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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,101 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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3,101 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Launch a Tree Management Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to launch a tree management program. Funding is intended to help communities take the first steps toward resuming an inactive urban forest program or starting a new one. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 230634

Grants to Colorado Housing Developers and Authorities to Create Supportive Housing

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado affordable housing developers and public housing authorities to create permanent supportive housing developments throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to const...

GrantWatch ID#: 231213

Grants to Wyoming NGOs and Agencies for Recreational Trail Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming nongovernmental organizations and government agencies for projects to develop recreational trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects to improve non-motorized trails, including maintenance, new construction, trail infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231812

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Assist Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

Deadline: 10/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, tribes, and government entities to assist unaccompanied immigrant minors. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for providing services and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231876

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Public Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Tribes for public programs and activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects include but are not limited to walking tours, small exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 231894

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for programs and projects that increase access to the arts, engage the community, use ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212535

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Environmental Education Initiat...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, colleges, schools, and Tribal entities for environmental education activities and initiatives. Applicants must contact the program officer prior to submitting a proposal. Requests sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 131649

Grants to Georgia Municipalities and Recreation Authorities for Outdoor Recreation Projects

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Georgia municipalities and recreation authorities and commissions for projects related to outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help purchase parkland, develop out...

GrantWatch ID#: 164119

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Arts Programm...

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools and school districts for arts programming. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for operating support for media, literary, vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 174306

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts to preserve historic properties. Eligible uses of funding include repairs, restoration, development, interpretation, and rehabilitation. Funding is intended for structures tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 175246

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175395

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Homeless Women in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and agencies to address the needs of women experiencing homelessness in eligible regions. Funds may be requested for urgent assistance as well as for creative ideas to expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 175422

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit and Empower Local Women and...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies for programs and services that benefit local women and girls. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175968

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Nature-Based Experiences

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and governmental agencies for the development of wildlife-viewing projects and nature-based experiences. Funding is intended to help the public build appreciation and stewardship for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176393

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for Historical Markers of Transp...

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state, local, and federal government entities for the installation of historical markers of transportation sites. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195545

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and historical societies to preserve historic sites. Funding is intended to maintain significant properties through a range of activities, including appraisals, acquisition and improvement o...

GrantWatch ID#: 197620

Grants to Iowa K-12 Public School Districts and Nonpublic School Systems to Improve Computer S...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Iowa K-12 public school districts and nonpublic school systems to improve computer science education. The purpose of the program is to develop the capacity of computer science educators. Funding is intended for professional development activities to impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204800

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Computer Science Education

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia local education agencies to improve access to computer science programs. Funding is intended to support instruction, practice, and pedagogy to engage students in computer science education. The grant also aims to promote the use ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216150

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Professional Development for Teachers

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia local education agencies for professional development opportunities for computer science teachers. Funding is intended for computer science teacher certification, computer science teacher endorsement programs, or professional dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 216211

Grants to USA Entities for Projects Related to Land Access and Stewardship

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216315

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for an Historical Preservation P...

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government agencies for an historical preservation project related to food. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside signs commemorating regional a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219578

Awards to Maryland Entities to Recognize Traditional Art

Deadline: 10/02/26

Awards of $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, and IHEs to recognize achievements in traditional art forms. Awards will acknowledge long-term accomplishments focused on people, places, and traditions in community-based cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 223371

Grants to Manitoba Watershed Districts for Initiatives to Protect Provincial Watersheds

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Manitoba watershed districts for initiatives to protect provincial watersheds. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that are sustainable and can demonstrate measurable ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223637

Grants to Kansas County Agencies for Disaster Relief Activities

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Kansas county government agencies to develop and implement emergency management programs. Funding is intended to promote the coordination and management of natural and man-made disasters, which threaten the security and well-being of citizens. The grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223793

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Expand the Preservation Workforce

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, public entities, and Tribal governments for projects to expand the preservation trade workforce. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of workforce development ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 230071

Grants to USA Entities to Research How Children Interact with AI

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on how children interact with AI. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended specifically to explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230286

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Develop AI Tools for Medical Uses

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to create a collaborative center to develop AI tools for use in medical settings. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 230664

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Test and Evaluate AI Tools for Healthcare

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or agency to create a center to test and evaluate AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230666

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for environmental enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for planning, permitting, and design activities to improve water quality and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231448

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26 Conference Date: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities to address community challenges in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that are well pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 176149

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Programming in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/04/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural programming in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175686

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts in Eligible Areas for Yo...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations for youth activities and recreational programs. Funding is also intended to provide camp scholarships to local youth who demonstrate a financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132101

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Municipalities to Rehabilitate Historic Buildings

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to renovate and restore historic buildings. Funding is intended for capital projects that enable the public to use the state's historic structur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175084

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Develop the Equine Industry

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, associations, farms, educational institutions, and businesses for projects that develop the state's equine industry. Funding is intended to support educational, research, and promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175329

Grants to Ontario Qualified Charities and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario registered charities and government agencies for projects and programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested to support innovative, new programs and charitable works or for existing prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 176020

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Focus areas include human needs, economic prosperity, historical and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 179891

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

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, public schools, school districts, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and expanded projects that address the cultural, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180536

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Preservation and Heritage Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for preservation and heritage projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop collaborations, encourage stewardship of natural resources, support preservation, and promote heritage t...

GrantWatch ID#: 186727

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Research Relate...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, agencies, and tribal entities for research related to healthcare delivery. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more to comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204357

Grants to Nevada Schools, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Outdoor Youth Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $50,000 to Nevada schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community-based entities for outdoor programs to benefit students throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide open-air educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210786

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Healt...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for health research on a broad range of topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 215144

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to accelerate the implementation of health interventions. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217703

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for the Research and Development of ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for the research and development of interventions related to sleep health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 218306

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct scientific health research that includes a clinical trial. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 218826

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities for Community Bett...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities for community betterment activities in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported libraries, police, community buildings, cemeteries, schools, music prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 227723

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and municipalities for community services in the funder's service area. The program's goal is to provide funds for rescue squads, fire departments, philanthropic groups, school programs, and more. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227825

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for a Variety of Communi...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions for a variety of community needs in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include supplies for fire and emergency services, food pantries, and more. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227828
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