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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,111 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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3,111 grants found

Grants to USA SEAs, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Longitudinal Educational Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories state educational agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educational research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for longitudina...

GrantWatch ID#: 189030

Grants to USA IHEs and Research Institutions for Educational Research Training Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs and research institutions for training programs related to educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The specific purpose of IES-supported training programs is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197413

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Special Education Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research addressing topics in special education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 204056

Grants to Colorado and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Colorado and Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for activities that advance the health of local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for proposals that enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 207270

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build and Repair Cultural Facilities

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to build and upgrade native cultural facilities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to support land acquisition...

GrantWatch ID#: 220524

Grants to USA Agencies to Improve the Security of Covered Information in Databases

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA government agencies to improve the security of databases that contain covered information. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs that will take steps to protect federal...

GrantWatch ID#: 231488

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Learning Disability Policymaking...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education for research to support education policymaking related to learners with disabilities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 232105

Grants to Texas Individuals, Businesses, Agencies, and Legal Entities to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Texas individuals, businesses, organizations, government agencies, and other legal entities in eligible counties to reduce emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment. Funding is intended to provide incentives to replace or upgrade older locomotive, mar...

GrantWatch ID#: 148867

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities in Eligible Regions for Progr...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities in eligible regions for programs that address the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of arts and culture, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 158786

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Support People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capacity-building efforts to support programs that serve individuals with disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of the disability com...

GrantWatch ID#: 175354

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth through Counseling, Rehabilitation, ...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended for programs that benefit schools or that fight juvenile delinquency, which may include anti-drug prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 179389

Grants to Colorado Agencies, IHEs, and Special Districts to Address Mineral Leasing Impacts

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, school districts, public and state-run institutions of higher education, library districts, and other governmental agencies to address the effects of mineral extraction activities in eligible communities. Eligible uses of grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179511

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Programs that Strengthen Lo...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible regions for programs that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, health, commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 179830

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Create Positive Change in Lo...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, tribal entities, and school districts to address social disparities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 190660

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Improvements to Rail S...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, transit authorities, Indigenous groups, and individuals for projects to enhance rail line safety. Funding is intended for projects that increase safety and reduce annual deaths and injur...

GrantWatch ID#: 197137

Grants to New York Nonprofits, and Agencies to Assist Veterans and Maintain Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, and churches to benefit veterans and promote the upkeep of historic sites in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist veterans with their medical and recreational needs and promote the preservation and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197444

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Improve the ...

Deadline: 09/11/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the lives of local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197469

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Agencies, Groups, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio arts organizations, groups, governmental agencies, and individual artists for arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that include, but are not limited to, collaborative mural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197498

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve and Develop Outdoor Trails and Fac...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve and develop outdoor trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and expenses, including but not limited to trail construction and renovation, la...

GrantWatch ID#: 197675

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for History Initiatives

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for history initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for ongoing programs, special projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198073

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies to Construct or Enhance Library Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies providing library services for library construction projects. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to construct new buildings, improve existing facilities...

GrantWatch ID#: 198216

Loans to Iowa Businesses, Electric Cooperatives, Municipal Utilities, and Individuals to Expan...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Loans to Iowa businesses, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and individuals for projects to expand and develop energy infrastructure. The purpose of the program is to provide low-interest loans that aid in the development and construction of infrastructu...

GrantWatch ID#: 198922

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 199648

Grants to New Mexico High Schools to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New Mexico high schools and local educational agencies to improve educational outcomes for high school students. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve graduation rates and attendance and enhance academic proficiency. Successful app...

GrantWatch ID#: 203445

Grants to Northwest Territories Indigenous Agencies and Entities for Commemorative Events

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Northwest Territories Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations to plan and implement commemorative events in communities and locations across the province. Funding is intended to promote and support activities and programs that...

GrantWatch ID#: 211144

Grants to Georgia Teachers for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Georgia PK-12 educators, including teachers, guidance counselors, librarians, coaches, and specialists, for innovative classroom programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for engaging projects that improve the educational experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 217369

Grants to New York Land Banks to Repurpose Abandoned and Blighted Properties

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New York land banks to repurpose abandoned and blighted properties. Eligible uses of funds include pre-development activities, such as environmental reports and feasibility studies; technical assistance, such as third-party assistance; property maintenan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222096

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Environmental Equity

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that promote environmental equity and democracy. Funding is intended for place-based solutions and grassroots leadership that help build sustainable, inclusive, resilient communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 222926

Grants to California Individuals, For-Profits, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Replace Equipment

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California individuals, for-profits, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replace a wide range of equipment in eligible areas. Eligible categories include on- and off- road vehicles, infrastructure, marine vessels, schools buses, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223002

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Municipalities, Conservation Districts, and Fire Protection Dis...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, conservation districts, and fire protection districts for environmental protection and improvement activities in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 226699

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. This effort provides community members and supporters with a purposeful opportunity to unite a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228029

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities to Improve Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228538

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for arts initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for ongoing programs, special projects, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231602

Grants to USA Organizations for Biosphere Research Projects

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA organizations for biosphere research projects. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for a wide range of research projects to increase scient...

GrantWatch ID#: 231676

Grants to Colorado Agencies, IHEs, and Special Districts to Address Mineral Leasing Impacts

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado municipalities, school districts, public and state-run institutions of higher education, library districts, and other governmental agencies to address the effects of mineral extraction activities in eligible communities. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231789

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities focused on agricultural best management practices that reduce phosphorus in surface water runoff. Grants can support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231811

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Develop an AI Document Analysis Tool

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies to participate in a contest to devise an AI tool to facilitate government acquisitions. The purpose of the competitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 231816

Grants to Massachusetts Municipalities for Transportation Network Winterization

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities for assistance in improving transportation networks during severe winter weather. Funding is intended to assist towns and cities that face extraordinary hardship from winter storms. Eligible projects include salting, icebreak...

GrantWatch ID#: 231825

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Education and Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational and preservation projects. Funding is intended to support capital and non-capital projects that address preservation needs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 223695

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and schools for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Projects should align with the following areas of focus: disaster relief, economic development, community service, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 151314

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support and Projects Benefiting Local ...

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support operational expenses and projects in the areas of medical research, health, human services, civic activities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177487

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects and opportunities, including but not limited to youth pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231492

Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Achieve Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 174081

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance and Restore Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, land trusts, conservation districts, academic institutions, school districts, and other qualifying entities for habitat enhancement and restoration activities throughout the...

GrantWatch ID#: 184191

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Care

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Iowa charitable organizations, schools, or units of government for programs that improve health care in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop, establish, and maintain community health care for residents. Programs should be strategic solution...

GrantWatch ID#: 186331

Grants to Wyoming Agencies and Nonprofits for Disaster Preparedness Activities

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Wyoming government agencies and tribes for activities to improve security. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance both physical and cyber security and to support border c...

GrantWatch ID#: 188328

Grants to Washington Agencies, Districts, Train Systems, and Railroads for Freight Rail Projec...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants and loans to Washington local government agencies, rail and port districts, economic development councils, public rail systems, and privately owned railroads to support freight rail capital needs. Funding is intended for projects and activities for which it...

GrantWatch ID#: 204235

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Advance Contraceptive Research

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes to make use of the funding source's resources to further contraceptive research. Applicants are advised to complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230287
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