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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,094 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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3,094 grants found

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Cultural Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programs in a range of focus areas that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that attract cultural heritage tourists to the region by creating a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142888

Grants to Local California Agencies for Coastal Environmental Research and Planning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant i...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

Grants to Maryland Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies to Improve Nursing and Assisted Living Fa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland organizations, associations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and private contractors for projects that enhance the quality of care for residents in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 144616

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Cultural, Recreational, and Educational Attractions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145080

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Groups, and Agencies for Natural Resource Protection

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland and West Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, civic and service groups, and community associations for community environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 145515

Grants to Missouri Municipalities to Promote Recycling and Reduce Waste in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri municipalities in eligible locations for recycling and waste management projects. A resolution must be passed with the city council before submitting an application. Funding may be requested for a range of activities, including backyard compost...

GrantWatch ID#: 145672

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and Businesses to Acquire Unus...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, businesses, community groups, and developers to acquire unused properties in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source to confirm property eligibility. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 146183

Grants to Arizona Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Develop or Enhance Recreational Trails

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona government and tribal agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreation projects related to off-road vehicle facilities and trails. All potential applicants must first speak with staff to discuss an applicant’s project before receiving permis...

GrantWatch ID#: 147397

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities Related to Mental Health, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for activities in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, prevention and intervention, and developmental disabilities. Funding may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147439

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

GrantWatch ID#: 148816

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Community Forestry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to encourage community forestry. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for local tree-related projects and promotional programs. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 149177

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities in Multiple States to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government and tribal entities in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education and safety. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 149338

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in a broad range of focus areas such as human services, the arts, education, the disadvantaged, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150016

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Education, Environment, Community Enrichment, and Entrepreneu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, schools, and public municipalities for programs in education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that contribute to and positively impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 152127

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska organizations and government entities for projects and services to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that support community development, address emerging needs, and impact significant numbers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152456

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Humanities Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public programs related to the humanities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are focused on the humanities and are directed to the general public, both young peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 154116

Grants to USA Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Strengthen Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations including schools and IHEs for projects that benefit Native nations and people. Grant funds are intended to support land-related projects. Eligible proposals support the recovery and retention ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154595

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Historic Preservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities related to historic preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives that focus on preservation, such as promotion, public education, outreach, awareness, and visioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 155738

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Institutions for Projects Relate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions for projects related to health and health equity. Funding is intended for the implementation of unique approaches to projects already un...

GrantWatch ID#: 155756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in the funding source's service area to offer professional development opportunities to employees. The purpose of the program is to provide courses and classes that will enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 155787

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions for events and activities that involve folk artists and cultural bearers. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 155790

Grants to Massachusetts Public Organizations to Improve the Oral Health of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts public organizations for programs that improve the oral health of residents and increase access to oral care for underserved populations in the state. Funding is intended for projects that have measurable improvement goals, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155845

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Health Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects, programs, and events that benefit local community members in eligible locations. Funding is intended for health and wellness initiatives. Eligible applicants must be loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 156599

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations to Address Urge...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and local government agencies to address unexpected and urgent needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community and organizational emergency needs that are time-sensitiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 156734

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Institutions to Enhance the Local Q...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, units of government, and faith-based organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested for programs, special projects, building needs, and equipment. Both one-time p...

GrantWatch ID#: 158586

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for publicly accessible programs related to the humanities. Funding may be used for speaker honorariums. The purpose of the program is to support programs that foster discussions, knowledge, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158979

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for a wide range of programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Project areas focus on arts, culture; civic participation; climate, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 159037

Grants to Saskatchewan Rural Municipalities to Train Interns in an Administrative Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan rural municipalities for training and mentorship programs in the area of municipal administration. Funding is intended for hiring and training interns, providing them with the opportunity to work in a rural municipality office. Municipalitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 159311

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Education Projects and Efforts to I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire nonprofits and government agencies for education projects and efforts to improve search and rescue operations. Eligible expenses include equipment, group training, and public education. The grant program assists organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 159470

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Health Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community health initiatives and programs that create positive and sustainable change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the health and well-being of residents. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 159503

In-Kind Grants of Dental Care Supplies to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Health Departments, Chur...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of dental care supplies to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, health departments, faith-based entities, and tribal organizations for programs that promote oral health education and outreach. The grant includes a kit with a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159526

Grants to Florida Community Associations and Groups to Plant Trees in Public Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Florida neighborhood and community groups and homeowners associations for projects that involve residents in planting trees in public areas in eligible locations. Applicants must register prior to applying. Funding is intended to add tree...

GrantWatch ID#: 159562

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Performances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, government agencies, and IHEs to host community or school-based performances. Funding is intended for performances by qualified presenting artists. Eligible uses of funds include artist fees, marketin...

GrantWatch ID#: 159873

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of arts and culture, humanities, education, human services, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 160410

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Travel Costs Related to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $700 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal governments in multiple states to travel to arts performances. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 160905

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Organizations, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Innovat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for innovative agricultural research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals are invited for high-p...

GrantWatch ID#: 161422

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Programs Serving...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public schools for programs that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives and programming in the areas of education and innovation, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 161506

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Public Institutions for Community Services in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and public institutions for community services in eligible locations. Focus areas include health and human services, community development, workforce development, education, housing, the environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 161608

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health care, cultural arts, and public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161696

Grants to Illinois Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Develop Recreational Areas and Facilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois government agencies, transportation and park districts, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for projects to develop recreational areas and facilities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and enhancement of publicly ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161855

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Public Entities for Recreational and Environmental Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and public organizations for events and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person events involving physical activity, such as biking, walking, hiking, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161857

Grants to Maryland Law Enforcement Agencies, State's Attorneys' Offices, and the Attorney Gene...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland law enforcement agencies, state's attorneys’ offices, and the attorney general's office to provide scholarships to staff members for continued learning opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying....

GrantWatch ID#: 162106

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, Hospitals, and Schools for Programs that Be...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and libraries for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the focus areas of civic engagement, improvi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162150

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Research Addressing Equit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 162242

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Serve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include economic development, health, education, hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 162317

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the local quality of life. Eligible applicants are located or serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162400

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Houses of Worship for Small Projects to E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and houses of worship for small projects that improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support special projects in the areas of basic needs, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 162466

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador registered charities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, and indigenous and community groups for activities that build and strengthen communities in...

GrantWatch ID#: 162810

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for the Marketing and Promotion of Tourism Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit and municipal organizations for marketing and advertising projects. Funding is intended to promote travel and tourism within the state. Grants are available to help defray costs associated with...

GrantWatch ID#: 162992

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and churches for programs to benefit local residents. Priority will be given to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163333
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