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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 Washington Agencies and Utility Districts for Drought Relief

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants to Washington government entities, Tribal agencies, and utility, conservation, and port districts for projects that provide relief from drought conditions. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects related to agriculture and livestock, fisheries and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220541

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin local government entities, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to establish community forests in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231592

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Provide Humanities Programming

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs for humanities programs that serve the general public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 177745

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 12/09/26 LOI Date: 01/12/27

Grants to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for high-impact outdoor recreation programs serving youth age 18 and un...

GrantWatch ID#: 196631

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177239

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182010

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth empowerment, health and safety, opportunity and access, and vibrant communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176010

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Projects

Deadline: 01/18/27 LOI Date: 12/14/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for historical projects across a range of disciplines. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects related to state history in areas such as archaeology, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 192026

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, religious organizations, and government agencies for activities and programs that benefit youth under the age of 18 in eligible locations. Eligible proposals benefit yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 156938

Grants to Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Dent...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that enhance oral health care in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that improve access to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177082

Grants to Canada Charities, Municipalities, and Schools for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Canada registered charities, educational institutions, municipalities, and Indigenous groups to support environmental projects. Special consideration is given to green space initiatives and environmental education. Eligible project catego...

GrantWatch ID#: 181113

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Resi...

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and public schools for activities that address community needs and enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 186515

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Cultural Programs that Benefit ...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for cultural heritage programming designed for children and youth. Funding is intended for activities and projects that allow children and youth to use the...

GrantWatch ID#: 200509

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Address Community Needs in Eligi...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for programs and projects that respond to community needs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 200843

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Unexpected Community Needs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to address unexpected needs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 213565

Grants to Oklahoma Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Develop Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies, tribal entities, and universities to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Applicants must request access to the application before applying. Funding is intended to ensure the quality and quanti...

GrantWatch ID#: 225969

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Document Preservation

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies for document preservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 228036

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Recreational Trails

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreational trail projects. Interested applicants must request an application link before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to improve trails and to support motorized and non-motorize...

GrantWatch ID#: 231439

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 177243

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177244

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Staff Training

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants of up to $150 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for staff participation in training sessions. Funding is intended to support the attendance of personnel at conferences and workshops o...

GrantWatch ID#: 209428

Grants to California Cities, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts, Heritage, and Humanities Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, schools, and local government agencies for arts, heritage, and humanities activities and projects in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that encourage youth participati...

GrantWatch ID#: 155271

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, health, human services, environment, and community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 171635

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Provide Support for Community Events ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, governmental and public agencies, and tribes to provide support for free community special events or a season of events that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to boost the impact ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172950

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches in Eligible Locations for Programs ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations including government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible locations for programs that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Requests will be considered for projects and activities that improve the vocational, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177005

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Eligible Counties for Basic Needs and ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and Tribal governments in eligible counties for programs that provide basic needs such as food, medical care, clothing, and shelter. Funding is intended for new or existing programs and projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177965

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Urgent Operating Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for urgent operating needs. Funding is intended for operations, projects, and repairs for organizations facing unexpected emergencies. Eligible applicants are those that primar...

GrantWatch ID#: 179634

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies for Projects t...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, community groups, and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Eligible focus areas are community development, the environment, education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 183020

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Rebates to Saskatchewan Tribes and Agencies for Assistance with Rodent Control

Deadline: 12/31/26

Rebates to Saskatchewan First Nation Bands and rural municipalities in eligible locations to help with pest control. The program aims to control the rat population and to achieve maximum results and accountability while keeping administrative requirements for rura...

GrantWatch ID#: 186458

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts for Programs to Enhance the...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and school districts for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 191022

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Public Entities, and Organizations for Educational Programs Bene...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofits, public entities, and charitable, cultural, and educational organizations in eligible counties to assist residents in need within the local community. Funding is intended for educational programs serving children, women, and elderly re...

GrantWatch ID#: 193125

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Schools, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects to Pro...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, IHEs, and tribes for projects to protect and manage coastal resources. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of planning, outreach, youth education, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 205093

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts to Benefit Watersheds

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and soil and water conservation districts for projects that benefit state watersheds. Applicants must request access to the online application system before submitting an appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 207683

Grants to Pennsylvania Local Governments to Support Recycling Efforts

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania local governments for recycling programs. Funding is intended to promote recycling efforts in municipalities. The grants are based on the applicant's rate of recycling and the total tons recycled. Post-consumer aluminum and steel cans, glass...

GrantWatch ID#: 209317

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Encourage Recycling

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, refuse haulers, and government agencies to encourage recycling in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including but not limited to educational p...

GrantWatch ID#: 216454

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Grants to Illinois Local Governments to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Illinois local governments for initiatives to improve energy efficiency in new builds and building retrofits. Applicants are required to prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to reduce energy consumpt...

GrantWatch ID#: 222661

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Local Agencies for Children's Sports League Expenses

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA park and recreation nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribes for children's sports league expenses. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of seasonal soccer league operators and players. Funds may be used for equipment, u...

GrantWatch ID#: 222728

In-Kind Software Donations to New York Municipalities to Upgrade Building and Zoning Processes

Deadline: 12/31/26

In-kind software donations to New York municipalities to upgrade building and zoning processes. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the house-building process, minimize delays, and decrease housing costs. Participating municipalities will receive training on h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231317

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and municipalities in eligible counties to benefit local residents and improve the quality of life in areas such as the environment, health, seniors, the arts, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 160375

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Municipalities to Benefit Reside...

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and municipalities for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support proposals that have a direct impact on the lives of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164074
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