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

Explore 8,863 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 Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Improve Clinical Effectiveness Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to improving clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a ful...

GrantWatch ID#: 212662

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits to Address Urgent Issues for Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that address urgent issues for girls and women. Funding is intended for projects that improve the lives of girls and women and create positive social change to allow full participation of eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 216267

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

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
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Grants to Colorado Organizations for Programs to Address the Substance Abuse Crisis

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Colorado organizations for programs to address the opioid substance abuse crisis in eligible communities. Funding may be used to support prevention, recovery, treatment, and education efforts related to the use of opioids. Eligible applicants are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 210343

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
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Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, mission-based organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and agencies for projects that benefit residents, businesses, institutions, and organizations in eligible regions. Proposed projects should result in measurable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215443

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

In-Kind Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Operating Assistance

Deadline: 09/15/26

In-kind grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for operating support. The grant can help nonprofits navigate disruptions caused by reductions, delays, or uncertainty in federal and other public funding. The Fund connects organizations with fully funded profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 231224

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

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs and operating support in eligible locations. Funding supports initiatives that address local needs in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, environment and ani...

GrantWatch ID#: 231276

Grants to Colorado Youth Teams for Projects to Address Climate Concerns

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado youth teams for projects to address climate concerns in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects led by youth ages 15 to 24 related to waste reduction, food preservation, walkability and bikeability projects, tree pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 231410

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Organizations for K-12 Cultural Studies Materials

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individuals and organizations to develop academic, cultural, and ethnic studies materials for K-12 students from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to expand educational resources for communities whose cultures a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231702

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Development

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana local governments, nonprofit developers, land banks, community development corporations, collaborative development partnerships, and community land trusts for community development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 231936

Contract for Services to a Washington Business to Address Transit Development

Deadline: 10/02/26

Contract for services to a Washington business to address transit development. The project is intended to create an environmental impact statement for transit development initiatives that will be used by cities throughout the state. The document will be used to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 232034

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for environmental conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to support projects in the following priority areas: water scarcity, watershed resilience, habitat restoration, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232046

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects within a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, basic needs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173424

Grants and In-Kind Volunteer Services to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Families

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind volunteer services to Colorado nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a concept letter prior to applying. Funding is intended to support efforts to break th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222790

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Build Centers for Promoting Quantum Technology

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, including academic and research institutions, to build centers for quantum technology commercialization. Funding is intended for advancing quantum technology commercialization, building physical hubs, assisting quantum-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 232213

Grants to Maryland Organizations, Groups, and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland organizations, groups, and individuals for projects and programs that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of health and wellness education, practical life skills, lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 159442

Grants to Maryland Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland individuals, organizations, and groups to promote the arts in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects that engage residents in interactive arts experiences. Eligible projects include but are not limited to community dance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162618

Grants to Arizona Teachers to Enhance Wildlife Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers and educational professionals, including government and Indian tribe employees, to enhance wildlife education. Funding is intended to support professional development activities as well as the design and implementation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187850

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Community Facilities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207561

Grant to a Maryland CBO to Operate a Violence Reduction Program for Youth Ages 14-25

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grant to a Maryland community-based organization to operate a violence reduction program in eligible locations. Funding is intended to build a community presence and to reduce gun violence in youth ages 14-25. The selected CBO must have an established presence, cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210891

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213121
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