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

Explore 8,755 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 Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, For-Profits, and Agencies for Wetland Conservation

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies in eligible states to address wetland conservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 231555

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Navy Communicat...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to improve Navy communications interoperability. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230253
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Grants to Indiana Entities to Provide Academic Enrichment Activities for Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana private and public organizations, including LEAs, government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based organizations to provide academic enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Focus areas include college and career prepa...

GrantWatch ID#: 139032
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708
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Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA nonprofit Research Institutions and Ihes for Research...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit research institutions, colleges, and universities for research projects related to civil aviation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219323
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington community-based organizations, housing authorities, federally recognized tribes, and local governments to increase the availability of affordable housing. Applications may be submitted for short-term production loans, self-help projects, down...

GrantWatch ID#: 215986

Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofit Off-Road Vehicle Organizations to Enhance...

Deadline: 11/03/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington agencies, Native American tribes, and nonprofit off-road vehicle organizations to enhance recreational opportunities. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary plan and complete the required registrations prior to submitting a full appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 137047

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Backcountry Trails

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special purpose districts, and Native American tribes to develop and rehabilitate backcountry trails. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 147291

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Acquire and Develop Shootin...

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for the acquisition and development of firearm range and archery practice and training facilities. Applicants must complete required registrations and hold at least one adverti...

GrantWatch ID#: 147292

Grants to Washington Agencies, Districts, and Tribes to Improve Boating Facilities

Deadline: 11/03/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, tribes, and districts for the acquisition, development, and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary plan and complete the required registrations prior to submitting a full applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 147294

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Tribes for the Purchase of Health Equipment

Deadline: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tribal communities for health-related capital purchases that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the purchase of durable and sustainable items that contribute to the h...

GrantWatch ID#: 189107
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prog...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to address substance abuse and mental health issues affecting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that focus on cultural relevance, care c...

GrantWatch ID#: 194694

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs Related to Recreational Veh...

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes for programs related to recreational vehicle activities. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for educational programs to impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205027

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Impactful Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/04/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for activities that significantly impact the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for new programs and projects in any fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 206508

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida organizations and individuals for arts activities and programs benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts enhancement opportunities and arts-focused programs, projects, scholarships, and internships. Collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 215903

Grant to a New York Nonprofit to Create a Gathering Space for At-Risk Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grant to a New York nonprofit organization to create a gathering space for youth, with priority given to designated locations. Applicants must submit an LOI, prequalify, and register prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to support the wellbeing of youth an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220089

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Tribes, and Neighborhood Groups for Health-Related Initiatives ...

Deadline: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Michigan nonprofit organization, tribal communities, and neighborhood groups for health-related initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to applying. Eligible projects may address a range of health is...

GrantWatch ID#: 225147

Opportunity for USA Research Teams to Conduct Robot Experiments in Space

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/23/26

Opportunity for USA research teams of researchers at IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research labs to conduct experiments that utilize a robotic arm in low Earth orbit. Applicants must complete an eligibility registration prior to submitting a full white paper....

GrantWatch ID#: 229956

Grants to Oregon Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Applicants must pre-register before applying. The purpose of the grants program is to expand and support public arts experiences for local residents, with an emphasis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231412
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Grants to Rhode Island CBOs for Partnerships to Support Families in Crisis

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island community-based organizations for partnerships to support families in crisis. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote stability and economic independence for low-income families, while providing a full range of support and clear pat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231503

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural and Science Programs in Eligible Count...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural and science programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus areas of performing arts, cultural history, visual arts, natural history,...

GrantWatch ID#: 132071

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, state agencies, public and private utilities, and community groups for projects to reduce the risk of wildfires. Applicants must contact relevant county officials prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 139346

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tech Innovations for the Fishing Industry

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, fisheries, and educational institutions to implement and improve technological innovations in the fishing industry. The purpose of the funding is to expand the use and upgrade the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 169902
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Activities

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, community and environmental groups, and IHEs for activities to protect the environment. Funding is intended to encourage community engagement, restoration projects, and out...

GrantWatch ID#: 174374

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Provide Tuition Assistance to Postsecondary Students

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to provide postsecondary students with tuition assistance. The program offers financial support to help cover the cost of a student's attendance at an institute of higher education. The goal of the funding program is to o...

