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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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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Senior Faculty for Preliminary Melanoma Research Proj...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior faculty affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for preliminary research projects addressing melanoma. Funding is intended for high-risk and high-reward projects that lack preliminary data. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223390

Grants and Loans to USA and Canada Jewish Organizations for Projects to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and loans to USA and Canada Jewish organizations for projects to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for new projects in the focus areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231890

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, government-sponsored businesses, schools, and health departments for recycling and litter reduction activities. Funding is intended for equipment used to collect and process recycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166527

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries for Bibliographical and Library Aids

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, associations, and organizations to compile scholarly library resource lists serving United States library patrons. Examples of lists include indexes, reading lists, webliographies and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174274

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement a Computer Science Program

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to improve computer science programming. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and teacher training courses. The goal of the program is to empower students with in-demand knowledge and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 204921

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High School Engineering Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public schools and charter schools in multiple states to provide engineering programming for high school students. Funding is intended to cover participation costs and teacher training fees. The goal of the program is to offer students the opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204923

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Provide STEM Programming for PreK-5 Students

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to provide STEM programming for PreK-5th grade students. Funding is intended to cover participation fees and teacher training courses. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of free and...

GrantWatch ID#: 204930

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA schools in multiple states to implement STEM units for middle school students. Funding is intended to cover the necessary materials, technology, and teacher training to provide high-quality STEM education. Schools must be located in eligible regions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211545

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States for Engineering Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public high schools in multiple states to enhance STEM curriculum with additional engineering courses. Funding is intended for equipment, technology, and teacher training expenses associated with this curriculum expansion. Schools must be located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211560

Grants to USA Public Schools in Multiple States for High-Quality PreK-5 STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public schools in multiple states to implement high-quality PreK-5 STEM programs. Funding is intended for teacher training, supplies, and technology needs associated with elementary school STEM education. Schools must be located in eligible communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 211589

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement high-quality middle school STEM programs. Eligible expenses include supplies, equipment, program fees, and technology purchases. Schools must meet minimum requirements for the percentage of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 211591

Grants to Ohio School Staff to Develop Environmental Education Programming

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio school educators, administrators, and teachers in eligible regions for environmental education programs. Funding is intended for projects that address solid waste reduction, such as classroom activities, field trips, guest speakers, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216843

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States to Implement Computer Science Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter high schools in multiple states to implement computer science courses that benefit students. Funding is intended for equipment, technology, and teacher training expenses associated with this curriculum. Schools must be located in e...

GrantWatch ID#: 217284

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States to Implement Engineering Courses

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter high schools in multiple states to implement engineering courses that benefit students. Funding is intended for equipment, technology, and teacher training expenses associated with this curriculum expansion. Schools must be located...

GrantWatch ID#: 217288

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for Middle School STEM Curriculum

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools for expenses to develop STEM curriculum that benefits middle school students in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of expenses related to program implementation, including program fees, teacher trai...

GrantWatch ID#: 217293

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Develop STEM Curriculum for PreK-5 Students

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to develop STEM curriculum for PreK-5 students. Funding is intended for teacher training, supplies, and technology needs. Schools must be located in eligible communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 217295

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219153

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High School Engineering Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states for programs to implement engineering curriculum in high schools. Funding is intended for expenses related to teacher training, computers, tablets, equipment, supplies, and participation fees. Eligible sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223619

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement STEM Programs at the PreK-5 Level

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement innovative STEM programs at the PreK-5 level. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the training, equipment, and resources to produce high-level curricula. Priority is given to schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 223648

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High-Quality Middle School STEM Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement high-quality STEM programs at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover participation costs, technology needs, equipment, supplies, and teacher training. Priority is given to scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 223649

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for High School Computer Science Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA schools in multiple states to implement high-quality computer science programs at the high school level. Funding is intended to cover participation costs, technology needs, equipment, supplies, and teacher training. Priority is given to schools servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230945

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Disparities in Oral Health

Deadline: 01/04/27 LOI Date: 11/09/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational or research institutions for activities to advance oral health equity. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 160048

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for ALS Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research using data from specific trials for ALS treatments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 217252

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies for cancer research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop innovative t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230277

Grants to USA IHEs and Research Institutions for Planetary Science Research Facilities

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA IHEs and research institutions for research facilities for the planetary science community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for facilities with the equipment and infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231675

Grants to USA Teachers and Student Teams for STEM Programs to Address Community Issues

Deadline: 11/11/26

Grants to USA teachers and student teams at the 6th to 9th grade levels for programs to utilize STEM practices to address community issues. Funding is intended for programs implemented in local schools, classrooms, and organizations. Students can choose to either ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214300

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations, Schools, and Groups for Public Food Garden Projects

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for a wide variety of public garden projects. Funding is intended for food garden projects that serve community members in need. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, youth gardens, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159538

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Festivals that Promote Cultural Heritage Traditions

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of $3,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for festivals and events that promote arts and cultural heritage in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support established cultural festivals that primarily reach immigrant, refugee, and New American audienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215598

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Related to the Evolution of t...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 222849

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Library and Archive Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve libraries and library services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning projects, nation...

GrantWatch ID#: 147018

Grants to USA Museums, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities for Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums and government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal organizations applying on behalf of museums to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 148060

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Professional Development for Library and Archives St...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162207

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Develop the Capacity of African America...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162642

Grants to USA Tribes and Nonprofits Serving Native Hawaiians for Culture and Heritage Preserva...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA tribes and nonprofit organizations representing and serving Native Hawaiians to present and preserve knowledge, heritage, and culture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 162643

Grants to USA Tribes to Improve Library Resources and Provide Professional Development Opportu...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA tribes to improve library resources and provide professional development opportunities for library staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support federally...

GrantWatch ID#: 165537

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Professional Development for Museum Personn...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that use the transfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Small Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to enhance services in small museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist small museums of all d...

GrantWatch ID#: 184387

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and IHEs to Provide Professional Development to M...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, museums, and IHEs for projects to provide professional development to museum staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Partnerships betw...

GrantWatch ID#: 212466

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Expand the Capacity of American Latin...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to expand the capacity of cultural institutions with a focus on the American Latino community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 217430

Opportunity for USA Healthcare Institutions to Host a Medical Fellowship

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for USA healthcare institutions to host a medical fellowship. Funding is intended for one-year fellowship programs for nurse practitioners, physicians, genetic counselors, or physical therapists. Funding is intended for projects that serve the rare dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231662

Grants to Ohio Organizations for Gardening-Related Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio organizations in eligible communities for gardening-related projects. Funding is intended to support the enhancement of publicly owned property, to support education in horticultural and related fields, and to spread the love and knowledge of garden...

GrantWatch ID#: 148349

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address social disparities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into the focus areas of climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176451

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 01/02/27 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include education, health, cultural experiences, and so...

GrantWatch ID#: 178716

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Health of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the health of local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support outreach and education projects as well as other initiatives in the areas of human development, health, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 208138

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to USA and International Academic Medical Centers to Enhance Muscular Dystrophy Educati...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and International academic medical centers and medical education companies to enhance medical education on specific topics. Funding is intended to improve the educational materials available and to reduce educational gaps around types of muscular dys...

GrantWatch ID#: 214762

Grants to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming Entities to Benefit Local Co...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants, in-kind support, and sponsorships to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and social service organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215700
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