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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,084 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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3,084 grants found

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that align with the mission of neighbors helping neighbors. Eligible programs benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 203766

Grants to Montana Agencies, Tribes, and Special Districts to Address Critical Environmental Ne...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana government agencies, Tribal entities, irrigation districts, and water and sewer districts to address critical environmental needs. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 203870

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities to Strengthen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

GrantWatch ID#: 204042

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipal entities, community organizations, and institutions of higher education to benefit individuals with disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attend...

GrantWatch ID#: 204178

Grants to Pennsylvania Conservation Districts for Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania’s conservation districts for environmental preservation projects that benefit landowners and convert lawn areas to meadows. Funding is intended for the installation of riparian forest buffers in coordination with landowners. Funding may al...

GrantWatch ID#: 204199

Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Water Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Applicants should contact a program specialist prior to applying. Funding may be used for the improvement, constru...

GrantWatch ID#: 204356

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Agriculture-Based Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for agricultural activities and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote interest and knowledge in agriculture and support programming, such as educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 204368

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Provide Healthcare Workforce Development Opport...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational seminars, workshops, and other workforce development opportunities related to healthcare. Funding is intended for learning events that build skills, networks, and k...

GrantWatch ID#: 204435

Grants to Yukon Artists, Collectives, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and First Nations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individual artists and creatives, collectives, nonprofit societies, businesses, municipal agencies, and First Nations for projects and professional development. Funding is intended to assist people in the creative and cultural indus...

GrantWatch ID#: 204656

Grants to Missouri Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Inclusive Community Engagement

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri government entities, nonprofit organizations, churches, and school districts serving eligible regions to promote inclusivity and fair resident engagement in local communities. Funding is intended for projects that will have a pos...

GrantWatch ID#: 204711

Grants to Texas Local Agencies for Projects Related to Public Infrastructure and Real Estate D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas units of local government in non-entitlement cities and counties for projects related to public infrastructure and real estate development. The goal of the program is to support the development, retention, and expansion of businesses in rural areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 204713

Grants to Oregon and California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs and Capital Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes in eligible locations for programs and capital projects benefiting local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects that address the...

GrantWatch ID#: 204912

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Advance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to build organizational capacity in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The funding is intended to advance health and racial equity by prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 205123

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Unexpected Opportunities and Challeng...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and events to enhance health equity in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for opportunities and challenges t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205124

Grants to Missouri Agencies, Businesses, and Organizations to Enhance Traffic Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri community organizations, businesses, and government agencies in eligible regions for educational programs to enhance traffic safety. Funding is intended to support projects that help prevent and reduce fatalities caused by traffic accidents. Thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205232

Grants to Montana Entities for Innovative Agricultural Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana businesses, public and private agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for innovative agricultural projects. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 205245

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and groups for community development projects. Funding is intended for activities that involve residents and demonstrate community support. The goal of the grant program is to provide initial funding for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 205416

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits for Disaster Response Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations, public benefit organizations, and groups in eligible locations to respond to man-made and natural disasters. Priority is given to requests addressing active emergencies and the safety and immediate needs of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205457

Donations to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Health Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations, schools, and government agencies to address the health needs of local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve the health and well-being of local residents. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 205528

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Strategic Policy and Program Effectiveness Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Cooperative agreements to USA agencies, IHEs, tribal entities, and philanthropic entities for research addressing strategic policy and program effectiveness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 205574

Grants to Maine Snowmobile Clubs and Political Subdivisions to Address State Trail Disruptions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine snowmobile clubs and political subdivisions to address weather-related state trail disruptions. Funding is intended to repair trails that have been severely damaged by weather events. Eligible uses of funding include labor, materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 205605

In-Kind Assistance to Virginia Small Communities to Develop Applications for Funding Support f...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Virginia small communities to develop applications for funding support for projects that promote alternative travel options. Selected communities will work in collaboration with an assistance division, technical staff, and a consultant team p...

