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

Explore 1,727 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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1,727 grants found

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support smaller nonprofit organizations in the areas of basic needs, seniors, education, and youth. The grant program aims to redu...

GrantWatch ID#: 192352

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects to Enhance the Well Being of Older Adults

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct applied research projects that have direct and immediate implications on the older adult population, ages 65 and older. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 192501

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Professional Training and Education Projects for Those Working wi...

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional training and education projects that significantly focus on staff and personnel working with seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible projects are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192502

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of families and communities, education, and wellness. The funding source seeks to improve local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 198475

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876

Grants to USA K-12 Schools to Enhance Science Education in Multiple States

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA K-12 schools to enhance science education in multiple states. Eligible schools are located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C. Funding is intended to develop n...

GrantWatch ID#: 206673

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects must improve the physical, educational, civic, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 206756

Grants to USA Organizations, Community Groups, and Institutions in Multiple States for Science...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware organizations, community groups, clubs, and other institutions for science-related programming. Funding is intended to support the development of pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206886

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthcare for Disadvantaged Women

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthcare for disadvantaged women. Funding is intended for activities related to reproductive rights. The purpose of the program is to educate women regarding their reproductive health options. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 209650

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Programs to Meet the Needs of People with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio individuals and programs in eligible regions to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to educational activities, medical needs, therapeutic ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215807

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Communities Where the Funder's Associates Live, Work, and Volunteer

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, the environment, clean water, natural resource protection, and basic needs....

GrantWatch ID#: 219608

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for capacity-building efforts. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects and activities that strengthen the...

GrantWatch ID#: 220760

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 for Ohio nonprofit community-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for programs that are designed to meet the health, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 221060

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address the needs of underserved residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for programs that benefit the poor and disadvantaged by understanding t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221061

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Program Support and Capital Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for project support and capital improvements. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement prior to submitting an application. Projects must benefit people with disabilities, people of diverse ra...

GrantWatch ID#: 223861

Grants to USA and Netherlands Nonprofits and Artists for Arts and Cultural Programming and Exc...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and Netherlands nonprofit organizations and artists for arts and cultural programming, with a focus on fostering cultural exchange between the two countries. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, research, and publications that promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226244

Prizes for USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Environmental Research

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scientists to compete for prizes for research addressing ecological and environmental challenges worldwide. Applicants must submit their research papers to their nation's nominating body. The purpose of the competitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 228741

Grants to USA IHEs to Support Learning Programs in Japan for College Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs to support learning programs in Japan for college students. The purpose of the program is to bring students pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees to Japan to benefit from an experiential learning opportunity while gaining an under...

GrantWatch ID#: 229913

Grants to USA Nonprofit IHEs to Host Research Faculty from Japan-Based IHEs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit IHEs and consortia of IHEs to host faculty members from Japan-based IHEs. Qualifying visiting professors have a doctorate in the humanities, social sciences, or related field and conduct research studies on topics directly...

GrantWatch ID#: 229915

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Nutrition and Food-Related Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for nutrition and food-related programs. Funding is intended for the advancement of the culinary arts, furthering nutrition education, and increasing access to healthy food. The goal of this program is to educate communities o...

GrantWatch ID#: 230019

Grants USA and Canada Teams of Mathematics Teachers for Math Education Research Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada teams of PK-12 mathematics teachers and post-secondary math educators for collaborative math education research projects in the classroom. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231151

Grants to USA and Canada High School Math Teachers to Develop Math Teaching Materials

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada high school mathematics teachers to develop curriculum that connects math instruction to other disciplines. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for the development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 231152

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Develop Math Lessons for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada teachers to develop lessons that teach math concepts to students with disabilities in grades 2-8. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development of en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231153

Grants to USA and Canada Teams of Teachers to Create Math Teaching Materials

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada teams of elementary and post-secondary teachers to create and edit mathematics teaching materials. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for collaborative curriculum developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231154

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers and Math Coaches for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA and Canada elementary school teachers, math teachers, and math coaches for professional development opportunities in mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for colleg...

GrantWatch ID#: 231155

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Improve Math Outcomes for Underachieving Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada PK-6 classroom teachers and teams of teachers to develop mathematics curriculum that improves outcomes for underachieving students. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. This grant support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231156

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Improve Math Outcomes for Underachieving High School Stud...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada grade 6-12 classroom teachers and teams of teachers to develop mathematics curriculum that improves outcomes for underachieving students. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. This grant s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231157

Grants to USA and Canada Schools to Improve Math Education for Multilingual Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada schools for professional development to improve mathematics education for multilingual students in grades PK-12. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for projects to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231158

Grants to USA and Canada PK-8 Teachers to Develop Geometry Lessons

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada PK-8 school teachers to develop geometry lessons. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the grant is to develop activities that demonstrate the application of geometry in al...

GrantWatch ID#: 231159

Scholarships to USA and Canada Prek-5 Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada PreK-5 teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231160

Scholarships to USA and Canada Grade 6-8 Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada grade 6-8 teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231161

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231162

Grants to USA and Canada Educator Teams for College Math Preparatory Classes

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada teams of high school math teachers and IHE educators for college preparatory classes in mathematics. At least one team member must be a member of the funding source's organization. The programs must be designed to assist st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231163

Grants to USA and Canada PK-12 School Staff for Professional Development in Math Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada teachers, administrators, and coaches at PK-12 schools for professional development related to teaching math. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for educational programming ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231164

Grants to USA and Canada Prek-5 Teachers for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada PreK-5 teachers for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231165

Grants to USA and Canada Grade 6-8 Teachers for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada grade 6-8 teachers for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231167

Grants to USA and Canada High School Staff for Professional Development in Math Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada high school staff for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231168

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing-Related Educational Outreach Programs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational outreach programs to combat housing discrimination. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the planning and...

GrantWatch ID#: 160250

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Enforce Fair Housing Practices

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities to enforce fair housing practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects to address fair housing inquiries and complaints,...

GrantWatch ID#: 171997

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance the local community. First-time and non-recent applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174059

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects in the Fields of Arts and the Environment

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180489

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programs and Services that Improve Mental Health Outc...

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, including schools and agencies, for educational programs related to improving mental health. Funding is intended for innovative activities and projects that promote the science of interpersonal relationships....

GrantWatch ID#: 197641

Grants to USA Investigators Associated with IHEs for Projects to Diversify Online Resources

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA investigators associated with IHEs for new projects to improve the availability of digital resources to humanities scholars. The purpose of funding is to promote racial and social justice in the field of academia. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 199922

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Nations to Enable AI Access ...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal Nations to make existing scientific data accessible to Artificial Intelligence. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application...

GrantWatch ID#: 231628

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Create AI Infrastructure

Deadline: 11/04/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research laboratories to create infrastructure that will increase access to AI resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 231791

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and Artists to Create Original Artwork

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179287

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Ohio 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, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 182006

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and IHEs for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 212219
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