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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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Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of economic development, community service, education, youth, and the en...

GrantWatch ID#: 206554
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of youth services, community services, disability services, international services...

GrantWatch ID#: 206757
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Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Producers for Equipment Purchases to Improve Soil Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Minnesota local governments, tribes, water and soil conservation districts, joint power boards, producers, and producer groups for equipment purchases that improve soil health. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and retrofitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 207665
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and history. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of child advocacy, arts, natural resources and conservation, parks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208912
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Chapters to Improve the Quality of Life for Vete...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and local organization chapters for activities to improve the quality of life for veterans across the state. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that benefit veterans in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209024
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Grants to Utah Agencies and Nonprofits for Land Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209458
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Development Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for community development programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that meet one of the following objectives: principally benefit lower-income persons, elimin...

GrantWatch ID#: 209504
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of local communities and address critical needs. Focus areas include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 209715
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs to Enhance Public Recreational Spaces

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and sports organizations to enhance and upgrade public recreational spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements to trails, parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities. Indoor an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209716
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs for Projects That Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and community-based groups for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that demonstrate improvements in the quality of local surface waters. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209717
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, CBOs, and Building Owners to Preserve Historical Sites

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and individual building owners to preserve historically significant sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the preservation and renovation of historic properties. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209718
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Grants to Washington Artists and Organizations for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 or grants of $2,500 to Washington individual artists and arts organizations for career development efforts and arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop new artwork and to produce arts-related eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 209719
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Grants to Nevada Nonprofits to Meet Financial Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet financial needs. Funding is intended to support programs on a one-time basis or to fill a financial gap. Grants can be used for materials or programming-related expenses. The Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210283
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community-benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, health, environment, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 210408
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Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut child care businesses to address emergent needs. Funding is intended to help licensed child care providers, including centers, groups, and family homes, with critical repair projects to keep their business open and operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210412
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious institutions, and schools for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Previous grants have been used to support an animal humane society, assist working women in crisis, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 210557
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in a variety of focus areas, including healthcare and youth activities....

GrantWatch ID#: 210560

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Multiple States and Regions for Projects to Support Edu...

Deadline: 09/11/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and regions, including schools, neighborhood groups, and other charities, for projects benefiting residents in communities served by the funding source. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212142
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Grants to Saskatchewan Arts Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, libraries, and Tribal entities for activities that address critical needs. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to support grassroots, innovative cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 213090
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Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofit music, arts, education, environmental action, and human services groups. Eligible activities benefit communities in which M...

GrantWatch ID#: 213630
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Benefit Vulnerable Populations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit youth, crime victims, and justice-involved individuals. Funding is intended for programs that help to assist underserved youth, former offenders, and victims of crime and abuse. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 213788
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Grants to Pennsylvania, New York City, Kansas, and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, New York City, Kansas, and Canada nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit young people ages 15-25 in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support impactful projects and programs that em...

GrantWatch ID#: 214305
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Provide Housing for Residents Experiencing Homelessness

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to assist residents experiencing homelessness in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities that provide permanent housing solutions for individuals and families. Funds may b...

GrantWatch ID#: 214395
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of animals, arts and culture, education, human services, recreation, and public spaces. Emergency needs shal...

GrantWatch ID#: 214624
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Grants to Georgia and New England Nonprofits for Projects and Initiatives that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Georgia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support special projects, focused initiatives, and equipment. Pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 214675
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of children and youth, public health and human services, education, community development, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214903
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Neighborhoods

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to make the neighborhood more appealing with murals, lighting, signage, seatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 215410
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Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations to Support Animal Shelters and Animal Rescue Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations to support animal shelters and animal rescue efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities at shelters that help injured, abandoned, or abused dogs throughout the state. The purpose of the fund is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215572
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Grants to Georgia and Tennessee Fire Departments for Equipment and Training Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Georgia and Tennessee fire departments in eligible locations for equipment and training costs. Funding is intended to assist uniformed, professional, and volunteer fire departments serving communities in the funding source's designated se...

GrantWatch ID#: 215656
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Operational Assistance and Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support and seed investments in new organizations. The grant program seeks to promote chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 215921
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support educational programming, promote services that help disadvantaged populations, address patient ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216368
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Downtown Areas

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community development corporations, and special districts to revitalize and develop downtown communities. Funding is intended to support downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with resource...

GrantWatch ID#: 216891
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Grants to New Mexico First Responder Organizations to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Mexico first responder organizations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended for safety equipment, professional training, safety education, and other essential support for volunteer emergency response organizations. Priority is given to organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217989

Grants to Michigan and Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Michigan and Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of the arts, financial educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218027
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Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs to prepare adults and youth for academic and social success, support the arts and initiatives related to art, and promote healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 218376
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower individuals and organizations by turning impactful ideas into reality. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218867
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming and general operating support to promote STEM subjects, strengthen families, support first responders and veterans, and invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 219125
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Grants to Pennsylvania Entities to Improve Low-Volume, Dirt, and Gravel Roads

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, county parks, and game commissions to improve low-volume, dirt, and gravel roads in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and complete required certifications prior to applying. Eligible uses...

GrantWatch ID#: 219374
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Grants to Georgia Organizations for Sports-Related Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Georgia organizations for activities, programs, and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: special athletes, youth, and community enrichment. Funding is intended to use...

GrantWatch ID#: 219551
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Grants to Northern California Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life of Senior...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programming to improve the qualify of life for senior residents. Funding is intended for programs that address the independence, health, and social interaction of senior adults who reside in the northern region of C...

GrantWatch ID#: 219868
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Human Services, Animal Welfare, and Veterans Programs.

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs in the focus areas of human services, animal welfare, and veterans services. Eligilbe types of support include capital needs, operating support, and programming expenses. Programs and organizations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 220161
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: health, public and society benefit, religion, the environment, animals, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 220178
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit Children in...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit children in need. Funding is intended to support a range of programs that benefit orphans, children with disabilities, and children from underserved communities. Grants...

GrantWatch ID#: 220323
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Hospitals to Promote the Proper Use of Car S...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and hospitals to promote the safety of children. Funding is intended to reduce child passenger injuries and fatalities by ensuring low-income families are equipped with proper c...

GrantWatch ID#: 220718
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Promote Housing Stability

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote housing stability. Funding is intended to support services for people experiencing or exiting homelessness, eviction prevention, and policy/advocacy. Proposals must be for wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220929
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Illinois Communities for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to Illinois qualifying communities to expand urban forests in local communities. In addition to funds to purchase trees, participating communities will receive support in planning, program implementation, and developing or updating manag...

GrantWatch ID#: 221099
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Grants to Illinois Qualifying Communities for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Tree Canopy

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois qualifying communities for initiatives to benefit the local tree canopy. Funding is intended to hire contractors or utilize staff to remove of dead, dying, or damaged trees. The goal of the program is to improve public safety and clear space for...

GrantWatch ID#: 221101
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for Dance-Related Costs for Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist students with disabilities with dance-related expenses. Funding is intended for costs such as tuition, costumes, shoes, special equipment, and travel stipends, which students with Down syndr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221207
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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.