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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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8,965 grants found

Grants to California Tribes in Eligible Regions for Cultural Preservation Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California tribes in eligible regions for cultural preservation activities. Funding is intended to help eligible tribes maintain their traditions, history, and culture. Grant funds may be used for scholarships and training, outreach, and linguistics prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 196485

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and tribes to meet urgent and critical needs. Funding is intended to assist organizations experiencing a financial or operating gap and organizations supporting communities recovering from an unexpected crisis, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196492

Grants to South Carolina and North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina and North Carolina nonprofit public charities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Requests may be made to support programs and projects, as well as for general operating support. Focus areas include education, human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 196494

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits for Events that Benefit Eligible Communities in Multiple States

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for events that benefit eligible communities in multiple states and align with the funding source's charitable giving priorities. Organizations that would like to apply must first attend a virtual training. Priority is g...

GrantWatch ID#: 196533

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Humanities-Based Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programming based on humanities-related topics. Funding is intended for activities and programs that are accessible to the public. Grants will allow applicants t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196635

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Capital Improvements to Local Parkland

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance local parkland in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include but are not limited to trail construction, food systems, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 196684

Grants and In-Kind Support to New Jersey Schools in Eligible Regions to Advance Energy Conserv...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to New Jersey schools in eligible regions to advance energy conservation. Funding is intended to educate students about energy efficiency through STEAM-based lessons and to help schools save money. Eligible schools must be located within...

GrantWatch ID#: 196852

Grants to Nebraska Organizations for Projects that Meet the Needs of Individuals With Disabili...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska organizations for projects that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that promote access to education, employment, culture and leisure activities, health, professional train...

GrantWatch ID#: 196881

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Trade Organizations, Businesses, and IHEs for Tra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, trade organizations, businesses, and IHEs for technical training programs. The purpose of the funding is to support non-degree programs for employees to enhance their skills and learn new skills in occupati...

GrantWatch ID#: 196888

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Short-Term Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to fund community needs in times of crisis. First-time applicants must contact the Foundation to discuss grant proposals prior to submission. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 196894

Loans to Oregon Public Water Systems for Water Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Oregon public water systems for planning efforts and infrastructure projects related to improving water facilities. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: design and specifications, planning and preliminary engineering, and const...

GrantWatch ID#: 197013

Grants and Loans to Oregon Agencies and Tribes for Capital and Planning Projects to Improve Pu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Oregon government agencies and tribal governments for capital and planning projects to improve public facilities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to support constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 197015

Grants to Oregon Ports for Marketing and Planning Studies that Support Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon ports for marketing and planning studies that support economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include developing and marketing facilities and services ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197017

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Institutions for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based institutions for community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote events designed to bring people together and foster connection in the local commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197045

Grants to Canada Healthcare Associations, IHEs, and Agencies for Healthcare Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada healthcare professional associations, universities, public and governmental organizations, patient advocacy groups, and patient groups for healthcare activities. Funding is intended for identified, clear studies, projects, and other activities. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 197144

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects that Address Community Ne...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities that benefit residents of eligible communities. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, recreation, healthcare, and community infrastructure. The Foundation awards gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 197158

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Critical Needs in Eligible Commu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts town departments and agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to provide essential services in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address inequities and work to increase opportunity for underrepresent...

GrantWatch ID#: 197189

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism-Related Activities in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and businesses for projects that promote tourism and improve the experience of tourists in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for activities that will take place during the off-season, from December to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197226

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States to Address Financial Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations in the funding source's service area for programs addressing economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness. Funding is intended to help families, individuals, and businesses overcome finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 197231

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Build Organizational Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to build organizational capacity. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of nonprofits to serve community members. The goal of the grant program is to support projects relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197287

Grants and In-Kind Support to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Events and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for events and programs that benefit local communities. Support may take the form of event sponsorship, in-kind donations, and donated goods. Applicants will be asked to describe th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197306

Grants to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for arts and arts education programs. The purpose of funding is to implement new or improve existing education programs that utilize the arts in daily curricula f...

