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

Explore 1,723 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in New York. 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 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 New York City Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City nonprofit community and neighborhood-based groups in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that promote racial justice and provide critical resources to BIPOC and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222624

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for research studies related to Cystic Fibrosis. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229316

Grants to Vermont and New York Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Vermont and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Focus areas include education, environment, health and nutrition, and children. Eligible activities must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 158507

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

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 New York Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development Projects in Eligible Coun...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects and programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities related to community development and services for low-income residents. Projects must ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 174048

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Schools for Summer Camps Promoting Manufacturing Careers

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA schools to host summer camps for middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to introduce students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and encourage employment in the field. In addition to the monetary award...

GrantWatch ID#: 174993

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programming to Promote the Dairy Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for events and programs that promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following focus areas: building the skills of dairy producers, creating the...

GrantWatch ID#: 178677

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 Nonprofit Theaters for Production Costs Associated with New, Author-Driven Plays

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to USA small-to-medium-sized nonprofit theaters to support the production of experimental, bold, and ambitious new plays. Funding is intended to cover production expenses that are so critical to the play's production that without coverage o...

GrantWatch ID#: 181524

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 USA High Schools and Occupational and Tech Centers for Manufacturing Training Schola...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers to provide scholarships to high school students. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing, enhance manufacturing training programs, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 199367

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Projects and Programs that B...

Deadline: 01/05/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofits, municipalities, faith-based organizations, and school districts to benefit communities in eligible regions. A pre-application is required prior to the full proposal. Funding will support capital projects and large-scale programming t...

GrantWatch ID#: 200203

Grants to USA IHEs to Enhance the Study of the Humanities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance humanities studies. Project categories include planning and implementation. Eligible uses of funding include curriculum development, professional development, pilot courses, and engagement with IHE leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 206077

Grants to USA IHEs for Summer Humanities Programs for Underserved High School Students

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206103

Grants to New Jersey and New York Nonprofits for Financial and Workforce Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities and build nonprofit capacity. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects focusing on workforce development and financial empow...

GrantWatch ID#: 207641

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Turtle Conservation...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...

GrantWatch ID#: 214832

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Foundations, and Institutions to Support the Aviation Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, foundations, and institutions to support the aviation industry. Funding is intended for research and development projects that will improve the industry. The goal of the program is to support the creation of new and improved ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219883

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Schools for Programming that Benefits Local Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and schools for programming that benefits local communities in regions served by the funding source. Applicants may purchase supplies, expand or acquire facilities, and develop programs. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225524

Grants to USA Faculty at Nonprofit Institutions for Research Skills Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA faculty at nonprofit institutions for research skills development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for early-career healthcare and academic professionals to receive necessary training toward their future su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229086

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Academic Centers to Support Fellowship Programs Relat...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic centers to support fellowship programs for MD and MD/PhD applicants. Fellowships are intended to increase the number of trained specialists in the area of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Grant fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 192610

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 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 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 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 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

Grants to USA Agencies and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Civility

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA agencies and individuals for projects and activities related to the study of civility. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of research and discourse, educational practices, and educational opportunities. The purpose of this ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199847

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Collaborative STEM Research Projects

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

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal governments for collaborative STEM research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to contribute to the advancement of research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207192

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Sports for Youth

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,800 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote sports and recreational activities. Funding is intended to support tennis and polo, particularly among young athletes. Grants must be used to promote polo and tennis as sports, with an emphasis on yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220151

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Document Preservation

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies for document preservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 228036

Grants to USA Businesses and Nonprofits for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229366

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for New Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general support for new projects. Funding is intended to launch new projects, increase organizational capacity, and support grassroots initiatives that work towards positi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for Existing Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to increase organizational capacity and to strengthen grassroots initiatives that work towards positive environmental, socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230894

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Strengthen the USA-Israel Relationship, Instill Jewish Pride, and...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 171991

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Earth Science Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Earth science. Applicants must contact program officers prior to applying and are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Projects are intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204835

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Develop Rapid Vaccine Technologies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and consortia to develop technology to contribute to the rapid creation of vaccines in response to viral outbreaks. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221054

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth With Disabilities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit children and youth with disabilities. Funding is intended for activities and programs that demonstrate inclusiveness, community, and the ability to make an impact. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222252

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Local Agencies for Children's Sports League Expenses

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA park and recreation nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribes for children's sports league expenses. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of seasonal soccer league operators and players. Funds may be used for equipment, u...

GrantWatch ID#: 222728

Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits for Workforce Development

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit and for-profit entities in eligible regions for workforce development. Funding is intended to train, retrain, and upgrade the skills of employees. The purpose of the grant program is to promote employees from within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223756

Grants to USA Civil Air Patrol Units for STEM- and Aerospace-Related Initiatives

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $350 to USA Civil Air Patrol (CAP) units for STEM and aerospace-related initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for educational projects, programs, field trips, activities, and events for CAP cadets, as well as for collaborative outreach progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 224950

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Missing Person Cases and Victim...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support missing person cases and victims of violent crimes. Eligible uses of funding include community support programs, victim advocacy initiatives, educational outreach, direct a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225328

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve Education

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, teachers, students, and community members for initiatives to improve the quality of education in schools. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that promote creativity and excelle...

GrantWatch ID#: 226717

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Municipalities to Benefit Reside...

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and municipalities for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support proposals that have a direct impact on the lives of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164074

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of community development, the arts, education, health, environment, mental health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179491

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 Nonprofits for Gun Control Programs and to Pennsylvania and New York for Visual ...

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing gun control and civic engagement and to Pennsylvania and New York nonprofits in eligible regions for programs to promote the visual arts. Applicants are advised that required registration may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 220364
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