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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 Arizona Nonprofits and Tribes for Heritage Preservation Projects and Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, Indian tribal governments, and community-based entities to preserve the culture, heritage, language, history, and natural resources of Native communities. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228392

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for events and projects to promote tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the operations and promotion of tourism-related events that drive local economic activity. Priority is given to initiatives t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228396

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals, for projects to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the eligible focus areas of sport and recreation, arts, culture and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 228402

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for events to promote local tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide financial support for events that generate measurable economic benefits and contribute to overall economic activity within the City. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 228404

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended for small-scale programming, projects, and equipment needs. Eligible projects focus on recreation, arts, and culture; youth a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228424

Loans to New Jersey Nonprofit Housing Developers to Create Affordable Housing Units

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to New Jersey nonprofit housing developers to create affordable housing units in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects to increase the supply of housing for low- and moderate-income households. Applicants must propose projects in commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228433

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to beautification, education, history, and recreational opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 228454

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental units, school districts, and universities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228455

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Better Serve Their Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to better serve their communities. Funding is available for specific projects as well as for capital improvements of the organization's facilities. Eligible organizations are located in and serve reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 228470

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Support Underserved Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to support underserved students in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: literacy, language, math, workforce development, and college and career readiness. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 228491

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,000 to California nonprofit organizations for community initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants may apply for matching grants or block grants. Eligible programs serve a public benefit and are accessible and open to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228492

In-Kind Support for California Artists and Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support for California artists and arts organizations to exhibit publicly accessible programming in eligible locations. Applicants will receive in-kind marketing support and free use of qualifying facilities to display art exhibits. The purpose of this pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 228493

Grants to Minnesota Individuals, For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Salvage Construction...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota individuals, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to salvage construction materials. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 228563

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Substance Use Treatment and Prevention

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and behavioral health providers for substance use treatment and prevention programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand available resources and improve health equity. Funded programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 228605

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Clubs for Youth STEAM Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofits, IHEs, PreK-12 schools, youth clubs, and school teams for youth STEAM projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including classroom programming, camps, robotics clubs, and competitions. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228635

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Address Unanticipated Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to address unanticipated needs. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to respond to communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228663

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States for Community Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for community programming that benefits residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact a local representative before applying. Focus areas include equity in education, mental health, health, and disaster respons...

GrantWatch ID#: 228727

Grants to California Nonprofits, Institutions, and Community Groups to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and community groups for a range of programs to benefit seniors in eligible locations. Eligible initiatives focus on essential needs of senior citizens, such as technology, social engagement, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 228757

Grants to Ontario Groups and Tourism-Related Businesses for Tourist Attractions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario groups, organizations, and tourism-related businesses in eligible regions to create events that will attract tourists. Funding is intended for original attractions that will encourage overnight stays. Eligible activities include sports tournament...

GrantWatch ID#: 228794

Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies for Energy Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, CBOs, K-12 agencies, and neighborhood councils for environmental education initiatives. The purpose of funding is to increase public awareness of the necessity for energy efficie...

GrantWatch ID#: 228803

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits to Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the eligible focus areas of arts and culture, environment, animal welfare, children an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228807

Grants to Alberta Community Groups and 4-H Clubs to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta community groups, agricultural producer organizations, 4-H clubs, and garden clubs to promote agriculture and rural living in eligible locations. Funding is intended for demonstration projects, youth involvement in agriculture, conservation aware...

GrantWatch ID#: 228841

In-Kind Support to Colorado Community Groups for Performance Space

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Colorado community groups to reduce the costs of performance space in eligible regions. Funding is designed to support and empower community-based cultural organizations by alleviating the financial barriers associated with securing and utilizin...

GrantWatch ID#: 228851

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit and educational organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Focus areas include housing, food, health and wellness, education, outdoors, and climate. Preference is given to service...

GrantWatch ID#: 228855

Grants to Kentucky Low-Income Families for Energy-Saving Home Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky low-income families for energy-saving home improvement projects. Funding is intended to lower energy bills by implementing energy-efficient initiatives, such as insulation, duct repairs, exterior sealing, lighting improvements, and heating equip...