GrantWatch ID#: 197331

Grants to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for College Test Prepa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist at-risk, underprivileged, or marginalized students with college entrance exams and career readiness. Funding is intended to support efforts to close the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197334

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs and activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, economic and social welfare, health and human services, education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197368

Grants to Alberta Neighborhood Groups for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Alberta individuals and neighborhood groups for community gatherings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support neighborhood events that promote safety, prevent crime, and help residents meet and engage with each other. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197414

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Assist Local Residents with Medical Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support local residents who are burdened with medical bills. Funding is intended to help residents who have family members who are suffering from a devastating illness or injury. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 197431

Grants to Ontario Businesses for the Production of New Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Conditional grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with research institutions or institutions of higher education in eligible regions for the production of new technologies. Funding is intended for the research, development, demonstration, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197490

Grants to Ontario IHEs and Research Institutions in Eligible Regions to Develop Research Capac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario institutions of higher education and research institutions in eligible regions to develop research capacity. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the economic development of local communities through research related to key economic sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 197491

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Pediatric Oral Health Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that improve the oral health of school-age children. Funding is intended for organizations that seek to partner with public schools and early...

GrantWatch ID#: 197507

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Dental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that positively impact the dental health of local residents. Funding is intended for small-scale community-based initiatives that help to imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197508

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Improve Access to Healthcare for Seniors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations to improve access to healthcare services and to enhance the lives of local senior citizens. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that will continue and grow once...

GrantWatch ID#: 197511

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Assist Veterans in Eligible Regions Who Are Facing Financial ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations to provide support for local veterans and their families in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist families that are facing unanticipated financial hardship. Eligible beneficiaries of this progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197537

In-Kind Grants of Equipment to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Tribal Organizations, and Municipalit...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of air-quality assessment equipment to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, and municipalities to measure pollution levels. The grants are intended to provide sensors that will measure levels of fine particulate matter in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197731

Grants to Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit communities that are served by the funding source. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, education, environment, human ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197765

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Residents in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible programs and projects are those that align with the Foundation's focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 197792

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Fundraising Initiatives and Charitable Auctions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for fundraising initiatives and charitable auctions. The Foundation contributes to the focus areas of health and human services, community, education, arts and culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and causes related...

GrantWatch ID#: 197793

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and school districts in the funding source's service area to benefit local communities. Applicants may apply for gift card donations, volunt...

GrantWatch ID#: 197795

Grants to Canada Private Educational Institutions, Community Centers, Places of Worship, Shelt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, including private educational institutions, community centers, places of worship, shelters, offices, cemeteries, and childcare centers to improve community security. Funding may be used for expenses such as security equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197811

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Community and Equine Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for initiatives that strengthen local communities and contribute to the region's distinctive character. Funding is intended to advance the equine industry and address health and human service needs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 197812

Grants to Kentucky Organizations to Support the Equine Sector and Improve the Local Quality of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky organizations to support the equine industry and enhance the quality of life in communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to provide positive stewardship for the thoroughbred racing industry and to support communities that contribute to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197813

Grants and Donations to New York and Pennsylvania Organizations to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and donations to New York and Pennsylvania organizations for programs and initiatives to benefit the community. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible programs align with one of the following areas of focus: veterans serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 197831

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and First Nations to Support Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and First Nations communities in eligible regions to sponsor community-based programs. Funding is intended to support community festivals, events, celeb...

GrantWatch ID#: 197842

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and First Nations for Projects t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, public entities, municipalities, regional districts, businesses, and First Nations communities for programs and projects that benefit eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 197856

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Centers for Educational STEM Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, school districts, social service agencies, libraries, and community centers for extra-curricular STEM programs. Funding is intended to increase the participation of students and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197901

Grants to California Agencies and Fire Protection Districts to Increase the Use of Clean Techn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local government agencies and fire protection districts in eligible locations to update emergency vehicles. Funding is intended to outfit diesel vehicles, including fire apparatus, water tenders, ladder trucks, and pumper trucks, with the late...

GrantWatch ID#: 197937

Grants to Florida Agencies, Colleges, and State Technical Centers for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida governmental entities, state colleges, and state technical centers to promote economic development throughout the state. Funding is intended to support workforce development projects and public sector capital projects, including transportation an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197952

In-Kind Grants to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations for Local History Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment and training to Kentucky individuals and organizations for oral history projects. Applicants must submit a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. The grant is intended is to provide audio-recording equipment, recording media, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197999

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to improve the effectiveness of charitable organizations that serve the region. Grants may be used to assist organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198015

Grants to Nevada Jewish Organizations for Programs, Events, and Projects that Benefit the Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Nevada Jewish organizations for programs and events that benefit the local Jewish community. Funding is intended to support unplanned opportunities that arise throughout the year. Grants may be used for purposes that include, but are not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198026

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Improve the Local Quality of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for programs and activities that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support projects that make a difference in people's liv...

GrantWatch ID#: 198063
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