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

Explore 8,905 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 New York Nonprofit and For-Profit Businesses to Offset the Cost of Staffing Expenses

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit businesses in eligible regions to offset the cost of staffing expenses. Funding is intended for hiring and training new employees, updating skills or retraining current employees, and wage subsidies. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223723
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Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Nonprofits for Capacity Building in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for capacity building in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow organizations to thrive: through leadership development, future-focused planning, updated systems, and sector-wide collaboration. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 224197
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $700 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to build capacity and promote professional development. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224632
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Initiatives to Support the Physical Health of Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support the physical health of residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: physical activity, sports, and movement. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225520
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Projects should fit in one or more of the focus areas of community service, economic development, education, youth, environment, and disaster re...

GrantWatch ID#: 225944
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations for initiatives and activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the needs of communities within the funding source's service area. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225966
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Grants to Alabama Individuals and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama individuals and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of shelter, food, health, clothing, and education. Eligible applicants must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226157
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Grants to Arizona K-12 Schools to Promote STEM Education

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and a grant of $15,000 to Arizona K-12 public, private, and charter schools to support STEM teachers and educational programs. Funding is intended to bring STEM projects to life in schools across the state. One school with a particularly innovativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226376
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Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Re...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, social services, community engagement, and medical care, treatment, and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226966
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Grants and Scholarships to Missouri Residents for Educational and Charitable Purposes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and scholarships to Missouri residents for educational and charitable purposes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support religious, scientific, literary, and charitable activities, as well as provide college scholarships. Scholarship funds may b...

GrantWatch ID#: 227456
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Individuals to Support Community and Personal Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations to support community and personal needs. Funding is intended to support first responders, schools, community improvement, and community members facing unexpected hardships. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228003
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Grants to Nevada and Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nevada and Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to build vibrant communities and serve rural regions. Previous applicants include a fire protection o...

GrantWatch ID#: 228327
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Grants to South Dakota Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to South Dakota organizations for programs, projects, and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible activities are collaborative, one-time events that serve a large number of people, support families in crisis, and are not duplicative. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 228461
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community and Agency Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community and agency support. Funding is intended to strengthen the organization's stability and/or effectiveness, and to address community problems. The funder's mission is to bring together peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 229046
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, private foundations, faith-based organizations, municipalities, and tribal government agencies providing community services in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 229291
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Residents for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, and households for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist residents affected by a recent tornado and to help them bridge immediate gaps. Grants can support those impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 229454
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Groups for Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and groups for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for education, health needs, food, clothing, and shelter. Examples of eligible projects include youth camps, school groups, EMS, fire...

GrantWatch ID#: 229479
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Grants to California LEAs and Transportation Providers for Electric School Bus Chargers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California qualifying local educational agencies and transportation service providers for projects to install new electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric school buses serving K-12 students. Funds may be used for grid-connected chargers, pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 229781
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Grants to Colorado Neighborhood Groups for Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying neighborhood groups for activities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities to benefit residents and create a sense of connection. Programming must be free and inclusive and serve all n...

GrantWatch ID#: 230198
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported programs benefiting kinship guardians, black women, and civics-focused organizations. Eligible nonprofits ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230251
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Grants to Nebraska Educational Institutions to Promote Nutrition

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nebraska educational institutions to promote nutrition. Funding is intended to expand the availability of wholesome, nutrient-dense, and minimally processed food options within school meal programs, while encouraging a greater emphasis on freshly prepare...

GrantWatch ID#: 230279
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Grants to Texas Law Enforcement Agencies to Acquire a Crime Victim Notification System

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas governmental and educational law enforcement agencies to purchase or develop a crime victim notification system. Funding is intended ot support a system that automatically notifies a victim or a victim's family member of details and important infor...