GrantWatch ID#: 211779
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Alabama Nonprofits for Projects that Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants and In-kind volunteer support to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects that meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. The program is intended for projects with a clearly defined volunteer focus. Projects should address a major community need w...

GrantWatch ID#: 156274

Grants to Massachusetts Entities to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies to improve health in eligible communities. Funding is available for projects and programs that promote health equity, improve the mental and physical...

GrantWatch ID#: 161245

In-Kind Support to Kansas Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/14/26

In-kind support to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, school districts, IHEs, and government agencies for capacity-building assistance. The program is intended to provide leadership training activities to help applicants embrace change, tackle problem...

GrantWatch ID#: 163608

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community projects in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177338

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Community Programs and Capital Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon government agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects to benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range...

GrantWatch ID#: 177339

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve the State's Culture and History

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local and state units of government, educational institutions, and tribes to preserve the culture and history of the state. Funding is intended to support history-related projects and programs, as well ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178125

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Train Workers in the Environmental Field

Deadline: 09/23/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, qualifying tribes, and redevelopment agencies for programs that train unemployed residents to work in the environmental field. Applicants are advised that required registra...

GrantWatch ID#: 198239

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Support Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support operations. Funding is intended to support organizations with missions in the following areas of focus: basic needs, families and youth, health and wellbeing, arts and creativity, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 208524

Grants to British Columbia For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Promote Electric Vehicle U...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to British Columbia businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Indigenous communities to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to encourage and improve the adoption of zero-emission vehicles for their environmental and...

GrantWatch ID#: 214201

Prizes to USA Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and IHEs to Advance Energy Storage Technologies

Deadline: 10/08/26

Prizes to USA individuals, startups, entrepreneurs, businesses, and IHEs to advance energy storage technologies. The prize is intended to mitigate supply chain issues within the early stage of development of energy storage. The goal of the program is to accelerate...

GrantWatch ID#: 231009

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit and For-Profit Housing Developers for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to create affordable rental projects. Funding is intended to promote affordability for middle-income renter households. The program includes three funding streams, although the Town will also consider o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231217

Grants to USA Nonprofits Focusing on Japan-US Relations to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations focusing on Japan-US relations to enhance organizational capacity. Funds are intended to support nonprofits that foster greater grassroots-level understanding between Japan and the US. Project categories inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210726
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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Projects that Benefit Animals

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta registered charitable organizations for projects that benefit animals. Eligible expenses include capital projects, services for animals brought to a shelter, and animal or public education programs. Consideration will be given to local organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 142723
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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Increase Citizen Involvement and Enhance the Charita...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to enhance the charitable sector and increase citizen involvement in eligible locations. Applicants with programs that are led by and intended for equity-seeking communities are particularly encouraged. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 174202

Grants to Iowa and Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, CBOs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210857

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Promote Urban Forestry

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for projects that promote urban forestry. Funding is intended for activities and programs that expand and preserve urban tree canopy cover, enhance h...

GrantWatch ID#: 197770

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Low-Income Individuals

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public entities, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for programs that benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to address the basic needs and challenges of low-income individuals. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 201076

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible regions for projects to support the public's basic needs in case of a disaster. Funding is intended for services addressing physical and mental healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 202099

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Economic Development

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible cities for projects to benefit the local economy. Funding is intended for projects that are of public benefit, including capital reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 202104

Grants to Wisconsin and Montana Nonprofits for Community Programs and Animal Welfare

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches to benefit local residents and address animal welfare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help underserved residents meet their basic needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 210715

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for artistic programming. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to guest artists, master classes, pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 210716

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Organizations and Churches to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations and churches to improve the quality of life of local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a short initial application prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 210951

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Families and Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible regions to benefit underserved families and youth. Funding is intended for projects to encourage high school completion and the removal of barriers t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223168

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Forestry Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and municipalities in small communities for community forestry development projects. Funding is intended for projects to protect, expand, and/or improve urban tree canopy cover in towns with fewer than 10,0...

GrantWatch ID#: 223574

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Reduce Chronic Disease in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve wellness behaviors to reduce chronic disease in rural areas. Funding is intended for strategies and programs that will engage people in healthy activities and behaviors to reduce the incidence o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231634
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