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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 Oregon, Missouri, and West Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon, Missouri, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that benefit families and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 180840

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Schools and School Districts in Eli...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and schools and school districts in eligible regions for small cultural projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for events, series, fest...

GrantWatch ID#: 194015

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Districts, and Lake Associations for Boating Facilities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, tribes, districts, and lake associations for the construction and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants must contact the appropriate staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities that creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197437

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities primarily within the focus areas of health care and education. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 209731

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions for Workforce Develop...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profits, educational institutions, employer groups, and workforce associations for workforce development projects. Funding is intended for projects to address critical workforce needs and develop a well-trained and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229264

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979

Grants to Kentucky Counties and Cities to Develop Safe and Affordable Housing

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kentucky counties and cities to develop safe and affordable housing in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase the supply of decent affordable housing available for low- to moderate-income residents. All cities and counties in Kentucky are el...

GrantWatch ID#: 231281

Grants to Kentucky Substance Abuse Centers for Operating Support

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kentucky substance abuse centers for operating support. Funding is intended for programs that assist people with a history of substance abuse, with a focus on people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. All cities and counties in Kentucky are eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231282

Grants to Texas Local Governments to Plan or Construct Boat Facilities on Public Waters

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas government agencies to plan, renovate, or construct boat launching facilities that provide access to public waters. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to land acquisition, restroom facilities, access roads, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164582

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to outdoor recreation areas. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to construct new trails, enhance existing trails, create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174948

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations, For-Profits, and Agencies to Plan the Development of ...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and government agencies for planning projects related to shooting ranges. Funding is intended to plan target ranges that provide recreational access to the general public. Eligible activities include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217700

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Arts Programming

Deadline: 02/05/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, and school districts to provide arts programming to the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support arts activities and events, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191660

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit historical organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to collect, protect, and share state history at the grassroots level. Funding is intended for activities and projects in four categories: collections, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204909

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Neural Research

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for neural research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229346

Grants to California, Idaho, and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs

Deadline: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to California, Idaho, and Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, museums, and governmental institutions in eligible regions for programs that promote children's literacy. Eligible programs are those that increase reading, writing, and STEM...

GrantWatch ID#: 165021

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, and Agencies to Enhance Tourism

Deadline: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects to draw tourism to eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote cultural tourism, enhance or mitigate the impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 225480

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and public entities or projects and programs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible areas. Requests for equipment, capital improvements, and capital acquisitions may also be eligible if they benefit the communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 158843

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for new or ongoing environmental stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for efforts to improve local water quality and address related land issues. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165030

Grants to Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Envir...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and schools for innovative environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on improving environmental qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 168419

Grants to South Dakota Fire Departments and Academies to Enhance Services in Rural Communities

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to South Dakota fire departments and academies, including tribal fire departments, to enhance firefighting capacity in rural communities. Funding is intended to support training, equipment purchases, and organizational improvement. Grants assist fire depart...

GrantWatch ID#: 171702

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Education, Human Services, Healt...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs in the areas of health, human services, education, and arts and culture. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Priority areas include you...

GrantWatch ID#: 172931

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Nonprofits and Public Entities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to preserve and promote community-based agricultural ventures. Funding is intended for both new and ongoing projects. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178059

Grants to Maryland Organizations, Schools, and Groups to Enhance Green Spaces in Local Urban A...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland organizations, schools, and groups to enhance green areas and forest ecosystems throughout the State. Funding is intended to support community volunteer-based projects taking place on public lands in cities, towns, metropolitan a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179946

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Residents to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community members in eligible locations to address community needs. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and existing program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180938

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Focus areas include arts, culture, and humanities; ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 181815

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Projects Serving Local Resi...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and the local school district for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support charitable projects that address community needs. Requests will be accepted from...

GrantWatch ID#: 185520

Grants to Manitoba Businesses and Agencies to Improve Sites Commemorating Veterans

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Manitoba individuals, organizations, businesses, and local agencies for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of sites that commemorate veterans. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 187644

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, and Schools for Programming to Benefit Chi...

Deadline: 03/30/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and private schools in eligible counties for programming and projects that benefit local children and youth. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 191501

Grants to Oregon and Southern Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Literary Arts

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Oregon and Southern Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that promote photography, literary arts, and theater. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196922

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Food Pantries, Farmers Markets, and Schools to Address Food Ins...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, food pantries, farmers markets, and schools to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that local households, especially those with limited resources, have access to f...

GrantWatch ID#: 201089

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives Addressing Substance Abuse

Deadline: 02/28/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives addressing substance abuse among residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of prevent...

GrantWatch ID#: 220021

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Forest Improvement Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222289

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Firework Shows

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for firework shows in eligible regions. Funding is intended for payments toward contracted fireworks events to be held during the week of July 4. Eligible uses of funding are those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 229036

Grants to Maine Organizations to Provide End-of-Life Care for Residents

Deadline: 02/17/27

Grants to Maine organizations to enhance end-of-life care in communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support hospice services. Both project and program expenses, as well as capacity-building activities, will be considered for funding. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 177590

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline: 03/17/27 LOI Date: 02/17/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 02/20/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that aim to make the local area a better place to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148845

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that address the needs of the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, community service...

GrantWatch ID#: 179717

Grants to Missouri Public and School Libraries for Literacy Programming for All Ages

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Missouri public, school, and academic libraries for new or expanded programs for people of all ages. Funding is intended for activities that improve literacy in local communities with an emphasis on underserved populations. Grants may also be used for st...

GrantWatch ID#: 184918

Grants to British Columbia Charities, Agencies, and Schools for Health-Related Initiatives

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, government agencies, schools, and athletic associations in eligible regions for health-related initiatives. Funding is intended for a variety of activities including equipment purchases, expansion o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207847

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and public agencies for programs and projects to promote health and wellness in eligible regions. Operating support can be requested. A portion of funding is set aside to support local cemeteri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229292

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, school districts, and local governmental agencies for charitable programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support education, healthcare, seniors and youth, and environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 160383

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Arts Agencies for Organizational Support

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and arts agencies for organizational support. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable organizations to improve and expand programming and increase operationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163595

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Women and Girls

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that promote the well-being and economic self-sufficiency of local girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that make a substantial contribution...

GrantWatch ID#: 169171
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