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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 Oregon Land Owners, Schools, IHEs, Businesses, Local Governments, Nonprofits, and In...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon land owners, school districts, IHEs, businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions for economic development projects. Funding is intended for programs that will improve opportunity and...

GrantWatch ID#: 194704

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Physical Activity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the overall well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage physical activity and help to prevent disease. The goal of the grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 194906

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for local and regional programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that align with t...

GrantWatch ID#: 195516

Grants to Illinois Local Government Agencies to Enhance Statewide Boating Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois local government agencies to improve access to public boating areas across the state. Funding is intended for the construction, acquisition, renovation, and expansion of public boat and canoe access areas on lakes and rivers statewide. Grants ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197251

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Improve the Local Economy

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to promote economic development and expand the local workforce. Funding is intended for activities that positively impact job creation, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197645

Grants to Northwest Territories Organizations and Agencies to Teach Swimming and Water Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $750 and grants of $850 to Northwest Territories organizations and local government agencies to teach water safety and basic swimming skills. Funding is intended to support events and programs that help participants learn how to survive in deep water and...

GrantWatch ID#: 198069

Grants to Saskatchewan Agencies and Indigenous Communities to Decrease Traffic Accidents and P...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Saskatchewan municipalities and Indigenous territories for programs and activities that address traffic accidents and increase road safety. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage and support local collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 198507

Grants to British Columbia Agencies, First Nations, Businesses, and Community Groups to Beauti...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to British Columbia government agencies, councils, businesses, First Nations, and community groups for artistic projects that beautify equipment boxes. Funding is intended for projects that improve the appearance of local neighborhoods, promote public art, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198689

Grants to Oklahoma Cities and Towns for Business District Development Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oklahoma cities and towns for business district development projects. Funding is intended to revitalize and preserve downtown areas. The goal of the grant program is to stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 201500

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs for Community Events

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, community groups, and other organizations for events that strengthen the local community. The fund will only support programs, activities, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 203274

Grants to New Jersey Arts Organizations for Local Arts Development and Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Jersey arts organizations for local arts development and public arts programming in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff to set up an account in order to apply. Funding is intended for programs, services, and public arts projects. Reques...

GrantWatch ID#: 205244

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Food Insecurity and Poverty

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational organizations, and faith-based entities to address food insecurity and poverty in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist human service organizations, including food pantries, so...

GrantWatch ID#: 205948

Grants to Indiana Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana government agencies for capital improvement projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to make improvements to bridges and roads. The purpose of the program is to strengthen local transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 207567

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Development Corporations for Projects...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, public utilities, and Tribes for projects that prepare communities to carry out environmental protection activities. Funding is intended for planning and basic infrastructure pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 208358

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, public utilities, and Tribes to help vulnerable communities pursue environmental protection activities. Grants are intended to help communities increase their potential to succes...

GrantWatch ID#: 208359

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to allow organizations to continue to offer the critical services th...

GrantWatch ID#: 208862

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Entities to Improve Freight Railroad Efficiency

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities, economic development corporations, and freight railroads for initiatives to improve statewide railways. Funding is intended to contribute to the state's economic growth by creating jobs and improving the railway's distributi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209065

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create and sustain vibrant, healthy, and safe neighborhoods. The grant program aims to support direct ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209478

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of disaster relief, health, education, and human se...

GrantWatch ID#: 209570

Grants to Iowa Agencies to Enhance the Accessibility of Boating Facilities for Public Use

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa government agencies for activities that increase public access to recreational water facilities within the state. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development projects that enhance the accessibility of boating facilities on the st...

GrantWatch ID#: 210478

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Previous grants supported projects such as food pantries, gym upgrades, preservation projects, youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 210558

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies for Projects Related t...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for projects in eligible counties that focus on the environment or nature. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including clean energy, habitat improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 210932

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: arts and culture, education, environment, help...

GrantWatch ID#: 214671

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Institutions for Innovative Communi...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious institutions for programs and projects that benefit local communities across the state. The purpose of the grant program is to develop promising new ideas that can be utilized by ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 215732

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Events in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Sponsorships to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local events in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to educate the public about the importance of maritime commerce, advance international trade, and provide recreati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217166

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programming

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote and support lifelong learning and higher education. The Foundation limits awards to nonprofit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218860

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts government agencies and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and engagement with the community, and remove barriers to community-based...

GrantWatch ID#: 219575

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Agencies to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, individual artists, businesses, and local agencies to promote arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to foster a thriving, inclusive, and economically vibrant arts ecosystem. Projects and programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 221693

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Education and Preservation

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies for education and preservation initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects including but not limited to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224287

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments for Initia...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interes...

GrantWatch ID#: 224530

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: physical fitness, am...

GrantWatch ID#: 224551

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments to Provide...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments to provide sports and recreational activities to youth in eligible regions. Eligible activities include camping, youth leadership programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224552

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and First Nation Governments for Activi...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations, and First Nation governments for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224553

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipal and First Nation governments, and First Nations to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is available to applicants that make their services available to all residents, improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224554

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Arts Programs Benefiting Residents i...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for arts programs benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focused on access to the arts, arts education, and cultural heritage. Reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 224770

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies to Promote Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island government agencies for neighborhood development projects. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and creating suitable living environments - pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 225183

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and government agencies for housing improvement projects in eligible counties. Applicants must hold a public hearing before applying. Funding is intended for activities that primarily benefit low/moderate-income perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 225184

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Cities, Schools, and Businesses to Address Climate Change

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, homeowner associations, and businesses for activities that address challenges related to climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support sustainability proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 225388

Grants to Indiana and Ohio Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable purposes in the areas of shelter, food, clothing, health, or other critical needs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225938

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to a North Carolina Municipality or Tribe to Mitigate Invasive T...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to a North Carolina municipality or tribal government for projects to mitigate invasive tree species in urban and community forests. Funding is intended for the development and implementation of plans to identify and eradicate invasiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226444

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote civic engagement, improve the quality of life, and build a stronger community. Possible areas of funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226887

Grants and Loans to Maryland Agencies to Improve Boating Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and loans to Maryland government agencies to improve access to boating facilities. Funding is intended to construct or renovate boating facilities, improve navigation, dredge high-use channels, and provide public boating safety. The goal of the grant progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 228042

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Projects that Encourage Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and for-profits for projects and events that encourage tourism to eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that draw visitors to the area and increase usage of local shopping venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228398

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa private and public nonprofit agencies for initiatives to enhance the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for tangible items or to cover soft costs in support of charitable causes. Eligible proposals ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228670

Grants to Iowa Private and Public Nonprofits for Projects to Assist Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa private and public nonprofit agencies for projects to assist rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide tangible items that are needed by local residents. Eligible proposals are for charitable projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 228671

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Entities for Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for tourism initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support services and programs that are needed to address touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229038
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