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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,043 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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3,043 grants found

Grants to Maryland Education Agencies for Transportation Initiatives for Qualifying Students

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Maryland education agencies for transportation initiatives for qualifying students. Funding is intended for transporting students to nonprofit educational institutions. Priority is given to schools with more than 40% of students eligible for or receiving...

GrantWatch ID#: 230496

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Encourage Emerging NF and Schwannomatosis...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to encourage emerging scholars to pursue research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 230533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Neurofibrom...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for innovative research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230534

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Overlooked ...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for high-impact research that will foster new directions for and address overlooked issues in neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230536

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Collaborati...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaborative neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 230537
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Opportunity for USA Teams to Develop Robotics Technology Projects to Improve Transportation

Deadline: 08/10/26

Opportunity for USA teams associated with research institutions, IHEs, government agencies, technology companies, entrepreneurs, and others to develop robotics technology projects to improve transportation. Applicants must submit an intake form prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230558
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Initiatives to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, agencies, municipalities, and tribes for initiatives to increase tourism. Applicants must include letters of support with their application. Eligible uses of funds include projects improving infrastructure, designin...

GrantWatch ID#: 230646

Grants to USA Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 144030

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Schools, Tribal Organizations, and Agencies for Humanities Medi...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal organizations, and government agencies for humanities projects and programs. Eligible projects must feature a digital or media component, including television, radio, film, internet sites, and other digit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176649

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries for Small Humanities Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, schools, and libraries for small-scale public humanities projects. Eligible activities are those that involve a humanities professional, are free or have a minimal charge, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178565

Grants to Iowa Agencies to Identify Community Housing and Development Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and Tribal governments to collect and analyze data related to housing and development in rural communities. The purpose of this program is to provide communities with the information necessary to address local needs. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 188482

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Innovative Housing Solutions in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations for innovative housing solutions in rural areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that will improve the quantity and quality of housing stock in rural areas. Programs and projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 188483

Grants to Iowa IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Research Childcare Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grant to Iowa IHEs, agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and schools to study the status of childcare in their location and plan for the future. Funding is intended for studies in communities with a total population of 20,000 or less. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209830

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public humanities programs. Funding is intended for activities, such as workshops, presentations, exhibitions, and lecture series, which involve community leaders and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 184852

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, education and youth development, emplo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187769

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 08/10/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for projects addressing health, public safety, and education in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 216728
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Resea...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on substance us...

GrantWatch ID#: 224970

Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Justice System Response to Violence and Assau...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve the criminal justice system's response to violence and assault. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 208437

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes or Clean Energy Projects

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, research institutions, tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies ffor clean energy research. Funding is intended to support research, development, and demonstration projects that create and test innova...

GrantWatch ID#: 211309

Grants to Virginia Agencies and Tribes to Develop Outdoor Recreation Spaces

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Virginia government agencies and tribal governments to support the development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Funding is intended to support development, acquisition, and combination projects for a wide range of public outdoor recreation act...

GrantWatch ID#: 230895

Grants to South Carolina Agencies to Improve Local Services and Foster Economic Growth

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to South Carolina local governments, special-purpose districts, and public works commissions for capital projects that enhance local communities. Funding is intended to support community services, build capacity, and foster economic growth. Funds may be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 175491

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Historic Restoration and Tourism

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations for historic restoration and preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote tourism through historic preservation projects and activities rooted in local history and heritage. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 190754

Contracts for Services to Minnesota Counties and Tribes to Address Homelessness

Deadline: 09/09/26

Contracts for services to Minnesota counties and tribes to address homelessness. Funding is intended for integrated support services needed to stabilize individuals, families, and youth living in supportive housing. Priority will be given to proposals submitted on...

GrantWatch ID#: 198912

Grants to Virginia Agencies to Serve At-Risk Youth and Improve the Juvenile Justice System

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Virginia local government agencies for programs to serve at-risk youth and improve the juvenile justice system. Funding is intended for programs in the following areas of focus: behavioral health, disproportionality in the juvenile justice system, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201582

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Improve Recreation in Disadvantaged Communities

Deadline: 11/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to North Carolina state agencies, tribal entities, local government units, and special purpose districts to create or improve recreational areas for disadvantaged populations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete a pre-application prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214034

Grants to Washington Owners or Managers of Multifamily Housing Projects for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington owners or managers of multifamily housing projects to provide additional rental units to eligible tenants. Funding is intended for non-elderly individuals with developmental disabilities, with mental illness, or who are receiving long-term ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 219452

Grants to Maryland Agencies, NGOs, and Land Trusts for Activities to Beautify Public Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland government agencies, NGOs, and land trusts for activities to beautify public areas of the state. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities by designating green spaces, creating gathering spaces...

