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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 Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for public arts programming. Funding may be requested to support productions, events, activities, and programs to benefit communities throughout the state. Eligible project types includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170955

Grants to South Dakota Conservation Districts to Protect Forests, Watersheds, and Agricultural...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Dakota conservation districts for environmental protection projects throughout the state. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities and projects that protect and conserve natural resources, including but not limited to watersheds, forests...

GrantWatch ID#: 171681

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help communities thrive. Organizations may request f...

GrantWatch ID#: 173574

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Education Programs for Staff

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools for special programs run by guest artists. Funding is intended for projects that include performances, demonstrations, and interactive art activities. Arts programs may be conducted in-person...

GrantWatch ID#: 174515

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174591

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, and eligible counties in North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities. Funding is intended for programs within, but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174651

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Priority will be given to applicants serving a high number of residents and to programs in the focus areas of community development, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174947

Grants to Alabama Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Education Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations and public entities for educational projects related to the environment. Funding is intended for science-based programs and activities that promote environmental responsibility and stewardship among state r...

GrantWatch ID#: 175245

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations to address the needs of community residents. Funding is intended to provide support for civil, charitable, educational, patriotic, public, or religious ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175270

Grants and Loans to Utah Political Subdivisions, School Districts, and IHEs for Public Infrast...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and loans to Utah state agencies, political subdivisions, and postsecondary institutions that have been impacted by mineral resource development on federal property. Applicants are required to submit proposals for review prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175336

Grants to Kansas K-12 Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kansas K-12 schools in eligible counties for programs and activities that help to promote healthy lifestyles and combat childhood obesity. Funding is intended to teach students about healthy habits through school-based curricula and progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175404

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools in Eligible Regions for Arts-Rel...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government units, tribes, and schools for arts activities and services in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that involve performances, publications, exhibits, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 175625

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Promote ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools for arts related activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the creation of a strong community arts legacy by promoting arts and cultural he...

GrantWatch ID#: 175735

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Organizations in Eligible Areas to Bene...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions in eligible areas for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact program staff to confirm eligibility prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 175763

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 need...

GrantWatch ID#: 175768

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs that Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and educational, government, and faith-based institutions in eligible areas for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended to support educational activities within the focus areas of arts, humanities, science, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176367

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Prepare Young Children for Kindergarten

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit young children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to help children succeed in kindergarten. Eligible applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176369

Grants to Wyoming Agencies to Develop, Expand, and Maintain Off-Road Vehicle Trails

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming government agencies to develop, expand, and maintain trails for off-road vehicles. Funding may be requested to enhance or manage trails intended for public use. Funding is intended for trails that provide recreational opportunities for ATVs, UTVs...

GrantWatch ID#: 176993

Grants to Nebraska and Wyoming Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska and Wyoming nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is fund initiatives that better the community. Applications wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177217

Grants to South Dakota Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Restoration Proje...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Dakota organizations, public agencies, and individuals to retain, rehabilitate, and restore historic structures, archeological sites, and buildings throughout the state. Sites may be used for commercial, public, or residential purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177402

Grants to Missouri Public Libraries to Improve Network Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Missouri public libraries to improve network infrastructures. Funding is intended to replace, upgrade, or add new equipment or software. Projects should be of short duration, including compilation of evaluation measures. Funding priorities include expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 177480

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance Social Well-Being and Economic De...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs to facilitate economic development and enhance social welfare in eligible counties. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of education, job training, health, human services, housing, community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 178885

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Government Entities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and churches serving residents in eligible locations for projects and programs to benefit the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of community, charitable, educational, literary, scientific, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179316

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote arts and cultural activities. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and events that strengthen and develop the state's arts, cultural, and historical heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 179341

Grants to Florida Rural Counties to Improve Emergency Phone Hotline Services

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Florida rural counties for the installation and maintenance of emergency hotline systems that provide 911 and enhanced 911 service. Funding may be used for maintenance costs and equipment purchase or installation. The goal of this program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 179687

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 179860

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Preservation Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, groups, and property owners for historic preservation projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the restoration, rehabilitation, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179910

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Programs to Benefit Local ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, agencies, and school districts for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, community and civic projects, child...

GrantWatch ID#: 180044

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support programs in a wide variety of focus areas, including healthy living, public safety, education, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 180173

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Charitable Community Proj...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, churches, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180683

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Medical Research, Education, and Healthcare

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible counties for programs in the areas of healthcare, education, and medical research. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact foundation staf...

GrantWatch ID#: 181711

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government, educational, and religious entities in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include arts and culture, community beautification, conservation and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 181792

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Strengthen the Economy in Eli...

Deadline: 10/01/26

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. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 181900

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Healthy Living and Preventative Health Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based institutions in eligible areas for programs that promote a healthy lifestyle and environment. Funding is intended to support community-wide projects, public health, capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 182140

Grants to Michigan Municipalities in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan municipalities in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and address community needs in the region. Applicants must describe how their project will provide a benefit to local citizen...

GrantWatch ID#: 183233

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183458

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Institutions for Commemorative Activit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for commemorative activities related to the history of the nation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 183538

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Important Sites and Structures

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect important sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolition, deteriorating or unstable sites, and those that must be evaluated...

GrantWatch ID#: 183798

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community and Youth Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for activities and projects that benefit area youth and the local community. Previous grants have been awarded for renovations to the local community center, equipment upg...

GrantWatch ID#: 183832

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Priority is given to requests that benefit the greatest number of residents, while low priority is given to request...

GrantWatch ID#: 183833

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Projects in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for community projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to programs and projects that focus on health and wellness. Funding decisions will be based on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 183847

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Parks for Community Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and park districts serving eligible locations for activities that benefit the local community. Previous grand funds have been used for senior meal programs, rural fire pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 183850

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Poverty and Promote Economic ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that alleviate poverty in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the core causes of poverty among local residents, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183963

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 186276

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit the community and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported the local swimming pool, arts and heritage projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187186

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Public Districts, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects Relate...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado agencies, public districts, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations for projects and activities related to local water supplies. Applicants must receive approval and register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189737

Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government agency for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that strengthen communities and have a signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189780

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to improve the quality of life for local residents. Past funding has been used to support school STEAM programs, food banks, local park facilities, and arts and sports program...

GrantWatch ID#: 190119

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Serv...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota government entities and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for community benefit programming in eligible regions. Priority will be given to organizations that benefit a large number of community members and to requests that demonstrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190129

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, schools, and landowners to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the area as a place to visit and improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190882
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