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

Explore 8,834 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 Minnesota Entities for Tree Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and recreation entities for tree conservation activities. Funding is intended for reducing the effects of the emerald ash borer through maintaining and managing trees, as well as community eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 231396
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Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural Regions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho and Montana nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and community groups to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible rural regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following categories: busin...

GrantWatch ID#: 145430
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/25/26

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
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Provide Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects and activities that promote social and career development opportunities for local residents. The goal of the grant program is to improve the quality of life in the region. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 198954
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Areas of focus include health and wellness, education, and expanding opportunities. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 203001
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, and community groups in eligible regions for programs and projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for charitable initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 206027

Grants to Manitoba Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Projects that Improve Legal Serv...

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations, institutions, associations, and individuals for projects that promote law-related services and education. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss the proposal and receive applications before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Eye Injury Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 215020
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide services to the community such as food, shelter, and safety. Eligible programs help to meet basic...

GrantWatch ID#: 215282

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Heritage Societies for Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/29/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Alberta registered nonprofit heritage societies in eligible locations for organizational expenses. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application before applying. Funding is intended to support the operations of archives, museums, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216808
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Grants to Tennessee Museums for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit and public museums for capital projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of improvement and maintenance activities that support the organization’s mission. Eligible uses of funds include but are not limited to repairs, replacem...

GrantWatch ID#: 218184
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719
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Grants to Florida Athletic Organizations to Support Programming and Activities for Youth

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support access to recreationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for Chari...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable purposes. Funding is intended to assist with education, health needs, food, shelter, clothing, and other vital needs. Applicants must be located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226086
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Institute, or Consultant to Research Student Transit

Deadline: 08/25/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit fare initiatives for students. The contractor will investigate fare costs for high school and postsecondary students with the goal of determining which student fare programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231360
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Private Entities to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, governments, and private entities for activities to reduce carbon emissions. Eligible projects are those that reduce emissions through indirect or direct efforts. The benefits to air quality resulting from these initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231374
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies for Projects to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, private entities, and government agencies for projects to reduce emissions in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that lower carbon emissions, such as increased zero-emission vehicles, traffic monitor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231375
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Contracts for Services to New York Organizations for Youth Reintegration Services

Deadline: 08/25/26

Contracts for services to New York qualifying organizations to provide a range of reintegration services for justice-involved youth in eligible regions. Services are intended to help young people transition from a residential facility back into their communities a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231590

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits for Public Music, Dance, and Theater Performances

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit performing arts organizations for public arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a grant workshop. Funding is intended for costs associated with music, dance, and theater performances. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 125759

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/13/27 Conference Date: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits, including municipalities, schools, IHEs, and hospitals, to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for general operations, projects, and programs in the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 138242

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

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

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Recreation and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and government agencies for projects that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for programming that engages underrepresented populations in outdoor recreation, conservation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 143601

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and HOAs for Environment and Nature Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, CBOs, and homeowners' associations for neighborhood and community projects related to the environment in eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156617

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit the community in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Priority will be given to projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 158615

Grants to Missouri Agencies and School Districts to Create Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Missouri governmental agencies and public school districts to develop and acquire outdoor recreation areas that are accessible to the public. Funding is intended to create and sustain high-quality outdoor recreation facilities and areas in the state and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169710

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Programming, Capital Projects, and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $80,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. Funding is intended to support programming, renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173304

Grants to Maryland Businesses and Nonprofits Partnering with IHEs for Research and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 181452

Grants to Connecticut Entities for Farm-to-School Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, IHEs, childcare centers, schools, farms, agencies, and organizations for farm-to-school projects. Funding is intended to support efforts to purchase food from local producers. Eligible grant tracks include local procureme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211983

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of land or conservation easements. Priority is for projects that enhance or protec...

GrantWatch ID#: 213082

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Youth-Focused Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for youth-focused activities that address climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist youth-led and youth-serving groups with new and actionable sustainability projects. Funded activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 215012

Grants to Maryland Community Colleges and LEAs for Career and Technical Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Maryland community colleges and local education agencies for programs to evaluate and improve career and technical education programs throughout the state. Funding is intended to support the establishment or expansion of registered apprenticeship program...

GrantWatch ID#: 215106

Grants to USA Teachers, IHEs, and Schools for Holocaust Education Activities

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA teachers, IHEs, and schools for Holocaust education activities. Funding is intended for field trips, educational materials, guest speakers, and other programming to teach students about the Holocaust and genocide. The focus is on teac...

GrantWatch ID#: 216446

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and CBOs for Green Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and CBOs for green infrastructure projects in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend an info session and submit an expression of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223288

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for Programs and Projects to Serve Cultural Workers

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and Tribes for programs and projects that serve cultural workers in eligible regions. Applicants must complete a preregistration and submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building...

GrantWatch ID#: 223585

Grants to Washington Cultural Nonprofits for Increased Capacity and Stability

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit cultural organizations for increased capacity and stability in eligible regions. Funding is intended for upgrading technology, operating costs, ongoing programming, research and development, or expanding low-cost and free public prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 231541

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for impactful community programs in eligible regions. Programming should provide expanded access to heritage, arts and culture, and science by increasing public events and educational resources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231542

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for New Heritage, Arts, and Science Initiatives

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for new initiatives in eligible counties. Funding is intended for new and innovative projects that advance the preservation of heritage, arts and culture, and science. Grants are intended for exploring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231543

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Local Waterways

Deadline: 12/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to protect local waterways. Funding is intended to support initiatives that result in the purchase of land parcels. Land acquired or conserved through...

GrantWatch ID#: 231690

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Home Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that improve home safety. Funding is intended to make homes safer through lead testing and hazard reduction. Grants can be used for risk assessment and remediation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231837

Grants to USA Researchers in Multiple States for Collaborative Science and Engineering Research

Deadline: 04/05/27 Conference Date: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232006

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Digital Arts Projects to Teach Civics

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, for-profit organizations, states, IHEs, schools, and agencies to develop digital projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for creative arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232011
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, medicine and science, literacy, and other charitable purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 143430
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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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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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