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

Explore 1,600 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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In-Kind Donations of Children's Books to USA Rural Libraries Affected by Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of new books valued at $800 to USA libraries in rural areas that have been impacted by natural disasters. Applicants must contact the funding source in order to apply. Eligible libraries are those intending to rebuild or enhance their children's ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165910

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Shelters to Cover the Costs of Canine Medical Proce...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and government animal shelters for financial assistance to cover the costs associated with medical procedures for dogs. Funding is intended for necessary medical treatments and emergency...

GrantWatch ID#: 166151

In-Kind Donations of Computer Equipment to USA Schools and Nonprofits to Enhance PreK-12 Educa...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of computer equipment to USA and territories PreK-12 schools and educational nonprofit organizations. The goal of this program is to ensure that modern computer technology is present in every classroom throughout the country so that all children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166682

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits for programs in the area of alcohol and substance abuse prevention and education. The purpose of funding is to support opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder prevention programs and activities. Emphasis is placed on programs targetin...

GrantWatch ID#: 167235

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Culture, Social Services, and Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International grassroots nonprofit organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit youth. Previously funded grants include the establishment of endowment scholarships at universities and other educational institutions. The Board seeks to grant funds to organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167659

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Organizations and Individuals to Engage Residents in Impac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts and Vermont nonprofit organizations, artists, volunteers, project organizers, and educators in eligible counties for impactful and meaningful community programs that relate to aspects of Jewish life. Priority will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167793

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations to Benefit Children in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that enhance the wellbeing of young residents. Funding requests may be made for new or existing projects and for ongoing projects or one-time needs. Funding is intended to benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167962

Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Organizations for Gardening Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts schools and organizations in eligible locations for projects that involve gardening, plant science, ecology, or other related subject matter. Funding is intended for projects and activities that involve children. Eligible projects take plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 168633

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Related to Health and Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the area of patient services and for charitable events related to healthcare and social services. Eligible projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 169063

In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Create...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Municipalities for Book Publication

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and municipalities to support efforts to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subjects of art, architecture and design; cultural history, the cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 170317

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Pop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit underserved community members within the funding source's service area. Focus areas include housing, education, employment, and other essential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171171

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in the Areas of Human Services, Health, Education, and C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of human services, health, education, and children. The primary focus of funding is to benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 171975

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence. The funder's focus areas are education, neighbors, and the workforce. Proposed activities must take place in specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 171999

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Services to Benefit Vulnerable Children and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit vulnerable children and families. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Program focus areas include basic needs, workforce readiness, out-of-school educational opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172551

Grants to Multiple USA States and England Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations for Edu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Texas, California, Washington, DC, and England nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations for programs to improve education in disadvantaged communities. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 172940

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Understanding and Appreciation of J...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of the arts, film screening, the performing arts, exhibitions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173600

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Civil and Human Rights Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for social change initiatives. Funding is intended to promote community involvement in civil and human rights issues. Funding may address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to health, housing,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173683

Grants to USA LEAs and IHEs to Support School Communities Following Serious Disruptive Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA local education agencies and institutions of higher education to assist the school community in restoring a learning environment following a serious disruptive event. Schools may request short-term assistance to address an acute need as well as longe...

GrantWatch ID#: 173824

Grants to International Individuals and Organizations for Projects to Protect Farm Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 173825

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Youth Programs and Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for youth programs and services. Organizations should contact the Foundation prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to meet the program and operating needs of organizations serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 173895

Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Community Facilities in Rural Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Eligible u...

GrantWatch ID#: 174366

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies to Supplement Librar...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 174863

In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to supply reading material to underserved communities. The program is intended to provide books to communities, libraries, and schools throughout the world. The purpose of the book do...

GrantWatch ID#: 174877

In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The grant is intended to assist or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and Groups for In-School Educational Music Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International schools and other groups for in-school educational music programs. Although the Foundation appreciates all forms of music, priority is given to proposals that focus on bluegrass music. Live ensemble demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176897

In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Music Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and receive approval to submit an application. Funding is intended for applicants providing free or low-cost music in...

GrantWatch ID#: 178253

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies for Costs Related to Purchasing and Training Police Dogs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,500 to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for acquiring skilled and efficient police dogs. Funding is intended to assist police departments with the overwhelming costs needed to acquire a trained canine. Funding may be used to help cov...

