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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,109 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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3,109 grants found

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

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 210207

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Enhance Forest Cover

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, schools, and Tribal agencies to enhance community and urban forests. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority consideration will be given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214280

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Access to Transportation

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, planning agencies, transit agencies, school districts, and citizen groups for transportation-related projects. Funding is intended to support innovative strategies and activities that improve mobility and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221995

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public institutions to address the basic needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to provide for the food, housing, and utilities of needy residents, as well as to provide addict...

GrantWatch ID#: 223140

Grants to Utah Schools, Nonprofits, Teachers, and Agencies for Programs Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Utah schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educators, and tribal entities for programs that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended to support outdoor-based learning experiences for youth ages 6-18. The grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223794

Grants to Canada Production Companies and Broadcasters for French Media Content

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Canada production companies and broadcasters in multiple provinces for French language-based media content. Funding is intended for production costs related to French content in the genres of documentary, drama, children and youth, performing arts, and v...

GrantWatch ID#: 228553

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Improve Public Transportation

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories' government agencies and tribal entities for projects that improve public transportation. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231645

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Promote the Use of Low-Emission Vehicles

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and tribal entities to promote low-emission vehicles. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase or lease of buses that use low- or no-emission propuls...

GrantWatch ID#: 231646

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Safeguard Residents' Health

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to safeguard the health of residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: preventative services, access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231849

Contract to a New Hampshire Nonprofit, Agency, or Individual for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Contract for services to a New Hampshire nonprofit organization, agency, or individual for initiatives to benefit young children with disabilities. The goal of the program is to improve outcomes in preschool, with a focus on improving school readiness, development...

GrantWatch ID#: 231952

Grants to Vermont Municipalities to Develop Parking Lots that Encourage Ride-Sharing

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Vermont government agencies to develop parking lots that promote ride-sharing in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for preliminary engineering and construction costs related to park-and-ride lots in local municipalities. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 173891

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations or government entities in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capacity-building, collaborat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180827

Grants to Ohio Organizations to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 per year to Ohio organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support capital expenses. In the past, grants have assisted local fire departments, senior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225937

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health and Safety Training

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for health and safety training. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support high-quality interd...

GrantWatch ID#: 230455

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve the National Oil and Gas Supply Chain

Deadline: 09/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, tribes, IHEs, and governments to improve the national oil and gas supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research and development to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231556

Grants, Loans, and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for E...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 190907

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Services to Assist Cancer Patients

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $30,000 per year to Maine nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and other public nonprofit entities for services to assist cancer patients. Funding is intended to improve access to cancer care by addressing transpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 191999

Grants to Idaho Agencies, Probation Officers, School and Medical Personnel, and Prosecutors to...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, government entities, probation officers, medical staff, and school personnel for programs that address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of the administrative...

GrantWatch ID#: 205877

Grants to New York Agencies to Improve Housing Conditions for Qualifying Residents

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New York local government agencies in eligible regions to improve housing conditions for low- to moderate-income residents. Applicants must hold a public hearing prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that create employment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209832

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address critical needs, including housing, education, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 218698

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects such as building renovations, new construction, land acquisition, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218699

Grants to Massachusetts School Districts to Improve Educational Programs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Massachusetts school districts to improve educational programs. Funding is intended to improve technical and career education programs in order to benefit students from underserved communities. The goal of the program is to enhance career readiness and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230143

Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit or Agency to Conduct Emergency Management Conferences

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/23/26

Grant to a New Jersey nonprofit organization, educational institution, or government agency to conduct emergency management conferences. Applicants must submit a concept paper before a full application. Funding is intended for conferences that address all hazards ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231720

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Artist Residency Programs

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, companies, IHEs, and municipalities for artist residency programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sustainable programs for artists to interpret natural resources through the us...

GrantWatch ID#: 187312

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

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 157363

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Libraries, and IHEs for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, K-12 schools, libraries, and institutes of higher education for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to projects for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175134

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and programs, including those in the areas of social services, health, education, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176320

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Women and Children...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, and faith-based organizations for projects that benefit women and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that enhance the lives of the women and chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186469

Grants to Kansas Agencies and Entities for Transportation Construction Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Kansas local government agencies and other entities for construction projects to improve the transportation system. Funding is intended to support public transit, rail, local road, highway, bridge, pedestrian, bicycle, and airport transit projects. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 205217

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that address unmet community needs, strengthen organizational capacit...

GrantWatch ID#: 205749

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new projects as well as the expansion or continuation of established programs that have shown meaningful re...

GrantWatch ID#: 205751

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community-based activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide residents with meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, creativity, and well‑b...

GrantWatch ID#: 205979

Grants to USA Healthcare, Agencies, and Medical Schools to Improve Hemophilia Patient Care

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA healthcare institutions, agencies, medical and nursing schools, and professional organizations for projects to improve the care received by hemophilia patients. Funding is intended for projects that integrate shared decision-making t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221689

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for arts activities such as public art shows, theater productions, creative gatherings, and concerts. Projects ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223479

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Promote Community Engagement

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and volunteer-led groups to promote community engagement. Funding is intended to encourage connections among neighbors, support meaningful relationships between people and public ins...

GrantWatch ID#: 223524

Grants to New Hampshire Municipalities and Solid Waste Districts to Acquire Recycling Equipment

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire municipalities and solid waste districts to acquire recycling equipment. Eligible funding is limited to capital items that support recycling efforts, such as crushers, balers, roll-off containers, and other tools that help c...

GrantWatch ID#: 227732

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Atopic Dermatitis Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for atopic dermatitis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230670

Grant to a USA Nonprofit or Agency to Foster Diversity and Equity in the Healthcare Sector

Deadline: 01/22/27 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit organization or public agency to foster diversity and equity in the healthcare sector. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. The awardee is expected to build networks of leaders, institutions, and organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231840

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support impactful programs and projects that address community ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 130031

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include mental health, basic needs, housing stability, and capacity building. Eligible uses of fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 147784

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Programs

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and fire and ambulance organizations for economic development programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities, including enhancing public services, training and educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152116

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools for Activitie...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions for projects and programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address local needs and strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 161994

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools to benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 162993

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for activities that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of social services, recreation, education, arts, and culture. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 166477

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Education and Conservation Projec...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the protection of water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support preservation and restoration projects as well as education projects that increase public awareness...

GrantWatch ID#: 168370

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible counties. Funding is intended for special events or exhibits, marketing and promotional projects, historic preservation projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174528

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity to address community needs. Funding is intended to empower local organizations to respond to critical needs and opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 174937
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