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

Explore 8,887 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 Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/29/26

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

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

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

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

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 Maryland Nonprofits for High-Quality Youth Summer Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 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 Colorado Building Owners to Implement Solutions to Reduce Building Emissions

Deadline: 10/02/26

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

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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Grants to USA Associations and Consortia of Independent and Community Colleges to Simplify Stu...

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA associations and consortia of independent colleges and community colleges to simplify student transition to private colleges. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full proposal. This grant program is focused on addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 193434
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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
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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 USA IHEs for Projects to Benefit Students and Faculty

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to USA private colleges and universities for projects to benefit students and faculty. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects related to higher education, especially those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 204723
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cooperative Agreement for a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Provide Addiction Treatment Through Courts

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative Agreement for a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to provide addiction treatment through the criminal justice system. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for decreasing criminal justice costs, implementing treatm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231458
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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
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA or International Entity to Address Illegal Imports

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or International nonprofit organization, IHE, or for-profit entity for addressing illegal international imports of goods made with forced labor. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for analyzin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231639
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Lead a National Tribal TTA Center

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to lead a national center providing technical assistance to tribal grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 231648
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Grants to USA Tribal Entities to Encourage Economic Independence in Native Communities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 231650
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Tribal Entity to Train Native Communities in AI Use

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories tribe or tribal organization to create a resource center to train Native communities in the use of artificial intelligence tools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231746
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Applicants for Latin Music Preservation and Archives

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for preserving and archiving Latin music heritage. Funding is intended to preserve original media and source materials, support historically, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231814

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

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

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 Conference Date: 08/27/26

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 Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

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

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 Conference Date: 08/27/26

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 USA Public and Private Local News Organizations to Fund Early-Career Journalist Sala...

Deadline: 10/19/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories public and private local news organizations, including TV and radio stations, newspapers, journalism schools, digital sites, and media centers, to cover salaries for early-career journalists to join the staff. Funding is intended to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 197894

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 New Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

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 Conference Date: 08/27/26

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 Conference Date: 08/27/26

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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