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

Explore 8,769 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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8,769 grants found

Grants to Texas CBOs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Services that Improve Cancer Detection

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to Texas community-based organizations, governmental agencies, health institutions, academic institutions, and companies to support cancer detection services. Funding is intended for projects providing evidence-based clinical services that screen for liver,...

GrantWatch ID#: 209703

Grants to Texas CBOs, Agencies, IHEs, Health Institutions, and Companies to Prevent Cancer

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to Texas community-based organizations, governmental agencies, academic institutions, health institutions, and companies for initiatives that help prevent cancer, particularly among medically underserved and rural populations. Funding is intended for eviden...

GrantWatch ID#: 209704

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin local government entities, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to establish community forests in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231592

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Provide Humanities Programming

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs for humanities programs that serve the general public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 177745

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Career Investigators for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants and in-kind support to early-career faculty investigators affiliated with USA instiutions for pancreatic cancer research projects. Funding is intended to support career development for junior faculty. Eligible research projects may be basic, clinical, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 182373

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Tribes to Address Food Insecurity and Hun...

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit and tribal organizations, schools, and churches for initiatives in the focus areas of health, social justice, hunger, and food security in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including pilot project...

GrantWatch ID#: 218169

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, and Agencies for Electric Vehicle Use

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to increase access to affordable and reliable electric vehicle charging networks and reduce transportat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219415

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 12/09/26 LOI Date: 01/12/27

Grants to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for high-impact outdoor recreation programs serving youth age 18 and un...

GrantWatch ID#: 196631

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofit Arts Organizations to Market Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27 Conference Date: 12/09/26 LOI Date: 12/31/26

Grants of $15,000 and grants of $30,000 to New Mexico nonprofit arts organizations to market arts programming in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for advertising and marketing pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 200934

Grants to Wisconsin and Illinois Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The Foundation encourages innovative proposals that foster collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 128973

Grants to California Nonprofit Community and School Groups for Projects that Enhance the Commu...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to California nonprofit community and school groups for activities to enhance the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community beautification projects as well as for projects to improve the environment. Grants may be al...

GrantWatch ID#: 147823

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that support the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as for conservation education and outdoor activities, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

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

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government 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, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177239

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and public educational institutions for arts programming and projects. Funding is intended to support a wide variety of educational arts activities that support the arts in schoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180168

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Schools to Improve the Lives of Children and Youth in El...

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations to improve the lives of children and youth. Applicants must complete a preliminary inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of early child...

GrantWatch ID#: 180634

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to South Dakota 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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182010

Grants to USA and Canada Researchers Affiliated with Qualified Institutions for Pediatric Canc...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to USA and Canada early-career researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for childhood cancer research. The purpose of the grant is to share research findings and promote careers in pediatric cancer research. Eligible uses of funds include travel, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184361

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Arts Programming for Underserved Residents

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for cultural programming. Funding is intended to support programs for disadvantaged K-12 students and special populations. Eligible applicants have headquarters in central Oklahoma...

GrantWatch ID#: 173965

Grants to Oklahoma Arts Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended for professional development, volunteer management, strategic planning, and more. Eligible applicants have headquarters i...

GrantWatch ID#: 173966

Grants to Montana Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support small-scale programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Priority is given to initiatives with a...

GrantWatch ID#: 199580

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Promote Career Development in the Agricultural Sector

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote career development in the agricultural sector. Funding is intended for leadership advancement projects for middle school and high school students who are enrolled in agriculture courses in formal a...

GrantWatch ID#: 209744

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Impactful Projects to Promote Agricultural Education

Deadline: 12/11/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to promote and advance agricultural education. Funding is intended for materials, projects, events, and educational programs designed for students, teachers, and volunteers. Eligible projects will increase ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 209745

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth empowerment, health and safety, opportunity and access, and vibrant communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176010

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Workforce Development Activities

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, tribes, and faith-based entities for projects that advance the occupational skills of Alaskans, particularly in remote areas. Funding is intended for programs and activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176160

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 North Carolina Nonprofit and For-Profit Housing Developers For Working Housing

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, land trusts, and local government agencies for affordable workforce housing projects in eligible locations. All projects must be tied to Helene recovery and meet HUD and other federal program re...

GrantWatch ID#: 232455

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Projects

Deadline: 01/18/27 LOI Date: 12/14/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for historical projects across a range of disciplines. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects related to state history in areas such as archaeology, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 192026

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Developers for Vaccine Research and Activities

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers and research organizations for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to promote new vacc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211655

Grants to USA Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Statistics Research

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants to USA tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for statistics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for innovative research in statistical theory, particularly research that ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 232285

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas, including arts and culture, education, environment and conservation, physical and mental health, social ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130384

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Social, Cultural, and Recreational Events

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for special events and social, cultural, and recreational services that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new programs and existing services. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 140516

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, religious organizations, and government agencies for activities and programs that benefit youth under the age of 18 in eligible locations. Eligible proposals benefit yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 156938

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit and Public Sector Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and public sector organizations for projects and programs to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that are dedicated to the community, directly involve youth, and promote youth empower...

GrantWatch ID#: 163056

Grants to New York Secondary School Teachers to Purchase Science Equipment to Benefit Students

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to New York secondary school teachers in private, public, and parochial schools to purchase science equipment to benefit students in eligible counties. Preference will be given to proposals requesting durable equipment that will be utilized by a large numbe...

GrantWatch ID#: 163286

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environmental preservation/education and youth and child development. Grants can support capital cam...

GrantWatch ID#: 164486

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Foster the Study and Appreciation of Historical American Art

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to foster the study and appreciation of historical American art. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that involve presentations of new studies on American art, the preservation and restoratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 171512

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees to Promote Music Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta qualified donees to promote music education through workshops, festivals, camps, and programs. Funding is intended for projects and events that are open to the public. Priority will be given to organizations that serve communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 172240

Grants to Maine Public Schools to Provide Educational Arts Programming to Students

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine public schools in eligible counties to provide educational arts programming for students in grades 3-5. Funding is intended for projects involving professional artists in the fields of visual or performing arts. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175443

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, and School Systems for Arts Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, and school systems for arts programs. Priority will be given to projects with a statewide impact, and projects focused on arts education. The goal of funding is to support the arts in the communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176257

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits and Accredited Organizations to Strengt...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations and accredited organizations for programs that focus on strengthening families. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of assisting at-risk children, providing out-of-home care, addressi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176592

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple Eastern States to Positively Impact Coastal Watersheds

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for environmental stewardship projects that benefit designated watersheds. Eligible projects may have a regional, statewide, or local focus. Funding is intended for enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 176978

Grants to Ohio Organizations for Programs to Benefit Youth and Children with Hearing Impairmen...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Ohio organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and children with hearing impairments in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support experiences for youth to develop the skills and values required for successful employment, such as lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 177010

Grants to Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Dent...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that enhance oral health care in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that improve access to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177082

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Ecological Conservation Advertising Campaigns

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits for advertising campaigns that further the cause of wildland preservation. Priority will be given to projects that are likely to have immediate and measurable on wildland ecosystem restoration and conservation over those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177324
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