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

Explore 1,626 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Washington. 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 Nonprofits to Support Family Values, Promote Healthcare, and Assist the Disadvan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for families, individuals, and local communities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits working to uphold family values, advance healthcare, and assist the disadvantaged. The Foundation takes...

GrantWatch ID#: 220800

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal Entities, Health Systems to Strengthen Indigenous Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220808

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Grant Writing Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for grant writing assistance. Funding is intended to assist with grant writing for projects that will promote electric vehicle use throughout the state. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 220813

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian Projects to Enhance the Living Conditions of Vulnera...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for humanitarian projects and programs to enhance the living conditions of vulnerable people. Funding is intended to improve the treatment of various populations, including but not limited to seniors, veterans, orphans, and di...

GrantWatch ID#: 220826

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Assist Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to assist animals. Funding is intended to support animal shelters, police dog units, and animal rescue organizations. Shelters must have a no-kill policy. The mission of the organization is to assist ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220884

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address the Risks of Advanced AI

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects to address the risks of advanced AI. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including training, mentorship, groups, events, and media resources such as videos, podc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Concerns over Global Threats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for programs and events that address concerns over global catastrophic threats. Funding is intended for conferences, courses, retreats, workshops, seminars, and similar projects. Focus areas include AI, biosec...

GrantWatch ID#: 220909

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects to build capacity to address potential catastrophes on a global scale. Priority focus is on projects that address and mitigate the risks of biological threats or risks related to A...

GrantWatch ID#: 220923

Grants to USA Camps Serving Bleeding Disorder Patients for Equipment Purchases and Facility Im...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA camps for capital projects and purchases that improve the camping experience. Funding is intended for camps that serve children with chronic bleeding disorders. Eligible expenses include facility improvements and a wide range of new equipment purchas...

GrantWatch ID#: 221016

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events and Activities to Benefit Families Impacted by Bleeding Di...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to host events and activities that support the chronic bleeding disorder community. Funding is intended for community or family day events, such as parties, luncheons, dances, trips, and recreational activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 221018

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Unique Initiatives to Address Current Social Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address current social issues. Funding is intended to support unique initiatives in the area of human services. Priority is for established entities that want to shift their direction and for new, small-size organizations. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221072

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents Near Fundi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit residents near the funding source's facilities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including support for the military, STEM programming for youth, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 221178

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Engagement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community engagement projects. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of housing, clean water and sanitation, workforce, and economic well-being in eligible locations. Programs should provide solutions to soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 221183

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community-Oriented Projects and Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and international organizations for community-oriented projects and events. Funding is intended to encourage community members to engage in initiatives in the areas of the environment, health, education, and the arts. The funding source cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 221185

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Animal-Assisted Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for animal-assisted programs. Eligible programs include animal-assisted therapy programs, animal-assisted activity programs, and service dogs. The purpose of the program is to support endeavors that are mutually beneficial to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221268

Grants to USA Wilderness Stewardship Groups for Organizational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA wilderness stewardship groups for organizational support. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help newly formed groups get up and running, help established groups...

GrantWatch ID#: 221274

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Youth-Oriented Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented programs. Funding is intended for programs that focus on the development, welfare, health, and education of the world's young people. Proposals should take into account the funder's belief t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221361

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations to Recognize Their Acts of Civil Bravery

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations to recognize their acts of civic bravery. This award is intended to honor people and organizations with active civic engagement and grassroots efforts to support democracy, equality, free speec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221406

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Critical Thinking Skills in Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build critical thinking schools in youth and young adults. Funding is intended for projects that will facilitate people taking a more active role in civic engagement, while also teaching digita...