GrantWatch ID#: 224183

Grants to Rhode Island Housing Authorities and Developers to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island public housing authorities and nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to increase the supply of affordable housing in the state. Funding is intended for housing developments priced such that low- and moderate-income residents can attain...

GrantWatch ID#: 226947

Grants to Virginia Agencies for Summer Enrichment Programs for At-Risk Youth

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Virginia local government agencies for summer enrichment programs for at-risk youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for summer programs that will prevent youth from turning to cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230046
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Grants to Maine Community Coalitions to Benefit Communities Affected by Substance Use Disorder

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Maine community coalitions for initiatives to benefit communities affected by substance use disorder. Applicants may apply for planning or implementation grants. Funding is intended for coalitions that are working to improve community health and wellbein...

GrantWatch ID#: 230515
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Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Services for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and Native American organizations to provide services for individuals with brain injuries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 195314

Grants to California Entities for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to California government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and owners of shoreline property for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that protect local habitats, provide flood managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 215586
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Grants to USA Agencies, CBOs, Tribes, and Organizations for Electric Heat Pump Systems

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA agencies, CBOs, Tribes, and organizations in multiple states to increase electric heat pump systems. Funding is intended for expanding access within low- and moderate-income communities to energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231030
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Contracts for Services to Florida Social Workers for Support of Parents in Court Cases

Deadline: 08/11/26

Contracts for services to Florida social workers, organizations, agencies, and firms to provide social work services to eligible parents involved in court cases in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve outcomes for both parents and children and to ens...

GrantWatch ID#: 231270

Grants to Ohio Entities to Develop Healthcare Clinics in Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, and healthcare organizations for developing healthcare clinics in rural communities. Funding is intended for the implementation of clinics that will provide improved care to rural residents. Additi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230998

Grants to USA Watershed Groups in Multiple States to Manage and Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA watershed groups, states, local agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, local and special districts, and interstate organizations in multiple states and territories for projects to address water management needs. Required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 193418

Grants to California City, County, and Tribal Governments to Improve State Roadways

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to California city, county, and tribal governments for projects to improve roadways throughout the state. Funding is intended to address specific safety issues with the intent of decreasing injuries and fatalities on local roads. Eligible project categories...

GrantWatch ID#: 204645
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs Addressing the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs addressing the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include: mental health support, after-school programming, social-emotional developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 214410

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, civic groups, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs and services within a range of focus areas includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 130105

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Agricultural Product Promotion

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for agricultural product promotion. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address issues related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 164785

Grants to New York Agencies for Projects to Benefit Low- to Moderate-Income Residents

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New York local units of government for projects and programs to benefit low- to moderate-income families and individuals in eligible locations. Applicants must hold a public hearing prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities i...

GrantWatch ID#: 173684

Grants to Arizona Neighborhoods for Community Building Activities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona neighborhoods in eligible regions for community building and improvement activities. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, services, and events that promote community spirit and engage local residents. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175866

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that improve educational access, student success, and family support in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 184636

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Solid Waste Reduction Projects

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for solid waste reduction projects in eligible counties. Eligible projects are those that aim to advance reduction, reuse and recycling activities, and diverting waste from landfills. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210047

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the acquisition, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic properties. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 210791

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Multiple States for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities in multiple states for community arts programming. Funding is intended for programs that expand audiences for regional artists, increase access to the arts, and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 222366

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Homeless Housing

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to homeless housing and shelters in eligible locations. Funding is intended for rehabilitating existing buildings that serve low-income residents and are open to the publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227911

Service Contracts to Iowa Entities to Develop Rural Maternal Healthcare Networks

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

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government agencies, academic institutions, for-profits, and maternal care hospitals to develop and coordinate networks that support maternal healthcare in rural areas. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Succe...

GrantWatch ID#: 231313

Grants to Maryland Local Governments to Improve Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Maryland local governments to improve outdoor recreational facilities and green space systems. Funding is intended to support capital projects to develop, enhance, or expand parks, green spaces, trails, playgrounds, and water recreation facilities in tow...

GrantWatch ID#: 174302

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is for projects that strengthen public safety, support families, and expand ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231134
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