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

Explore 8,714 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, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to accelerate the implementation of health interventions. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217703

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for the Research and Development of ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for the research and development of interventions related to sleep health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 218306

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct scientific health research that includes a clinical trial. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 218826

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators, IHEs, and Biotechnology Companies for ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators, IHEs, and biotechnology companies to support research. Funding is intended to support the purchase of services and reagents from the funding source. Areas of focus for the current year include drug discoverie...

GrantWatch ID#: 221626

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for community programs that aid individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Focus areas include family support, housing, employment, and self-advocacy. Programs must benefit people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222655

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and school districts for projects to meet the needs of the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223375

Grants to Colorado Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado individuals and nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist people experiencing personal disaster, loss, or medical emergencies. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225958

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Support Vital Community Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to support vital community services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purchasing tangibles and addressing issues such as education, food, clothing, and shelter. Applicants must serve communities in the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 226094

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Poverty

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to serve communities experiencing poverty. Funding is intended to support projects and events, outreach, training, workshops, celebrations, and other activities that address poverty. Activities shoul...

GrantWatch ID#: 227255

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities for Community Bett...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities for community betterment activities in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported libraries, police, community buildings, cemeteries, schools, music prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 227723

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs Benefitting the Community in the Funder's Service A...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs benefitting the community in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include food banks, educational projects, youth programs, community service projects, and health and rescue org...

GrantWatch ID#: 227824

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and municipalities for community services in the funder's service area. The program's goal is to provide funds for rescue squads, fire departments, philanthropic groups, school programs, and more. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227825

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for a Variety of Communi...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions for a variety of community needs in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include supplies for fire and emergency services, food pantries, and more. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227828

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Community and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community service, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizations, educational projects, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229494

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Cities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and municipalities in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs, activities, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230032

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits for Large-Scale Community Events

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit arts and culture organizations and groups for large-scale events that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to maintain and promote the growth of established events and to support new events. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 230169

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Festivals

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and other recognized arts groups and collectives for community-based arts festivals. Funding is intended to maintain and promote the growth of established festivals and to support new events. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 230170

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Oral Health Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research on the link between oral health and general health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230179

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research in dental, oral, and craniofacial health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 230297

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Projects to Address Hunger for Seniors

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, for-profits, aging service providers, and senior centers for projects to address hunger for seniors. Focus areas include food access, food waste, health impacts, community needs, and addressing the needs o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231734

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Water Sector Workforce Develo...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and agencies for workforce development projects in the water and wastewater industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for appren...

GrantWatch ID#: 232342

Grant to a Florida Nonprofit or IHE For Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grant of $50,000 to a Florida nonprofit organization or academic institution for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address the root causes of community challenges and create lasting, systems-level change. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 232465

Grants to Connecticut Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects and Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut government agencies and nonprofit and religious organizations for community benefit projects and activities in eligible locations. Priority is to support new projects and initiatives to improve the quality of life for local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 232479

Grants to Minnesota Youth Partnering with Organizations for Climate Action Projects

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota youth and young adults teaming with nonprofit organizations and public entities for climate projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of youth-led projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency,...

GrantWatch ID#: 232557

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/13/26 Conference Date: 10/05/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and artists for arts projects in eligible counties. Required registrations may take up to three business days to complete. Funding is intended to support the presentation or production of arts activities in a range of d...

GrantWatch ID#: 177939

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals for Collaborative Indigenous Art P...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148

Grants to Michigan Organizations for Public Art Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for public art events and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide quality art experiences, encourage public engagement, and promote cultural understanding and appreciation through the arts. Projects should en...

GrantWatch ID#: 160788

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Youth Development and Environmental Programs

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that benefit youth and improve environmental education. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 161711

Grants to Ontario Performing Arts Organizations for Arts Internships

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario performing arts organizations for arts internships. Funding is intended for opportunities that will promote career development by offering new skills, knowledge, work experience, and industry contacts. The Foundation will support...

GrantWatch ID#: 171775

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Young Children

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions to benefit young children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services, support, and activities related to childcare and early education. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173495

Grant to a New Brunswick Nonprofit, School, or Agency for a Community Benefit Initiative

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grant of up to $30,000 to a New Brunswick registered Canadian charity, amateur athletic associations, school, agency, or municipality for a bold initiative to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address critical needs and provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 173647

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives

Deadline: 12/17/26 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174660

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Music Work...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, and individuals for workshops and music programs that provide coaching and support to eligible amateur musicians. Funding may be used only for educational chamber music programs and wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180316

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Track Dementia Patients

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, law enforcement and public safety agencies, healthcare agencies, and Tribal governments to protect individuals with dementia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186761

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Municipalities for Projects to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to attract visitors and support local events. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to TV, radio, and social med...

GrantWatch ID#: 191404

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Organizational Operati...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible locations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Funding is intended to enhance organizational effectiveness and strengthen the infrastructure of nonprofits that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 201915

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educational and Nonprofit Institutes to Advance Knowl...

Deadline: 02/17/27 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational and nonprofit institutes, research centers, and national laboratories to advance knowledge about solar radiation. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 208694

Grants to New York Labor Organizations and Training Centers to Expand the Clean Energy Workfor...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to New York labor organizations and training centers to expand the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to instruct apprentices, pre-apprentices, and journey workers to assume jobs in this field. Eligible training activities include hands-on and virt...

GrantWatch ID#: 216341

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions in eligible regions for community projects. Funding is intended for capital projects that create or improve community gathering spaces that are free and open...

GrantWatch ID#: 222149

Grants to Maryland Nonprofit and Government-Run Museums for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland nonprofit and government-run museums for operating support. The purpose of the grant program is to assist cultural and historical museums in building capacity, strengthening operations, and improving long-term sustainability. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224743

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal and Community Organizations ...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, government entities, and Tribal and community organizations for neurotechnology development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 227840

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Develo...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop theories and tools to help understand brain function. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 227844

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Assist Childcare Providers

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in eligible locations for projects that benefit children. Funding is intended to address the capital needs of providers caring for children from birth to age five. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 232212

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and IHEs for Mathematical Analysis Research

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for mathematical analysis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research related to functional analysis, operator theory, cal...

GrantWatch ID#: 232274

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27 Conference Date: 10/06/26 LOI Date: 02/05/27

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 140494

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Arts and Science Youth Summer Camp Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to provide underserved children in eligible locations with high-quality arts and science summer programs. Applicants must attend an information workshop and complete the required registration before applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 144945
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