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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,075 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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3,075 grants found

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 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

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Staff Training Related to Cybercrimes

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA and territories local and state governments, and Tribes for training programs to address and mitigate cybercrimes. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to support efforts...

GrantWatch ID#: 213084

Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216

Grants to Florida Nonstate Entities and Agencies to Preserve Water Resources

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida nonstate entities and local government agencies for environmental activities that protect and restore water sources. Funding is intended to preserve springs through land purchases and for capital projects that protect the quality and quantity of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214341

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida local government agencies, special districts, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended to assess and implement creative technologies and short-term solutions to address harmful algal blooms and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214342

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Help Underserved Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that enhance economic development or provide support for low-income, homeless, and older residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 215493

Grants to Ontario Municipalities for Cancer Prevention Activities for Fire Departments

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ontario municipalities for cancer prevention activities for municipal fire departments. The purpose of the program is to help fire departments acquire crucial equipment necessary to improve firefighter safety and safeguard their health. Eligible uses of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216001

Grants to Maryland Principals for School Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maryland public school principals for projects and programs that benefit schools in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address various needs, including professional development, musical instruments, new technology, school events, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216070

Grants to Connecticut Agencies, Tribes, and Groups to Promote Access to Recreational Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut government agencies, Tribes, Tribal governments, and regional planning groups to increase access to outdoor recreational activities and spaces for underserved communities. Funding is intended for planning activities, facility development, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218475

Grants to Florida Agencies and Entities to Plan and Implement Water Conservation Strategies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida government and nonstate entities to plan and implement water conservation strategies. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including feasibility studies, construction, conservation programs, and agriculture cost-share programs. Prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 222305

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Businesses for Sustainable Pest Managemen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, consultants, and commodity groups for projects to promote sustainable practices in managing pests. The purpose of the program is to protect the environment and human he...

GrantWatch ID#: 223424

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address education, healthcare, and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223562

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Community Residents in E...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives in the focus areas of economic development, education, technology, and community welfare....

GrantWatch ID#: 224691

Grants to Colorado School Districts and Public Schools for Initiatives to Address Student Suic...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado school districts and public schools for initiatives to address student suicides. Funding is intended for staff training and suicide prevention activities to decrease the incidence of suicide among high school students. Prevention activities will...

GrantWatch ID#: 224976

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Open-Source Research Products

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and tribal nations for open-source research products. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support organizations in facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225378

Grants to South Carolina Organizations for Early Childhood Education Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, churches, public schools, municipal governments, and civic groups for early childhood education programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational initiatives serving chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226103

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community development and keep the area a healthy place for people to live, raise families...

GrantWatch ID#: 226122

Grants to California Artists, Nonprofits, CBOs, Businesses, and City Divisions for Cultural an...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, nonprofit and community-based organizations, businesses, and City divisions for cultural and arts activities in eligible locations. The purpose of this grant program is to foster partnerships between artists, art produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226618

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Concerns

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health concerns in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include operating support, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227322

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, youth, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 227534

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538
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