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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,108 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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3,108 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Pet Veterinary Care

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to improve veterinary care in local communities. Funding is intended for medical supplies and program support for pet care facilities. Eligible facilities include mobile, pop-up, and on-sit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221266

Grants to Arizona Qualifying Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Land Managers, Conservation District...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona qualifying nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public land managers, conservation districts, and businesses for water conservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 221578

Grants to Nevada Courts to Improve Technology

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada courts to improve technology and enhance their case management systems. Successful applicants will design and purchase systems that meet the established state judicial branch's approved standards. Funding is intended to help court...

GrantWatch ID#: 221607

Grants to Washington Organizations and Community Agencies to Provide Cultural and Recreational...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington organizations and community agencies to provide cultural and recreational experiences to residents who do not usually have access to programs and events. Priority will be given to applicants who support families and individuals...

GrantWatch ID#: 221970

Grant to a Montana Company, Agency, or School to Promote Workforce Development in the Timber S...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a Montana private organization, association, agency, or school to promote workforce development in the timber industry. Funding is intended to advance programming or acquire equipment, supplies, or materials that specifically help recruit,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222434

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, and Agencies for Aftersch...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and qualifying government agencies for afterschool programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist in strengthening and sustaining afterschool initiatives that support families, ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223984

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for grants to address health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225087

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Residents and Organizations...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funds are intended for fundraising events and program sponsorships. Programming must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226115

Grants to Maryland and Virginia Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to Benefit Communities...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maryland and Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and sports teams to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of community programs and youth-focused events in the service area of...

GrantWatch ID#: 227514

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Boards to Commemorate America 250

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, school boards, and tribal governments for public humanities programming related to America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 228352

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Welfare Activ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, colleges, school districts, and government entities for programs and projects that contribute to the welfare of communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education and youth, environment, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 229487

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community-Led Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities to promote community-led programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-driven ideas based on lived experiences and grassroots...

GrantWatch ID#: 230248

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Religion-Based Programming

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs related to religion. Funding is intended for projects that help residents explore and discuss how religion impacts their lives. Programs may...

GrantWatch ID#: 231964

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that promote arts and culture. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of major venture funding, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 132671

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Government Entities to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and units of local government in eligible locations to enhance the community's quality of life. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, environment, arts and culture, health, civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135927

Grants to Michigan Teachers and School Staff for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan public school teachers and staff members for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support creative programs and activities, including classroom and technology improvements. Eligible projects enr...

GrantWatch ID#: 150177

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Clean Contaminated Properti...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities and private and public nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to clean local contaminated properties. Applicants are requested to contact the funder before applying. Funding is intended to offse...

GrantWatch ID#: 155053

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Education, Health, Commu...

Deadline: 01/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government units, schools, hospitals, and research institutes for projects that strengthen families, promote the healthy development and education of children and youth, and enhance the lives of residents in eligible r...

GrantWatch ID#: 160370

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Emergencies and Unanticipated Expenses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address sudden emergencies or to pursue unexpected opportunities that will enhance their work. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide for basic needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160888

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and Water Suppliers to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, water suppliers, and conservation districts to protect drinking water resources. Funding is intended for projects that ensure safe drinking water, including inventories of potential contaminatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 162989

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for the Beautification of Public Spaces

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and local governments for beautification and public greening projects in eligible communities. Funded projects will enhance the natural environment through landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral display...

GrantWatch ID#: 167091

Grants to Alaska School Districts, Schools, and Nonprofits for Classroom Art Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, school districts, K-12 schools, and parent groups for programs that enhance arts education. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for short-term artist residencies that improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168922

Grants to New Brunswick Charities, Municipalities, Agencies, and Athletic Associations to Impr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities, municipalities, government agencies, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding may be used for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 170227

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit People With Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools in eligible communities for programs that assist individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of people with de...

GrantWatch ID#: 174125

In-Kind Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Tourism and Commerce in E...

Deadline: 11/01/26

In-kind grants to Texas nonprofit and charitable organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious organizations to promote tourism and increase commerce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that help to increase revenues within the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 174599

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Previous recipients include youth groups, first responders, fire departments, booster clubs, and park boards. Funding is intended for organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174962

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, the environment, education, and the elderly. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175289

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

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 175657

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and tribal organizations to promote oral health. This program places a strong emphasis on disease prevention and providing services to underserved populations. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 176261

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Hire Touring Artists

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and IHEs to hire an eligible artist for performances. Funding will be used to defray the fee charged by an approved artist. Qualifying applicants may request a grant through this program t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176313

Grants and Loans to Wyoming Local Agencies and Tribes for Economic Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants and loans to Wyoming local government agencies and tribes to benefit local businesses and spur economic growth. Funding is intended to support infrastructure development including roads, water, airport, sewer, industrial sites, business districts, recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 176710

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Collect Historical Accounts

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and other organizations to collect and transcribe personal historical accounts. Applicants must submit a draft and complete required registrations prior to submitting the final appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177848

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and K-12 schools for programs that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special projects that address critical needs. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 177899

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Enhance the Qualit...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies in eligible areas for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to respond to community needs. Past grants have supported prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 178285

Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Community Programs L...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for youth-led programs that benefit young people under the age of 21. Applicants must submit a statement of intent prior to submitting an application. Grant requests must...

GrantWatch ID#: 179780

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and religious organizations for programs and services to benefit New England residents. The Foundation's three primary foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 179811

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public entities, and schools to promote community health in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals that involve a collaborative effort with other partners....

GrantWatch ID#: 179989

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies to Boost Heritage Tourism

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism. Funding is intended to support the development and promotion of heritage-related tourist sites throughout the state. Proposals that promote partnerships betwee...

GrantWatch ID#: 180058

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi nonprofit arts organizations and government entities for professional development opportunities and capacity-building efforts. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding may also be used to hire ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181375

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Humanities Programming

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for humanities projects and programs benefitting audiences within the state. Possible project formats include but are not limi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181565

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

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local community. Previous recipients include local elementary schools, a recreation center, a senior citizen center, a business association, a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187184

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies to Strengthen Operations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities for projects that enhance organizational capacity and strengthen operations. Funding is intended to support the cost of consultants to promote conversations related to a variety of topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 191364

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Youth Organizations for Activities to Ben...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, public schools, and youth organizations for activities to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the categories of arts, education, athletics and sports, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191406

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and schools in eligible areas for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities that will have a positive and meaningful impact on the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 191913

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Local Youth in ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit youth in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Priority funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 192460

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Tribal Entities to Incr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal entities for diversity and inclusion initiatives in eligible counties. Funding may be used for educational programs, general operating support, ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 197704

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876
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