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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

Agreement to a USA Entity for Research on Pre-International Travel Health Services

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, IHE, government agency, or school district for research and surveillance on pre-travel health information and services for international travelers. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231937

Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Preventing Travel-Related Disease Outbreaks

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and school districts for research projects related to detecting and preventing international travel-related disease outbreaks. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 231938

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Projects to Protect Coastal Resources

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

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribes, and IHEs for projects to protect coastal resources in eligible locations. The project’s principal activities must occur either in the Minnesota waters of...

GrantWatch ID#: 155074

Grants to Kansas Entities to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, individual property owners, and local agencies to preserve historic properties. Funding is intended to support construction expenses and a range of professional fees associated with the restoration, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 173646

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of youth education and recreation, arts and culture, social services...

GrantWatch ID#: 130409

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes and IHEs for Humanities Texts

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applications are encouraged for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Joint Research Projects in the Humanities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for joint research projects on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 151112

Grants to California Agencies for Projects to Remediate Solid Waste Problems

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to California cities, counties, state agencies, districts, and joint powers authorities to support a wide range of remediation projects. Funding is intended to assist with the implementation of projects to clean up and restore solid waste sites and solid wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175628

Grants to California Agencies for Clean-Up Projects to Promote Public Health

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to California local and state governments and other public entities for projects that protect the environment and promote the health and safety of citizens. Funding is intended to support agencies in their efforts to clean waste from properties throughout t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175630

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Basic Research Regarding Chemica...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for basic research regarding chemical warfare agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215612

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Grants to Iowa Local Agencies to Replace Damaged Infrastructure Caused by Natural Disasters

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Iowa local governments and tribes to replace damaged infrastructure caused by natural disasters in eligible counties. Funding is intended for strengthening stormwater management infrastructure and upgrading damaged infrastructure caused by the June 2024 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231186

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for disaster recovery projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help hurricane-impacted communities become more resilient to current and future natural hazards. All projects must be tied to Hurricane Helene...

GrantWatch ID#: 231546

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance Arts Education

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, qualifying community groups, schools, and local government agencies in eligible counties for activities to enhance arts education. Funding is intended to support artist residencies that engage students and enrich learni...

GrantWatch ID#: 130993

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Municipalities for New Spaces that Promote Active Living

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, school councils, and municipalities for new amenities and facilities that promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended to support public spaces that promote active living. Progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 157585

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of community service, safety, wellness, and youth engagement. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 179603

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grant of $10,000, grant of $15,000, and grant of $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches for programs that address important community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 186550

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for Wildfire Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for research projects to understand wildfire risk factors and the impacts of smoke from prescribed fire. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 206682

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Science Exchange Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs for fire science exchange programs in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This solicitation i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215328

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for Safe and Affordabl...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for initiatives to expand safe and affordable housing throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities in the following focus areas: housing rehabilitation, man...

GrantWatch ID#: 215815

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Develop New ...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217156

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Inclusivity in Local Communities

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches to increase inclusivity in local communities within regions served by the funding source. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address is...

GrantWatch ID#: 222766

Grants to USA Researchers at Institutions for Astrophysics Research

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit, for-profit, and government institutions for astrophysics research projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222856

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Nations for Historical Preservation Projec...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribal Nations for historical preservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 226691

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations to serve the local community needs. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Applicants should submit a grant inqui...

GrantWatch ID#: 154804

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 162128

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribal entities, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address a variety of community needs, including but not limited to education, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162631

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local Arts and Culture Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance local arts and culture programs in eligible locations. Programs must benefit local residents and be ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 174856

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and IHEs for Pediatric Dental Care

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health departments, hospitals and clinics, medical and dental IHEs, and dental societies to provide oral health care for children and youth who are underserved or have lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 176925

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher or Graduate Student for Research on Anxiet...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical re...

GrantWatch ID#: 183488

Grants to Washington Agencies and Conservation Organizations for Land Preservation

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Washington local government agencies and conservation organizations for land preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the acquisition of rights and interests in real property in order to preserve farm and agricultural land, op...

GrantWatch ID#: 196734

Grants to Arkansas School Districts to Present Nontraditional Careers to Students

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Arkansas school districts and consortia of education cooperatives to present new career options to students. Funding is intended to introduce students to career opportunities they would not generally consider, such as fields in technology, computer scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 201033

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania charitable organizations, government agencies, schools, and CBOs in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for arts-based activities, including exhibits, music programs, chor...

GrantWatch ID#: 210350

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota Entities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts, education, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 210548

Grants to USA Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Wildlife Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA state, territory, and regional fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife and habitat conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning and implementatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211906

Grants to Georgia Teachers for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia teachers for innovative lessons and projects that improve the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to inspire teachers to think outside the box and create projects that enrich education. Projects can be designed t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216320

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve the health of residents in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of nonprofit eff...

GrantWatch ID#: 218961

Grants to Mississippi Agencies and Organizations for Environmental and Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Mississippi local and state government agencies and nongovernmental entities for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended to promote outdoor recreation and conservation initiatives. The grant may be used to support programs and activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222765

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Water Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for water conservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for repairing and protecting waterways in order to enhance water quality and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226601

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Districts, Agencies, and IHEs for Watershed Conservation

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, government entities, and IHEs for watershed conservation and restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to restore, preserve, and protect water...

GrantWatch ID#: 228839

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Public Entities for Arts-Related Activities Benefiting L...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including state, local, and tribal governments, to support arts programming that benefits local residents. Funding is intended to improve the quality of arts activities and to exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178505

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible R...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government units, and schools for projects that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Priority will be given to proposals that remove barriers, are innovative, involve diverse groups, and result in long-lasting i...

GrantWatch ID#: 135821

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties for Preservation Projects and Pre-Development Activities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Iowa counties, cities, and land-use districts for historic preservation activities. Applicants for certain categories must submit a draft before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that preserve local heritage sites. Grants ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 145436

Grants to Idaho Local and Tribal Governments for Rural Economic Development

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Idaho city, county, and tribal governments to support a broad range of economic development projects in small rural communities. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation of public infrastructure projects that generate job creation and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162595

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Basic Needs and Support the Arts

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 09/21/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff prior to submitting an application draft. Proposals mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171490

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health, Education, and Economic Gro...

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 09/21/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development in eligible counties. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff at least two months prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171491

Grants to Idaho Small Cities, Counties, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Idaho small cities, counties, and Tribes for activities and projects that benefit rural communities. The process involves at least one public hearing for review of the application. Funding supports workforce growth and strengthens the local economy by de...

GrantWatch ID#: 190779

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Underprivileged Children

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public elementary schools to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the provision of enrichment programs for underprivileged children. Project-based learning, cross...

GrantWatch ID#: 205110
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