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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,142 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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3,142 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Environmental Projects to Enhance...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects that improve outdoor spaces in eligible regions. Only program...

GrantWatch ID#: 178629

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Support Education and Learning

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals to promote education and lifelong learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art le...

GrantWatch ID#: 200599

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to develop partnerships, build organizational capacity, and implement projects that promote collaboration and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218645

Grants to California Nonprofits, Government, and Tribal Agencies for Community Development Pro...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government, and tribal agencies for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest are business and workforce development. The purpose of funding is to revitalize the neighborhood directl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231998

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 01/03/27 Conference Date: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding may be used for programming and capital projects. Eligible activities im...

GrantWatch ID#: 151210

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Entities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, libraries, and tribal entities for humanities programming. Funding is intended for public-facing humanities activities that bring people together for dialogue an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175394

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and schools for activities to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that address the needs of young people in the community. Funde...

GrantWatch ID#: 178749

Grants to British Columbia Municipalities and First Nations to Strengthen Community Relationsh...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations for events that improve community interaction and foster dialogue. Funding is intended to strengthen connections and build relationships through forums between local governments and local First Nations le...

GrantWatch ID#: 185330

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Youth Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches and religious organizations, and schools for youth programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide initiatives and programs that benefit local youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186690

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Churches, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions, churches, schools, and foundations, for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Preference will be given to projects that include col...

GrantWatch ID#: 187715

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Seniors ...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for activities that benefit older adults in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services and programs that offer care to seniors with a financial need. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 210736

Grants to Iowa Youth and Youth-Serving Organizations for Climate-Related Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa youth and youth-serving organizations for climate-related projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower youth ages 15-24 to plan and implement climate-related projects that benefit the public and align with the local...

GrantWatch ID#: 215015

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Health and Wellness in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address health and wellness needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance access to healthcare, provide early childhood support, prevent violence, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 220579

Grants to New Jersey Airport Operators, Aviation Enterprises, and Agencies for Airport Improve...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New Jersey public-use airport operators, aviation enterprises, and public agencies for airport improvement projects. The purpose of funding is to enhance safety, make capital upgrades, rejuvenate existing facilities, and remove obstructions. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223482

Grants to New Jersey Rail Freight Owners and Operators and Agencies to Maintain the Railways

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New Jersey rail freight service operators and owners, and public agencies for activities that maintain the state's freight railways. The purpose of funding is to make freight rail services accessible to more businesses, while supporting the state's envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 223484

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Government Institutions, and Civic Organizations for Projects to...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and civic organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance and address the charitable needs of individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226392

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community betterment projects serving residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include, but are not limited to, education, health, arts and culture, human services, and historic pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 226737

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, CBOs, government agencies, and educational institutions for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Municipalities for Initiatives to Reduce Food Waste

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives to reduce food-related waste. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment and machinery used for the recycling of commercially produced food waste. The goal of the program is to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231497

Grants to Georgia Agencies, IHEs, and School Systems for Water Management Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia agencies, local authorities, councils, commissions, IHEs, and school systems to plan, develop, and manage the optimum use of water resources. Applicants are required to contact the relevant Regional Water Planning Council(s) prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186786

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

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools for projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session. Program focus areas include health, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 143383

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs and Activities that Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit residents of local communities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs within the focus ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 184291

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of $15,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for organizations that provide innovative programs, focus on sustainable practices, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217134

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Youth Softball Programs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Arkansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve youth sports programs. Funding is intended for renovations and capital improvements to baseball and/or softball fields us...

GrantWatch ID#: 132521

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of health, education, history, human services, arts and culture, community deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175414

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the quality of life for local residents. Higher priority will be given to support programs and projects that will impact a large number of county ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209025

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to shelter needs, new playgrounds, school technology, food pantries, tree planting in parks, county p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209258

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities to Promote Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for activities that encourage cultural diversity. Funding is intended for projects that motivate residents to respect and appreciate diverse cultures. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 170659

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Older Adult Health and Wellness

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects addressing older adult health and wellness in eligible areas. Funding may be used for adult day care, nutrition, medical equipment, caregiver support, and other wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 213669

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

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operations, projects, and programming. The grant program assists organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224020

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Municipalities to Foster Cultural Diversity

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations for projects to foster cultural diversity. Funding is intended for activities that engage different cultures through learning and sharing experiences. Funding stream...

GrantWatch ID#: 232072

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175504

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for educational programming in the areas of arts and the environment. Funding is intended for activities that integrate environmental education and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176616

Grants to Vermont Agencies to Enhance Housing and Economic Development

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Vermont government agencies and municipalities in eligible locations for housing and economic development projects. Funding is intended for activities and projects that will directly benefit individuals with low- and moderate-income. This grant program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179872

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181991

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181992

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181996

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181998

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182008

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182009

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 182012

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 182015

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182022

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Access to Healthy Food Options

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower children and families th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210416

Grants to Illinois School Districts to Upgrade and Improve Library Services for Students

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Illinois public school districts with eligible school libraries to upgrade library media services. Funding is intended to serve K-12 students. Eligible uses of funds include audio/visual equipment, e-books, and library automation systems. Grant amounts o...

GrantWatch ID#: 137616

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

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, CBOs, government agencies, schools, and IHEs to address local needs and strengthen community connections in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the educational, economic, environmental, and cultural qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 143418

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, agencies, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, for-profits, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 148172
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