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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,179 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across the United States, Canada, and internationally, updated daily.

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3,179 grants found

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec Entities to Preserve Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, IHEs, and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to preserve local heritage. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal and obtain required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 192586

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 157363

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Libraries, and IHEs for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, K-12 schools, libraries, and institutes of higher education for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to projects for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175134

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and programs, including those in the areas of social services, health, education, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176320

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Women and Children...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, and faith-based organizations for projects that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that enhance the lives of the women and chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186469

Grants to Kansas Agencies and Entities for Transportation Construction Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Kansas local government agencies and other entities for construction projects to improve the transportation system. Funding is intended to support public transit, rail, local road, highway, bridge, pedestrian, bicycle, and airport transit projects. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 205217

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that address unmet community needs, strengthen organizational capacit...

GrantWatch ID#: 205749

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new projects as well as the expansion or continuation of established programs that have shown meaningful re...

GrantWatch ID#: 205751

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community-based activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide residents with meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, creativity, and well‑b...

GrantWatch ID#: 205979

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for arts activities such as public art shows, theater productions, creative gatherings, and concerts. Projects ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223479

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Promote Community Engagement

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and volunteer-led groups to promote community engagement. Funding is intended to encourage connections among neighbors, support meaningful relationships between people and public ins...

GrantWatch ID#: 223524

Grants to New Hampshire Municipalities and Solid Waste Districts to Acquire Recycling Equipment

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire municipalities and solid waste districts to acquire recycling equipment. Eligible funding is limited to capital items that support recycling efforts, such as crushers, balers, roll-off containers, and other tools that help c...

GrantWatch ID#: 227732

Contracts to Ohio Nonprofits, IHEs, Hospitals, and Agencies to Address Nicotine Usage

Deadline: 09/24/26

Contracts for services to Ohio nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, hospitals, and government agencies for initiatives to address nicotine usage at school districts. Funding is intended to contract entities that will work with school districts to update their po...

GrantWatch ID#: 232054

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful programs and projects that address community needs in Benton County.

GrantWatch ID#: 130031

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

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

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include mental health, basic needs, housing stability, and capacity building. Eligible uses of fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 147784

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Programs

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and fire and ambulance organizations for economic development programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities, including enhancing public services, training and educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152116

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools for Activitie...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions for projects and programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 161994

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools to benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 162993

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for activities that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of social services, recreation, education, arts, and culture. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 166477

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Education and Conservation Projec...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the protection of water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support preservation and restoration projects as well as education projects that increase public awareness...

GrantWatch ID#: 168370

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible counties. Funding is intended for special events or exhibits, marketing and promotional projects, historic preservation projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174528

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health-Related Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health-related needs in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a concept paper before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176074

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Housing Stability and Homeless Services

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations to improve housing stability. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide services for people experiencing homelessness or help individuals and families pay rent, mortgages, and utility bills...

GrantWatch ID#: 176446

Grants to Arkansas Local Governments for Tourism Project Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arkansas counties and cities to support research projects related to local tourist attractions. Funding is intended to support studies that will examine the potential of local sites and events to attract visitors. Eligible attractions in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176585

Grants to Texas For-Profits, Agencies, and Organizations to Address Dangerous Emissions

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Texas businesses, individuals, government agencies, organizations, and associations for programs and projects that address dangerous emissions. Funding is intended to implement innovative technologies that help to reduce emissions of regulated pollutants...

GrantWatch ID#: 192696

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200773

Grants to Alabama Entities to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, IHEs, development districts, Tribes, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 204519

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support Animal Welfare in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agency animal shelters for activities to benefit animals in eligible communities. Funding is intended for organizations that provide the following services: humane education, emergency animal car...

GrantWatch ID#: 209714

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Local Economic and Workforce Developm...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and Tribes for local workforce and economic development initiatives that benefit eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, entrepreneurship, mentoring and internship program...

GrantWatch ID#: 219237

Grants to Ontario Municipal Police Service Boards and Agencies for Policing Initiatives

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Ontario municipal police service boards and municipalities to address concerns regarding police needs, safety, and well-being. Two funding streams are available: local and provincial. The local stream deals with safety risks that threaten police officers...

GrantWatch ID#: 220002

Grants to Connecticut Boards of Education, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Improve Educational ...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223372

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and CBOs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, community-based groups, and government agencies for environmental activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in implementing on-the-ground conservation projects. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228931

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut government agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to promote safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for residents. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended for projects that e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230088

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Manage Noxious Weeds

Deadline: 09/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231609

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Youth Education Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Indiana government agencies, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, and public schools for educational activities benefiting youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that support student development, forge connections, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 127129

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies to Serve Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government entities, and faith-based organizations to provide assistance to patients and survivors of breast cancer and their families in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 137884

Grants to New York Public Libraries to Enhance Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166496

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that benefit a greater number of residents within the region. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 174616

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs, projects, and services that benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of the local community and provide for those less f...

GrantWatch ID#: 174802

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Community and Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a wide range of focus areas to improve the community and the quality of life. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 174803

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to proposals that benefit a great number of residents and to requests demonstrating that applicants will seek or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175615

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life in local communities. Requests for initiatives that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 180405

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a broad range of activities, programs, and projects that benefit the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196523

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that address critical needs, with preference given to programs and projects that serve the greatest number of reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 198204

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism and Improve the Local Quality o...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote tourism and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit visitors, as well as those who l...

GrantWatch ID#: 214456

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Repair Damage Caused by a Storm Event

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin cities, towns, counties, and nonprofit organizations to repair damage caused by a storm event. Funding is intended to repair, remove, or replace trees damaged in urban areas by an eligible storm event. The eligible storm event ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220460

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for activities and programs that help protect natural resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support the environment through preservation, cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176056

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Serve Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities to benefit girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that help to create a stronger community where women and girls are empowered to...

GrantWatch ID#: 154904
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