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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 New Mexico Agencies, Co-ops, and Tribes to Address Broadband Needs

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to New Mexico government agencies, tribal entities, and telephone and electric cooperatives to address broadband needs. Funding is intended to help with grant writing, engineering, and planning activities to identify community broadband needs and to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 223163

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, schools, and government agencies for community benefit initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and basic needs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 231034

Grants to South Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies for Litter Control Equipment

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to South Carolina litter control and law enforcement agencies for equipment and materials required to manage and control litter. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of resources used in the prosecution of litte...

GrantWatch ID#: 162031

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the local school district for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Eligible applicants are organizations that are working to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171939

Grants to Wisconsin Fire Departments and Associations to Enhance Capacity

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin fire departments and county and area fire associations to improve capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for training programs and a wide range of equipment purchase...

GrantWatch ID#: 181013

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Health-Related Services in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide medical care and health-related services. Eligible applicants serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 194164

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Previous grantees include food pantries, libraries, schools, and school districts. Eligible organizations benefit res...

GrantWatch ID#: 196183

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Provide for the Essential Needs of Residents

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies to provide for the essential needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to aid people in crisis with their basic needs, such as rent, food, household items, furniture, and util...

GrantWatch ID#: 227194

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Clubs, and IHEs to Build and Expand Shooting Range Facil...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribal entities, clubs, organizations, academic institutions, and school districts to improve shooting ranges that are open for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 151976

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Gardening and Conservation Efforts ...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects that benefit and beautify the community in eligible regions. The purpose of this program is to promote conservation, gardening and landscaping, horticulture, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161977

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit People with D...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for collaborative and innovative charitable activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172871

Grants to Protect Natural Resources to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institut...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for conservation projects. Funding is intended to protect, restore, and enhance water and natural resources. Eligible applicants must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 172872

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support deserving charitable, civic, literary, scientific, religious, literary, or educational projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 189459

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for community benefit projects. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support health, education, and fire protection. Grants are made to qualifying organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190121

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Employment Training Programs

Deadline: 07/22/27

Contracts for services to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the employment and training needs of eligible state residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide low-i...

GrantWatch ID#: 196887

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Assist Children

Deadline: 07/22/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and community groups to assist families with young children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that increase residents' access to the publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 215322

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Voter Participation

Deadline: 07/22/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects to improve voter participation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that educate the public about the importance of voting, particular...

GrantWatch ID#: 217636

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Parks

Deadline: 07/22/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for the maintenance and operation of park and recreation facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents by improving the park system. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 217657

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Organizations for Green Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/22/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to expand green stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to community cooling and greening, incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 217658

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Workforce Development

Deadline: 07/22/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies and educational institutions to increase access to workforce development opportunities for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that combine workforce training with wrap...

GrantWatch ID#: 217659

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/23/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that respond to the educational, cultural, health, social service...

GrantWatch ID#: 209788

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs. Funding is intended to cover a broad area of focus. In reviewing applications, consideration will be given to the number of people served by the proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 181538

Grants to Minnesota Clubs and Agencies to Prepare Recreational Trails for Winter Use

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to Minnesota community clubs and government entities for maintenance to prepare recreational trails for winter use. Eligible maintenance can include grooming, surface modification, trail conditioning and other related trail maintenance. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231838

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants of up to $75,000 to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the basic needs of vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include health, shelter, food, clothing, and personal care items. Grant applications ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196151

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Recreational Trail Projects

Deadline: 08/07/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations for recreational projects. Funding is intended to support feasibility studies, engineering and design projects, and capital construction activities. Priority will be given to proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187651

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Religious Organizations to Benefit L...

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and services to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on health, recreation, safety,...

GrantWatch ID#: 129253

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes for educational projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Projects may fall into one of the following focus areas: childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 132215

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Cultural and Historical Programming

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and municipal government agencies in eligible regions to support local cultural and historical programming. Funding is intended for specific arts-related or history-related projects or for operating and...

GrantWatch ID#: 173543

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Programs that Address Comm...

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 205540

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit Organizations and Agencies for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/30/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for arts activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of art, theater enrichment and education, music, and visual a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179302

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Creative Music Education Activities

Deadline: 09/30/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious organizations for innovative music education activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support music making and learning activities that provide cre...

GrantWatch ID#: 184642

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas of education, health, charitable service, community improvement, cultural affairs...

GrantWatch ID#: 130114

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to Virginia Local Governments to Support Forestry and Agriculture Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to Virginia's local governments to support local farmers and forest land owners, and to foster agriculture and forestry businesses. Funding is intended to promote collaboration between local governments and the agricultural and forestry com...

GrantWatch ID#: 135484

Grants to North Dakota Agencies for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonfederal political subdivisions for energy efficiency and conservation improvement projects in eligible regions. Eligible projects include HVAC upgrades, insulation, weather sealing, solid waste management, and lighting installation in pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 137098

Grants to New York Owners of Emergency Shelters for Facility Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York owners and operators of emergency shelters for facility improvements. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, repairs, safety upgrades, compliance fixes, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and flooring. Emergency shelters must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 138264

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, and state-supported educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to local needs and opportunities. Eligible applicants are orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 139887

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, NGOs, and Tribes for Environmental and Recreational Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and Indian tribes for collaborative recreational and environmental stewardship activities. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas such as public access, urban wildlife and their habita...

GrantWatch ID#: 140156

Grants to New York Agencies, School Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Prevent and Reduce...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York municipalities, county agencies, local public authorities, local benefit corporations, school districts, and Native American tribes for projects that prevent and reduce waste. Applicants are required to register and pre-qualify prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 142386

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to New York Agencies for Organizational Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to New York local government entities to implement organizational improvements and changes. Funding is intended for projects in one of the following categories: re-organization implementation, expedited re-organization assistance, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 142437

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Cultural Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programs in a range of focus areas that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that attract cultural heritage tourists to the region by creating a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142888

Grants to Local California Agencies for Coastal Environmental Research and Planning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant i...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

Grants to Maryland Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies to Improve Nursing and Assisted Living Fa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland organizations, associations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and private contractors for projects that enhance the quality of care for residents in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 144616

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Cultural, Recreational, and Educational Attractions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145080

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Groups, and Agencies for Natural Resource Protection

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland and West Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, civic and service groups, and community associations for community environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 145515

Grants to Missouri Municipalities to Promote Recycling and Reduce Waste in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri municipalities in eligible locations for recycling and waste management projects. A resolution must be passed with the city council before submitting an application. Funding may be requested for a range of activities, including backyard compost...

GrantWatch ID#: 145672

Grants to Arizona Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Develop or Enhance Recreational Trails

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona government and tribal agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreation projects related to off-road vehicle facilities and trails. All potential applicants must first speak with staff to discuss an applicant’s project before receiving permis...

GrantWatch ID#: 147397

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities Related to Mental Health, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for activities in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, prevention and intervention, and developmental disabilities. Funding may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147439

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

GrantWatch ID#: 148816

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage Community Forestry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to encourage community forestry. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for local tree-related projects and promotional programs. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 149177
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