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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,097 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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3,097 grants found

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Organization for Technical Assistance to Tribal Entities

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231568

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Data Collection and Performance Management

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 231571

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Assist Eligible Grantees with Program Implementation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231572

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Community Facilities

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207561

Grants to California Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Emergency Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to plan, construct, or retrofit facilities to benefit the community during emergency situations. Facilities should also provide community services and programs throughout the year. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231111

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Tree Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and recreation entities for tree conservation activities. Funding is intended for reducing the effects of the emerald ash borer through maintaining and managing trees, as well as community eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 231396

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural Regions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho and Montana nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and community groups to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible rural regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following categories: busin...

GrantWatch ID#: 145430

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, and community groups in eligible regions for programs and projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for charitable initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 206027

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Eye Injury Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 215020

Grants to Tennessee Museums for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit and public museums for capital projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of improvement and maintenance activities that support the organization’s mission. Eligible uses of funds include but are not limited to repairs, replacem...

GrantWatch ID#: 218184

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Private Entities to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, governments, and private entities for activities to reduce carbon emissions. Eligible projects are those that reduce emissions through indirect or direct efforts. The benefits to air quality resulting from these initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231374

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies for Projects to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, private entities, and government agencies for projects to reduce emissions in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that lower carbon emissions, such as increased zero-emission vehicles, traffic monitor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231375

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Recreation and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and government agencies for projects that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for programming that engages underrepresented populations in outdoor recreation, conservation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 143601

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of land or conservation easements. Priority is for projects that enhance or protec...

GrantWatch ID#: 213082

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Local Waterways

Deadline: 12/09/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to protect local waterways. Funding is intended to support initiatives that result in the purchase of land parcels. Land acquired or conserved through...

GrantWatch ID#: 231690

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Home Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that improve home safety. Funding is intended to make homes safer through lead testing and hazard reduction. Grants can be used for risk assessment and remediation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231837

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Digital Arts Projects to Teach Civics

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, for-profit organizations, states, IHEs, schools, and agencies to develop digital projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for creative arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232011

Grants to Michigan Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Projects...

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, units of government, and schools for charitable projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants should submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Priority considerat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176784

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts to Fund Evolving Needs and...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, school districts, and faith-based organizations to fund evolving needs and one-time costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for purchases for program development or stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 194621

Grants and In-Kind Support to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Rural Economic Development

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for activities that further business and economic development in rural communities. In addition to a cash grant, successful applicants will receive mentorship an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207175

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs to End Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and public housing agencies for programs to prevent and end youth homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 225048

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Acquire Backup Power Generation Capabilities

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to acquire backup power generation capabilities. Applicants must register prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide equipment to organizations tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 230542

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Local Agencies, and Farmers' Markets to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments that support visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major c...

GrantWatch ID#: 140294

Grants to International Agencies and Nonprofits for Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to International government agencies and nonprofit organizations, including medical associations, hospitals, and IHEs, in eligible countries for novel research projects related to cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157176

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended to sustain ongoing programs and organizational operations or provide bridge funding to address temp...

GrantWatch ID#: 173611

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

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, other nonprofits, local government agencies, and educational institutions for arts projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for exhibits, productions, touring artists, and school residenci...

GrantWatch ID#: 174003

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Culture and History

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for events that promote history and culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are open to the public and offer at least one free component. The grant program s...

GrantWatch ID#: 175718

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, and Agencies for Environmental and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities for programs that preserve cultural and natural resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental and conservation edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 212365

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia Entities to Preserve Wild Salmon Resources

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia nonprofit organizations and public sector applicants in eligible regions for initiatives to preserve wild salmon resources. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 222191

Grants to Kansas Agencies and Organizations for Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Kansas government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for- profit businesses for substance abuse treatment programs. Funding is intended to address the impacts of dependency and substance misuse throughout the state. The initiative is designed to deli...

GrantWatch ID#: 229227

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, community improvements, arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 230858

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for capacity building. Funding is intended to support new projects, new programs, program expansion, program enhancements, and equipment purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231212

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Lead a National Tribal TTA Center

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to lead a national center providing technical assistance to tribal grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 231648

Grants to USA Tribal Entities to Encourage Economic Independence in Native Communities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 231650

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Tribal Entity to Train Native Communities in AI Use

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories tribe or tribal organization to create a resource center to train Native communities in the use of artificial intelligence tools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231746

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Municipalities for Activities to Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, civic engagement, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 168271

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs in a wide range of focus areas, including arts and culture, education, health, human services, early...

GrantWatch ID#: 175783

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, schools, school districts, academic institutions, conservation districts, and land grant associations to improve outdoor recreational infrastructure. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 201904

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that directly benefit residents and reflect the...

GrantWatch ID#: 205067

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health, workforce development, education (i...

GrantWatch ID#: 146371

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve and Expand Waste Reduction Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to improve and expand waste reduction programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital purchases, special waste programs, organics programs, recycling programs, and waste reduction a...

GrantWatch ID#: 147297

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Health Needs of the Community

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible areas for projects that address the health needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of chronic disease, homelessness, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 148672

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to education and human services. Grants will assist organizations that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169078

Grants to Arkansas Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Facility Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and county governments to create and develop outdoor recreation facilities for public use. Funding is intended for project development, land acquisition, or a combination of both types of activities. Eligible types of facilities i...

GrantWatch ID#: 170472

Grants to Arkansas Municipalities and Communities to Enhance Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and unincorporated communities with small populations to develop outdoor recreational facilities. Funding is intended for the construction and installation of new facilities and for major renovations of existing facilities that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 172849

Grants to New York Nonprofits, School Districts, and Municipalities to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174745

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance Arts and Music Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public educational institutions in eligible regions to enhance arts and music education for children and youth in grades K-12. Funding is intended for equipment purchases, programm...

GrantWatch ID#: 176604
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