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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 Illinois Agencies to Manage Wastewater in Underserved Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois government agencies for planning and projects to manage wastewater in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist small and disadv...

GrantWatch ID#: 224360

Grants to Missouri Counties to Help With the Cremation Process for Poor Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $600 to Missouri counties to assist with the cremation process for poor populations. Funding is intended to help with cremations when there is no one to cover the required costs, and the remains of the deceased will not be released to the family. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 224693

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support various types of grants, including one-time grants, multi-year grants, program grants, cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 224724

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Arts Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for arts projects in eligible regions. Eligible projects include sculpture, exterior murals, or other cultural enhancements to publicly accessible areas. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224728

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Emergency Expenses ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in eligible regions for emergency expenses related to disasters and unexpected events. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide housing and food access s...

GrantWatch ID#: 224745

Grants to Arizona Agencies for Technology Purchases

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona local government agencies for technology purchases. Funding is intended to provide municipal fire departments and fire districts with financial assistance for software and hardware expenditures. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224790

Incentives to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Purchase or Lease Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to California nonprofit entities, government agencies, and residents in eligible counties for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Incentive amounts will be doubled for low-income residents. Eligible vehicles include new or used hydrogen-fueled, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225044

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Arts Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, and school districts for arts education programming. Funding is intended for operating support for media, literary, visual, performing arts, and general arts education. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 225166

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Cooperative Utility Companies, and Agencies to Implement Energ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, cooperative utility companies, and local and county governments in eligible locations to implement energy infrastructure improvements. This program is intended to provide technical assistance in utilizing other...

GrantWatch ID#: 225212

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations, activities, and projects that are informed by, formed by, and benefit r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225282

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for initiatives that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address immediate needs in the community that align with the funding source's strategic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225293

Loans to New Jersey Non-Community and Community Water Systems for Infrastructure Projects to S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to New Jersey nonprofit non-community water systems and publicly or privately-owned community water systems for infrastructure projects to safeguard state drinking water. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full...

GrantWatch ID#: 225298

Opportunity for New Jersey Landowners to Sell or Donate Their Property to the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey landowners to sell or donate their property to the state. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipal, county, and state governments. The purpose of the program is to facilitate sales for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225299

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, Private Developers and Manufacturers, and Indigenous Go...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private developers and manufacturers, and indigenous governments for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended for affordable and ready to build housing to benefit local communities. Priority wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225329

Grants to New Jersey Health Departments, Agencies, Weatherization Programs, and Schools for Ra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Jersey health departments, municipalities, weatherization programs, and schools for radon test kit purchases. Applicants are expected to increase awareness of radon exposure risks by providing free test kits, issuing press releases, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225330

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Service Providers for Energy-Efficient...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public service providers for energy-efficient building improvement and construction projects. Eligible projects will advance clean and renewable HVAC improvements, energy efficiency, and reduce ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 225333

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Assist with Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities in eligible locations for emergency assistance. Funding is intended to help with unforeseen situations, such as equipment failure or urgent repairs that threaten service continu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225426

Grants and Loans to Pennsylvania Municipalities, Redevelopment Authorities, and For-Profits fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania municipalities, redevelopment authorities, economic development organizations, and for-profit organizations for business development activities. Funding is intended for planning and construction activities. The purpose of funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225452

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies for Initiatives to Support Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit and faith-based organizations, CBOs, and government agencies for initiatives to support veterans. The purpose of the program is to provide veterans with green job training, opportunities to engage with the community, ou...

GrantWatch ID#: 225517

Loans to Texas For-Profits and Agencies to Assist With Transportation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Texas for-profit entities and government agencies for transportation projects. The loan program is intended to provide innovative financing methods to communities to assist them in meeting their infrastructure needs. The program allows borrowers to access...

GrantWatch ID#: 225552

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Increase State Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives to increase tourism throughout the state. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225670

Grants to USA Businesses, Tribes, Individuals, and IHEs for Planning and Research Activities R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225703

Grants to USA and Territories Individuals, Agencies, Businesses, and INstutitions for Time-Cri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, government organizations, businesses, and institutions for time-critical projects addressing pest management in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that have a wider and more regional scop...

