Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 3,157 Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 794 open right now, across 363 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 24, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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3,157total grants
794open now
363agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 24next deadline
OPEN 47 days left Hard to apply

Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program.…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.039 ⏰ Dec 9, 2026 💰 $1 – $460,000
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OPEN 52 days left Hard to apply

RFA 1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue)

RFA 1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue) is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.…

🏛 New York State Office of Children and Family Services ⏰ Dec 14, 2026
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OPEN 52 days left Hard to apply

Field Initiated Projects Program (Research)

The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, products, procedures, or technologies -- to maximize…

🏛 Administration for Community Living 📋 CFDA 93.433 ⏰ Dec 14, 2026 💰 $245,000 – $250,000
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Field Initiated Projects Program (Development)

The purpose of the Field Initiated Projects program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, products, procedures, or technologies -- to maximize…

🏛 Administration for Community Living 📋 CFDA 93.433 ⏰ Dec 14, 2026 💰 $245,000 – $250,000
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OPEN 53 days left Hard to apply

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces a competitive notice of funding opportunity to provide high-quality Head Start Preschool (HSP)…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OHS 📋 CFDA 93.600 ⏰ Dec 15, 2026 💰 $1,005,287 – $79,657,340
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Collections Stewardship

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections & Infrastructure is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship, a program to advance the preservation and availability…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.037 ⏰ Dec 15, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for 501(c)(3) public charity are available?
Grantoria currently lists 3,157 grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 794 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 24, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $5B, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Grants for 501(c)(3) public charities support organizations addressing critical health and social needs across the United States. With 3,157 active grants currently listed, this category attracts funding from major agencies including the National Institutes of Health and Administration for Community Living, which prioritize initiatives serving vulnerable populations.

Most awards fall between $286,000 and $600,000, with the vast majority requiring competitive applications. Public charities focused on research, capacity building, and program implementation—particularly those serving low-income individuals, elderly populations, and people with disabilities—represent the strongest applicant pool. Filtering by support type, demographic focus, and industry will help you identify the most relevant opportunities.