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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,113 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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3,113 grants found

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Municipalities in Eligible Areas to Support Matching Fund...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 for Mississippi nonprofit foundations and municipalities in eligible areas to support matching funds needed for an anticipated award. Funding is intended to fill a void in traditional funding processes by providing half of the required matc...

GrantWatch ID#: 221063

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Municipalities, Public Water Systems, and Watershed Associ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public water systems, and watershed associations for environmental protection activities. Funding is intended to develop programs and purchase equipment to monitor cyanobacteria blooms and cyanotoxin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221137

Grants to California Municipalities for Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California municipalities for events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract tourists, increase overnight stays, encourage longer visits, and promote return visits. The purpose of the program is to incorporate tourism branding into local even...

GrantWatch ID#: 221258

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Tribes to Certify Forestry Personnel

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina tribal entities and government agencies to certify forestry personnel. Funding is intended to assist organizational staff members in obtaining professional urban and community forestry credentials. Preference will be given to applicants wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 221683

Grants to Illinois Agencies to Improve Infrastructure for Managing Waste

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois government agencies to improve infrastructure for managing waste. Funding is intended for projects that repair sewer overflows, fix drainage problems, and better manage rainwater and underground water. Projects that help reduce sewer overflows a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221694

Grants to Maryland Local Governments and Local Economic Development Offices for Rural Business...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland units of local government and local economic development offices for rural business development investments. Funding is intended to assist businesses related to agriculture and resources, such as farming, food processing, timber...

GrantWatch ID#: 221893

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Municipalities, and Religious Organiz...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipal governments, and religious organizations for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to inform and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 221899

Technical Assistance to Minnesota Municipal Entities and Tribal Nations in Eligible Locations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Technical assistance to Minnesota municipal entities and tribal nations in eligible locations to address housing challenges. This program is intended to provide authorities in eligible jurisdictions with a wide range of technical assistance in order to meet their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222009

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA Pet Support Professionals, Organizations, and Volunteers to Foster Professional ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and others for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the human-animal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222052

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for projects that address emerging community needs and support newly developed programs. Funding is intended for initiatives focused on education, family support, and postsecon...

GrantWatch ID#: 222101

In-Kind Support to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Apply for Health-Related Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Missouri nonprofit and government organizations in eligible regions to apply for health-related funding. The purpose of the program is to help applicants apply for national or federal funds for prevention-focused or health-focused programs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 222143

Housing Tax Credits for Minnesota Housing Projects Financed by the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Housing Tax Credits for Minnesota housing projects financed by the state. Funding prioritizes communities facing disparities and housing instability. Part of the tax credits can be applied to affordable multifamily rental housing. This program is based on the Inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 222167

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Arts Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies in multiple states to increase access to arts programming in rural and isolated communities. Funding is intended for arts activities in a wide range of arts disciplines. Programming...

GrantWatch ID#: 222365

Grants and Loans to Virginia For-Profits and Industrial Development Authorities for Capital Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia businesses and industrial development authorities in eligible locations for capital projects, such as land acquisition, construction, and equipment. Funding is also provided to assist with the development and infrastructure of industr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222634

Grants and Loans to Virginia Nonprofits and For-Profits For Tourism Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia nonprofit organizations, businesses, and public entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with the development of tourism-related capital improvement projects that are part of larger regional tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 222635

Loans to Virginia Businesses and Economic Development Authorities to Promote Workforce Develop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Virginia businesses and industrial development authorities to promote economic diversification in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of low-interest loans, is intended for projects that enhance and expand the region’s economic and workforce develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222636

Grants and Loans to Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Economic Development Authorities for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and industrial development authorities for energy projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities such as industrial generation projects using renewable energy sources; manufac...

GrantWatch ID#: 222637

Grants and Loans to Virginia For-Profits and Economic Development Authorities to Promote Workf...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Virginia businesses, nonprofit organizations, and economic development authorities in eligible locations to promote workforce development. Funding is intended to strengthen the region's workforce and support training opportunities. The region i...

GrantWatch ID#: 222638

Loans to Virginia For-Profits and Industrial Development Authorities to Promote Business Devel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Virginia for-profit and nonprofit entities and economic development authorities in eligible locations to promote economic development. Funding is intended to enhance and diversify the economy of the region and create jobs. Eligible projects take place in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222639

Grants to Illinois Local Governments to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

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 Ohio Entities for Expenses Related to the Investigation of Assault Crimes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio law enforcement, prosecutors, and partner agencies for expenses related to the investigation of gender-based assault related crimes. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for investigation collection kits. Kits...

