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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 Northeast Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Agricultural Heritage Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, local and regional governments, and tribes for agricultural heritage activities in eligible counties. Interested applicants for larger projects must contact staff prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 153521

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address a range of issues and benefit target population...

GrantWatch ID#: 155561

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Conditions for Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote the health and welfare of animals. Applicants seeking capital grants must contact foundation staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capacity building, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 160040

Grants to USA State and Local Agencies to Acquire and Protect Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA state and local government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of historic sites. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help applicants purchase land through fee-simple methods or to pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 160302

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs to Address the Needs of Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts public school districts and schools to address the needs of qualifying students with disabilities. Funding is intended to ensure that all students with disabilities receive appropriate and free public education, including special education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160597

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs to Support Pre-K Special Education and Services

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs for educational programs benefit young children with disabilities. Funding is intended to ensure that eligible 3-to-5-year-old children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education that includes special education a...

GrantWatch ID#: 162297

Grants to Montana Local and Tribal Governments for Projects to Protect Natural Resources

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Montana government agencies and tribal governments for projects to protect natural resources throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to develop and implement projects to assess, repair, and mitigate damage to state resour...

GrantWatch ID#: 165238

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies for Programs Serving Wo...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for activities to address the needs of women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs in the areas of food, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165266

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding can be used for purchasing land and buildings, construction, refurbishment, renovation, or the creation or enhancement of spaces open to the public. Projects must meet an ur...

GrantWatch ID#: 166072

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Yo...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in eligible communities for youth programs related to the focus areas of education and youth, and well-being and fitness. Eligible organizations must be based in or ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 166218

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Environmental Sustainability

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote an environmentally sustainable lifestyle in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage a net-positive carbon or zero-footprint culture. Grants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 170340

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Activities tha...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and schools in eligible locations for activities that assist and empower girls and women. Grants are intended to support programs, projects, and capital expenses that assist adole...

GrantWatch ID#: 172273

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Activities Ser...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible communities for programs that benefit and serve young women and girls. Funding is intended to support impactful programs, projects, and capital expenses that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172274

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Programs should enrich or respond to the immediate needs of the local community. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172391

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, city or state government entities, schools, or park districts to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Previous grants have been awarded for nutrition services for elderly residents, new playground eq...

GrantWatch ID#: 172461

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government, including libraries, public schools, state universities, and fire departments to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include health and human services, educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172752

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Governments to Increase Rur...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations governments to increase tourism activities in eligible rural communities. Funding may be requested for trail enhancement, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173013

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Military Veterans

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and veterans' organizations to provide services for veterans. Applicants must complete the registration and prequalification requirements before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 173867

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Previous recipients include park boards, public schools, historical societies, and girls' clubs. Grants shall be awarded to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174480

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community programs in eligible locations. Previous grants have been awarded for ambulance vehicle replacement services, school arts and literature programs, and upgrading a theater sound sy...

GrantWatch ID#: 174891

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote collaboration among organizations and encourage the efficient use of community resources. The grant program is restricted to o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175094

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutions for capital projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, and health and welfare. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases as well as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175170

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Agencies for History-Related Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, faith-based entities, and government agencies for history-related activities. Funding is intended for projects that educate residents about the preservation and protection of places of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177704

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Companion Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 178259

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth, Health, and Wellness Progr...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits, K-12 schools, school districts, municipalities, and faith-based organizations to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that develop youth potential and promote equitable health and we...

GrantWatch ID#: 178588

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic and research institutions for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations and projects dedicated to community and ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 179293

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals to conserve, protect, and restore significant buildings and properties. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179315

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include health, social services, the environment, education, and arts and culture. Support is available fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179778

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Programs to...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of housing, mental health, economic development, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 179933

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Community Development Projec...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible areas for community development projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the areas of education, culture, social services, wellness, recreation, enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 180015

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
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