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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,121 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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3,121 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Arts Projects Benefiting ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Minnesota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for arts projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support public arts projects that include, but are not limited to, sculptures, murals, theatrical play...

GrantWatch ID#: 177076

Grants to Michigan Charities, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Address the Needs of Loc...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $300 to Michigan units of government, schools, and charities for programs and projects that address the needs of youth in eligible communities. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Programs must provide a ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 182596

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Churches, and Hospitals for Programs that Address Community Ne...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, medical organizations, churches, and IHEs in eligible parishes for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects that address needs in the community. The Community Foundation as...

GrantWatch ID#: 184018

Grants to South Dakota Entities to Improve Local Infrastructure for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Dakota agencies, tribal agencies, and development corporations for improvements to local infrastructure. Before submitting an application, applicants must identify an economic development project and then work with their area planning district to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184058

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tourist Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for events that promote the local tourist industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support marketing and other event-related costs suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 184808

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Provide Services for Individuals with...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible regions to serve individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Funding is intended to support the provision of equipment, programs, and projects. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186677

Grants to Kentucky and Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky and Virginia nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for tree planting initiatives. Funding is intended for projects in urban and non-urban parks, parkways, forests, and highways. Applicants must be located in the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187161

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Serving the Local Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Past grants have funded libraries, hospices, high school programs, daycare centers, and food pantries. Programs and activities mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 187185

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for innovative projects and programs that help to spur community growth and well-being. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190124

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that support healthy habitats, clean water, a sustainable water supply, and a communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 192097

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects That Benefit Residents in Eli...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance education, improve neighborhoods, promote health, cultivate arts, prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 197107

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to youth, education, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 198627

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Fund Impactful Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for impactful projects in eligible communities. Eligible projects include tackling food insecurity, education and digital literacy, and initiatives to foster economic growth. Communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 198633

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Economic Development Pr...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations to promote economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an initial project concept form prior to applying. Funding is intended to further the hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 199556

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

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for charitable activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that serve the local community. Requests will also be accepted from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203867

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Event Sponsorships

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support sponsorships for community events that represent...

GrantWatch ID#: 205248

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Laboratories for Expe...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and laboratories to cover expenses related to conferences, scientific meetings, and workshops that address aging. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 212478

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Childcare Facilities to Provide Equipment...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and childcare facilities for equipment provided to children from birth to age 18. The purpose of the program is to provide the equipment necessary to improve the chances of ov...

GrantWatch ID#: 212568

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Men and Boys

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that benefit boys and men in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address challenges facing males, such as educational disparities, mental hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 214686

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote significant social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability, and identify unm...

GrantWatch ID#: 217688

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of economic development, education, health, children and families, and workforce development. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219066

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Pet Veterinary Care

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to improve veterinary care in local communities. Funding is intended for medical supplies and program support for pet care facilities. Eligible facilities include mobile, pop-up, and on-sit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221266

Grants to Arizona Qualifying Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Land Managers, Conservation District...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona qualifying nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public land managers, conservation districts, and businesses for water conservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 221578

Grants to Nevada Courts to Improve Technology

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada courts to improve technology and enhance their case management systems. Successful applicants will design and purchase systems that meet the established state judicial branch's approved standards. Funding is intended to help court...

GrantWatch ID#: 221607

Grants to Washington Organizations and Community Agencies to Provide Cultural and Recreational...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington organizations and community agencies to provide cultural and recreational experiences to residents who do not usually have access to programs and events. Priority will be given to applicants who support families and individuals...

GrantWatch ID#: 221970

Grant to a Montana Company, Agency, or School to Promote Workforce Development in the Timber S...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a Montana private organization, association, agency, or school to promote workforce development in the timber industry. Funding is intended to advance programming or acquire equipment, supplies, or materials that specifically help recruit,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222434

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania government entities and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects within one of the following areas of interest: land, parks, and water trails, and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 223759

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, and Agencies for Aftersch...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and qualifying government agencies for afterschool programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist in strengthening and sustaining afterschool initiatives that support families, ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223984

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for grants to address health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225087

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Residents and Organizations...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funds are intended for fundraising events and program sponsorships. Programming must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226115

Grants to Maryland and Virginia Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to Benefit Communities...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maryland and Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and sports teams to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of community programs and youth-focused events in the service area of...

GrantWatch ID#: 227514

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Boards to Commemorate America 250

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, school boards, and tribal governments for public humanities programming related to America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 228352

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Welfare Activ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, colleges, school districts, and government entities for programs and projects that contribute to the welfare of communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education and youth, environment, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 229487

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community-Led Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities to promote community-led programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-driven ideas based on lived experiences and grassroots...

GrantWatch ID#: 230248

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Religion-Based Programming

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs related to religion. Funding is intended for projects that help residents explore and discuss how religion impacts their lives. Programs may...

GrantWatch ID#: 231964

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that promote arts and culture. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of major venture funding, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 132671

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Government Entities to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and units of local government in eligible locations to enhance the community's quality of life. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, environment, arts and culture, health, civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135927

Grants to Michigan Teachers and School Staff for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan public school teachers and staff members for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support creative programs and activities, including classroom and technology improvements. Eligible projects enr...

GrantWatch ID#: 150177

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Clean Contaminated Properti...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities and private and public nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to clean local contaminated properties. Applicants are requested to contact the funder before applying. Funding is intended to offse...

GrantWatch ID#: 155053

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Education, Health, Commu...

Deadline: 01/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government units, schools, hospitals, and research institutes for projects that strengthen families, promote the healthy development and education of children and youth, and enhance the lives of residents in eligible r...

GrantWatch ID#: 160370

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and Water Suppliers to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, water suppliers, and conservation districts to protect drinking water resources. Funding is intended for projects that ensure safe drinking water, including inventories of potential contaminatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 162989

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for the Beautification of Public Spaces

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and local governments for beautification and public greening projects in eligible communities. Funded projects will enhance the natural environment through landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral display...

GrantWatch ID#: 167091

Grants to Alaska School Districts, Schools, and Nonprofits for Classroom Art Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, school districts, K-12 schools, and parent groups for programs that enhance arts education. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for short-term artist residencies that improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168922

Grants to New Brunswick Charities, Municipalities, Agencies, and Athletic Associations to Impr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities, municipalities, government agencies, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding may be used for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 170227

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit People With Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools in eligible communities for programs that assist individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of people with de...

GrantWatch ID#: 174125

In-Kind Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Tourism and Commerce in E...

Deadline: 11/01/26

In-kind grants to Texas nonprofit and charitable organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious organizations to promote tourism and increase commerce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that help to increase revenues within the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 174599

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Previous recipients include youth groups, first responders, fire departments, booster clubs, and park boards. Funding is intended for organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174962

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, the environment, education, and the elderly. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175289

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, fine arts, social services, community develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175657

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918
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