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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

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

Deadline: 10/05/26 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 New York Meat Processing Entities for Business Expansion Activities

Deadline: 09/23/26

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

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

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: 08/28/26

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

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

Deadline: 09/24/26

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

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 Washington Cultural Nonprofits for Increased Capacity and Stability

Deadline: 09/10/26

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

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

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 Nonprofits, Localities, and Indigenous Nations to Increase Civic Engagement

Deadline: 10/29/26

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

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Apprenticeship Programs to Address Workforce Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania CBOs, businesses, labor and economic development organizations, LEAs, nonprofits, IHEs, associations, boards, and libraries for apprenticeship programs. Funding is intended for programs that address workforce development needs within the pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 232312

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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Culture and History

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for events that promote history and culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are open to the public and offer at least one free component. The grant program s...

GrantWatch ID#: 175718

Grants to Washington Child Welfare Nonprofits to Assist Abused and Neglected Children

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

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington nonprofit child welfare organizations serving eligible counties for the treatment and prevention of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 177414

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communiti...

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: strong families, financial well-being, and economic opportunities...

GrantWatch ID#: 179028

Grants to Colorado Research Institutions for Research and Commercialization Projects

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Colorado research institutions for research and commercialization projects in eligible industries. Funding is intended for disruptive technologies and projects that impact at least one of the state's advanced industries: bioscience, aerospace, energy and...

GrantWatch ID#: 201518

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Improve Health and Wellness

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the health and wellness of residents and visitors in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support charitable and educational projects related to health care, wellness, and senior li...

GrantWatch ID#: 204292

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, and Agencies for Environmental and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities for programs that preserve cultural and natural resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental and conservation edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 212365

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Communities in Eligible C...

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit communities in eligible counties. Proposed projects must address one of the funder's areas of focus: the environment, environmental education, and education. All activities are to be...

GrantWatch ID#: 219259

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia Entities to Preserve Wild Salmon Resources

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia nonprofit organizations and public sector applicants in eligible regions for initiatives to preserve wild salmon resources. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 222191

Grants to Kansas Agencies and Organizations for Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Kansas government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for- profit businesses for substance abuse treatment programs. Funding is intended to address the impacts of dependency and substance misuse throughout the state. The initiative is designed to deli...

GrantWatch ID#: 229227

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, community improvements, arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 230858

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

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that will have an ongoing impact on the community, will address community concerns, and demonstrate measura...

GrantWatch ID#: 231600

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

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

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 California Local Agencies to Acquire or Rehabilitate Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California local government agencies to enhance outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Funding is intended to support acquisition projects or development projects for public outdoor recreation, including the construction of new or renovation of existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 130268

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Youth in Kinship and Foster Care

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is for programs that fall within the current focus area. For the current grant cycle, activities must benefit youth in kinship and foster care. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 139513

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Municipalities for Activities to Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, civic engagement, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 168271

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

Deadline: 11/13/26

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 Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs in a wide range of focus areas, including arts and culture, education, health, human services, early...

GrantWatch ID#: 175783

Grants to North Carolina K-12 Schools for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to North Carolina K-12 schools in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding is intended for high-impact projects in the disciplines of art, technology, science, language, literacy, wellness, and health. Eligible schools must be loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 179043

Grants to New Jersey Entities for Historic Preservation Projects and Programs

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

Grants of up to $6,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities in eligible locations to advance public knowledge and support the preservation of state history. Applicants are required to attend a workshop prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194623

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools for Arts and Cultural Programming

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

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, libraries, and educational institutions in eligible locations for arts and cultural programming. Applicants are required to attend a workshop prior to submitting an application. Categories of funding include general pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197910

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

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26 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 New Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, schools, school districts, academic institutions, conservation districts, and land grant associations to improve outdoor recreational infrastructure. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 201904

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that directly benefit residents and reflect the...

GrantWatch ID#: 205067

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for General Operating Support

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, watershed councils, and watershed alliances for general operating support. Funding is intended to support activities related to the enhancement of water qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 208559
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofit CBOs to Address Workplace and Worker Rights

Deadline: 09/04/26

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
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Grants to Rhode Island Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Operational Assistance

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit arts and culture organizations to assist with operations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to support the operations of organizations that en...

GrantWatch ID#: 213030

Loans to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Loans to Washington nonprofit housing developers and government agencies for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended to develop multifamily rental projects that benefit lower-income households. The program seeks to expand and maintain the supply of decent...

GrantWatch ID#: 215252

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for projects and activities that increase the supply of affordable housing. Funding is also intended to preserve existing affordable housing through rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 215253

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve Public Transportation and Green Spaces

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to increase access to public transportation in eligible locations. Funding is intended for operating expenses for organizations that work to increase neighborhood mobility, increase outdoor spaces,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215481

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for General Operating Expenses

Deadline: 09/10/26

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

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Housing Authorities, and Tribes for IDD Housing

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for housing projects serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for the development of multifamily housing that p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231229

Grants to Hawaii Individuals, For-Profits, and Nonprofits to Benefit Watersheds and Communitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231804
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