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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 Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to preserve battlefields. Funding is intended to support the permanent protection of qualified battlefield lands across the state. The grant program supports the acquisition or purchase of protectiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 229411

Grants to Michigan Businesses and Agencies to Lower Emission Levels

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan businesses and government agencies to replace diesel vehicles, vessels, and equipment with new, cleaner versions that have low to no emissions. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to address in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229452

Grants to USA States for Clean Drinking Water Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA States and Territories for clean drinking water solutions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Eligible activities include addressing drinking water contaminants to benefit disadvantaged or small communities, providing househo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229523

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve Access to the Arts for Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to improve arts accessibility in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve arts experiences for youth, seniors, people with disabilities, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229547

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for a Community Meal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho and Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, schools, CBOs, civic groups, and neighborhood coalitions to run a free community dining event in eligible regions. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 229609

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Businesses for Infrastructure Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and tribes for emergency infrastructure repairs. Funding is intended for construction repairs due to damage caused by unforeseen events. Priority is given to projects that replace exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 229632

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Promote Forest Diversity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to implement forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist forest landowners in establishing three endangered species, there...

GrantWatch ID#: 229640

In-Kind Grants of Equipment to Virginia Fire Departments to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment to Virginia fire departments to improve firefighting capabilities. The grant program supports the acquisition of surplus military equipment that can be used by emergency service providers. Qualifying organizations may be eligible to rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229642

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Forest Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, corporate, and governmental landowners to conduct forest management practices. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the forest resources for the landowner, as well as for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229644

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Best Hardwood Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to conduct hardwood management practices recommended by a forestry professional. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to carry out practices des...

GrantWatch ID#: 229645

Grants to Virginia Landowners and Nonprofits to Address Invasive Species

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia landowners, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and homeowner associations for forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to treat hemlock trees impacted by destructive non-native ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229646

Grants to Texas Agencies, Colleges, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas government agencies, colleges, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the eligible focus areas of education, workforce development, economic development, community develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 229659

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Conserve Oak Woodlands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes to conserve oak woodlands. Funding is intended for projects to both conserve and restore eligible woodlands, while working in partnership with farmers and ranchers for sustainable land uses that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 229794

Grants to California Landowners, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Protect Grasslands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California landowners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and special districts for projects to protect grassland and grazing land. Funding is intended to support partnerships of various stakeholders who come together to protect wildlife, open...

GrantWatch ID#: 229795

Grants to California Agencies and Nonprofits to Acquire Land for Conservation Purposes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California government entities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to acquire land for conservation purposes. Funding is intended to promote wildlife conservation throughout the state by acquiring real property or rights to property with high biological...

GrantWatch ID#: 229796

Tax Incentives for Utah Entities to Increase Affordable Housing Near Public Transit

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax incentives for Utah public transit counties and municipalities to increase affordable housing located near public transit options. Funding is intended for but not limited to increasing public transportation use, promoting affordable housing options, and improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 229834

Grants to Utah Counties and Municipalities for Regional Development Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Utah counties and municipalities for development costs. Funding is intended for developing areas with economic significance, such as those with transportation-focused development and housing considerations. Funding is from portions of incremental tax rev...

GrantWatch ID#: 229836

Grants to Utah Municipalities to Increase Housing Options and Affordability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Utah municipalities to increase housing options and affordability. Applicants must contact the funder in order to apply. Funding is intended for increasing the development of a variety of housing options and improving transportation and parking efficienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 229840

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Serve the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit, faith-based, and educational institutions, and government entities for projects to serve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth activities, community events, and celebrations, to address community needs, and fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229854

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for programs, projects, and activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended exclusively for charitable purposes that serve residents of the C...

GrantWatch ID#: 229859

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Religious, Governmental, and Educational Institutions to Serve th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and religious, governmental, and educational institutions to serve the public in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229860

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Religious, Governmental, and Educational Institutions to Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, religious, governmental, and educational institutions for activities to benefit the public in eligible regions. Eligible areas of interest include: community improvement, service, beautification, recreation...

GrantWatch ID#: 229863

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the quality of life for pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 229864

Grants and Loans to Pennsylvania Businesses and Municipalities to Expand the Job Market Statew...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania businesses and municipalities to expand the job market statewide. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's business sector, attract businesses to the state, and increase job opportunities for unemployed individuals. Eligible u...

