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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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8,966 grants found

Grants to USA and Canada Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers to Improve Education

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and school employees in communities where the funding source has a business presence for resources and programs that enhance education. Funding is intended to address specific fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 178835

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

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 Nonprofits in Northeastern States for Animal Welfare Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA small-sized nonprofit animal welfare organizations in Northeastern states for animal welfare activities. Funded organizations and activities include humane societies, shelters, rescue organizations, wildlife rehabilitation, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231931

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

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and religious organizations for programs and services to benefit New England residents. The Foundation's three primary foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 179811

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects that enhance financial and social opportunities. Requests for capital projects will be considered. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216372

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

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement a Computer Science Program

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to improve computer science programming. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and teacher training courses. The goal of the program is to empower students with in-demand knowledge and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 204921

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High School Engineering Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public schools and charter schools in multiple states to provide engineering programming for high school students. Funding is intended to cover participation costs and teacher training fees. The goal of the program is to offer students the opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204923

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Provide STEM Programming for PreK-5 Students

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to provide STEM programming for PreK-5th grade students. Funding is intended to cover participation fees and teacher training courses. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of free and...

GrantWatch ID#: 204930

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement high-quality middle school STEM programs. Eligible expenses include supplies, equipment, program fees, and technology purchases. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 211591

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Literacy and STEAM-Focused Programming

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio, Arizona, California, Washington, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for literacy and STEAM-focused educational programs for grades PreK-8. Program goals include preparing children for kindergarten and ensuring that student...

GrantWatch ID#: 181343

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for a wide range of charitable activities. Applicants must complete the required registration and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include arts and culture, community, housing, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 220883

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States to Enhance Farm, Forest, and Fishing Industries

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont nonprofit organizations for marketing initiatives to promote the farming, forestry, and commercial fishing industries. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171792

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools in New England States to Engage Artist...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island nonprofits, government agencies, tribes, and schools to engage artists for public performances. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 178978

Grants to USA Organizations in Northeast States to Strengthen Natural Resource Industries

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations in multiple states for activities that enhance natural resource industries. Funding is intended to support events, projects, and programs that strengthen and promote the agriculture, commercial fishing, and forest produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180342

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects Focusing on Nutrition and Agriculture

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to USA organizations for projects focusing on nutrition and agriculture in eligible regions. Applicants should note that required registration may take up to two days. Applications can be for annual funds, capital grants, or program grants. Current grantmak...

GrantWatch ID#: 214138

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits, NGOs, and Government Ministries to Protect Children

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, registered charities, NGOs, and government ministries for initiatives to address the mistreatment of children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support research, advocacy, education, and direct s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225847

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Support Environmental Sustainability, the Arts,...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to support environmental sustainability, the arts, and education. Preference may be given to proposals that focus on animal welfare, particularly avian species, as well as initiatives that promote environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 220299

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects to Make the World a Better Place

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that make the world a better place. The fund makes grants to organizations in New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Historically, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220349

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects that Provide Community Benefit

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Connecticut, Georgia, California, Missouri, Iowa, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that provide community benefit. The goal of the grant program is to enhance the lives of citizens and animals. This is done though im...

GrantWatch ID#: 170324

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve Ocean Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support programs that promote ocean stewardship, restore coastal ecosystems, and model best practices of sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 142067

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in the funding source's service area to offer professional development opportunities to employees. The purpose of the program is to provide courses and classes that will enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 155787

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit and Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include the environment, environmental education, workforce, skills development, and causes important to the local commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 156969

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Animal Benefit Programs and Youth Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the lives of animals. Funding is also available for programs addressing youth education. Eligible applicants are located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New J...

GrantWatch ID#: 159579

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Travel Costs Related to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $700 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal governments in multiple states to travel to arts performances. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 160905

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Impact Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and services that impact local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support community impact projects a range of focus areas, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161609

Grants to USA Public Schools to Rebuild Library Collections in the Wake of Natural Disasters, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA public K-12 schools in multiple states to rebuild school libraries in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to help school libraries that incurred damage due to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or fire. Funding is intended for the replacem...

GrantWatch ID#: 162395

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

Grants to USA Grassroots Social Change Organizations in Eligible States to Respond to Unexpect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA grassroots social change organizations in multiple states to respond to unexpected crises or opportunities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available for both rural and urban o...

GrantWatch ID#: 163455

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community-Based Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA community groups and nonprofit organizations in eligible states to support new or existing environment-related projects. Funding may be used for a wide range of community-based initiatives. Eligible applicants are located in Connectic...

GrantWatch ID#: 165094

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations in New England to Promote Tennis for Older Adults

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165681

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 to Enhance the Understanding and Appreciation of J...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of the arts, film screening, the performing arts, exhibitions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173600

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 IHEs in New England States for Initiatives to Improve Financial Stability and In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA IHEs in New England states for initiatives to enhance education affordability and financial sustainability. Funding is intended to assist university and college leaders in lowering costs and increasing college affordability and finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 181087

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 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

Donations to USA Nonprofits in New England States to Enhance Charitable Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to enhance charitable events, such as auctions, raffles, and other fundraising events. The goal of the program is to offer support to nonprofits that s...

GrantWatch ID#: 199947

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
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