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Grants to Minnesota Agencies to Enhance Transit Services

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Minnesota transit agencies to improve, renovate, or construct transportation facilities in rural and small urban areas. Applicants must submit an architect’s conceptual design and conceptual budget prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and act...

GrantWatch ID#: 211222

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Residents and Promote Communit...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations to benefit residents and promote community and economic development. Funding is intended to provide programmatic and operational support for initiatives in the focus areas of safe communities, workforce d...

GrantWatch ID#: 212860
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Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in E...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women empow...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve Historical Landmarks and Contribute to ...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and eligible municipalities for projects and activities that help preserve historical landmarks and contribute to economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to revitalize the communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 215218
Upcoming

Grants to Arizona Individuals, Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses for Projects to Benefit Comm...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community and educational groups, and businesses for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the following focus areas: public heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 215693

Grants to Texas Groups for Park Improvements in Eligible Locations

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Texas community groups for projects that improve parks in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for amenities and physical improvements to parks, such as trails, picnic tables, playground equipment, sha...

GrantWatch ID#: 216767

Grants to Pennsylvania Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Development

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible locations for projects that promote growth and strengthen capacity. Funding priority is given to women, immigrants, and BIPOC business owners. The grant program seeks to help businesses stabilize in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216780

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Address Community Needs

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and capital campaigns that address community needs. Applicants requesting support for a capital campaign are asked to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Projects ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 126506

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, Health Authorities, and IHEs for Community Projec...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and IHEs for projects to benefit the city in eligible regions. Funding is intended for limited-duration events and projects that attract visitors and engage local residents. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 140345
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Operate Community Facilities in Rural Ar...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to operate community facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to support facilities that provide cultural, community, and recreational functions for residents. Eligible expenses include general opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 145948
Upcoming

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribal Governments for Community Forestry Projec...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Wisconsin government entities, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments for community forestry projects. Applicants must receive the required approvals before applying. Funding is intended for projects that f...

GrantWatch ID#: 146957
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects that Address New and Existing Community Needs

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the local community in eligible regions. New applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Focus areas include culture, well-being, capacity building, and vibrant community life. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 156931
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Improve the Welfare of Reside...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the educational, religious, cultural, charitable, recreational, and economic welfare o...

GrantWatch ID#: 163113

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Groups to Hold Local Events to Build Community Connections i...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community groups to stage local festivals and events that promote community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to host events that help people meet each other while educating participants...

GrantWatch ID#: 166918

Grants to Massachusetts Grassroots Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Social Activism Projects

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts grassroots nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for social activism projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the root causes of poverty and injustice, as well as projects that encourage local lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 168270

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline 10/01/25 LOI Date: 07/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions in Multiple States for Environmental Edu...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to enhance stewardship and promote environmental education in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of purposes, including capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174622
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice and Improve Underserved Co...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a wide variety of focus areas and may be used for both programmatic support and capaci...

GrantWatch ID#: 175634

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Local Community in Eligibl...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of social, and economic development; civic; education and youth; and basic needs and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175768
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit and Empower Local Women and...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies for programs and services that benefit local women and girls. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 175968
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Advance Equal Opportunities for Wom...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to advance equity and empowerment for local women and girls. New applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 175971

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribal entities, academic institutions, and government agencies to develop or enhance tourist attractions. Funding is intended for building improvements, new construction, and new or improved exhibits that promot...

GrantWatch ID#: 176183

Grants to New York Organizations, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Improve the Quality o...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to New York organizations, small businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support small, grassroots initiatives that will contribute to increased self-suff...

GrantWatch ID#: 176644

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Projects

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that address community needs. New applicants must fill out a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Areas of interest include housing, economic devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 177149
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of interest: arts and culture, education, history and historic preservation, and civic activities. Progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179841

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and government agencies for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported beautification projects, renovations, preservation projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 179860

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Development Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/01/25 LOI Date: 09/15/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas including arts and culture, animal welfare, commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180835
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Strengthen the Economy in Eli...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities to advance economic growth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that improve the industrial, economic, and commercial welfare of the local community. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 181900

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Religious Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Local...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $15,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs to benefit local residents. Focus areas include the arts, health, children, youth development and leadership...

GrantWatch ID#: 183168

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Quality of...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents of eligible counties. Applications are invited for innovative programs that focus on the areas of arts, animals, disabilities, education, and community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183458
Upcoming

Grants to South Dakota Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to South Dakota government agencies for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding areas of interest include water infrastructure, urgent needs, community development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 186276

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve the Quality of Lif...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for projects that benefit the community and improve the quality of life for local residents. In previous years, grants have been awarded to recreational organizations, parks, cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 187186

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Buildings and Locations Throughout the S...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect or rehabilitate important buildings and locations throughout the state. Funding is intended to preserve structures or sites that are deteriorating, under threat of demolition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 189377

Grants to Canada Individuals for Ukrainian-Themed Programs that Foster Local Pride

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Canada individuals to support programs with Ukrainian themes and content. Funding is intended for national initiatives in the areas of research, collaboration, and digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. Requests will be accepted from qualified ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 193587

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of the local community. Program focus areas include cultural arts, healthy fam...

GrantWatch ID#: 196161

Grant to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit to Improve and Beautify Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/01/25

Grant to a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization for neighborhood improvement activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for landscape enhancements, including but not limited to the planting of flowers, trees, and shrubs, that promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200979

Grants to Michigan Groups in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Meet the Needs of the Local...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $300 and grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan groups in eligible locations for initiatives to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and equipment to promote education and community enrichment. Grants must benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 206805

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Municipalities, First Nations, Schools, and Health Regions ...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, schools, and health regions for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are advised that registration approval may take several days. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212346
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education; arts and culture; community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 212711

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life i...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used to support specific programs and capital needs. Program focus areas include education, health, human services, envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 213299

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Business Growth and Development for Female Entrepreneurs

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support business growth and development for female entrepreneurs. Focus areas include capacity building, advancing ecosystems, strengthening resources, and providing educational opportunities for women and girls...

GrantWatch ID#: 214434

Grants to West Virginia Groups and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to West Virginia groups and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote community-based tourism through hands-on learning opportunities and activities open to the public. All events must draw increased tourism t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215806
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for the Advancement and Empowerment of...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for the advancement and empowerment of local women and girls. New applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 216303

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Loca...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific projects in the focus areas of maternal and child health, disease prevention an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216703
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Assist Underserved Populations in Commu...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to assist underserved populations in communities around the world. Funding is intended for activities that improve communities through economic development, technology, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 217532
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Institutions for Environmental Projects

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for projects and programs that promote environmental education and protection in eligible regions. Funding may be used for several environmental-related purposes, including capital con...

GrantWatch ID#: 220049
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Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Environmental...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for activities that enhance stewardship and environmental education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a variety of programs, including capital co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220050
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Grants to Washington and Oregon Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Environmental Prog...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington and Oregon nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for environmental education and stewardship programming in eligible regions. Funding may be used for environmental projects, including capital construction, operating s...

GrantWatch ID#: 220051
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Projects ...

Deadline 10/02/25

Grants of up to $6,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and public schools in eligible locations for a wide range of activities to address community needs. Funding is intended to assist organizations serving the community in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 161861
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Strengthen Rural Communities

Deadline 10/02/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, New York, and Texas nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs within, but not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 174651
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