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

Explore 1,652 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Indiana. 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 Indiana Organizations to Benefit Financially Challenged Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants to Indiana organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the focus area of health, youth, financial security, and community resiliency. Activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 222614

Grants to USA Investigators for Patient-Focused Research on Rare Diseases And/Or Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA investigators for research projects focused on people with rare diseases and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for research addressing health system and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228514
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Training and Educational Projects Related to Journalism

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for training and educational initiatives related to the field of journalism. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of ethics, education, professional development, diversity, freedom of information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230130
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Light Rail S...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 231356

In-Kind Support to USA Youth Programs to Provide Banking Education Programming

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

In-kind support to USA youth programs to provide banking education programming to participants. Eligible applicants have a government connection and work with youth ages 14-24. Awardees will receive assistance with integrating banking access into their programs, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231683
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Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs Related to Justice

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for educational and charitable activities related to justice and the legal system. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 151871
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Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Environmental Conservation Programs

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve animal populations and their nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 157001

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Areas of focus include education, health and medical, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 172430
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In-Kind Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Marketing Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA and Canada nonprofit, educational, and service organizations, and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the marketing and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174265
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects with specific and measurable objectives and goals. This grant program includes ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180825
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and community-based organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative projects and initiatives that bring solutions to the community’s most pressing needs. Applicants must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 181945
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Exchange Programs with Germany

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to coordinate student and young professional foreign exchange opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The opportunity is intended to strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 183634
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Evaluate Crime Victim Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and Tribes for research on services provided to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 193867
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Grants to USA Organizations for Research to Effect Positive Social Change

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified organizations for sociology research projects with the potential to promote social change. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on improving systems and ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 204312
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Grant to a USA Nonprofit, Tribe, or IHE for Programs Addressing Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, or IHE to address youth homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and build the capacity of runaway and homeless youth and other youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 208802
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet the needs of individuals with low food security. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support organizations that increase acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 216754
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Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with eligible institutions for research related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 226304

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Young Researchers for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research to advance understanding of Alzheimer's Disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226305

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Clinician Scientists for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career clinician scientists to support research on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of research to...

GrantWatch ID#: 226306
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Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits and State Agencies for Overseas Marketing Expenses

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations and state agencies to offset the cost of overseas agricultural marketing expenses. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230110
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Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits to Facilitate the Export of US Agricultural Produc...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations to facilitate the export of US agricultural products. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 230129
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Pursue New International Agricultural Marketi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230131
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Threats to US Specialty Crop Exports

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230133
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Attract Foreign Agricultural Interest

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 230137
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Earthquake Damage Mitigation Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and IHEs for earthquake damage mitigation activities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for developing and implementing strategies to diminish the risks of earthquake d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231253
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Trail Restoration and Environmental Protection

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for outdoor restoration and protection projects. Funding is intended for general environmental protection or for projects to improve trails, including but not limited to the costs of trail maintenance, waterwa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231649
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Protect Individual Liberty and Promote Faithfulness to the Constit...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect individual liberty and promote faithfulness to the Constitution. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Program focus areas include constitutional order, civil society, infor...

GrantWatch ID#: 129758

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Award to an Indiana Nonprofit Board Member to Recognize Outstanding Service to the Community

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $10,000 to an Indiana board member of a nonprofit organization that serves the residents of eligible communities. This program recognizes an individual board member whose management skills and strategic planning abilities have contributed to the financial...

GrantWatch ID#: 166101
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Grants to USA Fire Departments for Training, Technology, and Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA fire departments to enhance operations. Funding may be used for training, technology, and equipment. Eligible applicants include both paid and volunteer departments. The goal of the funding program is to help saves the lives of firef...

GrantWatch ID#: 167712
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that support impactful projects designed to streng...

GrantWatch ID#: 178986
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Libraries to Purchase Books for Mobile Libraries

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth f...

GrantWatch ID#: 180779
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the vitality of local communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, health, culture, and self-sufficiency for the underprivileged. Funding may be requested for capital campaigns as...

GrantWatch ID#: 180828
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Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 08/15/26

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428
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Grants to Indiana District Councils and Local Associations to Offer Career Development Oppor...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Indiana district councils and local associations to offer professional development opportunities for educators. Funding is intended to support participation in programs focused on skill development, school and classroom enhancements, and improvement in s...

GrantWatch ID#: 195602
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits Serving Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and groups for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and services within the focus areas of economic development, community service, environment, y...

GrantWatch ID#: 209753
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Grants to Ohio and Indiana Nonprofits to Address the Health Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Ohio and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to address the health needs of local residents. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, prevention, health and wellness, substance abuse, and food insecurity. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 210216

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs in Eligible Counties for Projects to...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support init...

GrantWatch ID#: 218494
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Nonprofits and Businesses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221293
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, NGO’s, and Emergency Relief Organizations...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, NGO’s, and emergency relief organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to address worldwide concerns. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: resource manageme...

GrantWatch ID#: 222188
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Financial Literacy and Housing Programs

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for financial literacy and housing programs. Funding is intended to positively impact the communities where the funding source operates. Programs should specifically focus on giving families financial tools and knowledge to ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 222201

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Education, Community, and Arts Programs i...

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for education, community, and arts programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects an...

GrantWatch ID#: 223264
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Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Training and Planning to Enhance Repatriation Progr...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for planning, training, and assistance to enhance programs assisting individuals returning from a foreign country. Applicants are advised that required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 171718

Grants to USA Entities to Provide Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government and tribal agencies to provide community-based counseling and short-term shelter services for homeless and runaway youth (under 18 years). Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 171943

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Prevent Youth from Engaging in Ri...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions for projects to prevent risky behavior in youth. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to implement educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172766

Grants to USA Entities for Intervention Programs for Homeless and Runaway Youth

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and agencies for outreach programs and services for homeless and runaway youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide intervention ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181551

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofits for Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for arts programs in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Preference will be given to proposals in the area of performing arts. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 186587
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What types of nonprofit grants are available on GrantWatch?

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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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

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.