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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,095 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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3,095 grants found

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible counties. Funding is intended for special events or exhibits, marketing and promotional projects, historic preservation projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174528

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity to address community needs. Funding is intended to empower local organizations to respond to critical needs and opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 174937

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Housing Stability and Homeless Services

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations to improve housing stability. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide services for people experiencing homelessness or help individuals and families pay rent, mortgages, and utility bills...

GrantWatch ID#: 176446

Grants to Arkansas Local Governments for Tourism Project Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arkansas counties and cities to support research projects related to local tourist attractions. Funding is intended to support studies that will examine the potential of local sites and events to attract visitors. Eligible attractions in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176585

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Migratory Bird Habitats

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336

Grants to Texas For-Profits, Agencies, and Organizations to Address Dangerous Emissions

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Texas businesses, individuals, government agencies, organizations, and associations for programs and projects that address dangerous emissions. Funding is intended to implement innovative technologies that help to reduce emissions of regulated pollutants...

GrantWatch ID#: 192696

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200773

Grants to Alabama Entities to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, IHEs, development districts, Tribes, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 204519

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support Animal Welfare in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agency animal shelters for activities to benefit animals in eligible communities. Funding is intended for organizations that provide the following services: humane education, emergency animal car...

GrantWatch ID#: 209714

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Local Economic and Workforce Developm...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and Tribes for local workforce and economic development initiatives that benefit eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, entrepreneurship, mentoring and internship program...

GrantWatch ID#: 219237

Grants to Connecticut Boards of Education, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Improve Educational ...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223372

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and CBOs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, community-based groups, and government agencies for environmental activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in implementing on-the-ground conservation projects. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228931

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut government agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to promote safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for residents. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended for projects that e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230088

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Disorder Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for substance use disorder research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230165

Grants to USA Entities to Provide Mentored Research Experiences

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide mentored research experiences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the biomedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230173

Grants to USA Entities for Mentorship Activities in Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for mentorship activities in research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230174

Grants to USA Entities for Course and Curriculum Development for Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for course and curriculum development for research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 230175

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for research on the topic of cancer metastasis. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230182

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Manage Noxious Weeds

Deadline: 09/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231609

Grants to New York Public Libraries to Enhance Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166496

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that benefit a greater number of residents within the region. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 174616

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs, projects, and services that benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of the local community and provide for those less f...

GrantWatch ID#: 174802

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Community and Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a wide range of focus areas to improve the community and the quality of life. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 174803

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to proposals that benefit a great number of residents and to requests demonstrating that applicants will seek or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175615

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life in local communities. Requests for initiatives that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 180405

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a broad range of activities, programs, and projects that benefit the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196523

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that address critical needs, with preference given to programs and projects that serve the greatest number of reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 198204

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism and Improve the Local Quality o...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote tourism and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit visitors, as well as those who l...

GrantWatch ID#: 214456

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, an...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for the research and development of devices for disorders of the nervous system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 216508

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for R&D to Make Buses Safer

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreement to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and public transportation providers for research and development to make buses safer and more accessible. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...

GrantWatch ID#: 217890

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes to Address Drought Challenges

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA Tribal governments in multiple states to address drought challenges. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that develop, manage, and protect the water and water-related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229923

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Native Seed Supplies

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231603

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for activities and programs that help protect natural resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support the environment through preservation, cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176056

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workplace Safety Training Progra...

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, and Native American entities to provide training related to the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162724

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, governmental and tribal entities, and IHEs for projects related to water quality in eligible regions. Projects addressing equity and having strong involvement and participation of the community are esp...

GrantWatch ID#: 179821

Grants to Maryland Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Vehicle Manufacturers to Promote Clean Ener...

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Maryland government agencies, nonprofit organizations, LEAs, IHEs, businesses, bus contractors, and manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to promote the use of clean energy. Funding is intended for the purchase of heavy equipment and zero-emis...

GrantWatch ID#: 213205

Grants to USA State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories state arts agencies and regional arts organizations for public arts programming. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow agencies to meet local and regional g...

GrantWatch ID#: 215343

Grants to Ontario Agencies to Prevent Wildland Fires

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Ontario municipalities for projects that address and prevent wildland fires in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community wildland fire protection planning activities and hazard mapping for government agencies within the province's legi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229018

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies for Art Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities for public art projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the creation and display of meaningful public art that reflects each community’s uniq...

GrantWatch ID#: 229592

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Centers

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical technology research centers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support technology de...

GrantWatch ID#: 230167

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Digestive Disease Research

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to create research centers focused on digestive and liver diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230299

Grants to USA Entities to Support Workplace Safety Training Programs

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide support to workplace safety training programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to properl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230631

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 129040

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government entities to attract tourists. The goal of the program is to improve state and local economies through the promotion of tourism. Funding is intended for expenses related to the impl...

GrantWatch ID#: 144235

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies for programs and projects that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that attract tourists to the area and enhance the tourist experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 147656

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Residents to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipal departments, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen communities and offset expenditures associated with special events and projects. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 148445

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties for Arts and Music...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible counties for arts programming and general operating support. Funding is intended for activities and projects that enhance the local art...

GrantWatch ID#: 149117

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, Individuals, and Groups for Community Healt...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, government agencies, museums, historical societies, libraries, ad hoc groups, and individuals in eligible locations for community health programs. Funding is intended for se...

GrantWatch ID#: 150106
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