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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 Ontario Collaborations of Businesses, Charities, and Municipalities in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario collaborations of businesses, charities, and/or municipalities for marketing expenses to promote community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing that reaches new audiences and visitors and encourages commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 227064

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Provide Assistance for Emergency Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible regions to provide assistance for emergency needs of the local community. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred by programs, projects, and services provided by local nonprofits and agen...

GrantWatch ID#: 227065

Grants to Ontario Municipalities and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Community Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve community signage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for signage installation that improves the experience for tourists. Projects must be located in eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 227076

Grants to Ontario Municipalities and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Tourism Infrastructure...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve tourism infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital improvements and infrastructure enhancements and installations that improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 227077

Grants to Canada Municipal Governments for Feasibility Studies on Energy-Efficient Strategies ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments and partnering entities for feasibility studies to assess energy-efficient strategies for new municipal buildings. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 227078

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Healthcare Providers, and Businesses Whose Wo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, healthcare providers, businesses, and academic institutions in eligible regions whose work addresses opioid addiction to respond to unanticipated hardships that hinder their work....

GrantWatch ID#: 227121

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and School Districts for Educational Initiatives and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, school districts, and special districts in eligible regions for educational initiatives and community events. Funding is intended for projects that have a significant impact on the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227176

Grants to Michigan Private, Public, and Nonprofit Organizations for the Installation of Electr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan private, public, and nonprofit organizations for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of publicly available Level 2 AC...

GrantWatch ID#: 227292

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities in Eligible Regions to Acquire Additional Land for Public ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey municipalities in eligible regions to acquire additional land for public use. The purpose of funding is to preserve historic sites, enlarge public park areas, and open additional locations for the public to enjoy. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 227335

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies for the Repair or Restoration of Memorials or Grave M...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA organizations and agencies for the repair or restoration of memorials or grave markers for fallen officers. Applicants must be associated with law enforcement. Funding is intended for the creation of memorials, repair of memorials inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227437

Loans to Vermont Government Agencies to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Vermont government agencies, including schools, towns, cities, and villages, to improve energy efficiency. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible uses of funds include water heaters, lighting, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 227491

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Rural Agencies for the Installation of Winter Trail Markers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and rural governments for the installation of winter trail markers. Eligible trails must be for public use, with the purpose of connecting rural communities to public areas and highways. Applicants are responsible for insta...

GrantWatch ID#: 227505

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Educators for Financial Assistan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and educators for financial assistance, community services, and educational projects in eligible locations. The program makes grants available in three ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227719

Financial Assistance to New Jersey Government Entities, Including School Boards, to Upgrade Th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to New Jersey government entities, including school boards, to upgrade their facilities to be more energy-efficient. Applicants are required to undergo an energy audit prior to submitting an application. Eligible upgrades include HVAC systems,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227879

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Utilities, and Tribes to Address Climate and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits, public and local agencies, joint powers authorities, public and local utilities, and tribes to address climate and environmental issues facing eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227938

Grant to a Connecticut or New York Agency, Nonprofit, or For-Profit for Seaweed Cultivation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to a New York or Connecticut agency, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, or educational institution for seaweed commercialization in eligible areas. Funding is intended to address gaps between small-scale seaweed activity and building a profitab...

GrantWatch ID#: 228051

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and government agencies for safety equipment. The program is intended to provide automated external defibrillators. The goal of the program is to decrease deaths caused by sudden cardiac ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228092

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Tribal Entities to Encourage Out-of-State Job Applications...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota local governments, Tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, and job development authorities to encourage out-of-state job applications. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and complete required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228095

Grants to Idaho and Montana Organizations to Support the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho and Montana organizations in eligible counties to support the local community. In previous years, grants have been awarded to local schools, search and rescue organizations, police, ambulance, and fire departments. Funding is intended to support s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228234

Grants to Ohio Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that help to develop tourism in the area. Grants may be used for event promotion, facility improvements, market...