GrantWatch ID#: 222667

Grants to British Columbia First Nation Governments to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nation governments for initiatives to respond to the effects of climate change on residents' health. Applicants are required to submit an EOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for training activities, assessmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 222674

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Unexpected Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to urgent, unanticipated needs such as loss of federal and/...

GrantWatch ID#: 222720

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Commercial, Nonprofit, and Municipal Fleet Owners to Adopt Ve...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Massachusetts commercial, nonprofit, and municipal fleet owners to adopt vehicle electrification measures. The purpose of the program is to analyze each fleet and to help choose the most appropriate electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222863

Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities and Nonprofits for Environmental Preservation Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase the overall amount of land that is preserved. Funding is available for conservation easement acqu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222962

Grants and Loans to Arizona Water Providers and Political Subdivisions to Develop Water Supply...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Arizona water providers and political subdivisions to develop water supply projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended to allow communities lacking readily available water to augment their water supply. Grantees may use the funds to design ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223010

Grants to California Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Community Greening...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for community greening projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to improve energy efficiency and promote conservation. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223125

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Strengthen Volunteer Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts for projects to strengthen volunteer programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to recruit, retain, and/or recognize volunteers. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 223210

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Early Learning Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts for early learning projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services for children ages birth through five years. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 223211

Grants to New Jersey Agencies, IHEs, Landowners, and Nonprofits for Carbon Sequestration Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey government agencies, IHEs, landowners, and nonprofit organizations for carbon sequestration projects. Funding is intended for environmental projects in coastal areas and in forests that restore and protect critical ecosystems, reduce energy de...

GrantWatch ID#: 223216

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Attract and Encourage Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, public agencies, and individuals for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to support events that promote the region as a premier tourist destination, bo...

GrantWatch ID#: 223415

Grants to New York and Connecticut Nonprofits, School Districts, and Towns to Improve Health a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, school districts, and towns to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that enhance the living conditions required for health and well-being. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 223476

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools to Benefit Childre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and schools to benefit children with disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital improvement projects, supplies, and equipment to increase accessibility f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223558

Grants to North Dakota Employers, Associations, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Immigrant Workfor...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota employers, industry associations, nonprofits, community development organizations, chambers of commerce, and political subdivisions for projects to expand workforce opportunities for new immigrants. Funding is intended for projects to recrui...

GrantWatch ID#: 223584

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and K-12 Teachers for Special Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, and K-12 teachers for special arts projects. Funding is intended to enable teachers and organizations to take advantage of unexpected opportunities that come u...

GrantWatch ID#: 223600

Grants to Oklahoma School Districts to Promote the Use of Locally Sourced Food

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma school districts to promote the use of locally sourced food and agricultural products. Funding is intended to support small to mid-size agriculture producers, shorten the supply chain, and build relationships. The purpose of the program is to ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 223622

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

Grants to Minnesota Townships and Cities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota townships and cities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible applicants align themselves with one of the following area...

GrantWatch ID#: 223681

Grants to Maryland Agencies for Training Programs Related to Substance Abuse

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland county governments to address substance use disorders. Applicants must receive approval for their protocol prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support the costs of training paramedics in buprenorphine admi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223743

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and government agencies for energy efficiency improvement projects. Funding is intended for projects focused on energy-use best management practices that address energy efficiency deficiencies. Proposals can also inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223753

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Provide for Essential Human Needs i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to provide for essential human needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that are at risk as a result of recent cuts in federal spending. Grants will be made only to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223816

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Health of Residents ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve health outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of health-related programs and projects with an emphasis on activities focused on youth through age...

GrantWatch ID#: 223874

Sponsorships to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for Events that Foster Equity and Social Just...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Washington nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and tribal government entities for gatherings, events, and fundraisers that foster equity and social justice in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for virtual, in-person, and hybrid eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 223958

Grants to New Mexico Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects to Modernize the Electric Grid

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for projects to modernize the electric grid. Funding is intended for research, pre-construction, and construction projects to develop and implement the technologies necessary to improve electric distributi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223992

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Economic Development Authorities to Improve Te...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia For-profit and nonprofit entities and industrial or economic development authorities to enhance health outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to address telehealth and telemedicine needs in the region. The reg...

GrantWatch ID#: 224209

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental projects that will benefit the public. Projects or events mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 224243
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