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

Explore 8,755 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 Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Grants are intended to support organizations that provide educational, humanita...

GrantWatch ID#: 175230

Grants to Alabama Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Education Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations and public entities for educational projects related to the environment. Funding is intended for science-based programs and activities that promote environmental responsibility and stewardship among state r...

GrantWatch ID#: 175245

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations to address the needs of community residents. Funding is intended to provide support for civil, charitable, educational, patriotic, public, or religious ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175270

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Programs That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts programs that promote social justice and address disparities. Funding is intended for long-term and short-term projects that focus on the arts, human rights, and racial equity. The Foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175275

Grants to North Dakota For-Profits, IHEs, and Individuals for Agriculture-Related Marketing Ac...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota businesses, IHEs, individuals, and groups to develop new marketing strategies for agricultural products and by-products. Funding is intended to support market analyses to develop data-driven marketing plans that will have a positive impact o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175331

Grants and Loans to Utah Political Subdivisions, School Districts, and IHEs for Public Infrast...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and loans to Utah state agencies, political subdivisions, and postsecondary institutions that have been impacted by mineral resource development on federal property. Applicants are required to submit proposals for review prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175336

Grants to Kansas K-12 Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kansas K-12 schools in eligible counties for programs and activities that help to promote healthy lifestyles and combat childhood obesity. Funding is intended to teach students about healthy habits through school-based curricula and progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175404

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Health Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for health programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Priority funding is intended for projects that impact many people, are collaborative, use reso...

GrantWatch ID#: 175631

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a wide variety of focus areas and may be used for both programmatic support and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175634

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for the Education, Health, and Enrichment ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the lives of local children and promote volunteerism. Programs may address one or more of the following areas of focus related to children: education, health, culture, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175741

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Organizations in Eligible Areas to Bene...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions in eligible areas for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact program staff to confirm eligibility prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 175763

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Local Community in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of social, and economic development; civic; education and youth; and basic need...

GrantWatch ID#: 175768

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs that Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and educational, government, and faith-based institutions in eligible areas for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended to support educational activities within the focus areas of arts, humanities, science, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176367

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Prepare Young Children for Kindergarten

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit young children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to help children succeed in kindergarten. Eligible applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176369

Grants to New York Organizations, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Improve the Quality o...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York organizations, small businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support small, grassroots initiatives that will contribute to increased self...

GrantWatch ID#: 176644

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life of Local Residents in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives within the focus areas of health, education, religion, culture, recreat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176660

Grants to Wyoming Agencies to Develop, Expand, and Maintain Off-Road Vehicle Trails

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming government agencies to develop, expand, and maintain trails for off-road vehicles. Funding may be requested to enhance or manage trails intended for public use. Funding is intended for trails that provide recreational opportunities for ATVs, UTVs...

GrantWatch ID#: 176993

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that benefit people of various ages, including older adults, youth, parents, caregivers, and students. Grants c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177118

Grants to Nebraska and Wyoming Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska and Wyoming nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is fund initiatives that better the community. Applications wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177217

Grants to South Dakota Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Restoration Proje...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Dakota organizations, public agencies, and individuals to retain, rehabilitate, and restore historic structures, archeological sites, and buildings throughout the state. Sites may be used for commercial, public, or residential purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177402

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Educational and Charitable Programs to...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for educational and charitable programs to benefit local residents. Funding is primarily intended for the purchase of assets, but the initiation or expansion of program-related activities may also be...

GrantWatch ID#: 177445

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Schools, and Sports Organizations to Enhance Amateur Sports

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sports clubs, leagues, and groups in eligible communities to enhance amateur sports. Funding is intended for capital projects that expand access to athletic activities so residents of all ages ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 177446

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that promote self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of workforce development, active learning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177475

Grants to Missouri Public Libraries to Improve Network Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Missouri public libraries to improve network infrastructures. Funding is intended to replace, upgrade, or add new equipment or software. Projects should be of short duration, including compilation of evaluation measures. Funding priorities include expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 177480

Grants to North Dakota For-Profits, IHEs, Groups, and Individuals to Develop New Agricultural ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota companies, higher education agencies, groups, and individuals to develop technology that will improve agricultural production within the state. Funding is intended to support technological developments that add value to the state’s agricul...

GrantWatch ID#: 177913

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Address Community Needs and Improve the Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects to address community needs and improve the local quality of life. Funding is generally intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178235

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Health Conferences and Meetings

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for conferences and meetings related to improving health outcomes through patient-centered care. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The program encourages, but does...

GrantWatch ID#: 178599

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations that work to promote education, health, and general civic or social betterment in eligible regions. Funding is also intended for disadvantaged women working as seamstresses or factory workers. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 178713

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit disadvantaged communities. Applicants requesting larger grants must submit an LOI prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to address the needs of underserved populations by supporting innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 178788

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to support activities that have a community impact in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the focus areas of economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178822

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Projects and Activities that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts, culture, and humanities; community development; education; environment; health; human services; spiritual development...

GrantWatch ID#: 178875

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance Social Well-Being and Economic De...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs to facilitate economic development and enhance social welfare in eligible counties. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of education, job training, health, human services, housing, community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 178885

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and activities in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 178951

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Schools for Community Services and Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana schools, and nonprofit and community organizations for services and projects to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support local philanthropic causes. Eligible applicants should serve residents in the service ter...

GrantWatch ID#: 179116

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Improve the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding may be used for specific programs and projects related to the arts, education, cultural activities, community development, historical resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 179149

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address emerging and unmet needs. Eligible projects are those that directly benefit local residents. Proposed activities must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 179181

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Government Entities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and churches serving residents in eligible locations for projects and programs to benefit the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of community, charitable, educational, literary, scientific, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179316

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote arts and cultural activities. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and events that strengthen and develop the state's arts, cultural, and historical heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 179341

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Activities that Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of empowerment and health and wellbeing. The program is currently availab...

GrantWatch ID#: 179346

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Provide Healthcare and Related Services to Residents in Eligi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to provide healthcare and related services to residents in eligible areas. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Past grants have funded free clinics, adult day care centers, health screening...

GrantWatch ID#: 179424

Grants to Florida Rural Counties to Improve Emergency Phone Hotline Services

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Florida rural counties for the installation and maintenance of emergency hotline systems that provide 911 and enhanced 911 service. Funding may be used for maintenance costs and equipment purchase or installation. The goal of this program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 179687

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Activities that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of education, social services, health, recreation, arts and culture, and civic imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 179700

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life for state residents and their families. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179831

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of interest: arts and culture, education, history and historic preservation, and ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 179841

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and government agencies for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported beautification projects, renovations, preservation pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 179860

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Preservation Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, groups, and property owners for historic preservation projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the restoration, rehabilitation, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179910

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of the arts, energy assistance for low-income individuals and families...

GrantWatch ID#: 179991

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Programs to Benefit Local ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, agencies, and school districts for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, community and civic projects, child...

GrantWatch ID#: 180044
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