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

Explore 8,672 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 USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to guide postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers on their way to becoming independent. Applicants are advised to complete req...

GrantWatch ID#: 225010

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments to assist postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers in pursuing independent research careers. Applicants are advised to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 225011

Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Number of Professionals Trained in Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to increase the number of professionals trained in cancer research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230285

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Postdoctoral Career Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and agencies for postdoctoral career development initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for programs that prepare post...

GrantWatch ID#: 230419

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Projects that Enhance the Lives of L...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations serving eligible communities to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to serve residents in the areas of human services, education, environment and animals, health, and arts, culture, and humanities. Preference...

GrantWatch ID#: 163456

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, Teachers, and Artists for Arts Education in Schools

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Rhode Island public and charter school K-12 teachers, artists, and nonprofit organizations for arts education projects that benefit public school children. Funding is intended for projects that incorporate the arts into the basic academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 169979

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities to Promote Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for activities that encourage cultural diversity. Funding is intended for projects that motivate residents to respect and appreciate diverse cultures. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 170659

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Nonprofits for Community Development Activities in ...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 172530

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Diverse Populations

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to promote diversity and inclusion in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that emphasize the advancement of underrepresented communities in the areas of education, job skills and read...

GrantWatch ID#: 199199

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of youth engagement, basic needs assistance, and innovative efforts that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 201380

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Older Adult Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects addressing older adult health and wellness in eligible areas. Funding may be used for adult day care, nutrition, medical equipment, caregiver support, and other wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 213669

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operations, projects, and programming. The grant program assists organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224020

Grants to Colorado Animal Welfare Organizations for Rescue Initiatives

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado animal welfare organizations for education and rescue initiatives. Funding is intended to decrease the population of horses lacking suitable homes while encouraging cooperative efforts between governmental bodies and private sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 225824

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects that will positively impact the local community. Applicants with additional funding from other sources will be positively viewe...

GrantWatch ID#: 229529

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Municipalities to Foster Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for projects to foster cultural diversity. Funding is intended for activities that engage different cultures through learning and sharing experiences. Funding stream...

GrantWatch ID#: 232072

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Research on Math in the Biological Sciences

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to USA IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for research on math as it relates to biological sciences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for innovative projects that integrate mat...

GrantWatch ID#: 232283

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups in Eligible Areas for Events that Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario neighborhood groups in eligible areas for resident-led projects that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended for activities and events that help residents make connections, promote a sense of belonging, and create placem...

GrantWatch ID#: 140807

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Reduce and Prevent Human Trafficking

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement agencies to develop collaborative strategies to reduce and prevent human trafficking. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 153438

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175504

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for educational programming in the areas of arts and the environment. Funding is intended for activities that integrate environmental education and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176616

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in El...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in areas such as human services, arts and culture, education, economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178881

Fellowships to Maine Artists to Honor Artistic Excellence and Support Career Advancement

Deadline: 10/14/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to Maine artists to honor artistic excellence and support career advancement. Individual artists and members of artist collectives are eligible to apply. Selected fellows may participate in fellowships in a variety of disciplines, including l...

GrantWatch ID#: 180627

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181991

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181992

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181996

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181998

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182008

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182009

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 182012

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 182015

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182022

Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Nonprofits, and First Nations for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to British Columbia individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and First Nations to preserve historic locations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for the conservation of heritage buildings and sites. Eligible prope...

GrantWatch ID#: 191794

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for inclusive activities that promote and encourage the physical, mental, emotional, and cultural well-being of youth. Programs must be loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 192400

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Access to Healthy Food Options

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower children and families th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210416

Opportunity for Quebec Arts Nonprofits to Host Internships for Indigenous Artists

Deadline: 10/14/26

Opportunity for Quebec nonprofit arts and culture organizations and cooperatives to host internship programs for Indigenous artists in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to match an emerging Indigenous artist or cultural worker with an Indigenous or r...

GrantWatch ID#: 215229

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and For-Profits for Climate and Energy Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Vermont nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and town energy committees for climate and energy projects. Funding is intended to support efforts aimed at reducing energy use, improving climate resiliency, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217189

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and CBOs for Projects that Address Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit community organizations for projects and activities that address health and mental health issues. Funding is intended for programs that aim to dismantle barriers to health and/or improve safety and overall wellness. All projects must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 217584

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote Local Foods and Benefit CBOs

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $750 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to host an event that will benefit community organizations. Funding is intended to increase awareness of the local food movement by partnering with organizations to benefit a local charity. The grant will pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224019

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Training

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical research training. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for postdoctorate audiologists to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 224979

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored experimental human studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 224981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expectation is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224982

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community service projects. In previous years, grants have been awarded to local schools, domestic violence programs, law enforcement, animal welfare associations, and recreational facilities....

GrantWatch ID#: 228011

Contract for Services to a New York Nonprofit Agency to Oversee a Crisis Intervention Team

Deadline: 10/14/26

Contract for services to a New York nonprofit agency to oversee a crisis intervention team to support individuals in crisis. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232027

Grants to USA Entities to Develop and Evaluate Space Exploration Instrument Concepts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to develop and evaluate instrument concepts for space exploration. Funding is intended for a detailed evaluation of all aspects of these instruments, including engineering feasibil...

GrantWatch ID#: 232267

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Youth-Led Community Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based entities for youth-led community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for youth-directed activities that improve the local quality of life. Projects must address a community...

GrantWatch ID#: 232399

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations and projects that assist children in need, seniors, people with disabilities, and wildlife, and promote social and human services. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 133098
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