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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 Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government entities for projects to address disparities facing children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health and wellness, and ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 149530

Grants to British Columbia Entities to Increase Participation in Sports

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and clubs, municipalities, community centers, associations, Indigenous bands, and provincial sports organizations to increase community engagement in sports. Applicants must be able to demonstrate how a proposed p...

GrantWatch ID#: 154906

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government agencies in eligible locations for charitable projects and programs that benefit the community. Funding is intended for programs in the following areas: education, the environment, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 156114

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Community Organizations, and Individuals to Impr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, community organizations, students, and teachers to improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding may be used for general operating support, projects, capital improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 158837

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and churches for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that support conservation efforts, preserve local heritage, promote re...

GrantWatch ID#: 161961

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a broad range of activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community...

GrantWatch ID#: 162571

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Municipalities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and municipalities for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funds may be requested for new projects, short and long-term projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 162634

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for short-term projects that positively impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of cultural tourism, social ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164753

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Groups for Youth-Led Projects that Impact Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta individuals and groups collaborating with a charity, school, or municipality for youth-led projects that positively impact residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that are developed, led, and organized by...

GrantWatch ID#: 164988

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions for tree planting projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote environmental awareness by engaging county cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166280

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Public Agencies in Eligible Locations to Promote Healthy Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, groups, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to promote a healthier way of life. Funding is intended for projects that enhance public health, defined as protecting and promoting the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169492

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents of eligible communities. Funding priorities include leadership and capacity building, workforce development and education, and economic o...

GrantWatch ID#: 170488

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Clubs, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Community Sports

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nova Scotia sports clubs, nonprofit community organizations, municipalities, villages, and First Nations for community sports programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 171965

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Enhance Wat...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, resource conservation districts, and tribes for projects that enhance the water quality of designated watersheds and their ecosystems. Priority will be given to projects that benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 172457

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Government Entities to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a range of programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community betterment, education and yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 172779

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for outdoor recreational projects. Funding is intended to support interpretive, educational, and economic programs that preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of...

GrantWatch ID#: 172836

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin school districts, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit the community. Funding is intended to advance local economic development. Eligible proposals have a positive impact ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174215

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Teachers, and CBOs to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, municipalities, teachers, and community-based organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of environment, education, art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174222

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs and services that improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community benefit initiatives. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174296

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to New York Nonprofits and First Responder Services to Improve Emergency Health Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, fire and police departments, and volunteer ambulance services in eligible counties for emergency medical equipment and training programs. Funding is intended to purchase emergency equipment and support or...

GrantWatch ID#: 174944

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties for projects to benefit local youth. Strong consideration will be given to proposals seeking seed money for new projects with funding support from oth...

GrantWatch ID#: 175215

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Arts Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to produce community arts activities or sponsor touring artists or activities in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested to support new or existing arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175515

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Districts for Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, school districts, and recreation districts for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital equipment and projects, such as technol...

GrantWatch ID#: 176317

Grants to USA Libraries and Emergency Departments for Operations and Equipment

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine public libraries, fire departments, and ambulance departments for operational and equipment needs. Funding is intended to support general operations and projects for public libraries, as well as critical equipment purchases for fir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176557

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

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, community betterment, arts and culture, youth develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 176929

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth de...

GrantWatch ID#: 177712

Grants to South Dakota Government Agencies to Improve Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to South Dakota local government agencies to improve economic growth and community access. Funding is intended for the expansion and construction of infrastructure and roads. Program areas include road access in small communities, agricultural business expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 178651

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities and Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance communities and rural areas in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of focus: arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178682

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa government agencies and nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that improve the local quality of life, including arts and culture, education, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178752

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Public Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for publicly accessible arts programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the arts and increase opportunities for residents to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 179263

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools to respond to the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that improve the local quality of life. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 179320

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote the Health and Wellness of Local R...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, government entities, and schools to promote health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and organizations addressing the needs of cancer patients and their families,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Religious Organizations, and Schools to Address Community...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and schools for initiatives that address community health needs in eligible locations. Focus areas include mental health, community safety, chronic disease, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179325

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Hospice Care and Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for programs that offer support and services for people facing terminal illness. Funding is intended to promote hospice care, hospice services, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179327

Grants to Nebraska Schools and Nonprofits for Teacher Training and Classroom Materials

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska public schools and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for K-12 teacher training. Funding may also be requested for resources for K-12 teachers to support innovative learning programs. Prefere...

GrantWatch ID#: 179457

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Interested applicants must contact a Foundation staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179498

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of human services, community development, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179718

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180635

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Student Health and N...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $500 and in-kind support to Texas nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to create youth nutrition and health committees on middle and high school campuses. Funding is intended to promote healthy choices, mentor younger students, and foster a hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 180832

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for PreK-12 Health and Nutrition Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that promote healthy nutrition and physical activity for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended for programs that help to reduce obesity and encourage healthy hab...

GrantWatch ID#: 180833

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Community Improvements in E...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts in eligible regions for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended for any program or project which meets the community's charitable, educational, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 184287

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Local Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and educational institutions for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the program officer prior to applying. To be eligible for fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186752

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve the lives of local children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects, recreational and educational services, and expenses for children's b...

GrantWatch ID#: 188233

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs that Address Mental Health and ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to support people with mental health or substance abuse challenges. New applicants must register online prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to allow individuals to access...

GrantWatch ID#: 190265

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including education, culture, environment, health, human services, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192550

Grants and Loans to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Foster Economic Growth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants and loans to Virginia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for projects that promote economic growth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to accelerate regional transformation, give citizens expansive opportunities for education and employm...

GrantWatch ID#: 194448

Grants to Minnesota Agencies in Eligible Counties for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities, counties, and agencies in eligible locations to support local communities. Some applicants must complete a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support residential and commercial development projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 194772
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