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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,121 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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3,121 grants found

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Public Districts, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects Relate...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado agencies, public districts, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations for projects and activities related to local water supplies. Applicants must receive approval and register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189737

Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government agency for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that strengthen communities and have a signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189780

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to improve the quality of life for local residents. Past funding has been used to support school STEAM programs, food banks, local park facilities, and arts and sports program...

GrantWatch ID#: 190119

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Serv...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota government entities and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for community benefit programming in eligible regions. Priority will be given to organizations that benefit a large number of community members and to requests that demonstrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190129

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, schools, and landowners to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the area as a place to visit and improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190882

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, governmental units, and educational institutions to address community needs in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and access the applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 191806

Grants to Canada Registered Charities, Municipalities, and Qualifying Organizations for Progra...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, municipalities, and qualifying organizations for programs that benefit residents throughout the country. Focus areas include health, education, religion, culture, assistance to disadvantaged seniors and individuals with speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 191826

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life for ...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, PreK-12 schools, and IHEs to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for unique and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 192177

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipal entities, public safety groups, recreational facilities, and libraries for initiatives to improve the quality of life of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support meaningful initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 192201

Grants to Minnesota Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and similar entities for environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support habitat restoration, ecological and social research, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 192302

Grants to Oregon and Washington Entities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services and programs within the focus areas of arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 192737

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of the local community. Program focus areas include cultural arts, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 196161

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programs for Older Adults

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, local governments, school boards, and IHEs for programs involving older adults. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to teach seniors new skills th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197009

Grants to Wisconsin Counties and Tribes for Habitat Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin counties and Tribes for habitat conservation projects. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects to develop, maintain, and repair facilities and enhance the habitat of wildlife or fish. Grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 197456

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for activities that address community needs. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that will positively impact the community and project participa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198089

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth and the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits and government agencies for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of area residents or of the general community, with priority given to those with youth involvement...

GrantWatch ID#: 198090

Grants to North Dakota Agencies, Schools, and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Init...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies, schools, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community programs and projects. Eligible programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 198141

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Project and Organizational Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for local community projects in eligible locations. The purpose of the grant program is to support organizations and projects that benefit local residents. Grants shall be awarded to organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198201

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Folk Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for projects and programs that teach local residents about folk arts. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198389

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Faith-Based Entities to...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith based entities for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that focus on th...

GrantWatch ID#: 198716

Grants to California Government, Individual, For-Profit, and Tribal Landowners for Conservatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California landowners, including government entities, individuals, companies, and Native American tribes, to enhance the management of forest lands and resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to guarantee h...

GrantWatch ID#: 199355

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies to Establish and Expand Regional Police Departments

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities to establish and expand regional police departments. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support services focused on public safety by enhancing pol...

GrantWatch ID#: 201137

Grants and Loans to Oklahoma Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Food-Related Pr...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and loans to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for projects and activities that address food insecurity. Funding is intended for programs that help to offer healthy fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 202583

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, welfare, humanities, and conservation. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 202602

Grants and Loans to South Dakota Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Water Infrastructure Pro...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and loans to South Dakota government agencies, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for projects to improve the qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 203375

Grants and Loans to South Dakota Entities for Waste Reduction Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and loans to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, Tribes, government agencies, individuals, and for-profit organizations for infrastructure projects that address waste reduction and resource recovery. Funding is intended to expand or improve infrastructure...

GrantWatch ID#: 203377

Grants to Ohio Agencies and Nonprofits for Trail Construction and Maintenance

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and park districts for trail acquisition, construction, and maintenance projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to acquire property for new trails and to maintain and upgrade existing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 203746

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to STEM Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA researchers associated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal nations to support fundamental research studies related to STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 204161

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools in Eligible Areas for ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions in eligible areas for programs and activities that benefit local communities. Funding preference is intended for projects and services that assist the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204889

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities, and Tribal organizations in eligible counties for services and programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of focus areas. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 205336

Grants to Yukon Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, DMOs, and First Nations to Benefit the Touri...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Yukon businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, DMOs, and First Nations governments to benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended for activities that draw local and international tourists. Eligible projects and activities include advert...

GrantWatch ID#: 206483

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible areas for programs and activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects that primarily serve youth and seniors in the community but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207203

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events, activities, projects, and infrastructure improvements designed to increase local tourism. The goal of the grant program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210759

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, schools, libraries, and health regions for activities to benefit the community. Applicants must complete the required registration before ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212346

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Animals in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit animals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that improve the welfare of local animals. Funded activities must serve the immed...

GrantWatch ID#: 212760

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Improve the Quality of ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions for projects to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, capacity building, seed money, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215829

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Improve Public Health i...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions to improve public health for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that encourage healthy behaviors and lifestyles....

GrantWatch ID#: 215830

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Foster Economic Develop...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions to foster economic development and growth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that address the current and future needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215831

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215876

Grant to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit or Agency for Human Services Programs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization or government agency for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist human services nonprofits that serve a full range and diverse group of residents. Requests will...

GrantWatch ID#: 217183

Grants to West Virginia Public School Teachers for K-12 STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to West Virginia K-12 teachers in eligible locations for projects that bring STEM concepts into the classroom. Funding is intended to support activities and programs not covered by school budgets. Innovative and creative project proposals ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 217412

Grants to North Carolina Organizations and Agencies for Neighborhood Beautification Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina organizations, schools, and government agencies for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts and cultural programs and improve community services. The grant program aims t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217769

Grants to Texas Agencies and Tribes to Improve Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas government agencies and tribal governments to improve outdoor recreational facilities in under-resourced locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance parks, recreational opportunities, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 219355

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to promote the health and welfare of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance public health, defined as the protection and promotion of the heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 219394

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Community-Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, health care, social services, security, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219395

Grants to Utah Agencies and Organizations to Improve Recreational Boating

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and organizations to promote and improve recreational boating. Funding is intended for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221925

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Honor and Assist Veterans

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs that benefit veterans in eligible communities. Funding is intended to recognize and honor veterans while promoting civic pride and patriotism. Grants can be used to support military veterans, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 222314

Opportunity for Colorado Tourism Nonprofits to Participate in a Training Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for to Colorado nonprofit tourism-focused organizations, including tribal entities and government agencies, to participate in a training program. The opportunity is intended to increase accessible spaces in destinations across the state. This program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222425

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the basic needs of disadvantaged populations, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 223431

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and local service boards for initiatives to enhance local communities and promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of workforce developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223571
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