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

Explore 8,651 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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8,651 grants found

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents. First-time applicants must submit a letter of interest before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202756

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Arts Programming

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to increase the availability of arts programming for underserved communities. Organizations must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 203514

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities primarily within the focus areas of health care and education. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 209731

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote new programming or offerings for the community. The goal of the grant program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210530

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Service Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community service programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support outdoor educational programs, the arts, social services, and education. Applicant organizations must be located in and serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213421

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Grants to British Columbia Arts Charities for Operational Support

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to British Columbia charitable arts organizations in eligible regions for operational support. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities including supporting emerging artists, coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 215964

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist organizations with programs that benefit children and youth, emphasi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216860

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Charitable and Educational Activ...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support charitable and educational activities. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: arts, culture, and humanities, education, environment, human services, and health. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 220187

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Address Discrimination and ...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address discrimination and poverty in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Capital improvements and special projects in the focus areas of edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220219

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit community residents. Funding is intended to support a variety of causes including but not limited to the environment, social welfare programs, education, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220255

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Organizations and Institutions for Charitable Activities in Eligib...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and institutions for charitable projects in eligible regions. Priorities for funding include health and hospitals, human services, education, public benefit, arts, culture, and humanities. Organizations must be in, or in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220293

Partnerships With West Virginia Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes for Children and Families

Deadline: 02/01/27

Partnerships with West Virginia nonprofit organizations to promote programs and services that benefit children and families. Partnerships are intended to assist nonprofits that focus on primary prevention efforts for whole populations or particular groups, or seco...

GrantWatch ID#: 220490

Grants to California, New York City, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Nevada Nonprofits to Suppo...

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to California, New York City, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Nevada nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of underserved populations in eligible areas. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent as a first step. Focus areas include visual impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221280

Grants to Colorado and Wyoming Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs on Financial Well...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado and Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs on financial wellness and education. Funding is intended to promote financial independence and financial literacy in communities where the funding source has...

GrantWatch ID#: 221334

Grants to Indiana K-12 Schools for Initiatives to Improve Education

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana K-12 schools in eligible regions for initiatives to improve education. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by the school principal. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225406

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote religious, educational, and scientific purposes. Eligible applications must...

GrantWatch ID#: 226164

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Host Significant Events

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for significant events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to host sporting events and festivals that will engage local residents and attract tourists. Eligible events take place over the course of several days,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228793

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions for Workforce Develop...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profits, educational institutions, employer groups, and workforce associations for workforce development projects. Funding is intended for projects to address critical workforce needs and develop a well-trained and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229264

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations for Activities to Increase Arts Access

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations for activities to increase arts access in eligible regions. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general operations. Activities must benefit residents in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230583

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits Serving Teens for Capital Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations serving teens in eligible locations for capital projects and expenses. Funding is intended for direct expenses, such as materials and equipment, relating to a program or project that serves local teens. Services must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232444

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, Collectives, and Groups in Eligible Locations for Arts Initiati...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, collectives, and unincorporated groups in eligible locations for arts projects and activities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 163142

Grants to Texas Local Governments to Plan or Construct Boat Facilities on Public Waters

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas government agencies to plan, renovate, or construct boat launching facilities that provide access to public waters. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to land acquisition, restroom facilities, access roads, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164582

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Racial Inequities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to address economic and social disparities impacting African-American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new or established collaborative programs that help to achieve racial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170197

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include the environment, arts and culture, and education. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174544

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to outdoor recreation areas. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to construct new trails, enhance existing trails, create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174948

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted before being invited to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organiations for programs that address the needs of seniors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of affordable housing, workforce development, community projects, and quality of life. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 214114

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations, For-Profits, and Agencies to Plan the Development of ...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and government agencies for planning projects related to shooting ranges. Funding is intended to plan target ranges that provide recreational access to the general public. Eligible activities include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217700

Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits Youth and Adult Education Programs

Deadline: 04/15/27 LOI Date: 02/03/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for education programs that benefit youth and adults. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 174661

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Health

Deadline: 03/03/27 LOI Date: 02/03/27

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, independent researchers, and knowledge users for research projects related to health. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197699

Grants to Montana Entities to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 02/03/27

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, local and tribal governments, and economic development organizations to increase tourism to the region. Funding is intended to draw additional tourism to areas that tend to have fewer visitors, in an effort to increase th...

GrantWatch ID#: 212646

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Support Operations and Programming

Deadline: 02/04/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to support operations and programming in eligible locations. Funding may be used for administrative and operating expenses as well as for in-person, virtual, and online programs that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 150717

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Arts Programming

Deadline: 02/05/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, and school districts to provide arts programming to the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support arts activities and events, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191660

Grants to Ohio Groups of Residents for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio groups of residents for projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots community projects that benefit residents and promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 173429

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 02/09/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal entities, and government agencies for conservation and recreation projects. Funding is intended for a range of projects that will protect ecosystems and wildlife species, as w...

GrantWatch ID#: 225755

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Public Entities for Civic and Economic Development

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including libraries and schools, in eligible locations to strengthen the community. Funding is intended to increase economic opportunities, bring the community together, and enhance trust in civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 156261

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Co...

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/10/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the community. Priority areas of funding include youth development, education, public affairs, and human services. Applicants must submit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173478

Grants to Colorado Artists and Arts Organizations for Publicly Accessible Arts Projects

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado individual artists, arts organizations, and groups for temporary or permanent visual public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are outdoors, clearly visible, and accessible to the public. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 187582

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit historical organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to collect, protect, and share state history at the grassroots level. Funding is intended for activities and projects in four categories: collections, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204909

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of safety, recreation, and health; community service; and youth, education, and the environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 227515

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Police and Fire Departments for Programs Benefiting Lo...

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and police and fire departments for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, basic human needs, substance abuse, workforce development, econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177001

Grants to California, Idaho, and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs

Deadline: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to California, Idaho, and Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, museums, and governmental institutions in eligible regions for programs that promote children's literacy. Eligible programs are those that increase reading, writing, and STEM...

GrantWatch ID#: 165021

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 03/19/27 LOI Date: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to address the needs of communities in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Priority is given to projects that address emergent or ongoing community n...

GrantWatch ID#: 192556

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, and Agencies to Enhance Tourism

Deadline: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects to draw tourism to eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote cultural tourism, enhance or mitigate the impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 225480

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Literacy Initiaves

Deadline: 02/13/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to establish or expand literacy initiatives, support summer reading programs, provide books, educational materials...

GrantWatch ID#: 130748

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Literacy Initiatives

Deadline: 02/13/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to establish or expand literacy initiatives, support summer reading programs, provide books, educational materials, and technology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 230589

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for educational, recreational, cultural, health, and social service programs that enhance the quality of life for underserved residents. Funding is intended to support pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 143298

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs to Improve the Local Quality ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Grant funds are intended to provide quality healthcare, human services, and educational programs for underserved populations. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 146814
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