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

Explore 1,579 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Massachusetts. 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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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop a Framework for AI Tools in Healthcare

Deadline: 10/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to develop a framework to guide the creation and use of AI tools in healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 230662

Grants to USA Educational Institutions and Nonprofits for Foreign Language Educational Materia...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for foreign language educational materials. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funds may be used for the purchase of teaching materials and cultural items...

GrantWatch ID#: 152885

Grants to USA Organizations for Medical Education and Research Activities

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to USA organizations to support medical education and research activities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Previous grantees include universities, hospitals, medical schools, hospice centers, medical foundatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 224210

Grants to USA Aerospace Science Teachers in JROTC Classrooms for Aerospace Science Activities

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA aerospace science teachers in JROTC classrooms for educational aerospace science activities. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including field trips and the purchase of books and supplies. The goal of the funding progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229627

Grants to USA Clinician-Scientists at Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Alzheime...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories clinician-scientists sponsored by nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for Alzheimer's-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215606

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Non-Clinical Brain Research Led ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to assist eligible clinician-scientists in carrying out independent non-clinical scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 218308

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Clinical Brain Research Led by E...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to assist eligible clinician-scientists in carrying out independent brain-related clinical scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sev...

GrantWatch ID#: 218309

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Clinical Trial Research...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentored clinical trial research projects in the behavioral, biomedical, or clinical sciences fields. Applicants are advised that the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224987

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research in Clinical, B...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentored scientific research projects in the clinical, behavioral, or biomedical sciences. Applicants are advised that the required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 224988

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Scientific Research Projects tha...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for scientific research projects to support career development in the fields of behavioral, biomedical, and clinical science. Applicants are advised that the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 224989

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Clinical Patient-Oriented Health...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to conduct clinical patient-oriented health research projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224990

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research Using Human Subj...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for scientific health research projects utilizing human subjects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed...

GrantWatch ID#: 224991

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Directed Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for research projects utilizing clinical trials in the fields of biomedical, clinical, or behavioral sciences. Applicants are advised that...

GrantWatch ID#: 224992

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

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for research and career development activities related to the clinical, biomedical, and behavioral sciences. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224993

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Basic Experimental Scientific He...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to conduct basic experimental scientific health research projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The ove...

GrantWatch ID#: 224994

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to support health-related research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224995

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Tribal Governments, IHEs, an...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, Tribal governments, IHEs, and government agencies for medical research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 224996

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Scientific Research Uti...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for mentored scientific research utilizing human subjects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 224997

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research Projects Utilizi...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for health research projects utilizing clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224998

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research and Mentorship b...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentoring and research projects conducted by mid-career health researchers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 225004

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mid-Career Clinical Investigator...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mid-career clinical investigators pursuing patient-oriented research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 225006

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Quantitative Health Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to support health research conducted by investigators with quantitative technical and scientific backgrounds. Applicants are advised that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225009

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to guide postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers on their way to becoming independent. Applicants are advised to complete req...

GrantWatch ID#: 225010

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments to assist postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers in pursuing independent research careers. Applicants are advised to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 225011

Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Number of Professionals Trained in Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to increase the number of professionals trained in cancer research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230285

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Postdoctoral Career Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and agencies for postdoctoral career development initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for programs that prepare post...

GrantWatch ID#: 230419

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Massachusetts 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#: 181998

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Training

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical research training. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for postdoctorate audiologists to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 224979

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored experimental human studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 224981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expectation is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224982

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Individuals to Enhance the Educational Experience at El...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individuals to enhance the educational experience at eligible schools. Applicants must contact the school principal prior to submitting an application. Funds may be used for projects, programs, and activities suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 150229

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Community Organizations, and Individuals to Impr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, community organizations, students, and teachers to improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding may be used for general operating support, projects, capital improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 158837

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Personnel, and Individuals to Improve the Education...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, school personnel, students, parents, and community members for projects and programs that improve the educational experience for teachers and students at schools in eligible locations. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 165023

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Personnel, and Individuals to Advance Educational E...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, students, parents, school personnel, and community members in eligible locations for projects that enhance the education of students. Funding is intended for projects that further educational enrichm...

GrantWatch ID#: 170578

Grants to USA Artists in Multiple States for Financial Support

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual artists in multiple states for financial support. Funding is intended to benefit mid-career visual artists. Eligible expenses include equipment, travel, rent, and supplies. Eligible applicants are located in Connecticut, M...

GrantWatch ID#: 172659

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit groups, schools, institutions, and other organizations for projects and services that enhance the quality of life for local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community activities and charitable causes. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 173886

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Teachers, and CBOs to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, municipalities, teachers, and community-based organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of environment, education, art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174222

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Personnel, Students, and Community Members for Proj...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, school personnel, students, parents, and community members in eligible locations for activities that improve education for teachers and students. Funding is intended to support projects such as indep...

GrantWatch ID#: 177061

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Nonprofits Serving Eligible Communities to Improve the Liv...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont nonprofit organizations serving eligible communities for programs that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health, education, historic preservation, the environment, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178198

Grants to USA Tribes to Enhance Public Safety and Provide Victim Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA tribal governments to enhance the safety of residents and provide services to victims. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Focus areas include Tribal justice systems, children's justice, adult tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178270

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Students, and School Staff to Support the Study of Music a...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, students, parents, school staff, and community members in eligible locations to support the study of music and music appreciation in local schools. Funding is intended to assist with activities such ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179706

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Teachers, Students, and Community Members to Improve Publi...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individual students, teachers, administrators, and residents for projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180934

Grants to USA IHEs for Education Related to Agricultural and Food Sciences

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA colleges and universities to offer quality undergraduate and graduate degree tracks that will strengthen the country's agricultural and food-related professional and scientific workforce. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 181100

Grants to Massachusetts Educators, Students, and Individuals to Enhance Public Education in El...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts teachers, administrators, students, and community members to enhance education in public schools in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve students' scholastic and overall success. Eligible programs benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 181129

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Staff, and Individuals for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, community members, school staff, parents, and students in eligible regions to enrich and enhance the educational experience of local teachers and students. Funding is intended to ensure the highest l...

GrantWatch ID#: 201088
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