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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,157 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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3,157 grants found

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community betterment projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of health, education and youth development, community betterment, arts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210335

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Improve Communities...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal groups for programs to improve communities in eligible locations. Preference will be given to projects that substantially benefit the community, are sustainable for several years in...

GrantWatch ID#: 211462

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies to Enhance Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $7,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community organizations to improve the well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services that promote physical activity, education, social interaction, em...

GrantWatch ID#: 213352

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and First Nations governments and entities to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs offering attractions and services in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214570

Grants to Georgia Teachers for Creative Projects that Enhance Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia public school teachers for creative programs that enhance the educational experience for students. Funding is intended for innovative projects and activities designed to improve learning outcomes and make a measurable impact on st...

GrantWatch ID#: 214866

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit older adults in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide seniors with educational programs and l...

GrantWatch ID#: 223419

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Focusing on Underserved Populations

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects focusing on underserved populations. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, matching funds, scholarships, start-up assistance, and direct services. Applicants should focus on projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 225780

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and First Nations to Improve Community Social Hubs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia local governments and First Nations to improve community social hubs in eligible regions. Funding is available for project design and planning, and outdoor facility renovations. Eligible projects are accessible to the general public and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228474

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Tidal Wetland Habitat Restoration and Enhance...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, county, state, and federal agencies for tidal wetland creation, restoration, and enhancement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that establish, restore, or improve tidal wetland ecosystems...

GrantWatch ID#: 228984

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit and community-based organizations, and government agencies for capital projects to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that emphasize and celebrate the region's identity, attract tourists, and benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 230166

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Criminal Justice Issues

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private entities, and Tribal Nations to address criminal justice issues. Funding is intended for programs related to a range of justice-focused concerns, including but not limited to law enforceme...

GrantWatch ID#: 232499

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/30/26 Conference Date: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to create a stronger, more resilient region. By focusing on enga...

GrantWatch ID#: 224386

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Women and Children in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of neighborhood sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 145545

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Local and Statewide Conferences that Addr...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, tribal and government agencies, and educational institutions for community, regional, and statewide virtual conferences and meetings related to health. Funding is intended for gatherings that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166160

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Health Initiatives in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that improve community health in eligible regions. Eligible project areas include behavioral health, access to care, chronic disease prevention and management, and cancer pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 169776

Grants to Ontario Charities and Agencies for Community Enhancement Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and government agencies for community enhancement projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding priorities include enhancing inclusivity and belonging, learning and growing, strengthening non-profits, sustainable futures...

GrantWatch ID#: 173388

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Improve the Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects that will have a p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178116

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses to Develop Solar Energy

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, and state agencies for small-scale projects to develop sustainable energy resources. Applicants must submit initial material prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178731

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and Tribes to Increase Emergency Response Capacity

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia government agencies and First Nations to strengthen the capacity of emergency response services. Funding is intended to build the capacity to provide critical assistance through emergency support service (ESS) volunteer/...

GrantWatch ID#: 187238

Grants to Washington Entities to Improve Crop Competitiveness

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, industry and producer groups, government agencies, and schools for agricultural programs that promote specific crops. Applicants must submit a concept proposal and complete the required registrations pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200684

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to North Dakota Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota property owners, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and tribal entities, for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to restore, maintain, and rehabilitate National Register-listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 215774

Grants to Pennsylvania Schools and School Districts to Improve the Safety and Mental Health of...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Pennsylvania schools and school districts to promote security enhancements and emotional health improvements in schools. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to improve physical security and behavioral ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216401

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit youth. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and submit a letter of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223880

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Youth Natural Resources Management Experiences

Deadline: 10/16/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230146

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to develop and provide STEM and space-related activities. Funding is intended to support new initiatives or ongoing programs that advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162194

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff to begin the application process. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205334

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Promote Education and Health

Deadline: 11/16/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible regions for activities that promote health and education. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs that add...

GrantWatch ID#: 216894

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Water Conservation and Preservati...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions in eligible regions for initiatives related to access to clean water, water conservation, and preservation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216964

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations and agencies for initiatives to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, events, and opportunities to improve the well-being of at-risk children and families. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 146715

Grants to Texas Organizations, Agencies, Businesses, and Residents to Replace Vehicles

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas organizations, individuals, businesses, and government agencies in eligible counties to repower heavy- or medium-duty motor vehicles with natural gas engines. Funding is also available to replace eligible heavy or medium-duty vehicles with natural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168820

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177232

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177240

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 181989

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 181995

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand access to diverse, inclusive, and high-quality arts and culture experiences. The grant program supports performanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 129625

Grants to Pennsylvania Fire Departments and EMS Units for Equipment and Capacity Building

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania fire departments, emergency medical services, and rescue squads to improve operations and build capacity. Funding is intended for the construction or renovation of facilities, the purchase of equipment, debt reduction, training, educational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176105

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179845

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Climate Change Projects

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, agencies, educational institutions, and community groups for planning activities that address climate change in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help communities reduce their v...

GrantWatch ID#: 215325

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, CBOs, Schools, and Agencies to Reduce Illegal Dumping

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to reduce illegal dumping in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, prevention, and enforcement...

GrantWatch ID#: 217052

Grants and In-Kind Support to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Tree-Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants and in-kind technical support to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for tree-planting projects that benefit eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 217053

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Preserve Urban Gardens

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, CBOs, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects to preserve urban gardens in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project development and implementation, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 217054

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Provide Mental Health Services To Children

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to provide mental and behavioral health services in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase the accessibility of services in neighborhoods with the greatest need. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 222600

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist the Caregivers of Young Children

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that provide support and resources to the caregivers of young children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve childhood outcomes by providing concurrent support and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222602

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Trust in the Government

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to increase the trust and confidence of residents in eligible locations in their city government. Funding is intended for projects and programs that will bring communities and government offici...

GrantWatch ID#: 222603

Grants to Delaware Agencies for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26 LOI Date: 10/22/26

Grants to Delaware local and county governments for community development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a target area proposal prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to benefit low- and moderate-income families, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228873

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Sustainable Energy Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535
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