capital projects in the areas of education, health, human services, environment, community developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 177542

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for citizens. Eligible requests include but are not limited to programs related to arts and culture, basi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177618

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Human Service Programs for Underserved Populations, Elderly...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for human service programs that address vital community concerns, particularly those of underserved populations. Eligible programs are those that address the needs of elderly women, underprivileged ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 177849

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support proposals in the areas of arts and culture, health, community and ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 177906

Grants to Montana Agencies, NGOs, and Associations to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Trails

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Montana government agencies, NGOs, associations, clubs, and groups to improve outdoor recreational trails. Funding is intended for projects including but not limited to trail improvement, the removal of weeds, safety, education, and ethi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178061

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Address the Needs of Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178155

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Municipalities to Benefit Communities Throughout the State

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and municipalities to benefit communities throughout the state. Funding areas of interest include health, the environment, the arts, and education. Grants are expected to support ongoing programming or operations, rather th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178396

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enable Disadvantaged Childr...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to provide disadvantaged children with the opportunity to attend summer camps. Priority will be given to traditional camp programs that take urban children out of the city to experience t...

GrantWatch ID#: 178424

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 178919

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and IHEs for Programs to Benefit Residents and Visitors

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and eligible institutions of higher education for programs that benefit residents and visitors in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179586

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

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible projects and programs must fall into one of the following focus areas: education and youth development, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 180295

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Ac...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas nonprofit, veterans, and faith-based organizations, schools, hospitals, government agencies, and volunteer fire departments for activities that create and sustain thriving communities in eligible locations. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies to Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas including but not limited to workforce development, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180324

Grants to Indiana and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Health, Education, Cultural, a...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Indiana and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs that focus on promoting health, education, welfare, cultural activities, and civic affairs. Applicants must submit a Funding Inquiry prior to the application deadline. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 180800

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for impactful projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs and enhance the quality of life of residents by supporting recreational, educational, cultural, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 180813

Grants to Oregon, Missouri, and West Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon, Missouri, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that benefit families and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 180840

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of community-benefit projects and activities, such as pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 181692

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Educatio...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for education and medical and scientific research. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects and programs that benefit the community. Applicants must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 181782

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Local Community in E...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is especially intended for activities, services, and projects supporting education and literacy. Eligible proposals benefit resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 185265

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Build and Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofits in eligible locations to build and strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help nonprofits make long-term improvements in their management, governance, or organizational capacity. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 186190

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Evaluate...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $12,000 and in-kind consultant services to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for professional services to evaluate organizational capacity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186191

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Groups to Improve Local Neighborhoods in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $6,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and civic organizations for projects and services that improve neighborhoods in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both long-term and short-term initiatives that inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 190447

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the lives of local residents. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support charitable projects and programs that ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 192202

Grants to Montana Organizations and Clubs for Projects Related to Maintaining Trails for Off-H...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Montana organizations and clubs for projects related to maintaining trails for off-highway vehicles. Funding is intended to build, renovate, and maintain recreational trails for motorized vehicles. Projects may include but are not limited to signage, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 193530

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Arts and Sports Programming for Children and Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for new and existing projects and programs for local children and youth. Funding is intended for organizations promoting sports, cultural arts, and performing arts among young residents. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 193898

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Schools and School Districts in Eli...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and schools and school districts in eligible regions for small cultural projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for events, series, fest...

GrantWatch ID#: 194015

Grants to Florida and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Families, Women, Childre...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Florida and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that address the needs of families, women, children, and animals. Funding is intended to develop and support programs that strengthen families, promote animal welfare, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 195965

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Effects of Energy Development on the A...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 197286

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Districts, and Lake Associations for Boating Facilities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, tribes, districts, and lake associations for the construction and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants must contact the appropriate staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities that creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197437

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Residents with Disabilit...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities and projects that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs that teach residential providers who care for adults with developmental disabilities about ways to enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 198320

Grants to Texas Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Priority areas of funding include education, arts and culture, literature, science, human services, and Jewish and other religious...

GrantWatch ID#: 199238

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital and Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460
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