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

Explore 8,966 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 Connecticut and New York Nonprofits to Address Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address critical needs and respond to crises. Funding is intended to support the urgent and time-sensitive needs of organizations. Emergencies are defined as unexpected and unplann...

GrantWatch ID#: 223475

Grants to New York and Connecticut Nonprofits, School Districts, and Towns to Improve Health a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, school districts, and towns to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that enhance the living conditions required for health and well-being. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 223476

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Urgent Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to respond to urgent and special situations where assistance cannot wait for the next planned gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 223891

Opportunity for New York, Illinois, California, and Florida Schools to Expose Students to Educ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York, Illinois, California, and Florida schools to expose students to educational activities promoting tolerance. Programming is designed for middle and high school students in grades 5-12. A trained and skilled educator will travel to the scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 224085

Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Support to New York Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind support to New York nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include community development, affordable housing, food accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and financia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226064

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth programs, affordable housing, health, education, and human services. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 226067

Grants to New York Nonprofits, CBOs, Municipalities, and Schools for Conservation Projects in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, CBOs, municipalities, and schools for conservation projects in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funding include educational programs and resource conservation, such as rain garden planting, educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226555

Grants to New York Nonprofits Serving Eligible Counties for Capacity Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations serving eligible counties for capacity building activities. Eligible projects include planning, professional development, operational enhancements, and DEI improvements. Funding is intended for organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 226928

Opportunity for New York Nonprofits to Participate in Professional Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties to participate in professional development programs. Priority is given to organizations that provide safety net and other human services or youth development programming. Organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226955

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for improved infrastructure and resilience. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to guide nonprofits through legal and financial analysis and technical support to strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 227524

Grants to New York Nonprofits Serving Eligible Counties for Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for capacity-building projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including fundraising strategy, assessments, board development, leadership coaching,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227883

Grant to a Connecticut or New York Agency, Nonprofit, or For-Profit for Seaweed Cultivation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to a New York or Connecticut agency, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, or educational institution for seaweed commercialization in eligible areas. Funding is intended to address gaps between small-scale seaweed activity and building a profitab...

GrantWatch ID#: 228051

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 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 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 New York Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for professional development for food-based organizations. Eligible uses of funds include certification, accreditation, consultant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231201

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and businesses for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events and programs that promote public art, increase employment, improve job opportunities, improve accessibility, and produce...

GrantWatch ID#: 231620

Grants to New York City Arts Organizations for General Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to New York City arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Applicants must attend or view an information session prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support the applicant's mission and interact...

GrantWatch ID#: 231982

Grants to New York Medical Schools to Promote Translational Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York medical schools to promote translational research. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to attract outstanding researchers by upgrading research facilities...

GrantWatch ID#: 231985

In-Kind Support to New York Nonprofits, Schools, Businesses, and Agencies for EV Charging Stat...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, and local governments to introduce EV charging stations in eligible regions. Participants will have all the necessary steps taken care of, including evaluations, permits, financing, constru...

GrantWatch ID#: 232405

Grants to USA Tribal Governments, IHEs, and Organizations to Improve Internet Access

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to USA Tribal governments, Tribal IHEs, and Tribal organizations and corporations to expand access to internet services for native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 196671

Grants to USA Tribal Entities to Encourage Economic Independence in Native Communities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 231650

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Tribal Entity to Train Native Communities in AI Use

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories tribe or tribal organization to create a resource center to train Native communities in the use of artificial intelligence tools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231746
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231610
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Recreational Experiences

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231611
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for TA to Businesses Competing for Transportation Contra...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, IHE, or transportation-related organization to provide technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states attempting to compete for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231749
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Grants to USA Coalitions for the Prevention of Violence Against Women

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and territories domestic violence and gender-based assault coalitions for the prevention of violence against women. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding may be requested by coalitions for spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 154557
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Youth STEM and Leadership Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations in multiple states and provinces for STEM education and leadership development initiatives to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179807
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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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities. Nonprofits in eligible areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC may apply. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research on Sustainable Agriculture

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

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for programs that promote sustainable agriculture. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170933

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Training Related to Sustainable Agriculture

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

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies who work with farmers and service providers in multiple states for educational projects to promote agricultural sustainability. Projects must take place within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 171785

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research to Improve Agricultural Practices

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

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and for-profit entities who work with farmers and in food systems in multiple states for research projects to improve practices in agriculture. Projects must take place within the N...

GrantWatch ID#: 196260

Grants to USA Native Entities for Programs and Projects to Foster Digital Equity

Deadline: 11/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA native entities, including Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribes, and Alaska entities for programs and projects to foster digital equity among Native populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 217326

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Projects That Strengthen Farming Communities

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

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...

GrantWatch ID#: 224753
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Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits in Multiple States for Community Programs and E...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states for programs and events to positively benefit local residents in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must propose activities that mutually benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188041
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Agencies to Improve the Safety of Dams

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203397

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 199648

Grants to USA Theatre Companies to Present the Works of American Playwrights

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA theatre companies to present the works of American playwrights. Funding is intended for national tours, regional debuts, education initiatives, audience development, and other activities that will advance the work of under-presented and/or unknown Am...

GrantWatch ID#: 231934

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local and state government agencies, and public schools in multiple states to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to programs that provide services to individuals with low- to mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 188042

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit Communities in Eligible...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that benefit eligible local communities. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, environment, medical care and research, assistance to the poor, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174635

Grants to USA Organizations for Programs Benefiting Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175956

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Educational, Medical, and Critical ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and activities that address the educational, medical, and critical needs of children. Priority is given to organizations that assist victims of trafficking, the homeless, and the foster and orph...

GrantWatch ID#: 219274

In-Kind Support to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Provide Clothing f...

Deadline: 09/18/26

In-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to provide clothing for children, youth, and young adults within the business footprint of the funding source. Grantees will receive gift cards that must be used to pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223878

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200773

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that address the needs of communities served by the funding source. Focus areas include youth enrichment, health and wellness, the arts, and the community. Organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 211213

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Native Seed Supplies

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231603

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to benefit the local community. Applications will be accepted from organizations in the states of California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206934
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