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

Explore 8,881 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 Alberta Nonprofits and First Nations for Law-Related Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations for law-related activities and initiatives. Funding is intended for programs and services to benefit local residents by improving their knowledge of their legal rights and responsibilities, conducting leg...

GrantWatch ID#: 177507

Grant to Minnesota Nonprofits and IHEs to Integrate Foreign Health Workers

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grant to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist immigrant medical graduates and healthcare professionals trained in foreign countries to integrate into the state’s healthcare system. Funding is intended to support guidance services, educational and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181617
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut nonprofits and government agencies for projects that strengthen underserved communities. Funding is intended to expand access to resources, address behavioral health and substance abuse prevention among youth, reduce lonelines...

GrantWatch ID#: 213749
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Extracurricular Programs for Stud...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and public agencies for extracurricular programs that help to improve the lives of children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that support students and offer opportunities f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217903

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and municipalities in eligible counties for recreational opportunities. Funding is intended to create activities on the regional lake and other waterbodies in the area....

GrantWatch ID#: 221992

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Gun Violence

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington, DC, nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and businesses to address gun violence in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement anti-violence strategies that provide intervention and prevention support while strengthening lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224621
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Provide Legal Assistance to Immigrants

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and legal aid organizations to provide legal assistance to immigrants in eligible regions. Funding is intended for immigration consultations, legal aid, immigration detention release, court representation, citizenship assistance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231962

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community programming that involves arts professionals across a range of artistic disciplines, including performing, visual, multimedia, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158951

Grants to Virginia EMS Agencies and Nonprofits for EMS, Training, Equipment, and Vehicles

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia emergency medical service agencies and organizations for activities and equipment that support the provision of emergency medical services throughout the state. Funding is intended to establish new programs, projects, and services, including tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 168340

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended for programming and general operational expenses. Eligible uses of funds include advertising, marketing, space and equipment rental, arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172246

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide support for organizations working in the focus areas of mental and behavioral health; safety and well-being; and economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 173564

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for support in providing arts and cultural programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with general operational expenses. The purpose of the program is to support organizations working to promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173565

Grants to North Carolina Schools in Eligible Locations to Host Artist Residencies

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina PreK-12 public and private schools and adult education programs in eligible locations to host artist residencies. Funding is intended to support residencies in schools, summer camps, after-school programs, and arts learning...

GrantWatch ID#: 173803

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Districts, and Agencies for Recreational Trail Management

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, metro and recreation districts, and local, federal, and tribal government agencies to plan, build, and maintain trails on public lands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 175033

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist organizations in providing vulnerable residents with increased food access. The aim of the program is to eradicate hunger by addressing a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185718
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Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Early Childhood Care Providers

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support early childhood education and care programs. Funding is intended to assist childcare providers and to promote programs that benefit children between birth and five years...

GrantWatch ID#: 192437

Grants to California Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended to strengthen organizational operations and increase equitable access to high-quality arts and cultural experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 199573

Grants to California Training Programs to Train Physician Assistant and Family Nurse Practitio...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to California training programs to train students in the fields of physician assistant and family nurse practitioner. Funding is intended to support currently existing, accredited programs that educate, train, and place graduates in locations that are medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 204752
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Grant to a Washington, DC Nonprofit to Address Water Pollution

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization to address water pollution. Funding is intended to support the maintenance and monitoring of trash traps as well as provide public education about water pollution and provide environmental workforce development. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 208814

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Festivals and Events

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to support festivals and events that are open to the public, support diversity, increase the number of visitors and revenue rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 209409

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Environmental Justice Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for environmental projects that promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-based projects in areas that are significantly impacted by climate change. All proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 220268

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit entities, cultural institutions, CBOs, and individuals for arts and culture initiatives in eligible locations. Funding may be used for existing and new programs. The goal of the funding program is to con...

GrantWatch ID#: 221097

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups to Improve Eligible Neighborhoods

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario resident groups, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood development activities in eligible neighborhoods. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221895

Grants to Ontario Groups for Community Development Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario resident groups for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: mental health, housing stability, vibrant spaces, community safety, and employment st...

