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

Explore 8,968 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 and Puerto Rico Public K-12 Schools and Nonprofits for Theater Resources

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Puerto Rico public K-12 schools, teachers, and nonprofit parent groups for theater program resources. Funding is intended to help under-resourced schools purchase equipment, instruments, costumes, and other materials that strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231682

Grants to USA Occupational Therapists for Community-Based Research Projects

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA occupational therapists employed in research positions for community-based research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for rigorous research in partnership with relevant com...

GrantWatch ID#: 232051

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers at Institutions for Research on Occupational Therapy

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants to USA early-stage researchers at institutions for research studies that advance the field of occupational therapy. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to the full proposal. The purpose of the program is to assist occupational therapi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222566

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Universities to...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227354

Agreement to a USA Entity to Maintain a National Estimates of Crime System

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to improve and maintain a system for developing national estimates of crime and arrest. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232269

Agreement to a USA Entity to Standardize Criminal History Data for Analysis and Research

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to standardize criminal history data for statistical analysis and research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The selected org...

GrantWatch ID#: 232270

Agreement to a USA Entity to Collect and Analyze Probation and Parole Data

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit, individual, government agency, or educational organization to collect and analyze data related to probation and parole. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 232271

Grants to USA Entities for Agricultural Risk Management Education

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for agricultural risk management education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to give agricultural pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 232294

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Strengthen Agriculture Against Biosecurity Risks

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, agency, individual, nonprofit organization, or contractor to strengthen agriculture against biosecurity risks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to ensure ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232329

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Melanoma Survivor Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research related to survivors of melanoma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 214909

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Recruit Melanoma Research Scholars

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to recruit scholars to participate in an academy to pursue melanoma research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214911

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health and Safety Training

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for health and safety training. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support high-quality interd...

GrantWatch ID#: 230455

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve the National Oil and Gas Supply Chain

Deadline: 09/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, tribes, IHEs, and governments to improve the national oil and gas supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research and development to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231556

Grants to USA Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Research on Mathematical Objects

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to USA tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for research on mathematical objects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics included under the umbrella...

GrantWatch ID#: 232278

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and IHEs for Research on Mathematical Logic

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for research projects related to mathematical logic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on topics that make up the foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 232280

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Broadcasting, Journalism, and Media Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that address critical societal issues. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental challenges. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Activities and Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public nece...

GrantWatch ID#: 212651

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Civic Involvement

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212653

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Strides in Worldwide S...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of tremendous strides in the area of worldwide security. The purpose of the award is to honor unique contributions in areas including technology, research publications, new initiati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223425

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Studies

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that expands knowledge of glaucoma and addresses prevention and treatment. Funding is intended to help support studies that spearhead new research that co...

GrantWatch ID#: 162013

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Music Performances and Operations

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit music presenting and performing organizations for musical performances, operating support, and professional development. New applicants are required to create an account, and some applicants require approval prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 180259

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Job Training in Correctional Facilities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for programs to reduce recidivism through education and job training for incarcerated individuals nearing their release dates. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202804

Grants to USA Eligible High Schools for Culinary Programming

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA eligible high schools for culinary programming. Funding is intended to support technical education programming to help students gain restaurant management and culinary arts experience. Eligible expenses include acquiring the necessary equip...

GrantWatch ID#: 208298

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Clinical Psychological Research

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for clinical research related to psychological conditions and/or head trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214968

Grants to USA Healthcare, Agencies, and Medical Schools to Improve Hemophilia Patient Care

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA healthcare institutions, agencies, medical and nursing schools, and professional organizations for projects to improve the care received by hemophilia patients. Funding is intended for projects that integrate shared decision-making t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221689

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for SUD Treatment for Incarcerated Parents of Minors

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for substance use treatment services for offenders who have minor children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce crime and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228269

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Atopic Dermatitis Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for atopic dermatitis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230670

Grant to a USA Nonprofit or Agency to Foster Diversity and Equity in the Healthcare Sector

Deadline: 01/22/27 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit organization or public agency to foster diversity and equity in the healthcare sector. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. The awardee is expected to build networks of leaders, institutions, and organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231840

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Brain Health Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for brain health research. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for studying the spectrum of brain conditions and providing research that can be implemented in the near futur...

GrantWatch ID#: 232008

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Robotics Teams to Participate in Youth STEM Contests

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico robotics teams associated with schools or nonprofit organizations to participate in youth STEM contests. Funding may be used for team registration, field setup kits, and robot parts or kits. Funding is intended to enable teams to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172816

Grants to USA Agencies for Body Camera Purchases and Training for Police Officers

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies, and government agencies for equipment purchases and related training for police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178038

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Migratory Bird Habitats

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336

Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Address Crime Against Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and victim service providers for programs to address violent crime against individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...

GrantWatch ID#: 207467

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities that Advance Education, Preservation, and Wellness

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. The goal of the funding program is to support project...

GrantWatch ID#: 208315

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Purchase Eligible Scientific Equipment

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to purchase eligible scientific equipment. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance biomedical research spaces by modernizing their equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 224972

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to USA Agencies to Create Mental Health Service Networks

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies to create mental health service networks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227504

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Disorder Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for substance use disorder research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230165

Grants to USA Entities to Provide Mentored Research Experiences

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide mentored research experiences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the biomedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230173

Grants to USA Entities for Mentorship Activities in Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for mentorship activities in research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230174

Grants to USA Entities for Course and Curriculum Development for Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for course and curriculum development for research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 230175

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for research on the topic of cancer metastasis. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230182

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Environmental Protection Studies

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, or businesses for environmental protection studies. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of pollution mitigation strategies to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232045

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects that Foster International Sch...

Deadline: 11/30/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects that foster international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 166917

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Cybersecurity

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for projects related to cybersecurity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research and education projects addressin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175790

Agreements to USA Agencies to Improve Criminal Bureaucratic Reporting

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state and tribal governments for programs to improve bureaucratic reporting related to criminal activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202489

Agreement to a USA Entity to Support Criminal History Records Improvement Programs

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit, for-profit, or institution of higher education to provide assistance and training to improve programs to improve criminal history records systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 206813

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Services to Minor Victims of Trafficking

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to provide services to minor victims of trafficking. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance the availability, quality, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208730
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