GrantWatch ID#: 228286

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities to Expand the Creative Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, colleges, universities, and school districts for projects to expand and strengthen the creative industry. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228375

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Tribes for Heritage Preservation Projects and Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, Indian tribal governments, and community-based entities to preserve the culture, heritage, language, history, and natural resources of Native communities. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228392

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental units, school districts, and universities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228455

Grants to Minnesota Individuals, For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Salvage Construction...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota individuals, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to salvage construction materials. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 228563

Grants to Maryland Agencies and Technology-Based Businesses to Provide Internship Positions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland state and local agencies, and technology-based businesses, to provide internship positions to high school graduates and college students. Priority is given to applicants seeking interns in areas including STEM, engineering, technology, and scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 228574

Grants to Minnesota Food Manufacturing Facilities and Waste Processors for Technical Support t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota food and beverage manufacturing facilities and food system waste processors for technical support to reduce emissions. Funding is intended for services to evaluate and improve efficiency, such as assessments, feasibility studies, plan developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 228737

Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies for Energy Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, CBOs, K-12 agencies, and neighborhood councils for environmental education initiatives. The purpose of funding is to increase public awareness of the necessity for energy efficie...

GrantWatch ID#: 228803

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Associations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and neighborhood associations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, programs, and events that serve local residents. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 228957

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Industry for Innovative Transport Phenomena Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228966

Grants to USA Industry Groups, IHEs, and Agencies for Biotechnology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228967

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to USA State Agencies for Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state and territory governments for stormwater infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to mitigate sewer overflow during and after storms, thereb...

GrantWatch ID#: 229004

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and units of government for charitable projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit local residents or that meet a general community need. Eligible programs and initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 229005

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Crucial Projects Related to Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for crucial one-time projects related to tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support capital projects and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229037

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits and Municipalities for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations and municipalities for capital projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that improve public gathering places, including libraries, parks, community centers, and trails...

GrantWatch ID#: 229091

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Unforeseen Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to address unforeseen organizational needs. Funding is intended to address issues that threaten service delivery or ongoing...

GrantWatch ID#: 229295

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and government entities in eligible regions for projects to address urgent and unexpected organizational needs. Funding is intended to support organizations that strengthen communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 229296

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Urgent Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for urgent relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide vital basic needs, services, and long-term rebuild efforts to disproportionately impacted individuals, families, and vu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229368

Grants to Massachusetts School Districts for Transportation Planning Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts public school districts for sustainable transportation planning assistance. Funding is intended to help school systems transition to electric student transportation by delivering complimentary technical assistance and strategic support thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229408

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to preserve battlefields. Funding is intended to support the permanent protection of qualified battlefield lands across the state. The grant program supports the acquisition or purchase of protectiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 229411

Grants to Michigan Businesses and Agencies to Lower Emission Levels

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan businesses and government agencies to replace diesel vehicles, vessels, and equipment with new, cleaner versions that have low to no emissions. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to address in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229452

Grants to USA States for Clean Drinking Water Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA States and Territories for clean drinking water solutions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Eligible activities include addressing drinking water contaminants to benefit disadvantaged or small communities, providing househo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229523

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve Access to the Arts for Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to improve arts accessibility in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve arts experiences for youth, seniors, people with disabilities, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229547

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for a Community Meal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho and Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, schools, CBOs, civic groups, and neighborhood coalitions to run a free community dining event in eligible regions. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 229609

Grants to Ontario Municipalities for Resource Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario municipalities for resource development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to upgrade or build new infrastructure to enable or increase use by the resource industry. The purpose of this program is to share the benefits of resource developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 229619

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Businesses for Infrastructure Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and tribes for emergency infrastructure repairs. Funding is intended for construction repairs due to damage caused by unforeseen events. Priority is given to projects that replace exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 229632

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Promote Forest Diversity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to implement forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist forest landowners in establishing three endangered species, there...

GrantWatch ID#: 229640

In-Kind Grants of Equipment to Virginia Fire Departments to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment to Virginia fire departments to improve firefighting capabilities. The grant program supports the acquisition of surplus military equipment that can be used by emergency service providers. Qualifying organizations may be eligible to rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229642

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Forest Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, corporate, and governmental landowners to conduct forest management practices. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the forest resources for the landowner, as well as for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229644
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