GrantWatch ID#: 221668

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Projects to Strengthen the Funeral Service Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen the funeral service industry. Funding is intended for outreach and to support careers in the industry. Eligible activities include but are not limited to scholarships, tools, resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221730

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and PA Teaching Faculty to Assess the Impact of Oral Health...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA physician assistants and PA teaching faculty for research initiatives related to oral health education strategies. Funding is intended for research activities that assess the impact of strategies to integrate oral health education int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221969

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Repurpose Brownfield Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to repurpose brownfield properties. Participating organizations will receive guidance, tools, individualized plans, and peer support in their efforts to convert brownfields into urban farms, trails, pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222029

In-Kind Donations of Musical Instruments to USA Public Schools with Established Music Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of musical instruments to USA and territories public schools with established music programs. Applicants are required to submit a pre-qualification form prior to a full grant application. Instruments are available to all types of music programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222031

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA Pet Support Professionals, Organizations, and Volunteers to Foster Professional ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and others for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the human-animal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222052

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs Addressing Inequity in Food and STEM Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support programs addressing inequity in food and STEM programs. Programs should address the needs of underrepresented populations. The funder aims to establish long-term solutions that benefit these communities and provide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222057

Grants to USA Organizations to Support a Wide Range of Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations to support a wide range of programs. Funding is intended for programs focused on the well-being of women and girls, education, health and human services, climate change, economic empowerment, and the environment. There is particular int...

GrantWatch ID#: 222058

Grants to USA Qualifying Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit veterans. Funding is intended for general assistance and to provide service animals. Priority is for applicants that focus on assisting veterans with disabilities or tho...

GrantWatch ID#: 222234

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations for Programs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs benefiting underprivileged communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, basic care, health, and nutrition, and should aim...

GrantWatch ID#: 222258

Grants to USA Qualifying K-12 Charter, Public, and Tribal Schools for Initiatives to Improve E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying K-12 charter, public, and tribal schools for initiatives to improve environmental conditions in schools. Interested applicants must register to participate in a clean-air program prior to applying. Funding is intended for assessment, plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 222371

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Ocean Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International ocean-focused organizations for initiatives to protect the world's oceans. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: overfishing, offshore drilling and mining, ocean noise, microplastics and debri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222455

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations to Support Young Adults and Children with Autism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals and organizations to support those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Funding is intended to address the needs of young adults and children who are on the Spectrum by working with organizations and providing direct benefits. The funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222456

Grants to USA and International Organizational Entities for Conservation Projects Focused on A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International organizational entities for conservation projects focused on apes. Applicants must submit an initial funding concept prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for conservation projects, to decrease exploitation of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222510

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Projects to Increase Public Participation in Democra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to increase public participation in democracy. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives addressing ballot measures, election access, voter education, and advocacy activities. General operating support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222752

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

In-Kind Support to USA Small K-12 Publich School Districts to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA small K-12 public school districts to strengthen cybersecurity. This program is intended to provide school districts with the technology mechanisms they need in order to maintain confidential student data, avoid malicious attacks, and comply...

GrantWatch ID#: 222888

Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Events and Programs Related to the Japanese Ar...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations and individuals for events and programs related to the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Funding is intended to support programs and events, whether one-time or multiple-time events, that showcase, teach about, and publicize the Japan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222905

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Museums, Public Institutions, and Independent Curator...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International museums, public institutions, and independent curators to broaden photography collections. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of acquisitions, exhibitions, programming, and publications to be featured at art in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223031

Sponsorships to USA Qualifying Organizations in Eligible Locations in Multiple States for Fund...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying organizations in eligible locations in multiple states for fundraising efforts. Funding is intended for events and general operating expenses. Priority is for programming related to workforce, education, and neighbors...

GrantWatch ID#: 223043

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Address Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia and USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs to address substance abuse and mental health in eligible regions. Mental health initiatives should particularly benefit communities of color. Eligible organizations serve we...

GrantWatch ID#: 223085

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Strengthen Volunteer Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts for projects to strengthen volunteer programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to recruit, retain, and/or recognize volunteers. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 223210

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Early Learning Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts for early learning projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services for children ages birth through five years. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 223211

In-Kind Donations of AI Technology to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individual...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of AI audio communications technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and individuals with voice impairments. Organizations will complete projects in the areas of education, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 223354

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Individuals with Visual Impairments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of individuals with visual impairments. Funding is intended for small-scale projects that promote independence and foster professional and academic success for individuals with blindness o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223542

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Families, and Individuals to Address Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA disadvantaged first responders, military families, veterans, and individuals with rare medical conditions to enhance the quality of life or address medical needs. Funding is intended to support the purchase of therapy equipment, service dogs, wheelch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223546

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Communities in Need

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit communities in need. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: special needs, military, education, at-risk youth, and faith-based organizations. The funding source is d...

GrantWatch ID#: 223956
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