GrantWatch ID#: 221897

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Strengthen the State's Workforce and Economy

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs to develop the economy and strengthen the workforce across the state. Funding is intended to support job training and other projects that develop a skilled workforce, empower small businesses through new job gro...

GrantWatch ID#: 228124

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario resident groups, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood development activities in eligible neighborhoods. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229828

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Development Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities for community development initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 229831

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Host Large-Scale Events and Festivals

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to host large-scale events and festivals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to promote tourism and increase overnight stays. Eligible events will host 2,500+ people, be open to the public,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231578

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism and Improve Facilities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism and improve facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for tourism marketing activities, capital projects related to tourism facilities, and to support facility operations....

GrantWatch ID#: 231579

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities for Operational Support in the Tourism Sect...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities for operational support in the tourism sector. Funding is intended for marketing and promotional activities to attract tourists and enhance the tourist experience. Eligible activities must expand the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231581

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Tribes to Increase the EV Sector Workf...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, Tribes, and workforce development boards to increase the state's workforce in the electric vehicle sector. Funding is intended for training programs to expand the expertise of technicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231924

Grants to Florida Educators, Schools, and District Departments to Enrich Student Education

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida educators, schools, and district departments in eligible locations to enhance student learning. Applicants must attend a webinar or review webinar materials prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that offer a novel ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 139526

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in areas that include, but...

GrantWatch ID#: 146220

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Generate Tourism

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and events that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended for new, expanding, and ongoing activities and events, and may also be used for marketing, tourism promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 147248

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Youth Mentoring Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for youth mentoring programs. Funding supports structured mentoring opportunities that connect young people with caring adult mentors through ongoing relationships and organized activities. The purpose of funding is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150736

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofit Organizations to Support and Improve Operations

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended for organizational operations, expanding or continuing programming, and arts activities. Eligible applicants are arts organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 158090

Grants to USA, Israel, and Budapest Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Jewish Women and Childr...

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Israel, and Budapest nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of Jewish women and children in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include mental health, gende...

GrantWatch ID#: 175248

Grants to Nebraska Agencies and Tribes to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Nebraska local villages, cities, tribes, public power districts, and natural resource districts to acquire, develop, and renovate outdoor public recreation facilities. Applicants are required to hold a public meeting prior to submitting an application. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 175537

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple Regions to Remove Marine Hurricane Debris

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to address the aftereffects of hurricanes and storms in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the removal of marine d...

GrantWatch ID#: 187443
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Grants to Alaska School Districts for Capital Improvements for School Facilities and for Debt ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alaska school districts for capital improvements to school facilities and debt retirement aid. Capital funding grants may be used for major maintenance projects or school construction. Districts applying for the grants must have a fixed asset inventory, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201716

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Youth-Led Initiatives Focused on Climate Change

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Louisiana nonprofit youth-serving organizations in eligible locations for projects that address climate change. Funding is intended to support initiatives led by youth ages 15-24 that are focused on sustainability and climate action. Requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215034

Grants to New York Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Plant Trees

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to New York government agencies, Indian nations, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to plant trees throughout the state. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and certain applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218331

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Access to Healthy Fo...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and food policy councils to promote healthy eating habits and improve access to nutritious food options in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Funding is intended to expand hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 220004

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Strengthen the Climatech Industry

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the state's climatech industry. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit startups and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222681

Grants to Canada Charities for Projects That Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada registered charities for projects that benefit the community. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community well-being, accessibility and safety, climate change resilience, and enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 223588

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Capacity Building or Unexpected Operational Expenses

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity building or unexpected operational expenses. Funding is intended to support organizations working in the focus areas of older adults, underserved teens and children, and youth development. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 225110

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Programs Supporting Women and Children

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and initiatives that address the needs, challenges, and opportunities of w...

GrantWatch ID#: 231272

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Racial Equity Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for general operating support to address systemic inequities in eligible locations. Funding supports culturally relevant programs, services, and activities that reduce disparities and strengthen organizations serving co...

GrantWatch ID#: 231273

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Support Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for community support programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address community needs, strengthen support systems, and cultivate vibrant and resilient communities. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231274
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