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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 Organizations, Companies, and Researchers for Researc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

GrantWatch ID#: 225727

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career PhD Scholars for Historical Humani...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD scholars to pursue research projects related to historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. Funding is intended for a wide range of resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225800

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to USA and Canada Law Schools for Initiatives to Encourage Students to Pursue Careers i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada law schools for initiatives to encourage students to pursue careers in law. Funding is intended for collaborative projects among at least three universities. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, law fairs, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225903

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that help those in need help themselves, through the practical application of knowledge and resource...

GrantWatch ID#: 226072

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community organizations that provide services for the betterment of residents. Grants can be used for equipment, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 226141

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Children's Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for children's education programs. Funding is intended for seeding programs and existing programs in the areas of communication, environment, and STEM. Eligible projects are impactful for children, with prefer...

GrantWatch ID#: 226369

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities, Projects, and Programs to Improve ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities, projects, and programs to improve the lives of residents in regions where the funding source has a presence. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of arts and culture, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 226411

Grants to USA Organizations for Tennis Center Advocacy, Technical Services, and Business Devel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for tennis center advocacy, technical services, and business development. Applicants must file for requisite membership and must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, the construction and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226419

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Emergent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address emergent needs. Funding is intended for projects in areas including immigrant and refugee support, education, the arts, agriculture, the environment, invention, and entrepreneurship. Priority is given to organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 226496

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase the Housing Available to Meet Specific Workforce Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community entities to increase the housing available to meet specific workforce needs. Funding is intended for the development, construction, and/or acquisition of appropriate housing to meet the needs of the workforce ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226636

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit animals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the animal welfare ecosystem by assisting grassroots organizations that help ani...

GrantWatch ID#: 226698

Grants to USA United Methodist Churches for Migrant and Refugee Ministry Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA United Methodist Churches for migrant and refugee ministry programs. Funding is intended to support community-based service activities that assist migrants and refugees and strengthen outreach to vulnerable populations. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 226745

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Needs and Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for community needs and services in eligible locations. The purpose of these grants is to address emerging community needs, strengthen partnerships between sectors, and encourage creative and innovative ways to support commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 226754

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Plant Genome Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for plant genome research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects include studying the genetic traits of plants to advance biotechnology...

GrantWatch ID#: 226829

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Innovative Evolution-Based Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for evolutionary research on complex living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for research that combines evolutionary an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226830

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Fundamental Biological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit education and research organizations, and IHEs, for fundamental biological research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects focused on cell b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226975

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutions, and Nonprofits for Research Projects on Systems Bio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for research projects on systems biology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research in molecular and cellular biolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226976

Grants to USA Research Institutions, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Genetics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA research institutions, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for genetics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects related to genetics, epigenetics, and gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226977

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Organizations for Biomolecular Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research laboratories for biomolecular research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Projects should include b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226979

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Synthetic Cell Components

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit research and education organizations for projects related to synthetic cell components. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that can identify which...

GrantWatch ID#: 226981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Research Projects on the Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for research projects on the developmental processes of organisms. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase the under...

GrantWatch ID#: 226983

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and IHEs for Genomics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and IHEs for genomics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to conduct research and to develop tools and infrastructure that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226984

Grants to USA Research Institutes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Neuroscience Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA research institutes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for neuroscience research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for mechanistic studies to understand topics in neuroscience ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226986

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Research on Physiological Mechanis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research institutes for research on physiological mechanisms. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of possible research topics f...

GrantWatch ID#: 226989

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutes, and Nonprofits for Animal Behavior Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutes, and nonprofit organizations for behavioral systems research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research into individual and group animal be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226990

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Education and Health Initiatives That ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for education and health projects that serve communities in Myanmar. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Preference is given to pilot projects that can be supported by large...

GrantWatch ID#: 227086

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Research Institutions, and IHEs to Develop Tools for Cell Biology Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to develop tools for cell biology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that will develop different m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227219

Grants to USA Credit Unions to Help Cover Unexpected Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying credit unions to help cover unexpected costs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for credit unions which are designated as low-income, to assist them in responding to natural disasters an...

