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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,092 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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3,092 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs and Projects to...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is awarded for programs and projects in the areas of education, human services, and arts and culture. Activities must benefit the ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 180016

Grants to Connecticut Agencies to Preserve Government Records

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities to improve the management, preservation, and emergency recovery of government records. Funding is intended for a range of project categories, including but not limited to inventory and planning, organization and indexing, progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180063

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address a variety of community interests including arts, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181844

Grants to Nova Scotia Municipalities and CBOs to Plan Sports and Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia municipalities, Mi'kmaq Band Councils, schools, and community organizations to obtain professional assistance in the design, research, and planning of existing or proposed sports and recreational facilities. The goal of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182403

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, individuals, and government agencies to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182597

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and civic groups to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of human services, health, historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 182870

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Reduce Housing Blight

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, local governments, and municipal authorities to reverse and address housing blight in eligible locations. The goals of the program include spurring private investment, increasing home values, and making communities s...

GrantWatch ID#: 183433

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Public Entities to Advance the Health of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public entities for health and wellness programs that benefit local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for health improvement initiatives that enhance the local quality of life. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183714

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and government entities for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to protect and preserve collections, buildings, or sites of cultural and historical significance. Approved projects must result...

GrantWatch ID#: 184335

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribal entities for projects that benefit people with disabilities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 184443

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to improve new and existing public recreational facilities in eligible locations. Qualifying facilities include parks, campgrounds, docks, gymnasiums, golf courses, swimming pools, trail systems, ath...

GrantWatch ID#: 184509

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Seniors and Caregivers

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life of senior citizens and caregivers in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and minor capital improvements, with priority given to projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185891

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for the Health Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, municipalities, schools, and chambers of commerce to address the health needs of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 186224

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities for programs that address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support activities and projects that improve the qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186549

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA Organizations for Programs that Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that promote recycling. Funding is intended to support organizations who have existing recycling programs. Ongoing and event-based programs are encouraged. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 190382

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Young Ch...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, schools, and tribal governments for programs that benefit young children in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support innovative, impactful proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 190950

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Libraries, Schools, and Agencies for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $4,500 and grans of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, libraries, schools, and units of government for arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended both for general operating support and for projects. Organizations a...

GrantWatch ID#: 191109

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to provide community services in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to children's organizations, recreational projects, senior centers, and education...

GrantWatch ID#: 191229

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Maryland, Texas, Mississippi, and Washington, DC nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions for programs in the areas of STEM, women and children, veterans, and homelessness in eligible regions. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 192911

Grants to Oregon Local Governments in Eligible Regions for Planning Projects that Foster Econo...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon local governments for planning activities that foster economic and workforce development and enhance local communities within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, transpor...

GrantWatch ID#: 194702

Grants to Oregon Land Owners, Schools, IHEs, Businesses, Local Governments, Nonprofits, and In...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon land owners, school districts, IHEs, businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions for economic development projects. Funding is intended for programs that will improve opportunity and...

GrantWatch ID#: 194704

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Physical Activity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the overall well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage physical activity and help to prevent disease. The goal of the grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 194906

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for local and regional programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that align with t...

GrantWatch ID#: 195516

Grants to Illinois Local Government Agencies to Enhance Statewide Boating Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois local government agencies to improve access to public boating areas across the state. Funding is intended for the construction, acquisition, renovation, and expansion of public boat and canoe access areas on lakes and rivers statewide. Grants ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197251

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Improve the Local Economy

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to promote economic development and expand the local workforce. Funding is intended for activities that positively impact job creation, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197645

Grants to Northwest Territories Organizations and Agencies to Teach Swimming and Water Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $750 and grants of $850 to Northwest Territories organizations and local government agencies to teach water safety and basic swimming skills. Funding is intended to support events and programs that help participants learn how to survive in deep water and...

GrantWatch ID#: 198069

Grants to Saskatchewan Agencies and Indigenous Communities to Decrease Traffic Accidents and P...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Saskatchewan municipalities and Indigenous territories for programs and activities that address traffic accidents and increase road safety. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage and support local collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 198507

Grants to British Columbia Agencies, First Nations, Businesses, and Community Groups to Beauti...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to British Columbia government agencies, councils, businesses, First Nations, and community groups for artistic projects that beautify equipment boxes. Funding is intended for projects that improve the appearance of local neighborhoods, promote public art, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198689

Grants to Oklahoma Cities and Towns for Business District Development Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oklahoma cities and towns for business district development projects. Funding is intended to revitalize and preserve downtown areas. The goal of the grant program is to stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 201500

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs for Community Events

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, community groups, and other organizations for events that strengthen the local community. The fund will only support programs, activities, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 203274

Grants to New Jersey Arts Organizations for Local Arts Development and Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Jersey arts organizations for local arts development and public arts programming in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff to set up an account in order to apply. Funding is intended for programs, services, and public arts projects. Reques...

GrantWatch ID#: 205244

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Food Insecurity and Poverty

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational organizations, and faith-based entities to address food insecurity and poverty in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist human service organizations, including food pantries, so...

GrantWatch ID#: 205948

Grants to Indiana Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana government agencies for capital improvement projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to make improvements to bridges and roads. The purpose of the program is to strengthen local transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 207567

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Development Corporations for Projects...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, public utilities, and Tribes for projects that prepare communities to carry out environmental protection activities. Funding is intended for planning and basic infrastructure pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 208358

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, public utilities, and Tribes to help vulnerable communities pursue environmental protection activities. Grants are intended to help communities increase their potential to succes...

GrantWatch ID#: 208359

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to allow organizations to continue to offer the critical services th...

GrantWatch ID#: 208862

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Entities to Improve Freight Railroad Efficiency

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities, economic development corporations, and freight railroads for initiatives to improve statewide railways. Funding is intended to contribute to the state's economic growth by creating jobs and improving the railway's distributi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209065

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create and sustain vibrant, healthy, and safe neighborhoods. The grant program aims to support direct ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209478

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of disaster relief, health, education, and human se...

GrantWatch ID#: 209570

Grants to Iowa Agencies to Enhance the Accessibility of Boating Facilities for Public Use

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa government agencies for activities that increase public access to recreational water facilities within the state. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development projects that enhance the accessibility of boating facilities on the st...

GrantWatch ID#: 210478

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Previous grants supported projects such as food pantries, gym upgrades, preservation projects, youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 210558

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies for Projects Related t...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for projects in eligible counties that focus on the environment or nature. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including clean energy, habitat improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 210932

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: arts and culture, education, environment, help...

GrantWatch ID#: 214671

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Institutions for Innovative Communi...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions for programs and projects that benefit local communities across the state. The purpose of the grant program is to develop promising new ideas that can be utilized by ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 215732

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Events in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Sponsorships to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local events in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to educate the public about the importance of maritime commerce, advance international trade, and provide recreati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217166

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programming

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote and support lifelong learning and higher education. The Foundation limits awards to nonprofit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218860

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts government agencies and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and engagement with the community, and remove barriers to community-based...

GrantWatch ID#: 219575
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