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

Explore 8,967 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 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
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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
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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 to Assist Small Businesses in the Transportation Industry

Deadline: 08/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 231750
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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 Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities that fall within one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196496
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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 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
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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 in Multiple States for Programs in Education, Human Needs, Environmen...

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 209905

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 Illinois Nonprofits for Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for cultural projects. Funding is intended to support large-scale initiatives that deliver meaningful, long-term benefits to communities, including projects that encourage public engagement and dialogue, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230039

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 for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives primarily in the focus areas of nutrition and hunger, youth development, social services and basic needs, and veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179054

Grants to USA School Administrators and Teachers in Multiple States for STEM Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia public and private school administrators and K-12 teachers in eligible counties for STEM programs. Focus areas include energy, the environment, career and economic developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 198757

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Nutrition Education and Hunger Relief Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing hunger for residents in areas in which the funding source operates. Applications will be accepted from eligible locations in West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South C...

GrantWatch ID#: 157631

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that focus on nutrition and food security; military service members, veterans, and first responders; c...

GrantWatch ID#: 174057

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Multiple States

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of hunger relief, nutrition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 200094

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

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 for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 129040

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Activities in Multiple States

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities in which the funding source is located. Funding is intended for programs and projects that positively impact residents in local communities. Activities must benefit communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 222180

Grants to USA Youth-Serving Organizations and Schools to Support Rock Climbing

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-serving organizations and schools to support rock climbing. Funding is intended for the purchase of rock climbing equipment that will provide a healthy activity and fitness opportunity for youth. Eligible applicants are in the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222895

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...

GrantWatch ID#: 227807

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects Related to Blindness or Wildlife Cons...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects related to blindness or wildlife conservation. Funding may be requested for project support. The geographic focus includes the Northeast region of the United States: Connecticut...

GrantWatch ID#: 205424

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for local historical preservation projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for planning, education, and outreach activities related to the preservation of historical properties and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225814

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

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 10/10/26

Grants to Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. New applicants must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175501

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to Nonprofits in Multiple States for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve educational outcomes for children in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal.Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220024

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Needs of Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of disadvantaged residents in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to assist families and individuals lacking access to human s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179026

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Education, Disaster Preparedness and Relief, a...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that serve communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of manufacturing education, disaster preparedness and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 178698

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Development and Food Insecurity

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Grants to USA IHEs in Multiple States to Purchase Equipment to Improve Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and West Virginia colleges and universities to purchase or upgrade equipment that will enhance science education. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of n...

GrantWatch ID#: 178995

Grants to USA K-12 Schools to Enhance Science Education in Multiple States

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA K-12 schools to enhance science education in multiple states. Eligible schools are located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C. Funding is intended to develop n...

GrantWatch ID#: 206673

Grants to USA Organizations, Community Groups, and Institutions in Multiple States for Science...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware organizations, community groups, clubs, and other institutions for science-related programming. Funding is intended to support the development of pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206886

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579
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