GrantWatch ID#: 227397

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies for the Repair or Restoration of Memorials or Grave M...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA organizations and agencies for the repair or restoration of memorials or grave markers for fallen officers. Applicants must be associated with law enforcement. Funding is intended for the creation of memorials, repair of memorials inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227437

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs, Scientists, and Companies for Innovative Dairy Processing Technol...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to support innovative dairy processing technologies. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop and scale innovations that will convert by-products into valuable it...

GrantWatch ID#: 227513

Donations and Sponsorships to Ohio Nonprofits and Event Organizers to Benefit the Community in...

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations and sponsorships to Ohio nonprofit organizations and event organizers to benefit the community in eligible regions. Donations are intended for the purchase of equipment and to meet other needs. Event and program sponsorships are intended to help spread t...

GrantWatch ID#: 227549

Grants and Sponsorships to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to assist with events and projects benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide donations and sponsorships for special products, initiatives, and events. Eligible organizations are located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227606

Grants to Ohio Organizations and Individuals to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio organizations and individuals to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, programs, and purchases to address specific needs. Eligible proposals serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 227607

Sponsorships and Donations to Ohio Nonprofits for Events, Projects, and Programs Addressing th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and donations to Ohio nonprofit organizations for events, projects, and programs that address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help cover costs associated with a specific initiative, event, or product. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 227608

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Individuals, and Families to Enhance Wellbeing and Improve the C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, individuals, and families to enhance wellbeing and improve the community. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects, services, and initiatives. Examples of eligible uses of funding include equipment for firefighters and cloth...

GrantWatch ID#: 227609

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Address Critical and Emergency Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals and organizations to address urgent needs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a broad range of expenses, including those related to shelter, clothing, food, childcare, special equipment, and educational programs. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227610

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Groups, and Individuals to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, groups, and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with projects that meet urgent needs such as food, shelter, equipment, clothing, health expenses, and education. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 227611

Sponsorships and Donations to Ohio Organizations Serving Eligible Areas for Special Events and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and donations to Ohio organizations serving eligible areas for special events and causes that benefit residents. The purpose of the program is to assist local organizations that work to improve the quality of life for residents in the funding source's...

GrantWatch ID#: 227612

Donations to Ohio Charitable Organizations and Groups to Support Programs, Events, and Activit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations to Ohio charitable organizations and groups to support programs, events, and activities that benefit residents in regions served by the funding source. Financial requests as well as requests for door prizes, giveaways, or other items will be accepted to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227615

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Local Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and individuals to address local community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community benefit projects and programs such as volunteer fire departments, renovating community facilities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227625

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended improve communities or assist individuals who have experienced extreme hardships (such as home fire, et...

GrantWatch ID#: 227626

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits for Financial Assistance and Community Projects in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for financial assistance and community benefit projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide support to residents experiencing crisis and/or financial hardship, and to support the work of local...

GrantWatch ID#: 227702

Grants to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Nonprofit Organizations for Community Initiatives Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio nonprofit organizations for community initiatives benefitting local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities and events that enrich and strengthen communities. Eligible proposals benefit the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 227703

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Medical Education and Patient Support Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for medical education and patient support programs. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that support community health, particularly as relates to wound care, reconstructive surgery, different aspects of neurology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227976

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and government agencies for safety equipment. The program is intended to provide automated external defibrillators. The goal of the program is to decrease deaths caused by sudden cardiac ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228092

Grants to Ohio Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that help to develop tourism in the area. Grants may be used for event promotion, facility improvements, market...

GrantWatch ID#: 228286

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended for small-scale programming, projects, and equipment needs. Eligible projects focus on recreation, arts, and culture; youth a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228424

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Health Centers for Medical Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and health centers and systems for continuing education programs in the field of medicine. Funding is intended to support independent education programs as well as medical-scientific programs. Programs must align...

GrantWatch ID#: 228632
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