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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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8,967 grants found

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of shelter, food security, clothing, hygiene, and housing stability. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211684

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, human services, and health care. Preference is given to organizations and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 146837

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut public and private schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations for new and innovative educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide educators with the necessary resources to support learning projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175201

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance Social Well-Being and Economic De...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs to facilitate economic development and enhance social welfare in eligible counties. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of education, job training, health, human services, housing, community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 178885

Sponsorships to Connecticut and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Events to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Sponsorships to Connecticut and Massachusetts organizations for events to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects are those that meet the health, educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 183480

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs related to education, children, the military, health, and other areas of community life. Approved grants may fund exis...

GrantWatch ID#: 229531

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Public Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Tribes for public programs and activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects include but are not limited to walking tours, small exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 231894

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit and Empower Local Women and...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies for programs and services that benefit local women and girls. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175968

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for environmental enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for planning, permitting, and design activities to improve water quality and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231448

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Entities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that positively impact residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that assist the community in addressing local needs and strengthen local well-being, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211250

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of youth engagement, basic needs assistance, and innovative efforts that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 201380

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Connecticut 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, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181991

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved Communit...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities and address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives and projects that support residents in the focus areas of capacity building, econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161606

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofit and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit public charities and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the basic human needs of residents, especially during the winter months. The use of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164190

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents and communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health and human services. The foundation will consider ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180106

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs that promote economic mobility. The goal of the funding program is to help families and individuals increase skills and work toward a highe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180220

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Education in a Local School

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut students, teachers, school administrators and staff members, parents, nonprofits, and community members in eligible areas to enhance the quality of education in a local school. Priority will be given to proposals that rely on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181208

Grants to Connecticut K-12 Schools in Eligible Locations to Enhance Arts Education for Students

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut K-12 schools in eligible locations to enhance arts education. Funding is intended to support projects that provide opportunities and experiences in the arts in the disciplines of music, dance, and visual, dramatic, and graphic...

GrantWatch ID#: 214742

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, and Individuals to Promote Soci...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits Working with Children for Staff Training

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to train staff on how to properly and effectively assist children who have experienced trauma. Training is conducted by a pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 187543

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address the Housing Needs of Underserved Populations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to address the housing needs of underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of housing, health, and human services. Special consideration is given to organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 146827

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Children

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to address the basic needs of underprivileged children throughout the State. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the areas of education, human services, and health. Priority is given to direct impact pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 160281

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Housing and Human Services for the Underserved

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for housing and human services for underserved individuals. Priority will be given to organizations that assist individuals to remain in their own homes by aiding them with home repair and maintenance. Eligible organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 174426

Grants to Connecticut Entities to Strengthen Operations and Support Humanities Programming

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and municipalities to strengthen operations and promote humanities programming. Funding is intended to help humanities-based organizations think strategically, better understand their...

GrantWatch ID#: 209726

Grants to Connecticut Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Public Humanities Initiatives

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for public humanities initiatives. Funding is intended to support a range of activities, including public programming, digital media, and exhibitions. Grants may be used for the plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231892

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote the Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the arts and encourage aesthetic experiences that reflect, celebrate, and elevate the hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 227366

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Water Companies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit conservation organizations, municipalities, and water companies for environmental preservation projects. Funding is intended for the acquisition of property that will remain undeveloped, and to assist water companies in acquiring la...

GrantWatch ID#: 177156

Grants to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Schools and Organizations for Student Physical...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $1,200 to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut schools and organizations in eligible locations to support physical activities for school children. Funding is intended to support tennis programs in after-school or before-school programs, during rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 203571

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs to Benefit Underserved Commu...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of healthcare, education, culture, and human services. Eligible organizations must serve the res...

GrantWatch ID#: 175384

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Assist Underserved Populations

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of arts, culture, and humanities, health, human services, and education. Qualifying organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175385

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 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

Sponsorships to Connecticut Nonprofits for Events that Promote Cultural Understanding

Deadline: 11/25/26

Sponsorships of up to $1,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for events and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote and enhance cultural understanding in the community. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184114

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut Institutions to Support Cancer Surgery Fellows...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $85,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut institutions to support breast cancer surgery fellowships for doctors. Funding is intended to improve outcomes and the quality of life for individuals with breast cancer. Eligible fellowship participants h...

GrantWatch ID#: 190387

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits That Support Local Efforts to Improve Community Life

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations that support local efforts to improve community life. The funding source prioritizes programs that cross economic, racial, and ethnic lines. Of special interest are projects focusing on public safety entities, animal r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217534

Sponsorships to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Events and Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special events that make communities better places to live, work, and raise a family. The sponsorship program supports ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 225157

Grants to Connecticut Agencies for Environmental Projects in Urban Settings

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities and nonprofit organizations for environmental programs and community beautification projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that create, improve, or restore a community garden or urban gree...

GrantWatch ID#: 196781

Grants to Connecticut and New York Institutions for Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Ser...

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants to Connecticut and New York institutions for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to enhance survival outcomes and quality of life for individuals affected by breast cancer through support for prev...

GrantWatch ID#: 190389

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects, education-focused activities, capacity-building requests, and research. The grant program aims to...

GrantWatch ID#: 184588

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Older Adults in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit older adults in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health and human services. Activities should benefit residents over the age of 62 wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 220230

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Increase Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to increase organizational capacity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for technological upgrades, leadership training, planning and strategy, and impact measurement. Eligible organizations will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222550

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and grassroots organizations to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intented to strengthen local food networks. The grant program aims to change systems and dismantle the structures that have created disparitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 227587

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Equity and Improve the Quality of Life for Residen...

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote equity and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health and human services, commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 178051

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Address the Needs of Underserved Populations

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to support the needs of local residents, particularly in underserved communities. Eligible focus areas for activities include art, culture and humanities, education, human services, religion, and health. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 146818

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Families

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for Jewish women and families, and to ensure Jewish continuity. Priority will be given to women or programs in the Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224390

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support a Range of Community Benefit...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a range of community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended to support charitable, public, and educational projects in the following program areas: environment, human services, arts, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220249

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enable Disadvantaged Childr...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to provide disadvantaged children with the opportunity to attend summer camps. Priority will be given to traditional camp programs that take urban children out of the city to experience t...

GrantWatch ID#: 178424
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