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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,090 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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3,090 grants found

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, School Districts, and Agencies to Respond to Urgent N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, school districts, and public entities to address unexpected and urgent needs in eligible regions. These funds are intended to assist nonprofits in times of crisis during which their ability to f...

GrantWatch ID#: 184696

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs tha...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations.Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184726

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184772

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Grants to Illinois Townships, Cities, and Villages for Community Beautification Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois townships, cities, and villages in eligible locations for community beautification activities. Funding is intended for the removal, disposal, or recycling of solid, non-hazardous waste in an effort to clean up local communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185430

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for After-School and Summer Food Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, and school districts for after-school and summer food programs. Funding is intended for established or newly developed programs that provide healthful meals and snack...

GrantWatch ID#: 185570

Grants to Rhode Island For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Implement Renewable Energy Tec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities to employ renewable solar technology. Funding is intended to support solar projects that utilize either net metering or virtual net metering located on brownfield sites throughout the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 185572

Grants to California Agencies, Park Districts, and Organizations for Aquatic Resource Restorat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local, state, and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, park districts, and private entities in eligible communities for projects that restore local aquatic resources. Applicants must first submit a project concept prior to being i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185598

Grants to Canada Entities to Serve First Nations Students with Learning Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, education institutions, First Nations, and agencies to provide services for First Nations students with learning disabilities. Funding may be used for resource services, assessments, therapies, personnel, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 185710

Grants to Connecticut Educators and Researchers for Studies and Activities Related to Environm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut educators and researchers for research projects and other activities that address environmental and marine issues. Funding is intended for pilot studies, conferences, publications, extension or education projects, and similar ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185750

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Animal Welfare Activities Following Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to respond to animal welfare needs following disasters and emergencies. Funding is intended for a wide range of services and equipment related to animal welfare activities, including veterinary care, me...

GrantWatch ID#: 185764

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Accessibility of Arts and Cultural E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the accessibility of arts and cultural events. The purpose of the program is to make events more accessible to individuals with disabilities and those with limited profic...

GrantWatch ID#: 185845

Grants to Nebraska Counties and Municipalities to Support the Development of Tourist Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska qualifying counties and municipalities to develop tourist attractions and facilities. Funding is intended to increase the number of visitors to the area and benefit local and regional economies. Funded projects include, but are not limited to, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 185864

Grants to Nebraska Counties and Municipalities for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska qualifying counties and municipalities for infrastructure projects or business loans that help to promote economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to assist busin...

GrantWatch ID#: 185865

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Education, Environment, and Social Justice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, community assistance, environment, and racial and social equity. Eligible applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 186122

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Holocaust Education for Educators

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofits, government agencies, school districts, and churches in eligible locations for professional development opportunities to enhance teaching about the Holocaust as well as other contemporary and historical genocides and war crimes. The p...

GrantWatch ID#: 186547

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies to Enhance Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, or government entities in eligible counties for activities that will enable them to operate more effectively. Funding is intended to help organizations in the focus areas of pl...

GrantWatch ID#: 186672

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies to Assist Communities After Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, IHEs, and agencies to benefit those who were affected by tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 186734

Grants to Canada First Nations, Band or Tribal Councils, and Indigenous Organizations in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada First Nations, Band or Tribal councils, and Indigenous organizations in eligible provinces for activities and programs that reduce the spread and intensity of wildfires. Funding is intended to support wildland fire prevention and preparation progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186833

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Businesses in Eligible Regions to Plan ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and businesses in eligible regions to plan projects that improve and protect local water quality. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide fina...

GrantWatch ID#: 186901

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Projects Addressing Internet Security

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals, for collaborative research projects addressing internet security. Funding is intended to support partnerships between Isra...

GrantWatch ID#: 186927

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Improve STEM Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, academic institutions, and K-12 schools to improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Applicants must request access to the application system ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187005

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Research Addressing Cellular and Molecular Living Syst...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals, for collaborative research projects addressing complex living systems at the cellular, molecular, and subcellular levels. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187101

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Research in Earth Sciences

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with qualified institutions for collaborative research projects in the earth sciences. Funding is intended for projects that explore our understanding of the evolution, composition, and structure of the Earth and its ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187103

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Research Projects on Communications and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, including government research institutions, IHEs, and hospitals, for collaborative research projects related to computer and information science. Funding is intended to support education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187108

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Research Projects Related to Computers and Technology

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals, for cooperative research projects in the area of computers and technology. Funding is intended to support research activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 187109

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists at IHEs for Research Projects Related to Information Techn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for research projects related to technology and artificial intelligence. Funding is intended to support projects exploring the relationships between people, computers, and infor...