GrantWatch ID#: 205616

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Address Emergent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to address emergent needs in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible proposals must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 205763

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, School Districts, IHEs, and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, and government agencies in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for relatively small organizations in need of project or progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205844

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and For-Profits to Expand Access to Drinki...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, IHEs, and for-profit companies to expand access to drinking water in eligible locations. Priority will be given to proposals that serve disadvantaged communities and school-age childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205947

Grants to New Mexico Agencies and Tribes to Meet Matching Fund Requirements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico local agencies and tribal governments to meet matching fund requirements for federal grants. Eligible proposals relate to economic development, infrastructure projects, research, and energy transition, as well as other critical projects benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205949

Grants to USA Government Agencies and Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state, tribal, and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for relief efforts following natural disasters. Funding is intended for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure after events such as h...

GrantWatch ID#: 206048

Grants to New York Nonprofit, Groups, and Municipalities to Support New Arts Programming in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to New York nonprofit organizations, groups, and municipalities to support new arts programming in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact staff or attend an informational workshop prior to submitting an application. Project disciplines...

GrantWatch ID#: 206130

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to Illinois Agencies for Workforce Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois units of local government for projects for neighborhood improvement programs benefiting low and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations and a public hearing must be held before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 206362

Grants to Yukon Agencies, First Nations, and Community-Based Businesses and Associations to In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon municipal agencies, First Nations governments and development corporations, community associations and societies, and community-based businesses to increase energy production within the province. Funding is intended to support projects that increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 206480

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Book Fairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribal governments for book fairs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, register in the grant portal, and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 206527

In-Kind Grants of Toothbrushes to South Dakota Entities to Promote Proper Dental Care

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of toothbrushes to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and Tribal entities to promote proper oral care. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended to provide toothbrus...

GrantWatch ID#: 206547

Grants to South Carolina Libraries for Professional Development Opportunities for Staff Members

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to South Carolina public libraries for professional development opportunities for staff members. Funding is intended to encourage library personnel to participate in professional gatherings at the state and nationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 206644

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities to Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and indigenous communities in eligible regions to enhance fundraising capacity. Funding is intended to facilitate grant writing and preparation for environmental and sustainability pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206726

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs to Develop Small Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development institutions for programs to develop small businesses. Applicants must complete an online registration process prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 206871

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Organizations, and Research Institutions for P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational organizations, and research institutions for programs to reduce recidivism. Funding is intended to support programs that assist incarcerated individuals in regaining entry int...

GrantWatch ID#: 206941

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, museums and libraries, and scientific, historical, and environmental organizations for public humanities projects and planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 206995

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Access to the Humanities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, faith-based entities, academic institutions, libraries and museums, and other nonprofits to improve access to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 206996

Grants to Idaho Teachers, Schools, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development in th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Idaho teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for professional development efforts that enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended to assist K-12 educators in impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206998

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve Oral Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to improve oral health. Governmental programs are also eligible for funding. The purpose of this program is to support outreach initiatives related to dental health. Proposals must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207020

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Issues Related to Substance Abuse, Mental...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used for programs that continue what the applicant is currently doing or for projects that expand that process. Area...

GrantWatch ID#: 207032

Grants to Virginia Entities for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational instutions for professional development activities in eligible communities. Funding is intended to improve the leadership and development of arts and cultural organizations. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 207062

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Teaching Artists for Arts-Related Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, agencies, public and private schools, and qualified teaching artists for arts-related programming and services. Funding is intended to support artist residencies that take place in schools or communities....

GrantWatch ID#: 207099

Grants to Pennsylvania Conservation Districts to Assist Farmers with Creating Agricultural Pla...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania conservation districts to assist farmers with creating agricultural plans. Funding is intended for plans that address the following issues: conservation, nutrient management, agricultural erosion, and manure management. Eligible expenses inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 207183

Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Improve Outdoor Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes in eligible regions to address climate change and conservation, and to improve outdoor areas. Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest prior to a full application. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 207372

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Unexpected Expenses Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and individuals for unanticipated expenses related to arts programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for special, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207418

Grants to Alabama Arts Nonprofits and School Districts for PreK-12 Educational Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit arts organizations and school districts for educational arts programming to benefit students. Funding may be used for short live arts performances, field trips, guest speakers and presenters, artist-in-residence programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 207423
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