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

Explore 8,881 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 Illinois Local Agencies to Purchase and Develop Land for Recreational Purposes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois local government agencies, such as park districts and municipalities, to purchase and develop land for recreational purposes. Applicants must pre-qualify in the online system before applying. Funding is intended for costs associated with develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 197622
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Grants to Louisiana and Texas Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Louisiana and Texas nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local communities in the funding source's service area. Applicants will be asked to describe the community challenges that the organization will address with the project. Proposals shoul...

GrantWatch ID#: 198017
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Housing for Residents With Developmental and Intellectual Disa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for housing options for residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Funding is intended for building projects and renovations that enhance livability, independent living, and community integration for reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 199129
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Grant to a California Nonprofit, Agency, Tribe, or IHE to Research Invasive Insect Management

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to a California nonprofit organization, government agency, tribal government, or IHE for research addressing the management of invasive insects within the state. Eligible uses of funds include training, equipment, travel, data processing, subcontractors, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199380
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for community projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and programs that benefit res...

GrantWatch ID#: 199408
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Grants to New Jersey Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey organizations to improve the quality of life for local communities in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include education, health and human services, youth programs, and affordable housing. Funding is intended to benefit families and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199621

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of activities and projects in the following focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 202357
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the basic needs of underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide services to communities where this is an acute problem or to solve critical needs. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 203242
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Art Skills and Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and individual artists for activities to improve artistic skills and arts programming. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of art organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 203875
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Grants to Illinois IHEs, Agencies, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Motorcycle Training Courses

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, and nonprofit organizations to provide motorcycle training courses. Funding is intended to designate local training centers that will oversee courses in order to decrease the number of injuries and fatalit...

GrantWatch ID#: 203984
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Awards to Idaho Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Communities for Arts-Related Achievements

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards to Idaho individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and communities for outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the arts. The awards are intended to honor excellence in the arts and to promote awareness of the arts throughout the st...

GrantWatch ID#: 204136
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Grants to Alabama and Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama and Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service areas. Programs and projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: basic needs, arts and education, and mental health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204177
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, grassroots programs that will have a significant positive impact. Programs must benefit the residents o...

GrantWatch ID#: 204209
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Grants to Missouri Emergency and Fire Organizations for Training and Equipment

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri emergency and fire organizations in eligible regions for training and equipment. Funding is intended to cover a range of expenses, including but not limited to training materials, training activities, communications equipment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 204232
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and School Districts for Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based institutions, and school districts serving eligible regions to address community needs. The purpose of funding is to improve the quality of life for local residents. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 204768
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Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits to Support Operations and Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating and programming support. Funding is intended to assist with expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or support the operations of eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204801
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Grants to Pennsylvania Researchers for Projects Related to Livestock

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania researchers for studies related to poultry, swine, lamb, sheep, and goat production. Funding is intended for proposals that take a forward-looking approach to research with clear potential benefits for agriculture. Projects that can benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205161
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Grants to Texas IHEs and Agencies for Training Opportunities for Law Enforcement Officers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas school districts, institutions of higher education, local government agencies, and other schools for expenses related to law enforcement personnel training. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 205360
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance student achievement, promote early c...

GrantWatch ID#: 205496

Grants to Wyoming Entities to Provide Affordable Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, community housing development organizations, property owners and developers, and other entities for projects that address housing needs throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 205524
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits to Address Civic Engagement and Community Advocacy

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 and a grant of $15,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to address the current needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives that focus on poverty and hunger advocacy. Applications will be evaluated based on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205535
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Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of economic development, community service, education, youth, and the en...

GrantWatch ID#: 206554
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of youth services, community services, disability services, international services...

GrantWatch ID#: 206757
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Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Producers for Equipment Purchases to Improve Soil Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Minnesota local governments, tribes, water and soil conservation districts, joint power boards, producers, and producer groups for equipment purchases that improve soil health. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and retrofitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 207665
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and history. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of child advocacy, arts, natural resources and conservation, parks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208912
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Chapters to Improve the Quality of Life for Vete...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and local organization chapters for activities to improve the quality of life for veterans across the state. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that benefit veterans in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209024
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Grants to Utah Agencies and Nonprofits for Land Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209458
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Development Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for community development programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that meet one of the following objectives: principally benefit lower-income persons, elimin...

GrantWatch ID#: 209504
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of local communities and address critical needs. Focus areas include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 209715
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs to Enhance Public Recreational Spaces

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and sports organizations to enhance and upgrade public recreational spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements to trails, parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities. Indoor an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209716
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and CBOs for Projects That Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and community-based groups for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that demonstrate improvements in the quality of local surface waters. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209717
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, CBOs, and Building Owners to Preserve Historical Sites

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and individual building owners to preserve historically significant sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the preservation and renovation of historic properties. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209718
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Grants to Washington Artists and Organizations for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 or grants of $2,500 to Washington individual artists and arts organizations for career development efforts and arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop new artwork and to produce arts-related eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 209719
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Grants to Nevada Nonprofits to Meet Financial Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet financial needs. Funding is intended to support programs on a one-time basis or to fill a financial gap. Grants can be used for materials or programming-related expenses. The Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210283
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community-benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, health, environment, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 210408
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Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut child care businesses to address emergent needs. Funding is intended to help licensed child care providers, including centers, groups, and family homes, with critical repair projects to keep their business open and operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210412
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious institutions, and schools for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Previous grants have been used to support an animal humane society, assist working women in crisis, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 210557
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in a variety of focus areas, including healthcare and youth activities....

GrantWatch ID#: 210560

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Multiple States and Regions for Projects to Support Edu...

Deadline: 09/11/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and regions, including schools, neighborhood groups, and other charities, for projects benefiting residents in communities served by the funding source. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212142
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Grants to Saskatchewan Arts Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, libraries, and Tribal entities for activities that address critical needs. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to support grassroots, innovative cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 213090
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Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofit music, arts, education, environmental action, and human services groups. Eligible activities benefit communities in which M...

GrantWatch ID#: 213630
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Benefit Vulnerable Populations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit youth, crime victims, and justice-involved individuals. Funding is intended for programs that help to assist underserved youth, former offenders, and victims of crime and abuse. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 213788
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and local agencies for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that attract visitors, foster redevelopment, strengthen local communities, and beautify the area. All project...

GrantWatch ID#: 213805
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Grants to Pennsylvania, New York City, Kansas, and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, New York City, Kansas, and Canada nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit young people ages 15-25 in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support impactful projects and programs that em...

GrantWatch ID#: 214305
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Provide Housing for Residents Experiencing Homelessness

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to assist residents experiencing homelessness in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities that provide permanent housing solutions for individuals and families. Funds may b...

GrantWatch ID#: 214395
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of animals, arts and culture, education, human services, recreation, and public spaces. Emergency needs shal...

GrantWatch ID#: 214624
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Grants to Georgia and New England Nonprofits for Projects and Initiatives that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Georgia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support special projects, focused initiatives, and equipment. Pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 214675
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of children and youth, public health and human services, education, community development, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214903
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.