GrantWatch ID#: 229909

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229967

Grants to Minnesota Entities to Upgrade Refrigeration and Cold Storage Units

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribes, and schools to upgrade refrigeration and cold storage units. Funding is intended to replace existing models with more environmentally friendly options. The systems being replaced must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 230028

Grants to Washington Port Districts and Tribal Port Facilities for Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington port districts and tribal port facilities for improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of rural economic development projects, including efforts to increase private business, tourism, and community vitality. Projects will a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230227

In-Kind Services to New Jersey IHEs, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Lower Energy Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey IHEs, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government agencies, and schools to lower energy costs. The goal of the energy audit is to provide applicants with information on how their facilities use energy, identify energy conser...

GrantWatch ID#: 230240

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible locations for environmental projects. Funding is intended to protect, improve, and conserve the local environment. Eligible initiatives must be projects for supporting and promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230250

Grants to Illinois Local Governments for Projects to Improve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois local governments for projects to improve local communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to address one of the focus areas: sidewalk improvement, demolition acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230336

Grants to USA Lead Agencies for Recreational Initiatives Near Military Bases

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories lead agencies for recreational initiatives near military bases. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects must be in an eligible area and include a land acquisition component. Examples of eligible areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 230344

Grants to North Dakota Service Providers for Training and Implementation Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota service providers and agencies for training and implementation costs associated with offering eligible services. Funding is intended to train staff in Title IV-E programs. Priority will be given to programs proposing to fill an unmet need in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230348

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Support the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives and programs to support the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for leadership development and community benefit programs. Eligible activities take place in and around th...

GrantWatch ID#: 230460

Grants to Vermont Agencies and Schools to Modernize Heating Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Vermont government agencies and schools to modernize heating infrastructure Funding is intended to support the installation of new, high-efficiency wood heating systems, as well as the repair, replacement, mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 230489

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Environmental Conservation Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended to offset the cost of equipment and vehicle electrification projects. The purpose of funding is to drastically reduce emi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230512

Grants to Idaho Agencies and Water Districts for Monitoring of Water Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho government agencies and water districts for monitoring of water resources. Funding is intended to support water conservation through improved measuring and monitoring of water resources across the state. Grant funding may be used to purchase and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230550

Grants to USA Emergency Response and Fire Departments to Improve and Enhance Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories emergency response and fire departments to improve and enhance services. Funding is intended for equipment and tools that will benefit small-town fire departments and EMS. Applicants must prove financial need and explain how the funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 230635

In-Kind Donations to USA Fire and Emergency Services Departments to Increase Driving Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA fire and emergency services departments to increase driving safety. Awardees will receive one wireless backup camera. Applicants must prove how they will benefit from the device as well as their financial need. Eligible applicants serve sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230637

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies for Health Education Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and agencies for statewide health education events. Funding supports educational and capacity-building conferences, trainings, and other events that advance tobacco-use prevention and cessation, reduce can...

GrantWatch ID#: 230665

Grants to Oregon Entities to Transition to Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to transition to electric vehicles. Funding is intended for the design and construction costs involved in creating the infrastructure necessary for fleet electrification. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 230849

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Archery Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to expand or launch an archery program. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support equipment that assists with establishing or expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230978

Grants to Maine Schools, Agencies, and Energy Committees for Clean Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maine schools, municipalities, energy coaching programs, and energy committees for clean energy projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for implementing energy-reducing and energy storage solutions, with the goal of reducing ener...

GrantWatch ID#: 230994

Grants to Maine Agencies and CBOs to Address Climate-Change Risks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine municipalities and CBO's to address climate-change risks in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities that will enhance the community's adaptation and resilience to climate change, including planning and implementing proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 230995

Grants to Ontario Business Improvement Areas for Consulting Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario business improvement areas for consulting services. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help applicants create a long-term vision for improvements in their area. Business improvement ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 231074

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Small Businesses, and Tribal Governments for Energy Efficiency...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and Tribal governments in eligible regions for environmental initiatives that increase energy efficiency. Eligible projects include window and door replacements, heating and cooling in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231090

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Increased Tourism Through Sports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to encourage increased tourism through sporting events. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to attract professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 231097

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Long-term Energy Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and indigenous communities for an assessment of local housing. Funding is intended to support an energy assessment of housing projects to reduce energy expenses and greenhouse gas emissions. The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231105

Grants to Canada Agencies, Nonprofits, and Indigenous Communities for an Energy Assessment of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and indigenous communities for an energy assessment of local housing. Funding is intended to support an energy assessment addressing one-time options for housing providers to reduce energy expenses and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231106

Forgivable Loans to Illinois Businesses, Property Owners, and Agencies for Downtown Restaurants

Deadline: Ongoing

Forgivable loans to Illinois property owners, businesses, and government entities in eligible locations for restaurant development. Funding is intended to renovate commercial storefronts and office spaces for use as sit-down restaurants through improvements such a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231204
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