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

Explore 8,965 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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8,965 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Northeastern States for Programs in Education, Health, and Economi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits in northeastern states for humanitarian activities that assist individuals in need. Funding is intended for programs in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Rhode Island. Focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162434

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Natural Resources Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Upper New York State nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote the conservation of land and natural resources. The Foundation supports community-based conservation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 162471

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and churches for programs to benefit local residents. Priority will be given to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163333

In-Kind Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits in Multiple States to Develop Play Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in multiple states to support the development of new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to serve low-income communities that do not have a playspace or need to replace an unsafe...

GrantWatch ID#: 163580

Grants to USA Public Charities and Agencies in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA public charities, government agencies, and schools in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Priority is given to proposals in the areas of education, environmental stewardship, arts and culture, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 163623

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence. The funder's focus areas are education, neighbors, and the workforce. Proposed activities must take place in specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 171999

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Services to Benefit Vulnerable Children and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit vulnerable children and families. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Program focus areas include basic needs, workforce readiness, out-of-school educational opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172551

Grants to Multiple USA States and England Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations for Edu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Texas, California, Washington, DC, and England nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations for programs to improve education in disadvantaged communities. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 172940

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Civil and Human Rights Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for social change initiatives. Funding is intended to promote community involvement in civil and human rights issues. Funding may address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to health, housing,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173683

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools for Emergency Response Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Puerto Rico fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible regions to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life...

GrantWatch ID#: 179675

Grants to USA Nonprofits that Use Eligible Pickup Truck Models to Serve Their Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that regularly use and depend on pickup trucks to assist with their operations and benefit their communities. Eligible applicants include volunteers and employees of charitable organizations that use specific trucks manufactur...

GrantWatch ID#: 182915

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184772

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states, including charitable trusts and sports clubs, to benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Grant funds may only be used to directly serve children under the age of 18. Priority is fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 186982

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of healthy families, smart and safe homes, resilient communities, and workforce. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 194726

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs in eligible states to support local communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 200020

In-Kind Donations of Airline Tickets to USA Nonprofits for Fundraising-Related Travel

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of airline tickets to USA nonprofit organizations. Airline tickets may be used for fundraising-related travel to cities where the funding source currently has a business presence. Applicant organizations must explain how the requested flight vouc...

GrantWatch ID#: 200081

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Community Members in Need

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit community members in need. Areas of focus include youth, education, the arts, and hunger-related causes. Eligible applicants are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Flo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200505

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Community Enrichment Initiatives in Eligible R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs in multiple states to support community enrichment programs in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support a range of initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 202351

In-Kind Support to USA Schools to Initiate Computer Science Courses

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA schools to initiate computer science courses. Funding is intended to cover teacher training fees as well as participation fees. All schools are encouraged to apply, including private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and privat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210974

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 214118

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that focus on public safety, education, inclusion and diversity, community development and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 215276

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

In-Kind Donations of Bread Products to USA Nonprofit Organizations, Public Schools, and Religi...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of bread products to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and religious organizations in the contiguous states to assist people in need. Applicants must commit to distributing the products to ill people, at-risk or underserved children an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216520

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that will improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support nonprofits in the Northeast in the following focus areas: literacy, education, humani...

GrantWatch ID#: 217968

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to benefit communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of health initiatives, including breast cancer research and helping people with eating disorders, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218923

Sponsorships and Grants to USA Pet Event Organizers and Pet Welfare Nonprofits in Multiple Sta...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and grants to USA pet event organizers and nonprofit pet welfare organizations in multiple states to promote animal wellbeing in eligible regions. Funding for sponsorships is intended for pet food, pet litter and food samples, free giveaways, and mone...

GrantWatch ID#: 221081

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents Near Fundi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit residents near the funding source's facilities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including support for the military, STEM programming for youth, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 221178

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community-Oriented Projects and Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for community-oriented projects and events. Funding is intended to encourage community members to engage in initiatives in the areas of the environment, health, education, and the arts. The funding source cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 221185

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs, particularly those with a focus on science and science education. All funded programs must take place in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222279

Opportunity for USA Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in Eligible Locations to Join a S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA elementary and secondary school teachers in eligible locations to join a science learning program. The program is intended to provide intensive training of teachers in third through sixth grades and deepen their expertise in science instruction...

GrantWatch ID#: 222280

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations in Multiple States and Provinces for Community Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations in multiple states and provinces for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas for funding include community vitality, education, and environment. Priority is given to projects and orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 222386

Sponsorships to USA Qualifying Organizations in Eligible Locations in Multiple States for Fund...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying organizations in eligible locations in multiple states for fundraising efforts. Funding is intended for events and general operating expenses. Priority is for programming related to workforce, education, and neighbors...

GrantWatch ID#: 223043

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Benefit Communities...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, the environment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228702

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229967

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for economic development initiatives. Funding is intended for activities that provide services to low- and moderate-income residents and develop their communities. Focus areas should include community develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 232032
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Planning Camp Character Development Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and charitable entities for character development programs in summer camps. Eligible uses of funds include planning for personnel and activities to develop or start a character-focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229419

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Implement Character Development Programs in Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and government entities to implement character development programs in overnight and day camps. Funding is intended for applicants who are ready to implement a specific character project or program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229420

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Character Development Programs in Summer Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to implement character development programs in summer camps. Eligible applicants serve as coordinators for six or more camps to implement on-site programs. Efforts may include staff training to implement a new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229421

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Address Issues with Gene Therapies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to develop datasets that can be used to predict the toxicity of specific types of gene therapy. This challenge is intended to use advanced computational methods to develop new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 225422

Grants to USA Medical and Nursing Schools for Nutrition Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs to recognize and promote excellent nutrition education. Funding is intended to identify existing nutrition training programs and to develop new curricula that can be shared and used to train me...

GrantWatch ID#: 229941

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/07/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230316
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Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Muscular Dystrophy Therapies

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...

GrantWatch ID#: 214803

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214804

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Career Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for early-career research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for High-Impact Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for high-impact Parkinson's Disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214924
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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