GrantWatch ID#: 178293

Grants to Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including those that pertain to food pantries, education, homele...

GrantWatch ID#: 178421

Grants to USA Youth Athletic Organizations to Enhance Sports Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA youth athletic organizations to enhance programs and experiences for youth in sports programs. Priority will be given to applicants located in low-income areas. Funding is intended to help support and broaden programs that are high qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 179469

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, Institutions, and Individuals...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, institutions, individuals, or collaborations between various entities to develop social impact projects. Finalists are given funding, publicity, and help with other resources in order to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180556

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Promote Japanese Language Learning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit educational institutions and organizations for Japanese-language educational programs on a national, state, or regional level. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Priority is given to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180645

Grants to New York and Massachusetts Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Youth with Disabilities...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts and New York nonprofits, public benefit corporations, and schools in eligible counties to serve young people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual and learning disabilities. Applicants must contact staff prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180806

Grants to USA IHEs in New England States for Initiatives to Improve Financial Stability and In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA IHEs in New England states for initiatives to enhance education affordability and financial sustainability. Funding is intended to assist university and college leaders in lowering costs and increasing college affordability and finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 181087

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Low and Moderate-Income In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to benefit low and moderate-income individuals and families within the funding source’s service area. Program areas include financial empowerment, human services, workforce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181398

Grants and Sponsorships to Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York Nonprofi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships to Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in locations served by the funding source. Funding is intended to benefit local communities in the focu...

GrantWatch ID#: 182217

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Events to Benefit Residents in Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries for events to benefit young people and strengthen local communities. The program is intended to support efforts to improve the lives of underserved youth through tech education.

GrantWatch ID#: 182271

Grants to USA Healthcare Organizations for Continuing Education Events for Healthcare Professi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA professional societies, healthcare organizations, and education providers for events that provide healthcare professionals with further education. Funding is intended for expenses related to continuing education events in the areas of heart failure, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182567

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Cardiac Education and Fundraising Activities to Benefit Disadvant...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for health education programs and fundraisers related to cardiac diseases and treatments. Funding is intended to support activities and events that promote awareness among patients and the public alike, or that raise funds to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182569

Grants to USA Individuals and Groups for Trail Maintenance and Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 to USA individuals and groups for projects to improve and maintain privately-owned or public trails used for off-road vehicles, as well as public parks, hiking trails, and nature preserves. Eligible projects may include trail clean-ups, trail expans...

GrantWatch ID#: 182914

Grants to USA Nonprofits that Use Eligible Pickup Truck Models to Serve Their Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that regularly use and depend on pickup trucks to assist with their operations and benefit their communities. Eligible applicants include volunteers and employees of charitable organizations that use specific trucks manufactur...

GrantWatch ID#: 182915

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Sovereign Tribes Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Promote Pos...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and sovereign tribes nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for programs that promote postsecondary success for underserved students. Funding is intended to improve the quality of and access to higher education in order ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183148

Grants to Vermont and Massachusetts Jewish Organizations and Employees for Skill Development O...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Vermont and Massachusetts Jewish organizations and individuals employed by Jewish organizations in eligible locations to participate in professional development opportunities. This program seeks to strengthen and improve local Jewish orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 183939

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Urgent Disaster Relief Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for urgent disaster relief. Funding is intended to provide effective and efficient support to communities and organizations that have been impacted by disaster. The funding source par...

GrantWatch ID#: 184107

Grants to USA BIPOC-Led Organizations for Activities that Advance Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA BIPOC-led nonprofit social justice organizations for activities that further social and economic justice. Funding is intended to support strategies that combat discrimination and oppression in order to create just communities and societies. Priority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184164

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Educational Programs for Mental Health Service Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and for-profit continuing medical education providers for education programs for healthcare providers in the area of mental health. Funding is intended for continuing medical education (CME) activities, including live, print, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184348

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Activities Addressing Health Care

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and activities addressing health care. Funding is intended for scientific, patient, and professional organizations. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to improve patient advocacy, education, and care. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184420

In-Kind Donations and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Support Education, Sustainability, and...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of climate action, quality education, and equity. Eligible requests include the sponsorship of events, donations of used furniture, and volunteers or use of the funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 184634
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.