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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 Texas Institutions, Health Centers, and Hospitals to Hire Cancer Researchers

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and public institutions, health care systems, hospitals, and health centers for projects to recruit clinical cancer trial investigators to rural and underserved areas. The purpose of the grant program is to expand or establish clinical ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223278

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Municipalities to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives that improve the health of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address barriers to access, behavioral health, and preventive and primary care. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230620

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards to Protect and Develop Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for activities to protect and develop wildlife habitats throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects to acquire land or to develop natural areas for habitat conservation. Eligible projects must be located on land...

GrantWatch ID#: 211638

Grants to Colorado Agencies to Reduce Energy Usage

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants to Colorado local government agencies to reduce energy usage. Funding is intended to help municipal governments adopt and comply with minimum energy codes. Grants can be used for staff, outreach activities, workforce development, planning projects, and tech...

GrantWatch ID#: 231289

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards to Purchase Land and Develop Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for land acquisition and fish habitat development projects. Funding is intended for costs associated with the construction and repair of lakes, streams, and ponds; sediment-retaining basins, dam removal; and the constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135076

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible regions to support programs and projects that benefit local communities. Special consideration is given to proposals that include major infrastructure components that will improve the qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 135930

Grants to Alaska Tribal and City Governments for Community Assistance Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alaska tribal and city government agencies for economic and community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help local households pay for electricity, propane, or heating oil. Eligible programs and projects benefit individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 158359

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities and Programs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support high-impact projects and programs in the areas of education, the arts, conservation, and human services....

GrantWatch ID#: 160938

Grants to Missouri Schools and IHEs for Reading Services for Students Who Are Legally Blind

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Missouri public school districts, special school districts, IHEs, and technical and professional schools for reading services to assist students who are legally blind. Funding is intended to reimburse schools for employing a qualified individual to read ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175675

Grants to Minnesota Clubs and Agencies for Projects to Improve Outdoor Facilities

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Minnesota community clubs and government entities for projects to improve outdoor facilities. Funding is intended for the development, maintenance, and rerouting of recreation facilities. Eligible projects include the development of new trails, as well a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176560

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Cities, and HOAs for Tree Management and Planting Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and homeowner associations for tree management and planting projects. Interested applicants must host a site visit prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 179082

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and educational and faith-based entities in eligible locations for activities that strengthen financial and organizational capacity. Funding is intended for initiatives that improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 184972

Grants to Ontario Municipalities, Registered Charities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to I...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities to directly be...

GrantWatch ID#: 187198

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Local Agencies to Enhance Community Facilities and Progr...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote the use of community facilities by residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support equipment, programming, and capital improvements for community or neighborhoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 192803

Grants to Ohio Agencies for Waste Reduction Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio government agencies for waste management projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support environmentally-friendly waste reduction practices through the implementation of litter prevention and recycling activities. Funds may be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196561

Grants to Ohio Local Government Units for Recycling Activities

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio units of local government in eligible regions for projects to promote community recycling. Funding is intended to support the implementation of curbside recycling activities within the area. Funds may be used for equipment, supplies, contract servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 196564

Grants to Alberta Municipalities and Metis Settlements to Upgrade Local Infrastructure

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta municipalities, cities, towns, villages, counties, and Metis settlements to improve and repair local infrastructure across the province. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including upgrades to local roads, bridges, and airports, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 199225

Grants to Alberta Municipalities and Metis Settlements for Water Treatment Facilities and Proj...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta municipalities and Metis settlements to improve water treatment facilities. Applicants must contact program staff and pre-register prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for municipal water supply projects and treatment facilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 199226

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Small Projects to Benefit Rural Communit...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon government entities, nonprofit public charities, and Tribal governments for small projects to benefit residents in rural communities. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of focus: social services, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 204009

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Arkansas public, private, and nonprofit organizations for projects that help to reduce emissions from diesel engines. Funding is intended to lower emissions from medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles through a range of activities, such as exhaust contro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204248

Grants to Delaware and Maryland Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Urban Forestry

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware and Maryland nonprofit organizations, municipalities, churches, schools, and homeowner associations to enhance urban forestry in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 217167

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, and HOAs to Remove Harmful Trees

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, municipalities, homeowner associations, and maintenance corporations for the removal of harmful trees in eligible locations. Applicants must request a site visit before applying. Funding is intended to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 217667

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs Related to Health, Education, and Human Services

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, including public health agencies, educational institutions, and social services organizations, for programs that benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of...

