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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,179 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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3,179 grants found

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Education and Conservation Projec...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the protection of water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support preservation and restoration projects as well as education projects that increase public awareness...

GrantWatch ID#: 168370

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible counties. Funding is intended for special events or exhibits, marketing and promotional projects, historic preservation projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174528

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health-Related Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health-related needs in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a concept paper before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176074

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Housing Stability and Homeless Services

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations to improve housing stability. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide services for people experiencing homelessness or help individuals and families pay rent, mortgages, and utility bills...

GrantWatch ID#: 176446

Grants to Arkansas Local Governments for Tourism Project Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arkansas counties and cities to support research projects related to local tourist attractions. Funding is intended to support studies that will examine the potential of local sites and events to attract visitors. Eligible attractions in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176585

Grants to Texas For-Profits, Agencies, and Organizations to Address Dangerous Emissions

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Texas businesses, individuals, government agencies, organizations, and associations for programs and projects that address dangerous emissions. Funding is intended to implement innovative technologies that help to reduce emissions of regulated pollutants...

GrantWatch ID#: 192696

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200773

Grants to Alabama Entities to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, IHEs, development districts, Tribes, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 204519

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support Animal Welfare in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agency animal shelters for activities to benefit animals in eligible communities. Funding is intended for organizations that provide the following services: humane education, emergency animal car...

GrantWatch ID#: 209714

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Local Economic and Workforce Developm...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and Tribes for local workforce and economic development initiatives that benefit eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, entrepreneurship, mentoring and internship program...

GrantWatch ID#: 219237

Grants to Ontario Municipal Police Service Boards and Agencies for Policing Initiatives

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Ontario municipal police service boards and municipalities to address concerns regarding police needs, safety, and well-being. Two funding streams are available: local and provincial. The local stream deals with safety risks that threaten police officers...

GrantWatch ID#: 220002

Grants to Connecticut Boards of Education, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Improve Educational ...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223372

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and CBOs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, community-based groups, and government agencies for environmental activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in implementing on-the-ground conservation projects. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228931

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut government agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to promote safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for residents. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended for projects that e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230088

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Youth Education Projects

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Indiana government agencies, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, and public schools for educational activities benefiting youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that support student development, forge connections, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 127129

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies to Serve Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government entities, and faith-based organizations to provide assistance to patients and survivors of breast cancer and their families in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 137884

Grants to New York Public Libraries to Enhance Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166496

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that benefit a greater number of residents within the region. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 174616

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs, projects, and services that benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of the local community and provide for those less f...

GrantWatch ID#: 174802

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Community and Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a wide range of focus areas to improve the community and the quality of life. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 174803

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority is given to proposals that benefit a great number of residents and to requests demonstrating that applicants will seek or...

GrantWatch ID#: 175615

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life in local communities. Requests for initiatives that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 180405

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

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a broad range of activities, programs, and projects that benefit the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 196523

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that address critical needs, with preference given to programs and projects that serve the greatest number of reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 198204

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism and Improve the Local Quality o...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote tourism and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit visitors, as well as those who l...

GrantWatch ID#: 214456

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Repair Damage Caused by a Storm Event

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin cities, towns, counties, and nonprofit organizations to repair damage caused by a storm event. Funding is intended to repair, remove, or replace trees damaged in urban areas by an eligible storm event. The eligible storm event ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220460

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

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for activities and programs that help protect natural resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support the environment through preservation, cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176056

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Serve Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities to benefit girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that help to create a stronger community where women and girls are empowered to...

GrantWatch ID#: 154904

Grants to Maryland Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Vehicle Manufacturers to Promote Clean Ener...

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Maryland government agencies, nonprofit organizations, LEAs, IHEs, businesses, bus contractors, and manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to promote the use of clean energy. Funding is intended for the purchase of heavy equipment and zero-emis...

GrantWatch ID#: 213205

Grants to Ontario Agencies to Prevent Wildland Fires

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Ontario municipalities for projects that address and prevent wildland fires in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community wildland fire protection planning activities and hazard mapping for government agencies within the province's legi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229018

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies for Art Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations communities for public art projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the creation and display of meaningful public art that reflects each community’s uniq...

GrantWatch ID#: 229592

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit and Public Organizations for Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations for conservation activities in eligible counties. Focus areas for funding include sustainable forest practices, watershed restoration, and programs to promote regional cultural and environmental history. Grants sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 232049

Grants to Kansas NonProfits to Improve the Health of Women

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the health and well-being of women through education, increased awareness, and quality-of-life opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134133

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for capital projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities to help improve the local community. Eligible projects must ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 135928

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government entities to attract tourists. The goal of the program is to improve state and local economies through the promotion of tourism. Funding is intended for expenses related to the impl...

GrantWatch ID#: 144235

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies for programs and projects that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that attract tourists to the area and enhance the tourist experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 147656

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Residents to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipal departments, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen communities and offset expenditures associated with special events and projects. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 148445

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Cultural Projects and Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and units of government, including schools and libraries, for cultural projects in eligible locations. Priority will be given to new projects and to proposals serving children. For the purposes of this grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 148629

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, Individuals, and Groups for Community Healt...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, government agencies, museums, historical societies, libraries, ad hoc groups, and individuals in eligible locations for community health programs. Funding is intended for se...

GrantWatch ID#: 150106

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents and respond to issues within ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153450

Grants to Northeast Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Agricultural Heritage Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, local and regional governments, and tribes for agricultural heritage activities in eligible counties. Interested applicants for larger projects must contact staff prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 153521

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address a range of issues and benefit target population...

GrantWatch ID#: 155561

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Conditions for Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote the health and welfare of animals. Applicants seeking capital grants must contact foundation staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capacity building, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 160040

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs to Address the Needs of Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts public school districts and schools to address the needs of qualifying students with disabilities. Funding is intended to ensure that all students with disabilities receive appropriate and free public education, including special education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160597

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs to Support Pre-K Special Education and Services

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs for educational programs benefit young children with disabilities. Funding is intended to ensure that eligible 3-to-5-year-old children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education that includes special education a...

GrantWatch ID#: 162297

Grants to Montana Local and Tribal Governments for Projects to Protect Natural Resources

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Montana government agencies and tribal governments for projects to protect natural resources throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to develop and implement projects to assess, repair, and mitigate damage to state resour...

GrantWatch ID#: 165238

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies for Women and Children

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for activities to address the needs of women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs in the areas of food, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165266

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding can be used for purchasing land and buildings, construction, refurbishment, renovation, or the creation or enhancement of spaces open to the public. Projects must meet an ur...

GrantWatch ID#: 166072

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Yo...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in eligible communities for youth programs related to the focus areas of education and youth, and well-being and fitness. Eligible organizations must be based in or ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 166218
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