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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,097 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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3,097 grants found

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Government Entities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and churches serving residents in eligible locations for projects and programs to benefit the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of community, charitable, educational, literary, scientific, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179316

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote arts and cultural activities. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and events that strengthen and develop the state's arts, cultural, and historical heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 179341

Grants to Florida Rural Counties to Improve Emergency Phone Hotline Services

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Florida rural counties for the installation and maintenance of emergency hotline systems that provide 911 and enhanced 911 service. Funding may be used for maintenance costs and equipment purchase or installation. The goal of this program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 179687

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and government agencies for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported beautification projects, renovations, preservation pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 179860

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Preservation Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, groups, and property owners for historic preservation projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the restoration, rehabilitation, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179910

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Programs to Benefit Local ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, agencies, and school districts for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, community and civic projects, child...

GrantWatch ID#: 180044

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support programs in a wide variety of focus areas, including healthy living, public safety, education, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 180173

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations units of local government for projects and services to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that will have a positive impact on the local community. Eligible proposals benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180423

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Charitable Community Proj...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, churches, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180683

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Medical Research, Education, and Healthcare

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible counties for programs in the areas of healthcare, education, and medical research. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must contact foundation staf...

GrantWatch ID#: 181711

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government, educational, and religious entities in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include arts and culture, community beautification, conservation and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 181792

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Strengthen the Economy in Eli...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities to advance economic growth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that improve the industrial, economic, and commercial welfare of the local community. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 181900

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Healthy Living and Preventative Health Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based institutions in eligible areas for programs that promote a healthy lifestyle and environment. Funding is intended to support community-wide projects, public health, capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 182140

Grants to Michigan Municipalities in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan municipalities in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and address community needs in the region. Applicants must describe how their project will provide a benefit to local citizen...

GrantWatch ID#: 183233

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents of eligible counties. Applications are invited for innovative programs that focus on the areas of arts, animals, disabilities, education, and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183458

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Important Sites and Structures

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect important sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolition, deteriorating or unstable sites, and those that must be evaluated...

GrantWatch ID#: 183798

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community and Youth Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for activities and projects that benefit area youth and the local community. Previous grants have been awarded for renovations to the local community center, equipment upg...

GrantWatch ID#: 183832

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Projects in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for community projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to programs and projects that focus on health and wellness. Funding decisions will be based on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 183847

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Poverty and Promote Economic ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that alleviate poverty in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the core causes of poverty among local residents, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183963

Grants to South Dakota Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Dakota government agencies for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding areas of interest include water infrastructure, urgent needs, community develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 186276

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit the community and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported the local swimming pool, arts and heritage projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187186

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Public Districts, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects Relate...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Colorado agencies, public districts, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations for projects and activities related to local water supplies. Applicants must receive approval and register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189737

Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government agency for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that strengthen communities and have a signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189780

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to improve the quality of life for local residents. Past funding has been used to support school STEAM programs, food banks, local park facilities, and arts and sports program...

GrantWatch ID#: 190119

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, schools, and landowners to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the area as a place to visit and improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190882

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, governmental units, and educational institutions to address community needs in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and access the applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 191806

Grants to Canada Registered Charities, Municipalities, and Qualifying Organizations for Progra...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, municipalities, and qualifying organizations for programs that benefit residents throughout the country. Focus areas include health, education, religion, culture, assistance to disadvantaged seniors and individuals with speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 191826

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life for ...

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

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, PreK-12 schools, and IHEs to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for unique and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 192177

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipal entities, public safety groups, recreational facilities, and libraries for initiatives to improve the quality of life of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support meaningful initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 192201

Grants to Oregon and Washington Entities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services and programs within the focus areas of arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 192737

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of the local community. Program focus areas include cultural arts, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 196161

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programs for Older Adults

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, local governments, school boards, and IHEs for programs involving older adults. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to teach seniors new skills th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197009

Grants to Wisconsin Counties and Tribes for Habitat Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin counties and Tribes for habitat conservation projects. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects to develop, maintain, and repair facilities and enhance the habitat of wildlife or fish. Grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 197456

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for activities that address community needs. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that will positively impact the community and project participa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198089

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth and the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits and government agencies for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of area residents or of the general community, with priority given to those with youth involvement...

GrantWatch ID#: 198090

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Project and Organizational Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for local community projects in eligible locations. The purpose of the grant program is to support organizations and projects that benefit local residents. Grants shall be awarded to organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198201

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Folk Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for projects and programs that teach local residents about folk arts. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198389

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Faith-Based Entities to...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith based entities for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that focus on th...

GrantWatch ID#: 198716

Grants to California Government, Individual, For-Profit, and Tribal Landowners for Conservatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to California landowners, including government entities, individuals, companies, and Native American tribes, to enhance the management of forest lands and resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to guarantee h...

GrantWatch ID#: 199355

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies to Establish and Expand Regional Police Departments

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities to establish and expand regional police departments. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support services focused on public safety by enhancing pol...

GrantWatch ID#: 201137

Grants and Loans to Oklahoma Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Food-Related Pr...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and loans to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for projects and activities that address food insecurity. Funding is intended for programs that help to offer healthy fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 202583

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, welfare, humanities, and conservation. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 202602

Grants and Loans to South Dakota Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Water Infrastructure Pro...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and loans to South Dakota government agencies, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for projects to improve the qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 203375

Grants to Ohio Agencies and Nonprofits for Trail Construction and Maintenance

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and park districts for trail acquisition, construction, and maintenance projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to acquire property for new trails and to maintain and upgrade existing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 203746

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to STEM Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA researchers associated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal nations to support fundamental research studies related to STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 204161

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools in Eligible Areas for ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions in eligible areas for programs and activities that benefit local communities. Funding preference is intended for projects and services that assist the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204889

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities, and Tribal organizations in eligible counties for services and programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of focus areas. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 205336

Grants to Yukon Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, DMOs, and First Nations to Benefit the Touri...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Yukon businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, DMOs, and First Nations governments to benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended for activities that draw local and international tourists. Eligible projects and activities include advert...

GrantWatch ID#: 206483

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible areas for programs and activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects that primarily serve youth and seniors in the community but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207203

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events, activities, projects, and infrastructure improvements designed to increase local tourism. The goal of the grant program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210759
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