GrantWatch ID#: 228858

Grants to New York, Minnesota, and Washington Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York, Minnesota, and Washington nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Focus areas for funding include health and wellness, food, housing, education, and outdoors and climate. Preferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 228892

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Associations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and neighborhood associations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, programs, and events that serve local residents. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 228957

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and units of government for charitable projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit local residents or that meet a general community need. Eligible programs and initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 229005

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Crucial Projects Related to Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for crucial one-time projects related to tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support capital projects and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229037

Grants to Alabama Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Expand and Promote the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Alabama artists, groups, and arts organizations to expand and promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide public art initiatives or programs that further the mission of creating a thriving arts ecosystem. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 229062

In-Kind Assistance to Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama Nonprofits to Support Fundraising Events

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support fundraising events. Autographed items may be donated to live and silent auctions to support community organizations and local charities. The funding source ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229068

In-Kind Grants of Tickets to Missouri Faith-Based Entities to Attend Baseball Games

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of free tickets to Missouri nonprofit faith-based organizations in eligible locations to allow residents to attend local baseball games. The grant program is designed to assist in bringing groups of baseball fans to any "Worship Wednesday" home game...

GrantWatch ID#: 229069

Grants to Colorado Individuals for Public Events and Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado residents and property owners for public events and activities in eligible regions. Funding is available for neighborhood projects, community events, capacity-building initiatives, and neighborhood experiences. The purpose of funding is to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 229080

In-Kind Support to Kansas and Nebraska Nonprofits and Schools to Support Events and Organizati...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Kansas and Nebraska nonprofit organizations, schools, individuals, and community groups to support events and organizations. Applicants may request cash, gift cards, and specific items or products. Contributions are often convenience store vouch...

GrantWatch ID#: 229119

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Meet the Food Needs of the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet the food needs of the community. Funding is intended to address the sharp rise in demand for assistance. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, direct assistance to residents, inf...

GrantWatch ID#: 229185

Grants and In-Kind Support to British Columbia Community Groups to Address Community Concerns

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to British Columbia community groups in eligible regions to help address community concerns. Funding areas of interest include food security, social connections, transportation for healthcare appointments, and supporting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229194

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Build Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations to build capacity in eligible regions. Funding is intended to strengthen organizations that serve one of the foundation's priority areas: arts and culture, children and youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229241

Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Equity in Dental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington organizations to promote equity in dental health. Funding is intended to support organizations that are dedicated to reducing barriers to oral health. Eligible projects include community meetings, fundraisers, conferences, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229255

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses for Apprenticeship Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Rhode Island businesses and nonprofit organizations for workforce development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the planning, design, and expansion of new an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229290

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Unforeseen Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to address unforeseen organizational needs. Funding is intended to address issues that threaten service delivery or ongoing...

GrantWatch ID#: 229295

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and government entities in eligible regions for projects to address urgent and unexpected organizational needs. Funding is intended to support organizations that strengthen communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 229296

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Businesses for Graffiti Removal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and businesses for graffiti removal in eligible regions. Applicants must file a police report prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, and contract costs related to the cleanup of graf...

GrantWatch ID#: 229363

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Schools for Educational Excursions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and schools for educational excursions in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and enrichment-based travel experiences to arts and cultural institutions, historic landmarks and heritage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229364

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Urgent Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for urgent relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide vital basic needs, services, and long-term rebuild efforts to disproportionately impacted individuals, families, and vu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229368

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Urgent and Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to address urgent and critical needs. Funding is intended to support communities responding to real-time threats, trauma, and harassment related to oppression and divisiveness. The grant program suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229381

Grants to Connecticut CBOs to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut groups for community projects. Funding is intended to promote educational equity, address racism, respond to poverty, and develop projects that benefit communities of color. These grants are primarily intended for groups that...

GrantWatch ID#: 229382

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Community Assistance Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community assistance initiatives. Funding is intended to assist three college students annually with scholarships, and to provide electric bill assistance to families in need. The foundation also mak...

GrantWatch ID#: 229391

Grants to New York CBOs to Provide Families and Individuals with Food and Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York community-based organizations in eligible counties to provide assistance to families and individuals facing hardship and hunger. Funding is intended to support emergency shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries in providing food and everyday e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229392

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to preserve battlefields. Funding is intended to support the permanent protection of qualified battlefield lands across the state. The grant program supports the acquisition or purchase of protectiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 229411

Grants and In-Kind Support to Florida Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Churches to Support ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Florida nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, libraries, churches, and PTAs for initiatives to support literacy statewide. Funding is intended to improve the reading and writing skills of adults, teens, and children. Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229433
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