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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,180 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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3,180 grants found

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Dental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that positively impact the dental health of local residents. Funding is intended for small-scale community-based initiatives that help to imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197508

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and school districts in the funding source's service area to benefit local communities. Applicants may apply for gift card donations, volunt...

GrantWatch ID#: 197795

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Address Critical C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies to respond to critical community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for requests of urgent importance and at times of community-wide crisi...

GrantWatch ID#: 199145

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Women in Eligible L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to enhance the health and well-being of women in eligible locations. The applicant must be applying on behalf of a woman who is facing challenges, such as a sudden ill...

GrantWatch ID#: 207534

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Businesses to Enhance Public Transportati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and for-profit businesses to enhance public transportation services. The purpose of the program is to improve access to public transportation in rural areas. Funding may be used for capital, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209052

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and initiatives that address health inequities. Funding is intended to support new strategies and approaches that help to solve health-related conc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212723

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Disparities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity for underserved residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve health outcomes, with a focus on serving Black, Brown, immigrant, refugee, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219393

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 Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects and initiatives that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support and promote charitable causes serving the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226876

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 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

Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Water Conservati...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All...

GrantWatch ID#: 199061

Grants to USA Watershed Groups in Multiple States to Manage and Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA watershed groups, states, local agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, local and special districts, and interstate organizations in multiple states and territories for projects to address water management needs. Required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 193418
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Grants to USA Tribal Entities to Encourage Economic Independence in Native Communities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 231650
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Tribal Entity to Train Native Communities in AI Use

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories tribe or tribal organization to create a resource center to train Native communities in the use of artificial intelligence tools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231746
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Abandoned Mine Hazards

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to mitigate hazards related to abandoned mines in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231605
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231610
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Recreational Experiences

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231611

Grants to USA Native Entities for Programs and Projects to Foster Digital Equity

Deadline: 11/17/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA native entities, including Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribes, and Alaska entities for programs and projects to foster digital equity among Native populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 217326
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Agencies to Improve the Safety of Dams

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203397

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Manage Noxious Weeds

Deadline: 09/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231609

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes to Address Drought Challenges

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA Tribal governments in multiple states to address drought challenges. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that develop, manage, and protect the water and water-related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229923

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Native Seed Supplies

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231603

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for local historical preservation projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for planning, education, and outreach activities related to the preservation of historical properties and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225814

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Youth Softball Programs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Arkansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve youth sports programs. Funding is intended for renovations and capital improvements to baseball and/or softball fields us...

GrantWatch ID#: 132521

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Fund Impactful Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for impactful projects in eligible communities. Eligible projects include tackling food insecurity, education and digital literacy, and initiatives to foster economic growth. Communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 198633

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies in Multiple States to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public agencies for projects to restore and preserve designated historic sites. Funds may be used to implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 216919

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Water Districts for Water Recycling Projects

Deadline: 08/26/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and water districts for water recycling projects in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed and a feasibility study submitted prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211719

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Water Districts for Desalination Projec...

Deadline: 08/27/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA local, state, and tribal governments, water and irrigation districts, and wastewater districts for desalination projects in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed and a fea...

GrantWatch ID#: 216527

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Irrigation and Water Districts ...

Deadline: 04/13/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, irrigation and water districts, tribes, and water and power authorities in multiple states for the development of tools to manage water resources. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186720

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities in Multiple States to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government and tribal entities in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education and safety. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 149338

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

Cooperative Agreements to USA Public Health Agencies for Public Health Crisis Response

Deadline: 02/11/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies and public health organizations for rapid response to public health crises. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding will be disbursed only upon the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230438
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Planning Camp Character Development Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and charitable entities for character development programs in summer camps. Eligible uses of funds include planning for personnel and activities to develop or start a character-focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229419

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Implement Character Development Programs in Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and government entities to implement character development programs in overnight and day camps. Funding is intended for applicants who are ready to implement a specific character project or program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229420

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Character Development Programs in Summer Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to implement character development programs in summer camps. Eligible applicants serve as coordinators for six or more camps to implement on-site programs. Efforts may include staff training to implement a new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229421
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Local Governments to Improve Public Safety

Deadline: 09/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA local governments to improve public safety. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with a wide range of strategies to restore law and order, reduce crime in the city, and serve as an example to other cities. Eligible activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 230053

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/07/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230316

Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits and Agencies for High-Risk Rare C...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Encourage Emerging NF and Schwannomatosis...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to encourage emerging scholars to pursue research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 230533
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