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

Explore 1,718 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Ohio. 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 and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants to USA Christian Nonprofits Serving Under-Resourced Communities for Leadership Developm...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit Christian organizations serving under-resourced communities for programs to develop new organizational leadership. Funding is intended for expenses in the areas of capacity building, programmatic costs, and overhead. The key elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 226462

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations for projects and activities that address critical needs. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance, based on need and funds available. Eligible residents and organizations are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227605

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...

GrantWatch ID#: 227807

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Projects that Encourage Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and for-profits for projects and events that encourage tourism to eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that draw visitors to the area and increase usage of local shopping venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228398

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital needs and collaborative projects focused on recreation, arts, and culture; youth and talent development; community needs; and enc...

GrantWatch ID#: 228423

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop High-Spe...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs for preliminary studies on developing high-speed weapons systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230252

USA, Canada, and International Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Symposia Grants

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizing committees to conduct symposia on topics related to mathematics and theoretical physics. The purpose of the symposia is to bring together theoretical computer scientists, physicists, and mathematicians to meet an...

GrantWatch ID#: 231114

Grants to Canada and USA Nonprofits for Projects to Protect Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigat...

GrantWatch ID#: 129644

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support activities and projects in the focus areas of arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 145902

Grants to USA K-5 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learn...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

Grants to USA Qualifying IHEs for Dental Laboratory Technology Education and Awareness

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA qualifying IHEs to advance the awareness and education of laboratory technology within the dental profession. Funding is intended for accredited institutions that have an existing dental laboratory technology program, as well as for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 173249

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community problems, engage residents, strengthen the economy, and improve the operational effectiveness o...

GrantWatch ID#: 173968

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Serve Individuals with Hearing or Vision Impairments

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs, projects, and services to improve the lives of people with hearing loss and/or visual impairments. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. In most cases, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174095

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Health Conferences and Meetings

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for conferences and meetings related to improving health outcomes through patient-centered care. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The program encourages, but does...

GrantWatch ID#: 178599

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote the health and well-being of communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for proposals that fall within the following categories: hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 180282

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Research Capacity and Healthcare Outcomes

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote healthcare outcomes and clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects that encourage active...

GrantWatch ID#: 180287

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects and Activities that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and activities to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 181694

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for charitable programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that address a community need. Eligible applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 181721

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support charitable programs and projects that take place i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181722

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Religious, Scientific, Literary, Charitable, and Educational Pro...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support scientific, religious, literary, charitable, and educational programs. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full proposal. Funding is also provided for the prevention of c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181723

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable programs and projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to enhance the lives of local residents. Eligible applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181724

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Projects to Improve Healthcare Decisions

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research support projects that lead to improved healthcare decisions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects that disseminat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183094

Grants to Ohio Charitable Organizations for Health Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio charitable organizations to provide health services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address the local community's healthcare needs. Grants may be used for one-time projects or ongoing activities. Eligible applicants se...

GrantWatch ID#: 190197

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that respond to the community's social service needs, preserve the area's history and environment, improve the local a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190696

Grants for Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, economic development, envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193989

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Provision of Literacy Services for Students

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students. Funding is intended for general operations, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, salaries, space rental, technology, teacher stipends, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 199955

Grants to Ohio Agencies and Nonprofits for Trail Construction and Maintenance

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and park districts for trail acquisition, construction, and maintenance projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to acquire property for new trails and to maintain and upgrade existing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 203746

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to STEM Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA researchers associated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal nations to support fundamental research studies related to STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 204161

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools in Eligible Areas for ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions in eligible areas for programs and activities that benefit local communities. Funding preference is intended for projects and services that assist the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204889

Grants to Ohio and Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio and Michigan nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for sustainable projects that have a positive impact on communities. Past grants have supported projects in the areas of youth, the elderly, health care and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 209702

Grants to USA Individuals and Music Organizations for Music-Related Projects and Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210489

Grants to USA and Canada IHEs to Support the Establishment and Expansion of Risk Management an...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada universities and colleges to support risk management and insurance programs at their institutions. Funding is intended to assist IHEs in the establishment of new programs as well as in the expansion of currently existing programs that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212394

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programming to Assist Patients, Caregivers, and the G...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programming to assist patients, their caregivers, and the general public. Eligible programs are non-promotional and free of commercial biases. Funding is intended for various programs and initiatives, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215362

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Planning, Execution, and Outcomes

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve organizational planning, execution, and outcomes. Grant recipients will receive access to strategic planning tools, AI-powered stakeholder interview surveys, implementation support, consulting services, lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 215627

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Health of Therapy Horses

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve the health of horses being used for therapy purposes. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to identify best practices to ensure the heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 221413

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Honor and Assist Veterans

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs that benefit veterans in eligible communities. Funding is intended to recognize and honor veterans while promoting civic pride and patriotism. Grants can be used to support military veterans, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 222314

Grants to USA Postdoctoral Researchers Affiliated with Research Institutions for Life Sciences...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and universities for life sciences research projects. Funding is intended for basic biological research in a wide range of categories. Applicants may be awarded to non-US citize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223136

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Postsecondary Institutions to Encourage the Pursuit of...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and postsecondary institutions for initiatives to encourage the pursuit of legal careers among individuals facing barriers to education and resources. Funding is intended for outreach activities, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227500

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming benefiting residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an application outline before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to stimulate exciting and enriching cultural a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230448

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Fibroblast Disorder Research

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, research hospitals, consortia, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for collaborative research projects related to muscular dystrophies and other fibroblast-based disorders. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231311
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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