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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,093 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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3,093 grants found

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Promote Urban Forestry

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for projects that promote urban forestry. Funding is intended for activities and programs that expand and preserve urban tree canopy cover, enhance h...

GrantWatch ID#: 197770

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Low-Income Individuals

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public entities, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for programs that benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to address the basic needs and challenges of low-income individuals. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 201076

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible regions for projects to support the public's basic needs in case of a disaster. Funding is intended for services addressing physical and mental healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 202099

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Economic Development

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible cities for projects to benefit the local economy. Funding is intended for projects that are of public benefit, including capital reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 202104

Grants to Wisconsin and Montana Nonprofits for Community Programs and Animal Welfare

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches to benefit local residents and address animal welfare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help underserved residents meet their basic needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 210715

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for artistic programming. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to guest artists, master classes, pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 210716

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individual agricultural landowners for forest health, wildfire resilience, and agricultural land conservation projects. Funding supports planning, education, partnerships, agricultural operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 220654

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Families and Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible regions to benefit underserved families and youth. Funding is intended for projects to encourage high school completion and the removal of barriers t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223168

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Forestry Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and municipalities in small communities for community forestry development projects. Funding is intended for projects to protect, expand, and/or improve urban tree canopy cover in towns with fewer than 10,0...

GrantWatch ID#: 223574

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Reduce Chronic Disease in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve wellness behaviors to reduce chronic disease in rural areas. Funding is intended for strategies and programs that will engage people in healthy activities and behaviors to reduce the incidence o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231634

Grants to Colorado Entities for Arts and Cultural Projects Addressing Social Issues

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, artists, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for arts projects that propose solutions to social issues. Funding is intended for projects bringing together organizations, artists, and communities to fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197462

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHE hospitals, and government agencies for programs to develop organizational capacity to conduct research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204944

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies to Research Medical Research Partner Engagement

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects focused on the engagement of partners in medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. This opportunity is focused ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207669

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, School Districts, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, school districts, and government agencies for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210393

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Senior Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to provide arts programming for seniors. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210773

Grants to Washington Tribes and TDHEs for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Washington federally recognized Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) for affordable multifamily rental housing projects. Funding is intended to increase the supply of affordable housing through new development or to preserve exi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231230

Grants to Minnesota Rural and Small Urban Transit Agencies to Improve Service

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota rural and small urban transit agencies to improve their services. Funding is intended to provide technology upgrades and other assistance that will improve the service of transit agencies in low-population areas. Eligible applicants are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231558

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Micronutrient Research

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231583

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for community-led initiatives that promote lasting change and expand opportunities in local communities. Funding is intended to support general operations as...

GrantWatch ID#: 231765

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Indoor Exhibits on the American Revolution

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to create indoor interpretive displays and exhibits related to the American Revolution. The purpose of the program is to support projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232058

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Local Community America250 Events and Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for America250 celebrations and commemorations in local communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 232059

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Marketing for Historic Tourism Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for projects to support historic tourism related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for marketing activities, including studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 232060

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Educational Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for educational programming related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for educational activities at the K-12, collegiate, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232062

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Historic Signage and Markers

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for historic markers and signage projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including l...

GrantWatch ID#: 232063

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Site Development and Renovation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to develop American Revolution-related historical sites. Funding is intended for site renovation, development, acquisition, and planning ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 232064
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations with major initiatives designed to ensure long-term growth. Funded progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 131626

Grants to Washington Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools, and Districts for Forestry Stewardship

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and special taxing districts to promote community and urban forestry stewardship. Funding is intended to support a range of forestry projects and activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182425

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies for Art Programs to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 199517

Grants to USA Entities for Patient-Focused Research on Diseases And/Or Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA research entities, including agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs, for research projects focused on people with rare diseases and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of inqu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228514

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for operational funds and/or projects that advance the arts in the community. All applicants must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231182

Grants to Alaska Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Maritime Heritage Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alaska government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for maritime heritage activities. Funding is intended to support initiatives related to the preservation of historically significant maritime properties. Eligible proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231284
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Requests may be made to support projects, programs, events, and capital improvements. Focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 175272

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Activities that Benefit Residents of Eli...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, human services, envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177072

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Health-Related Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Special emphasis is placed on studies related to diabetes, neuropathic pain, dementia and IDD, mental health in preg...

GrantWatch ID#: 201364
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Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Poverty in Local Communities

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to mitigate poverty in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the conditions and causes of poverty within the State. Grants may be used for purposes such...

GrantWatch ID#: 203165

Grants to Missouri Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Missouri government agencies for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide affordable housing and an appropriate living environment and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 210455

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities to Enhance Natural River System Functions

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and non-federal government agencies for projects to enhance natural river system functions in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222625

In-Kind Support to USA Youth Programs to Provide Banking Education Programming

Deadline: 08/28/26

In-kind support to USA youth programs to provide banking education programming to participants. Eligible applicants have a government connection and work with youth ages 14-24. Awardees will receive assistance with integrating banking access into their programs, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231683
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Culture and Tourism

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, and municipalities to promote cultural activities and tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage tourism and support the operation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141930

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Communi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units in eligible regions for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 179733

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Community Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, Tribes, school districts, government agencies, and academic institutions to plan and develop projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to support the preparation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 209499

Grants to South Carolina Entities to Promote Innovative Entrepreneurial Ventures

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government units, and IHEs to promote creative entrepreneurial opportunities. Funding is intended to advance a sustainable innovation system focusing on high-growth, high-impact entrepreneurship, access to ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215165

Grants to Delaware and Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500, grants of $5,000, and grants of $10,000 to Delaware and Maryland nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support small organizations and projects that me...

GrantWatch ID#: 169036

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Volunteer Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, labor organizations, and Tribes to expand capabilities for community service. Funding is intended to help applicant organizations increase their ability to recruit and retain ski...

GrantWatch ID#: 182196

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Historic Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities for historic building preservation. Funding is intended for construction only, including preserving historic finishes, structural repairs, system upgrades, and other improvements to match the original...

GrantWatch ID#: 229920

Grants and In-Kind Support to Connecticut K-12 Schools to Address COVID-19 Learning Losses

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to Connecticut K-12 public schools, technical high schools, and private schools to address learning losses caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of funding is to provide concentrated tutoring to brin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231911
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Young Children in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 08/16/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for programs that benefit young children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that support infants and toddlers, their caretakers, and the earl...

GrantWatch ID#: 210235
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Grants to Iowa Counties and Cities for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Iowa counties and cities for capital improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and hold a public hearing prior to applying. Funding may be used for activities and projects to restore and revitalize storefronts and facade...

GrantWatch ID#: 151213
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