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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,085 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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3,085 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Provide Emergency Assistance to Individuals and Families in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $1,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the urgent needs of individuals and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to unanticipated health or h...

GrantWatch ID#: 164135

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Career Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit and governmental arts organizations in multiple states for professional development initiatives. Funding is intended to provide artists, curators, and programmers the opportunity to enhance their organizational or programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 164349

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development and Job Creation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs that will lead to increased employment in tobacco-dependent or economically...

GrantWatch ID#: 164387

Grants to Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Be...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas nonprofits, governmental units, schools, hospitals, faith-based institutions, and volunteer fire departments for community-benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164510

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Identify and Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, historic districts, publicly owned facilities, and historic churches and cemeteries in eligible locations for the identification and preservation of historic artifacts and sites. Funding is intended to support upcoming pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164520

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Entities for Community Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, fire departments, religious institutions, agencies, and hospitals in the funding source's service area. Eligible programs must fall into one of the following focus areas: commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164538

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Crisis Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, and local businesses in eligible areas to address emergency needs. Funding is intended to support organizations and communities in times of crisis. Eligible applicants are located in or serve the people of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164664

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Enhance Watershed Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to enhance and sustain watershed areas. Applicants should discuss proposals with program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to projects in the fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 164826

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for small-scale projects that address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Preference is given to proposals that are program or project-based and offer meaningful ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164841

Grants to Vermont Organizations, Municipalities, and Individuals to Restore Burial Grounds

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Vermont organizations, municipalities, private cemeteries, and individuals for the preservation and restoration of burial sites. Priority will be given to applications utilizing volunteer work. Funding is intended for projects including, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164894

Grants to California Organizations to Protect the Public from Toxic Substances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California grassroots organizations and regional, national, and state organizations for programs that reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Funding is intended for general operating support or to support new or ongoing projects that protect ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165034

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Multiple States for Arts Presentations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to provide high-quality arts and cultural touring presentations. Applicants must complete the required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 165049

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Groups for Small-Scale Public Humanities Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and groups for public humanities programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be finalized prior to receiving an award. All projects must in...

GrantWatch ID#: 165355

Opportunity for West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Receive Designation as an Arts Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for West Virginia cities, towns, and counties to receive certification as a community that promotes the arts. Nonprofit, and government agencies, including school boards, may apply on behalf of the community at large. Communities may apply to receive d...

GrantWatch ID#: 165383

Grants to Montana Agencies in Eligible Areas for Employment and Economic Development Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana government agencies in eligible locations for workforce and economic development initiatives. Funding is intended for projects and programs that benefit low- to moderate-income residents. Grants may be used for job creation, retention, and traini...

GrantWatch ID#: 165391

Grants to Wisconsin Local Governments and Landowners to Implement the Removal of Dams

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin local governments, Tribes, lake districts, and private landowners to implement the removal of dams. Funding is intended to support planning and implementation expenses as well as the restoration of the impoundment. Funds may al...

GrantWatch ID#: 165394

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in focus areas including arts and literacy, health and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 165416

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs when an unanticipated event causes a disruption of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165666

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Recycling Companies to Purchase Recyclin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government entities, municipalities, schools, and recycling companies to purchase recycling equipment. Funding may be used to cover the cost of new or previously used equipment. Eligible uses of funds in...

GrantWatch ID#: 165667

Grants to New Jersey Local Governments to Develop Forestry Management Plans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey local government agencies and qualifying local entities for activities related to forestry. Funding is intended to be used to hire experts and professionals to support the development and execution of a forestry plan. Grant categories include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165750

Grants to USA Municipal and Nonprofit Organizations for Animal Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA municipal and nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts that support animals and pet owners. Funding is intended for emergency supplies and equipment, veterinary care, urgent temporary repairs to facilities, and supplemental staffing and vo...