GrantWatch ID#: 187110

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs for Disadvantaged Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona nonprofit or faith-based organizations, schools and school districts, universities, and government units, to support educational and community programs benefitting disadvantaged children. Funding is intended to help underprivilege...

GrantWatch ID#: 187117

Grants to New York County Governments for Efforts to Preserve Agricultural Lands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York county governments to plan projects related to the preservation of agricultural land. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for the planning activities that will result in a farmland pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 187544

Grants to New York Municipalities to Plan Preservation Projects for Agricultural Land

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York municipalities to plan preservation projects for agricultural land. Funding is intended for the planning stages of projects that will result in a municipal farmland protection plan. Funding may be used for related expenses such as travel, person...

GrantWatch ID#: 187545

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Workforce Readiness Programs for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, local governments, institutions of higher education, and tribes for adult workforce readiness programs. Funding is intended to support programs and services that provide technical or career training, basic education, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 187616

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations for Special Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, and houses of worship for special projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support smaller, short-term projects, programs, and activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187637

Grants to Georgia Agencies for Waste Facilities for Non-Commercial Boaters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia agencies for improvements to waste facilities for non-commercial boaters. Funding is intended to increase the number and quality of facilities available, and to educate boaters in order to maintain the cleanliness of the State's waterways. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 187930

Grants to Delaware Entities for Energy Conservation Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware industrial, commercial, government, and nonprofit entities for energy conservation projects. The purpose of the program is to help commercial and industrial customers replace old and inefficient equipment and systems with energy-saving alternati...

GrantWatch ID#: 188403

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Protect and Restore Stat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects that protect coastal regions of the state. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying and are strongly encouraged to contact staff before submitting the pre-...

GrantWatch ID#: 188435

Grants to Illinois Agencies and Park Districts for the Planning of Recreational Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois local government agencies and transportation and park districts for the development of public recreational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for planning activities that will facilitate the enhancement of local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189068

Grants to Colorado Water Facility Operators, Water Coalitions and Districts, Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado water-facility operators, nonprofit organizations, watershed coalitions, government agencies, water conservancy districts, tribal governments, and the water conservation board to protect and preserve fish and wildlife. Applicants must contact pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 189175

Grants to Iowa and South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Those Impacted by Major Disa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible areas to aid in the recovery efforts for those impacted by major disasters. Funding is intended to help meet critical needs in the community when a major event...

GrantWatch ID#: 189315

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in the funding source's market area for services to meet community needs. Focus areas include education, health, the arts, and recreation. Funding is intended to benefit residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189582

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Civic Engagement and Economic Development...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities that strengthen and unify communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 189784

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Support Local Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and Tribal entities to support local start-up companies and emerging businesses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189796

In-Kind Technical Support to Michigan Municipalities, Organizations, and Individuals to Assist...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technical support to Michigan municipalities, organizations, and individuals to assist communities in revitalizing historic downtown areas. The purpose of the program is to promote the economic development and preservation of traditional downtown areas and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189821

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Activities Benefiting Local Communiti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for arts activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on the arts such as workshops, performances, and other arts-related projects. Funds s...

GrantWatch ID#: 189952

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Agencies, Developers, and Tribal Nations to Assess Underuse...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, agencies, developers, small business owners, and Tribal nations to assess underused, idled, and abandoned commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for research on previous use of sites, study of hazardous ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190160

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Groups in Eligible Regions to Identify...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community groups in eligible regions for environmental projects. The purpose of this program is to identify and address environmental concerns. Funding is intended to defray the costs of environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190161

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Projects should address a need in the community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 190222

Grants to Nevada Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada qualifying teaching artists, public institutions, and nonprofit organizations for arts education programs. Funding is intended to support short-term hands-on learning experiences focusing on the arts or traditional cultural practic...

GrantWatch ID#: 190252

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Canadian War Memorial Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative memorials that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restor...

GrantWatch ID#: 190275

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for charitable activities that enhance the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 190659
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