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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,041 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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3,041 grants found

Grants to Utah County Agencies in Rural Areas for Economic Development Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Utah county government agencies in rural areas for economic development programs and workforce expansion efforts. Funding is intended for planning projects, activities, and initiatives that will enhance local economies. Eligible applicants are Utah rural...

GrantWatch ID#: 204665

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs and Projects t...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit local communities, with an emphasis on underserved populations. Funding is intended for activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204891

Grants to North Carolina CBOs and Agencies for Conservation Projects Related to Native Plants

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina government agencies and community-based organizations for conservation projects involving native plants. Funding is intended to establish new plant gardens, restore and maintain existing natural plant communities, and promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 205029

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Events and Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for arts events and activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to exhibitions, festivals, workshops, readings, competition...

GrantWatch ID#: 207413

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and Schools to Improve the Quality...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous groups, and schools in eligible areas for activities and programs that enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended for activities that benefit local communities and promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208481

Grants to Oregon Entities to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Promote the Use of EVs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and commercial entities to promote the use of electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Funding is intended to research, plan, promote, or implement electric transport projects and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209408

Grants to Florida Organizations and Entities for Water-Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida organizations and entities for water-related projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to preserve and restore the state's water resources. Eligible projects address wastewater, stormwater, and agricultural sources of nutrients in water b...

GrantWatch ID#: 210027

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Individuals, Businesses, and Agencies for Recycling and Waste R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and public entities in eligible locations for solid waste management and recycling projects. Funding is intended for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210382

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote new programming or offerings for the community. The goal of the grant program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210530

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Staff Training Related to Cybercrimes

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA and territories local and state governments, and Tribes for training programs to address and mitigate cybercrimes. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to support efforts...

GrantWatch ID#: 213084

Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216

Grants to Florida Nonstate Entities and Agencies to Preserve Water Resources

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida nonstate entities and local government agencies for environmental activities that protect and restore water sources. Funding is intended to preserve springs through land purchases and for capital projects that protect the quality and quantity of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214341

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida local government agencies, special districts, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended to assess and implement creative technologies and short-term solutions to address harmful algal blooms and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214342

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Help Underserved Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that enhance economic development or provide support for low-income, homeless, and older residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 215493

Grants to Ontario Municipalities for Cancer Prevention Activities for Fire Departments

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ontario municipalities for cancer prevention activities for municipal fire departments. The purpose of the program is to help fire departments acquire crucial equipment necessary to improve firefighter safety and safeguard their health. Eligible uses of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216001

Grants to Maryland Principals for School Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maryland public school principals for projects and programs that benefit schools in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address various needs, including professional development, musical instruments, new technology, school events, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216070

Grants to Connecticut Agencies, Tribes, and Groups to Promote Access to Recreational Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut government agencies, Tribes, Tribal governments, and regional planning groups to increase access to outdoor recreational activities and spaces for underserved communities. Funding is intended for planning activities, facility development, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218475

Grants to Florida Agencies and Entities to Plan and Implement Water Conservation Strategies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida government and nonstate entities to plan and implement water conservation strategies. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including feasibility studies, construction, conservation programs, and agriculture cost-share programs. Prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 222305

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Businesses for Sustainable Pest Managemen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, consultants, and commodity groups for projects to promote sustainable practices in managing pests. The purpose of the program is to protect the environment and human he...

GrantWatch ID#: 223424

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address education, healthcare, and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223562

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Community Residents in E...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives in the focus areas of economic development, education, technology, and community welfare....

GrantWatch ID#: 224691

Grants to Colorado School Districts and Public Schools for Initiatives to Address Student Suic...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado school districts and public schools for initiatives to address student suicides. Funding is intended for staff training and suicide prevention activities to decrease the incidence of suicide among high school students. Prevention activities will...

GrantWatch ID#: 224976

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Open-Source Research Products

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and tribal nations for open-source research products. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support organizations in facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225378

Grants to South Carolina Organizations for Early Childhood Education Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, churches, public schools, municipal governments, and civic groups for early childhood education programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational initiatives serving chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226103

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community development and keep the area a healthy place for people to live, raise families...

GrantWatch ID#: 226122

Grants to California Artists, Nonprofits, CBOs, Businesses, and City Divisions for Cultural an...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, nonprofit and community-based organizations, businesses, and City divisions for cultural and arts activities in eligible locations. The purpose of this grant program is to foster partnerships between artists, art produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226618

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Concerns

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health concerns in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include operating support, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227322

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, youth, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 227534

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538

Grant to a Minnesota Entities to Mitigate FASD Among Native Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grant to a Minnesota nonprofit or Tribal organization, school, educational institution, or government agency for community programs to mitigate Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among Native populations. Priority is given to projects that serve rural areas across th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227744

Sponsorships to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 09/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for events that promote health equity. Funding is intended to advance the health and well-being of state residents through online or in-person event...

GrantWatch ID#: 228221

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projexts in the focus areas of arts and culture, civic benefit, education, environment, health, housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228926

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska EMS, Fire, and Police Departments for Safety Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Nebraska municipalities and qualifying EMS, fire, and police departments in eligible regions for safety and preparedness initiatives. Funding is intended for training programs, gear and equipment, and infrastructure and facility...

GrantWatch ID#: 229092

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Access

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota arts organizations, government entities, universities, and libraries to increase access to the arts for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 230569

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of basic needs, medical needs, youth/scholarships, and general giving. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 230870

Grants to Kentucky Counties and Cities for Water and Wastewater Systems Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kentucky counties and cities for water and wastewater systems improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve water and sewer infrastructure, particularly in areas with moderate- to low-income populations. All cities and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231280

Service Contracts to Iowa Entities to Improve Rural Neonatal and Maternal EMS Transport

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, and academic institutions operating an emergency medical transport service that serves at least one county with rural areas to conduct a program to strengthen emergency neonatal and maternal transport...

GrantWatch ID#: 231309

Service Contracts to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve Rural Health Servic...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, for-profits, and academic institutions providing emergency medical services to initiate improved health services for rural areas. Successful applicants will establish, or expand the reach of, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 231310

Grants to South Carolina Organizations for Health and Fitness Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, churches, public schools, municipal governments, and civic groups for health and fitness initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that promote health and physical w...

GrantWatch ID#: 231614

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and behavioral health service organizations to create crisis stabilization centers that benefit youth. Applicants must complete a training program before applying. Funding is intended to reduce the use...

GrantWatch ID#: 231739

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Heritage Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to conduct heritage tourism projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that include tourism events, exhibits, heritage tours, maps and interpretive brochures...

GrantWatch ID#: 175010

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

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit business support organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand the economic capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 196580

Grant to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Local Community Needs

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs that address the needs of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs that focus on education, childre...

GrantWatch ID#: 159099

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and services that improve the lives of women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to empower female residents. Grants wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 174888

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and CBOs for Arts Events for Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, schools, and fiscally-sponsored community groups to support arts events in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programming and projects that increase access to the arts, provide learni...

GrantWatch ID#: 179514

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches for programs that enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address critical issues in the community. Programs must benefit citizens ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179639

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Career Development Programs

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that develop professional skills and expand career opportunities for residents in eligible regions. Grant funding may support new or existing programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 186457

Grants to New York Law Enforcement Agencies to Promote the Use of Technology

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to New York police departments and sheriff’s offices in eligible locations to promote the use of technology. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 211121

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for historic preservation activities. Funding is intended for preservation projects that benefit local communities through the physical repair and rehabilitation of historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223903

Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for an Impactful Community Project

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grant of up to $50,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government organization for a project that will be impactful to communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are innovative, sustainable, collaborative, and have a positive imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 226390
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