GrantWatch ID#: 225710

Grants to Pennsylvania and West Virginia Agencies and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania and West Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for initiatives to benefit impoverished children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of charitable initiatives that positively impact needy yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225719

Grants to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Feasibility Studies o...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and Indigenous communities for feasibility studies to transition transit fleets to zero-emission vehicles. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full app...

GrantWatch ID#: 225757

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities to Prepare Business Cases...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments to prepare business cases exploring renewable energy systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225759

Grants to Canada Research Institutes, Indigenous Communities, Municipalities, and Nonprofits f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada research institutes, Indigenous communities, municipal governments, and nonprofit organizations for feasibility studies on low-carbon energy systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 225760

Grants and Loans to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Capital Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada Indigenous communities, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for capital projects related to energy systems. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225763

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities to Prepare Business Cases...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments to prepare business cases exploring organic waste-to-energy. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225765

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities for Organic Waste-to-Ener...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments for organic waste-to-energy feasibility studies. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 225766

Grants to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Net-Zero Planning Act...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and Indigenous communities for net-zero planning activities. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to develop a pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225768

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and Municipalities for Net-Zero Feasibility ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, Indigenous communities, and municipal governments for net-zero feasibility studies. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a fea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225769

Grants to Canada Research Institutes, Municipalities, and Nonprofits for Net-Zero Pilot Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada research institutes, Indigenous communities, municipal governments, and nonprofit organizations for net-zero pilot programs. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a pilot pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 225770

Grants and Loans to Canada Municipalities, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Net-Zero Ca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada Indigenous communities, municipal governments, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for net-zero capital projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 225772

Grants and Loans to Canada Municipal Governments to Construct New Energy-Efficient Municipal B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Canada municipal governments and partnering entities to construct new energy-efficient municipal buildings. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital projects to construct l...

GrantWatch ID#: 225774

Grants to Canada Municipal Governments and Eligible Partners to Conduct Feasibility Studies on...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments and eligible partners to conduct feasibility studies on how to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to identif...

GrantWatch ID#: 225776

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups for Invasive Species Removal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, associations, civic and faith-based groups, schools, and small municipalities for environmental projects. Funding is intended for small-scale maintenance projects that help remove and control invasive speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 225818

Grants to Colorado Veterinarians, Animal Control Officers, Farriers, Law Enforcement, and Anim...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado veterinarians, animal control officers, farriers, law enforcement, and animal welfare organizations for equine emergency care expenses. Funding is intended for single-occurrence emergencies, including medical and dental care, gelding, euthanasia...

GrantWatch ID#: 225826

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, CBOs, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects that Impa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado nonprofit and community organizations, government agencies, and school districts in eligible locations for activities to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that support stewardship, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225881

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Public Institutions, and Agencies for Community Initiatives in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and municipalities for community initiatives in eligible locations. Eligible projects include event sponsorship and programmatic support. The Funder invests in initiatives that strengthen communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 225882

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit, Schools, and Government Agencies in Eligible Counties for Unexpec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties for unexpected costs. Funding is intended to provide short-term funding to address time-sensitive needs. Requests must align with the pillars and mission of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 225987

Grants to Illinois Schools, Agencies, and Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity building initiatives. Some applicants must complete an assessment prior to applying. Successful applicants can design their own projects or participate in...

GrantWatch ID#: 226036

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Clean-Up Efforts for Underser...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for community clean-up efforts for underserved communities in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include waste disposal costs, renting or buying trash receptacles, and recycling-...

GrantWatch ID#: 226183

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that address unanticipated opportunities and needs within the local co...

GrantWatch ID#: 226208

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Special Districts, and Churches for Initiatives to Addre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, special districts, and churches for initiatives to address food insecurity and hunger among seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs addressing needs that are mode...

GrantWatch ID#: 226209

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Municipalities to Increase Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska visitor attractions, facilities, and events run by nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives to increase tourism in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include promotional material, facility expansion or upgrades, and signa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226279

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community Services and Home...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies for community services and home repairs in eligible counties. Eligible repairs include accessibility ramps, heating systems replacement, home repairs, and, in some cases, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226362
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