GrantWatch ID#: 165776

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance Arts Programming in Dis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and IHEs in eligible counties to enhance arts programming in disadvantaged communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 165824

Rebates to Delaware Entities to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, IHEs, and schools to defray the costs of capital projects that encourage the use of alternative fuels. Applicants must register in the online portal prior to applying. The purpose of thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165861

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for emergency assistance. Funding supports urgent and unforeseen needs that may disrupt operations or hinder an organization’s ability to deliver services. The purpose of the progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166047

Grants to Northwest Territories Qualifying Entities to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Northwest Territories businesses, entrepreneurs, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and residents to foster economic development. Funding is available in the following categories: micro-business, entrepreneur support, community economic developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 166058

Grants to California Nonprofits and Public Schools for Community Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in eligible regions for community services that benefit children, youth, and families. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 166064

Grants to Connecticut Municipalities for Activities and Projects to Protect Cultural Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut municipalities for projects that protect the community's cultural resources. Applicants must obtain approval prior to submitting an application. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, survey...

GrantWatch ID#: 166153

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit arts, preservation, and heritage organizations, public agencies, and landmark owners to address urgent needs and opportunities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to meet ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166171

Grants to Oregon and California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programming, Capital, and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to support programs, capital projects, and organizational expenses. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 166199

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Youth in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and initiatives to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support charitable ideas and projects designed and led by local young people. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 166283

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, Museums, Colleges, Schools, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, state agencies, libraries, museums, colleges, schools, and tribal nations, for projects related to humanities and culture. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 166284

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Health Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and local government entities in eligible regions for projects, operating support, and capacity building. Funding is intended for organizations working to advance health equity. Eligible applicants prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 166488

Grants to Maryland Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Forestry Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland individuals, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, agencies, educational institutions, and conservation districts for reforestation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve forest habitat and water qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 166548

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Address Unexpected and Urg...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community governmental agencies in eligible locations to address unexpected needs. Funding is intended for time-sensitive projects that respond to emergency situations. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 166910

Grants to Ohio and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio and Pennsylvania nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist a broad range of organizations in enhancing the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 167070

Grants to Alberta Agencies in Eligible Regions for Community Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to Alberta local government agencies in eligible regions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that help communities cultivate the landscape and improve the quality of life for area residents. Past grants have been used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 167079

Grants to Canada Charitable Organizations and Municipalities for Programs Related to Physical ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada charitable organizations and municipalities for community programs related to physical and mental health. Funding is intended for programs that will improve community wellness and make a positive impact. Philanthropic support focuses on health, wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167087

Grants to Maine Local Agencies to Promote Job Creation and Retention in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine local government agencies for projects to assist businesses with job creation and retention for low-to-moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. All units of gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 167238

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Tree Planting and Related Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to raise awareness of and increase participation in tree-planting projects and other activities. Funding is intended for the planting of trees and shrubs and increasing awareness of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167369

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the well-being of residents across the state. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167555

Grants to Yukon First Nation Governments, Rural Recreation Departments, and Groups to Promote ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon First Nations governments, rural recreation departments, and local groups to promote active lifestyles and opportunities for physical activity in rural communities. Eligible expenses include facility rental, wages, supplies, materials, and healthy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167586

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and Businesses in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, and small businesses in eligible locations for publicly accessible cultural projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 167607

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and municipalities in eligible regions to benefit communities in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to provide support for projects, events, recreational opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 167609

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Entities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public entities to improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of human services, civic and public affairs, arts and culture, health, and education. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 167679

Grants to Tennessee Local Governments, Counties, and Cities for Capital and Infrastructure Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee local governments, counties, and cities for capital projects and infrastructure improvements in eligible communities throughout the state. Applicants must hold a public meeting prior to applying. Project types include public health and safety, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167683

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming Entities to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects or programs to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for programs focused on K-12 education reform, aging, disabilities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167711

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects that improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible areas. Certain applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 168360

In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Create...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

Grants to Ontario Aboriginal Communities for Mine Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario Aboriginal communities in eligible locations for exploration and development activities in the mineral sector. Applicants are required to contact program staff and register in the online system prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 169281

Grants to South Carolina Local Government Agencies to Improve Public Parks and Facilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina local government agencies to enhance and expand public parks and facilities. Funding is intended for planning and developing new recreational projects, and to support the renovation of existing parks and facilities. Grants must be used for...

GrantWatch ID#: 169535
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