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

Explore 8,649 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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8,649 grants found

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Schools, and Synagogues to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, Jewish schools, and synagogues in eligible counties to benefit the local Jewish and general communities. Funding is intended for new and creative programming, activities, and services, as well as ongoin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177995

Grants to Kentucky Institutions, Organizations, and Individuals to Preserve Oral History

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants to Kentucky institutions, organizations, and individuals for costs associated with preserving and cataloging oral history interviews. Grants support the transcription or indexing of existing oral history interviews in Kentucky repositories. Priority is give...

GrantWatch ID#: 178905

Grants to Kentucky Organizations and Individuals to Present Oral History Collections

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky organizations to present oral history collections. Individuals and other organizations may apply in partnership with a suitable repository. Funding is intended to support the presentation of oral history collections in a range of...

GrantWatch ID#: 184053

Grants to California Medical Training Programs to Expand the Physician Workforce

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California medical training programs to expand the physician workforce throughout the state. Funding is intended for training programs in the focus areas of primary care and emergency residency. Priority will be given to new and expanding residency progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 187140

Grants to USA Public and Private Local News Organizations to Fund Early-Career Journalist Sala...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public and private local news organizations, including TV and radio stations, newspapers, journalism schools, digital sites, and media centers, to cover salaries for early-career journalists to join the staff. Funding is intended to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 197894

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Reduce Technology-Related Disparities

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to reduce disparities related to Internet and technology access. Funding is intended to help close the digital gap by strengthening the capacity of community-serving organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 197994

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations projects and programs to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Eligible applicants may be new or established organizations. Focus areas include arts and culture, economic development, education, health and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 205639
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs in Education, Human Needs, Environmen...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 209905

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Companies, and Schools for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up $30,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private companies, and schools for environmental conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure related projects and educational programs that suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210576

Contracts for Services to Texas Agencies and Nonprofits to Benefit Children

Deadline: 09/29/26

Contracts for services to Texas government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit children in the legal care of the state. Funding is intended to expand support services to families and children. The grant aims to support the permanen...

GrantWatch ID#: 214021

Grants to Washington, DC BIPOC-Led Groups and Organizations for Social Justice Work

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC BIPOC-led CBOs, groups, and start-ups focused on systems change work that addresses racial injustice. Funds will be offered as general operating support for grassroots and community-led organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 218671

Grants to Kentucky Public School Districts to Improve Educational Outcomes in Mathematics

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants of $70,000 to Kentucky public school districts to improve educational outcomes in mathematics. Funding is intended to allow applicants to purchase curriculum to support kindergarten through third-grade academics. In addition to the curriculum, teachers will...

GrantWatch ID#: 218700

Grants to New Jersey Arts Nonprofits for Program and Operating Support

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for various types of support. Some applicants must contact staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for technical assistance, program support inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231939

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support programs addressing one of the focus strategies. Strategies include but are not limited to early chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 232336

Grants to North Carolina Businesses, Nonprofits, and Schools for Waste Diversion Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in eligible locations for waste diversion projects. Funding is intended to expand recycling, composting, and projects that will reduce the amount of waste g...

GrantWatch ID#: 232378

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Repairs to the Homes of Eligible Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to carry out repairs on the homes of low-income elderly and disabled residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for architectural modifications of homes to increase the mobility and independence of the homeowners l...

GrantWatch ID#: 232452

Grants to Washington Nonprofit Community Agencies to Train Staff to Support At-Risk Families

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community agencies to train staff to support family relationships for at-risk families in eligible regions. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 205518

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes for Stroke Patients

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to improve health outcomes for stroke patients. Funding is intended to support the development of mobile units to provide stroke care and services. The services must be designed to stabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226467

Contracts to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Refugees and Asylum-Seekers

Deadline: 10/30/26

Contracts for services to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit refugees and asylum-seekers. Contractors will provide adult education resources and workforce development activities throughout the state. Strong preference may be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 232457

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for local families and individuals. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171790
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Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008
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Grants to Canada and International Medical Schools and Healthcare Institutions for Bladder Can...

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to Canada and International professional medical schools and healthcare institutions for educational programs to increase understanding of advancing treatments for bladder cancer. First-time applicants must create an account prior to applying. Funding areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 214639
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for needy residents. Funding is intended to support unique projects and programs that enhance and benefit the lives of children and individuals who are physically, mentall...

