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

Explore 8,708 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 Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Culture, Recreation, a...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards for culture, recreation, and sports programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs, events, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219642

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Arts, Culture, and Humanities Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for arts, culture, and humanities projects to support residents. Funding is intended to support the performing arts and benefit the local community. Funds are available to organizations within the ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 219885

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of health, education, human services, and public benefit. The grant program seeks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220224

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact residents and tourists. Priority will be given to new and returning festivals, special projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220376

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for projects in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220820

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Access to the Arts

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes to enhance access to arts programming in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to festivals, workshops, projects, and exhi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221734

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Housing-Related Activities that Addr...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for housing-related activities that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support programs, administrative expenses, and other costs that enhance the quality of life in loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223565

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Recreational Trails in Eligible ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for projects to improve recreational trails in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the maintenance, construction, renewal, or expansion of trails that are available to the public. The purpose of funding is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223676

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Schools for Rural Community Development

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations for projects that strengthen rural communities. Funding is intended for workforce development, agriculture, housing expansion, rural school education, community developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 225156

Grants to South Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits for a Range of Community Benefit Projects an...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to South Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations for a range of community benefit projects in the funding source's business footprint. Individuals may apply for funds to address unexpected expenses. Funding is intended for initiatives in the followin...

GrantWatch ID#: 225419

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations for charitable, environmental, emergency assistance, and educational purposes in eligible communities. Funding is intended for specific projects that will benefit the welfare and quality of life of communities in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225948

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Government Entities, Including Libraries and Schools, for In...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government entities, including libraries and schools, for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of conservation, education, community services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226069

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to the unmet needs of the young, poor, distressed, elderly, and/or handicapped. The Foundation’s strong preference is to support effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226071

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Staff ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and religious organizations in eligible regions for programs to prevent workforce burnout and improve staff retention. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226132

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in the Funding Source's Service Area

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations or programs and projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support specific project needs, as opposed to general operating purposes. Grants are available to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 226474

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102

Grants to Florida and North Carolina Nonprofits for Activities Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida and North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of healthcare, athletics, academics, and the arts. Funds may be used for programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228830

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Libraries for America250 Initiatives

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of $500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, historical societies, libraries, and other community entities for America250 initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a variety of events and projects to celebrate Amer...

GrantWatch ID#: 229959

Grants to Hawaii Qualifying Nonprofit Educational Institutions for Tuition Aid

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Hawaii qualifying nonprofit educational institutions for tuition aid. Funding is intended to support a school's tuition assistance program. Eligible applicants serve students from preschool through grade 12 and must be accredited by an approved education...

GrantWatch ID#: 230941

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Charities, and Community Centers to Expand the Film Industry

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofits, charitable organizations, Indigenous organizations, and community centers in eligible regions for projects to expand the region's film industry. Funding is intended for skill development projects, sector development activities, and ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 231045

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and For-Profits to Expand the Local Music Industry

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofits, for-profits, charities, educational organizations, and collectives in eligible regions for projects to expand the region's music industry. Funding is intended for skill development projects, sector development activities, and event sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231046

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and For-Profits to Expand the Creative Tech Industry

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofits, for-profits, charities, educational organizations, and collectives in eligible regions for projects to expand the region's creative technology industry. Funding is intended for skill development projects, sector development activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 231047

Grants to Canada Schools to Conduct Math Contests

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Canada schools to conduct math contests. Funding is intended to support a variety of contests, including mathematical posters, strategic problem solving, and traditional problem-solving competitions. Priority will be given to interscholas...

GrantWatch ID#: 231958

Grants for Ohio Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health, community and economic development, environment, recreation, and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 147195

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and faith-based entities in eligible regions for arts programming that benefits the community. Funded programming must be open to the general public. Eligible applicants serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152901

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit the Public

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, public safety, arts and culture, environment, historic preserva...

GrantWatch ID#: 174300

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs that Address the Needs of Local Resi...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs that address the needs of local communities and residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to programs that are organized and run by individuals who are constituents of the communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 179822

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Arts Proj...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to increase access to the arts for the local community and involve new audiences and visitors. Funding is intended to support production and exhibition costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 180269

Grants to Kansas Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Commun...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Kansas organizations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life of local residents, particularly children. Particular emphasis will be given to proposals that will focus on long-term improvements to the lives of children. Eligible projects shou...

GrantWatch ID#: 186656

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Farms for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and farmers for disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help recover costs after a natural disaster. Grants can address damage to private property following an unexpect...

GrantWatch ID#: 204298

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations serving to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 204333

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and First Nations for projects that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have the potential to provide long-term benefits and demonstrate innovative approaches to...

GrantWatch ID#: 206479

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Address Homelessness

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to address homelessness and housing instability. Funding is intended to engage individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness, improve the quality and operation of emergency shelters, prevent homelessness, r...

GrantWatch ID#: 222721

Grants to Florida Arts Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit art-focused organizations for arts, cultural, and heritage-based programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that can be of any art discipline. Programs and activities must be open to the public. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 224353

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote the Mental and Physical Health of Local Residents

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address the mental and physical health of residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Particular focus is given to the affordability of healthcare for uninsured and underinsured i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176973

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations in Eligible Locations for Career Advanceme...

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to promote professional development for Jewish educators. The goal of the grant program is to enable teachers in local Jewish school...

GrantWatch ID#: 195664

Grants to New York City Organizations, Theatre Companies, and Artist Collectives for Operations

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City organizations, theater companies, and artist collectives for general operations. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for artists and theaters that have been historically underserved. Grants are intended for small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199249

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for statewide projects and programming that promote tourism and attract visitors. Funding is intended to assist communities with events that increase tourism (incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 213625

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and For-Profits to Offset the Costs of Music at Festivals

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit groups to offset the costs of music at festivals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sound technicians and musicians at festivals that celebrate the arts, culture, and heritage of the local comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229749

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 177238

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177241

Grants to Indiana and Arizona Nonprofits for Environmental and Community Service Projects

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Indiana and Arizona nonprofit organizations for environmental and community service projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source at least two months prior to the application deadline. Focus areas include addressing the needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 179343

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Conferences and Events

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings, conferences, and events emphasizing the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must register on the online portal before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 185084

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Life Science and Biotechnology Events

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings related to the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for events t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185085

Grants to Texas IHEs, Agencies, and Research Institutions For Clinical Oncology Research

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas academic institutions, government agencies, and research institutes to promote clinical oncology research. Funding is intended to train mid-career clinical researchers and enhance their research skills in these fields. Grants will enable them to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210936

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools for Community and Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs or equipment purchases to facilitate a community proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 225950

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits for Innovative Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote innovative cancer research projects or support previously funded lines of investigation. Funding is intended to generate foundational data for future peer-reviewed applications and to offer gap fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232384

Grants to Texas Institutions and Organizations to Promote Clinical Trial Networks

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas institutions, organizations, and physician groups to manage a network of cancer care facilities that lack access to clinical trials. Funding is intended to provide access to phase 2 and phase 3 trials and to share a Web-based clinical trial managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 232385

Grants to Texas Research Institutions to Develop and Improve Research Facilities

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas research institutions to develop and improve facilities that will support and enhance scientifically meritorious cancer research projects. Funding is intended to support facilities that will serve cancer researchers at multiple Texas research insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 232386

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Health and Wellness of Local Residents

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the health and wellness of local residents. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended for proposals benefitting underserved, vulnerable, and at-risk populations. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 177858
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