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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,109 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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3,109 grants found

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Health, Arts, Human Services, Education, and Co...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. New applicants or applicants that have not received funding in the last five years must contact the Foundation four t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177502

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Community Developmen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177736

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit public charities and government entities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grant funds may be requested to support operations, programs, capital projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 177891

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa municipal entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of health, culture, civic involvement, education, and social services. Eligible activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 178224

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Capital and Programming Support in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa municipal entities and nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital and programmatic support. Areas of focus include education, health, social services, culture, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178225

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Residents in Elig...

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an interest form, and first-time applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 178310

Grants to Virginia Local Governments to Enhance Fire Department Training

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia cities, towns, and counties to provide and enhance fire services training facilities. Funding is intended to support the repair, renovation, acquisition, management, and service of equipment used in training. Grants can be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178378

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities to Benefit Local Children ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address community needs and positive...

GrantWatch ID#: 178493

Grants to Wyoming Artists, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development and Capacity ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals artists for projects to enhance organizational and professional capacity in the arts. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, marketing, professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 178576

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include animals, health care and basic needs for underserved populations, and public radio and tele...

GrantWatch ID#: 178891

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that provide services to local residents for capital projects. Funding is primarily intended for comprehensive initiatives, including construction, renovation, purchases, land acquisition, and/or...

GrantWatch ID#: 178997

Grants to New Hampshire Agencies and Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address needs in the community. Focus areas include humanities, arts, health, education, human services, environment, and public benefit. The Foundation will consider ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179337

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative and collaborative projects in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, conservation, civic affairs, huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 179676

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities to Promote Health

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and tribes for arts activities with a focus on health and wellness. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop arts experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179803

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a wide range of art discip...

GrantWatch ID#: 179895

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Entities to Promote Safe Off-Road Riding

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

Grants to Washington and Oregon Nonprofits for Events, Projects, and Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington and Oregon nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for community events, projects, and programs in eligible regions. Applications will be considered in any sector, including housing, health care, transportation, education, public health...

GrantWatch ID#: 180692

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include civic and community affairs, human services, arts, culture, and humanities, conservation and environment, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 180886

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities and Schools for Short-Term Arts Works...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for short-term arts-related workshops. Workshops may include performing, visual, craft, traditions, literary, and media arts, as well as arts administration...

GrantWatch ID#: 181297

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and government agencies to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 181566

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and activities that benefit local residents, including underserved populations in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181785

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties to Improve Water and Sewage Systems in Low and Moderate-Inc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa cities and counties for improvements to water and sewage systems throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects such as water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, wastewater and water treatment facility projects, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 183671

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs developed by participants between the ages of 5 to 19 to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 184958

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Meet the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the community's educational, cultural, historical, civic, and charitable needs. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 185541

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and public agencies to preserve historic sites and buildings. Funding is intended for restoration, construction, and rehabilitation projects. The goal of the grant program is to support historic preservation as a way to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 186146

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general operating expenses as well as for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186243

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Community Benefit Activi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit organizations, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and religious organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts, human services, youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186245

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Nativ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based organizations, and fire and rescue departments in eligible counties to address the needs of Native residents. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186249

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible locations for community programs, projects, and operating support. Funding is intended to support activities in a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 186254

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Religious Entities, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Chil...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious entities, public schools, government agencies, and fire and rescue departments to address the needs of children, women, and families in eligible counties. Funds may be used for general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 187906

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and city and state entities for initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to nursing homes, parks, and school math programs. Eligible projects must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 190128

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for new and existing projects and programs within the focus areas including community engagement, education, culture, food security, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 191372

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Critical Community and Or...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments to address emergency and time-sensitive organizational and community needs. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the well-being of people, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 193856

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for activities that benefit children in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support capital projects and programs that help children lead constructive and positive lives. Eligible programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 193993

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353

Grants to USA Tribal Entities to Address Violent Crimes Against Native American Women

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA and territories Tribal governments, organizations, and consortia for programs to address violent crimes against Native women in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 194714

Grants to Oklahoma Clubs, Bureaus, Organizations, and K-12 Teachers to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 to Oklahoma K-12 teachers, organizations, county farm bureaus, and 4-H clubs for educational projects and programs that promote agriculture in local communities. Funding is intended to increase community interest in local agriculture and to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197719

Grants to Kentucky Counties and Cities for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kentucky counties and cities for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects addressing human service needs for low-income residents. Projects may include senior centers, fire stations, crisis centers, and more....

GrantWatch ID#: 197801

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Visitation Supervision for Minors

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that oversee supervision of visits between minors and their noncustodial parents. Funding is intended to protect children who have been victims of domestic violence. Eligible uses of...

GrantWatch ID#: 199351

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Municipalities, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and faith-based organizations for community services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that have measurable results and address specific community needs or con...

GrantWatch ID#: 200818

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to increase the availability of arts programming for underserved communities. Organizations must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 203514

Grants to Utah County Agencies in Rural Areas for Economic Development Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Utah county government agencies in rural areas for economic development programs and workforce expansion efforts. Funding is intended for planning projects, activities, and initiatives that will enhance local economies. Eligible applicants are Utah rural...

GrantWatch ID#: 204665

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs and Projects t...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit local communities, with an emphasis on underserved populations. Funding is intended for activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204891

Grants to North Carolina CBOs and Agencies for Conservation Projects Related to Native Plants

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina government agencies and community-based organizations for conservation projects involving native plants. Funding is intended to establish new plant gardens, restore and maintain existing natural plant communities, and promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 205029

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Events and Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for arts events and activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to exhibitions, festivals, workshops, readings, competition...

GrantWatch ID#: 207413

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and Schools to Improve the Quality...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous groups, and schools in eligible areas for activities and programs that enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended for activities that benefit local communities and promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208481

Grants to Oregon Entities to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promote the Use of EVs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and commercial entities to promote the use of electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Funding is intended to research, plan, promote, or implement electric transport projects and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209408

Grants to Florida Organizations and Entities for Water-Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida organizations and entities for water-related projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to preserve and restore the state's water resources. Eligible projects address wastewater, stormwater, and agricultural sources of nutrients in water b...

GrantWatch ID#: 210027

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Individuals, Businesses, and Agencies for Recycling and Waste R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and public entities in eligible locations for solid waste management and recycling projects. Funding is intended for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210382

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote new programming or offerings for the community. The goal of the grant program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210530
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