GrantWatch ID#: 137718
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Grants to Illinois Individual Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Projects, Programs, and Events

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 138422
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Respond to Health Care Needs

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to meet health care needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for medical equipment, facility upgrades, community outreach, staff salaries, and training. Special consideration is given to program...

GrantWatch ID#: 145965
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, Tribes, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and faith-based organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address a broad range of community needs, including, but no...

GrantWatch ID#: 162632
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Achieve Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 174081

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Benefit Immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands

Deadline: 09/21/26 LOI Date: 09/07/26

Grants of up to €15,000 to Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to empower and educate young Ethi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179160

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 09/07/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects and programs related to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 181121
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects, equipment, facility needs, and technology improvements. Eligible activities and programs serve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 181836
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance and Restore Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, land trusts, conservation districts, academic institutions, school districts, and other qualifying entities for habitat enhancement and restoration activities. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 184191
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Grants to British Columbia Artists for Arts Projects that Engage Local Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia artists and artist collectives in eligible locations to create collaborative artworks that engage community residents. The purpose of the program is to create artwork for the community, engage residents in the creative pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185405
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Care

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Iowa charitable organizations, schools, or units of government for programs that improve health care in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop, establish, and maintain community health care for residents. Programs should be strategic solution...

GrantWatch ID#: 186331
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Grants to USA Schools and LEAs to Provide Mental Health Programs and Services for Students

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $25,0000 and grants of up to $85,000 to USA public and private schools, LEAs, and charter school management companies to create mental health programs. Funding is intended to support the provision of services to children experiencing social-emotion...

GrantWatch ID#: 188604
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual Artist, Group, or Nonprofit to Recognize C...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual artist, artist group, or nonprofit organization to recognize creativity in contemporary sculpture. Funding is intended to honor applicants who advance and broaden the field. Priority will be given to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 196235
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Grants to Washington Agencies, Districts, Train Systems, and Railroads for Freight Rail Projec...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants and loans to Washington local government agencies, rail and port districts, economic development councils, public rail systems, and privately owned railroads to support freight rail capital needs. Funding is intended for projects and activities for which it...

GrantWatch ID#: 204235
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Neighborhood Groups for Community Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for health-related projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for activities that improve the health and well-being of residents. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 217816
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911
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Grants to USA Faculty Researchers for Pilot Prostate Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA faculty researchers for pilot research projects on prostate cancer. Funding is intended for projects focused on a wide range of topics, including treatment, diagnosis, prevention, or etiology. The research may be clinical, behavioral, basi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227499
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Advance Contraceptive Research

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes to make use of the funding source's resources to further contraceptive research. Applicants are advised to complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230287
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Activities to Preserve Wildlife

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for activities to preserve wildlife in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support both new and currently existing programs and projects. The purpose of the program is to promote the efforts of nonprofits working to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231661
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Grants to Vermont Childcare Providers to Include Children With Special Needs

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Vermont childcare providers to promote safety and inclusion. Funding is intended to support the safe and successful inclusion, access, and participation of one or more children with identified needs in childcare groups or classrooms. Grants can be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231716
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address Local Cultural, Educational, Environmental, and Human...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to impact the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further cultural, educational, environmental, and humanitarian enrichment. Past funding included support to local schools, homeless shelters, pet...

GrantWatch ID#: 142852
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Programs and Events

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies, including libraries and educational institutions, for local, regional, and statewide programs that preserve and share the state's history with the public. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 145266
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Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Bureaus to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and convention bureaus for projects that increase tourism and overnight stays in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance tourism-related facilities, strengthen operations, and improve ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 147654
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Residents to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to preserve historic sites, foster tourism, and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further historic preservation, heritage tourism, and related business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156784
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Grants to USA IHEs for Programs to Prepare Engineering Students for Professional Careers

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs for innovative programs that integrate professional skills, improve departmental culture, and generally strengthen the skills and knowledge of undergraduate engineering students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 162927
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Health Centers, and Social Service Organizations for Capac...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts community-based nonprofit organizations, health centers, and social service organizations for capacity-building efforts. Applicants must complete registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the ability of...

GrantWatch ID#: 166404
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Cooperative Agreements to a USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Centers on Addressing Violence

Deadline: 09/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and tribal organizations and institutions of higher education to develop centers that provide training and technical assistance related to addressing violence and assault. Applicants are advised that the required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 171472
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