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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,100 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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3,100 grants found

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events, activities, projects, and infrastructure improvements designed to increase local tourism. The goal of the grant program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210759

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Animals in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit animals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that improve the welfare of local animals. Funded activities must serve the immed...

GrantWatch ID#: 212760

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Improve the Quality of ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions for projects to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, capacity building, seed money, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215829

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Improve Public Health i...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions to improve public health for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that encourage healthy behaviors and lifestyles....

GrantWatch ID#: 215830

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Foster Economic Develop...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions to foster economic development and growth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that address the current and future needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215831

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215876

Grant to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit or Agency for Human Services Programs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization or government agency for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist human services nonprofits that serve a full range and diverse group of residents. Requests will...

GrantWatch ID#: 217183

Grants to North Carolina Organizations and Agencies for Neighborhood Beautification Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina organizations, schools, and government agencies for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts and cultural programs and improve community services. The grant program aims t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217769

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to promote the health and welfare of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance public health, defined as the protection and promotion of the heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 219394

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, health care, social services, security, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219395

Grants to Utah Agencies and Organizations to Improve Recreational Boating

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and organizations to promote and improve recreational boating. Funding is intended for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221925

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Honor and Assist Veterans

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs that benefit veterans in eligible communities. Funding is intended to recognize and honor veterans while promoting civic pride and patriotism. Grants can be used to support military veterans, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 222314

Opportunity for Colorado Tourism Nonprofits to Participate in a Training Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for to Colorado nonprofit tourism-focused organizations, including tribal entities and government agencies, to participate in a training program. The opportunity is intended to increase accessible spaces in destinations across the state. This program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222425

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the basic needs of disadvantaged populations, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 223431

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and local service boards for initiatives to enhance local communities and promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of workforce developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223571

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for local historical preservation projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for planning, education, and outreach activities related to the preservation of historical properties and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225814

Grants to Michigan Agencies for Transportation and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan government agencies for environmental and transportation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit cyclists and pedestrians, as well as green stormwater projects that improve road safety and reduce roadway r...

GrantWatch ID#: 226129

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects, Programs, and Activities to Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and agencies for projects, programs, and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to describe the anticipated results of their program, as well as the population range, the desired be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226958

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Art Installations Promoting Health

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for public art installations. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Priority is given to projects that promote healthy lifestyles and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228503

Grants to Michigan Schools, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Funding is intended to a range of iniatitives, including health and human services, education, community development, and arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229186

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Services that Impact Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and projects that provide services and positively impact the lives of residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to a youth sports team, a food and clothing basket, a religio...

GrantWatch ID#: 229488

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Launch a Tree Management Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to launch a tree management program. Funding is intended to help communities take the first steps toward resuming an inactive urban forest program or starting a new one. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 230634

Grants to Colorado Housing Developers and Authorities to Create Supportive Housing

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado affordable housing developers and public housing authorities to create permanent supportive housing developments throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to const...

GrantWatch ID#: 231213

Grants to Wyoming NGOs and Agencies for Recreational Trail Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wyoming nongovernmental organizations and government agencies for projects to develop recreational trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects to improve non-motorized trails, including maintenance, new construction, trail infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231812

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Public Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Tribes for public programs and activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects include but are not limited to walking tours, small exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 231894

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for programs and projects that increase access to the arts, engage the community, use ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212535

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Environmental Education Initiat...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, colleges, schools, and Tribal entities for environmental education activities and initiatives. Applicants must contact the program officer prior to submitting a proposal. Requests sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 131649

Grants to Georgia Municipalities and Recreation Authorities for Outdoor Recreation Projects

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Georgia municipalities and recreation authorities and commissions for projects related to outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help purchase parkland, develop out...

GrantWatch ID#: 164119

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Arts Programm...

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools and school districts for arts programming. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for operating support for media, literary, vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 174306

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts to preserve historic properties. Eligible uses of funding include repairs, restoration, development, interpretation, and rehabilitation. Funding is intended for structures tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 175246

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

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175395

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Homeless Women in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and agencies to address the needs of women experiencing homelessness in eligible regions. Funds may be requested for urgent assistance as well as for creative ideas to expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 175422

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit and Empower Local Women and...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies for programs and services that benefit local women and girls. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175968

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Nature-Based Experiences

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and governmental agencies for the development of wildlife-viewing projects and nature-based experiences. Funding is intended to help the public build appreciation and stewardship for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176393

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Strengthen the Sheep Industry

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, public agencies, and tribes for projects to improve marketing and production in the domestic sheep industry. Applicants are advised that required applications may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 186055

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for Historical Markers of Transp...

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state, local, and federal government entities for the installation of historical markers of transportation sites. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195545

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and historical societies to preserve historic sites. Funding is intended to maintain significant properties through a range of activities, including appraisals, acquisition and improvement o...

GrantWatch ID#: 197620

Grants to Iowa K-12 Public School Districts and Nonpublic School Systems to Improve Computer S...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Iowa K-12 public school districts and nonpublic school systems to improve computer science education. The purpose of the program is to develop the capacity of computer science educators. Funding is intended for professional development activities to impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204800

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Computer Science Education

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia local education agencies to improve access to computer science programs. Funding is intended to support instruction, practice, and pedagogy to engage students in computer science education. The grant also aims to promote the use ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216150

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Professional Development for Teachers

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia local education agencies for professional development opportunities for computer science teachers. Funding is intended for computer science teacher certification, computer science teacher endorsement programs, or professional dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 216211

Grants to USA Entities for Projects Related to Land Access and Stewardship

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216315

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for an Historical Preservation P...

Deadline: 11/09/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government agencies for an historical preservation project related to food. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside signs commemorating regional a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219578

Grants to Manitoba Watershed Districts for Initiatives to Protect Provincial Watersheds

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Manitoba watershed districts for initiatives to protect provincial watersheds. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that are sustainable and can demonstrate measurable ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223637

Grants to USA Entities to Research How Children Interact with AI

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on how children interact with AI. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended specifically to explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230286

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Develop AI Tools for Medical Uses

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to create a collaborative center to develop AI tools for use in medical settings. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 230664

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Test and Evaluate AI Tools for Healthcare

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or agency to create a center to test and evaluate AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230666

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for environmental enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for planning, permitting, and design activities to improve water quality and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231448

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26 Conference Date: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities to address community challenges in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that are well pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 176149

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Programming in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/04/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural programming in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175686
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