GrantWatch ID#: 230919
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to Utah Schools and Libraries for Hydroponic Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind donations to Utah schools and libraries for hydroponic gardening activities. Funding is intended for implementing hydroponic activities into curricula and instructions in classrooms. Aside from funding for resources, awardees will receive equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231246
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Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to promote health and wellness in communities served by the funding source. Focus areas for funding include access to healthy food, transportation, and healthcare services, mental ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231430
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribal Agencies for General Operations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit and faith-based organizations, private foundations, municipalities, and tribal government agencies providing community services in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended for entities that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 231599
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Grant to an Iowa Health Center to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to an Iowa federal health center, hospital, or community health center to improve colorectal cancer screenings. Funding is intended for training, technical assistance, and awareness opportunities for the community and for professionals. The goal of this prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 231643
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Grants to Missouri Residents, Groups, and Businesses for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Missouri residents, neighborhood associations, and businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community enhancement activities. Funding is intended for public infrastructure projects, including parks...

GrantWatch ID#: 231644
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and events that attract visitors and commerce to the area. The grant program seeks to promote tou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231693
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects focused on healthy living, housing solutions, and youth development. The goal of this program is to promote family and individual self...

GrantWatch ID#: 231723
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Advance Access and Equity

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for projects to advance access and equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote civic engagement, equitable access to services, multicultural understanding, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231787
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Grants to Texas Medical Schools, Hospitals, and Nonprofits to Promote Residency Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas medical schools, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations to promote residency programs. Funding is intended to support operations, including resident stipends, faculty development, administrative costs, and community-based clinical training. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231867
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Northeastern States for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations in Northeastern states for charitable programs and projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas and project types, including education, youth development, arts and humanities, science and techn...

GrantWatch ID#: 231930

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, individual artists, and chartered educational institutions partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant worksh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to New York individual artists, artist groups, and chartered educational institutions in eligible locations for community arts projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to engage arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 174012

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits Serving Residents for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Priority will be given to applicants working in the areas of early childhood education and care, racial justice, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 204856

Grants to New Jersey Researchers and Institutions for Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers and research institutions for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is intended for research that will lead to the development of interventions and cures for disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury. The program's goals inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230872

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Increase Workforce Opportunities for Women

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to increase workforce opportunities for women. Funding is intended for projects that propose new systemic changes by addressing the root causes of leadership and financial inequality for women. Priority will be given to wom...

GrantWatch ID#: 231842
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Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations to Host Conventions and Meetings

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin Tribes and destination marketing organizations to host conventions and meetings. Funding is intended to promote the conomic development of the host area, including an increase in overnight hotel stays and spending at local venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 129416
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Grassroots Organizations to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups for activities and programs that benefit women and children in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support educational, social, and artistic initiatives and projects that benefit, or are created...

GrantWatch ID#: 130233
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enhance the Local Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Priority is given to initiatives in the areas of education, economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life in the community. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130757
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Provide Community Services

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to provide community services. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of community and public affairs, arts and culture, health, education, and basic needs and community development. The mission of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 130857
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or churches to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 132187
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Grants to Colorado Youth-Serving Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Faith-Based Organizations for...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado youth-serving nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations in eligible regions for the operational support of nonprofits working exclusively to provide services for children and youth. Applicants must contact staff prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 132913
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects within the priority areas of education & youth, health & human services, and community initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133725

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Support Community Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit and faith based organizations, hospitals, and schools to support activities that strengthen communities and families in eligible locations. Grants may be requested for programming, operating expenses, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 136079
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Grants to Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin Nonprofits Serving Eligible Locations to Benefit Local...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for initiatives that benefit local residents. Areas of focus include advancements in technology, empowering youth, and arts in the community. Eligible organizations serve in...

GrantWatch ID#: 136249
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Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs to address community needs in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, children, general healthcare, and special healthcare initiatives. Funding is intended to benefit residents of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 140744
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Natural Resource Education and Conser...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, schools, and IHEs for projects focused on natural resources education and conservation. Funding is intended for projects that benefit Wisconsin's wildlife, lands,...

GrantWatch ID#: 141327
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Cultural Institutions, and Museums to Preserve Cultural and His...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and museums to preserve cultural and historical collections. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support conservation treatments of...

GrantWatch ID#: 142000
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