GrantWatch ID#: 220352

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects in Rural Regions

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and government agencies to construct, upgrade, and maintain community facilities in rural regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for new co...

GrantWatch ID#: 221927

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Organizational Development

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities in rural regions for technical assistance opportunities and professional development efforts. Funding is intended to strengthen the skills, talents, and capacity of the nonprofit se...

GrantWatch ID#: 221928

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Food in Rural Areas

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve access to food in rural areas. Funding is intended to help food pantries, gleaners, and backpack/summer meal programs purchase fresh foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222263

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, and HOAs to Remove Invasive Plant Species

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, maintenance corporations, and homeowners associations for projects to address non-native plant species. Applicants must schedule a mandatory site visit prior to submitting an applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225277

Grants to Virginia Agencies to Repair Emergency Shelters

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Virginia local government agencies to upgrade and repair emergency shelters. Funding is intended to install, maintain, or repair infrastructure related to standby backup energy generation for emergency shelters, including solar energy generators, and to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232334

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Senior Center Care

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve care for senior citizens. Funding is intended to improve the health, quality of life, and general well-being of elderly individuals residing in nursing care facilities. Projects with potential...

GrantWatch ID#: 145399

Grants to Vermont and New York Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Vermont and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Focus areas include education, environment, health and nutrition, and children. Eligible activities must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 158507

Grants to Missouri Public and School Libraries to Provide Seasonal Programming

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Missouri public libraries and school libraries to provide seasonal programming for residents of all ages. Funding is intended to expand opportunities for children, teens, and adults to improve their reading skills; enrich summer learning experiences; and...

GrantWatch ID#: 164012

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Host Performances by ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to host performers for community events. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for residents to experience high-quality performing arts events. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 165054

Grants to Minnesota Fire Departments to Enhance Firefighting Capacity in Rural Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota fire departments to enhance firefighting capacity in rural communities. Funding is intended to improve fire protection and help fire departments comply with existing state and county rural fire protection plans. Grants provide b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172277

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

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173782

Grants to New Mexico and Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Mexico and Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects and programs that address community needs. Funding is intended for initiatives and services in the eligible focus areas of education, the environment, animal w...

GrantWatch ID#: 175082

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Protection and Restoration Projec...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental protection and restoration projects. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: land conservation and use, climate adaptation, water issues, and environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 176103

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible R...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities related to arts, culture, civic programs, conservation, environment, education, health, and human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176137

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Services that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, civic affairs, health, and social services. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 176230

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligible L...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, units of government, and schools in eligible areas to address community needs. Eligible uses of funds include new services and activities, strengthening existing services, recurring events, and small cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 177580

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools in New England States to Engage Artist...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island nonprofits, government agencies, tribes, and schools to engage artists for public performances. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 178978

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used to support a wide variety of programs and projects to strengthen and enhance the community. Eligible projects serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 179225

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Arts Activities and Tra...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for arts-related activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support a broad range of arts programs, performances, and other activities that will benefit the gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180372

In-Kind Grants to West Virginia Organizations, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to P...

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

In-kind grants to West Virginia organizations, governmental agencies, and schools in eligible counties for tree planting kits and assistance. Funding is intended to promote the planting of urban trees on public land. Priority will be shown to projects that engage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180670

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities for Professional Development ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities in eligible regions for professional development activities for staff and volunteers. Funding is intended to be used to cover webinars, workshops, conference r...

GrantWatch ID#: 183031

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Litter-Control Organ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind assistance to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and litter-control organizations for activities that reduce and prevent litter. Funding is intended to support a range of projects including but not limi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186606

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits for Water Resource Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government entities and nonprofit organizations to develop, conserve, protect, and manage water resources throughout the state. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of watershed hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 191261

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Teachers, and Groups to Enhance Mathematics Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $750 to Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and groups to enhance mathematics education. Funding is intended for the acquisition of classroom resources to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies or projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198984

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Projects and Programs that B...

Deadline: 01/05/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofits, municipalities, faith-based organizations, and school districts to benefit communities in eligible regions. A pre-application is required prior to the full proposal. Funding will support capital projects and large-scale programming t...

GrantWatch ID#: 200203

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Districts, Nonprofits, Companies, and Individuals for Initiatives...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, districts, nonprofit organizations, companies, and individuals for initiatives related to the state's water supply. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202998

Grants to Wisconsin Educators for Career Training Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin educators for career training activities to improve mathematics education. Funding is intended to help teachers participate in professional development opportunities that enhance their leadership capacity. The grant program seek...

GrantWatch ID#: 209620
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