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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,093 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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3,093 grants found

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Culture, Recreation, a...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards for culture, recreation, and sports programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs, events, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219642

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for projects in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220820

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Access to the Arts

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes to enhance access to arts programming in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to festivals, workshops, projects, and exhi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221734

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Government Entities, Including Libraries and Schools, for In...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government entities, including libraries and schools, for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of conservation, education, community services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226069

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Staff ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and religious organizations in eligible regions for programs to prevent workforce burnout and improve staff retention. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226132

Grants to Virginia Local Governments to Offset Lost Forest Land Tax Revenue

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Virginia city and county governments to offset lost tax revenue resulting from reduced tax assessments on forested land. The purpose of the program is to allow landowners to maintain their forest land while compensating local governments for their lost r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229636

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Libraries for America250 Initiatives

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of $500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, historical societies, libraries, and other community entities for America250 initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a variety of events and projects to celebrate Amer...

GrantWatch ID#: 229959

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and faith-based entities in eligible regions for arts programming that benefits the community. Funded programming must be open to the general public. Eligible applicants serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152901

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative physics research projects. Funding is intended to support partnerships between Israeli and American scientists covering a wide range of phy...

GrantWatch ID#: 166923

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Arts Proj...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to increase access to the arts for the local community and involve new audiences and visitors. Funding is intended to support production and exhibition costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 180269

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Astronomy Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, hospitals, and government research institutions, for collaborative astronomy research projects. Funding is intended for observational, laboratory, theoretical, and archival data studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 187111

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and First Nations for projects that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have the potential to provide long-term benefits and demonstrate innovative approaches to...

GrantWatch ID#: 206479

Grants to Minnesota Tribal Entities to Improve Transit Programs

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to Minnesota tribal government agencies to purchase new vehicles or replace existing vehicles that are used in transit programs. Funding is intended to support the replacement and expansion of accessible transit vehicles. Extra consideration will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 212921

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 177238

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177241

Grants to Maryland Agencies to Promote the Use of Solar Energy

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Maryland municipalities and counties to promote the use of solar energy. Funding is intended to support permitting tools that satisfy the requirement in Maryland law to adopt software to automate the permit and plan review process for residential solar a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223378

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and First Nations to Improve Waterfronts

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to British Columbia local government agencies and First Nation communities to improve public waterfront areas in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support both project planning and design, as well as physical works that enhance public access and enjo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229591

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Ecology Education Pr...

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to promote ecology and sustainability education in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 181333

Grants to New Hampshire K-12 Public Schools for Music Instruction and Programming

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Hampshire K-12 public schools for educational music programming. Eligible uses of funds include programs, equipment, performances and concerts, musical instruction, and field trips. Funding is intended to benefit music and voice progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182742

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 01/31/27 LOI Date: 11/20/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government entities, municipalities, and tribes for outdoor off-road recreational trail projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to the full application and are advised to initiate the permit and registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 137803

Grants to Vermont Government Agencies to Acquire and Develop Outdoor Facilities

Deadline: 01/31/27 LOI Date: 11/20/26

Grants to Vermont municipal entities, including park, fire, and school districts and government agencies, to provide state residents with outdoor recreational facilities. Funding is intended for projects to acquire lands and to develop and improve existing parks a...

GrantWatch ID#: 150261

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Municipalities to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives that improve the health of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address barriers to access, behavioral health, and preventive and primary care. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230620

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Researchers for Gravitational Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/25/26

Grants to USA and territories researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes for research projects related to gravitational physics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 229249

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards to Protect and Develop Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for activities to protect and develop wildlife habitats throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects to acquire land or to develop natural areas for habitat conservation. Eligible projects must be located on land...

GrantWatch ID#: 211638

Grants to Colorado Agencies to Reduce Energy Usage

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants to Colorado local government agencies to reduce energy usage. Funding is intended to help municipal governments adopt and comply with minimum energy codes. Grants can be used for staff, outreach activities, workforce development, planning projects, and tech...

GrantWatch ID#: 231289

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards to Purchase Land and Develop Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for land acquisition and fish habitat development projects. Funding is intended for costs associated with the construction and repair of lakes, streams, and ponds; sediment-retaining basins, dam removal; and the constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135076

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible regions to support programs and projects that benefit local communities. Special consideration is given to proposals that include major infrastructure components that will improve the qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 135930

Grants to Alaska Tribal and City Governments for Community Assistance Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alaska tribal and city government agencies for economic and community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help local households pay for electricity, propane, or heating oil. Eligible programs and projects benefit individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 158359

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities and Programs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support high-impact projects and programs in the areas of education, the arts, conservation, and human services....

GrantWatch ID#: 160938

Grants to Missouri Schools and IHEs for Reading Services for Students Who Are Legally Blind

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Missouri public school districts, special school districts, IHEs, and technical and professional schools for reading services to assist students who are legally blind. Funding is intended to reimburse schools for employing a qualified individual to read ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175675

Grants to Minnesota Clubs and Agencies for Projects to Improve Outdoor Facilities

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Minnesota community clubs and government entities for projects to improve outdoor facilities. Funding is intended for the development, maintenance, and rerouting of recreation facilities. Eligible projects include the development of new trails, as well a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176560

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Cities, and HOAs for Tree Management and Planting Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and homeowner associations for tree management and planting projects. Interested applicants must host a site visit prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 179082

Grants to Ontario Municipalities, Registered Charities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to I...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities to directly be...

GrantWatch ID#: 187198

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Innovative Projects Related to Dental Health

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative projects related to dental health. Funding may be used as seed funding to launch new oral health pilot projects with strong potential for long-term sustainability and scalability. The purpose of fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187968

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Local Agencies to Enhance Community Facilities and Progr...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote the use of community facilities by residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support equipment, programming, and capital improvements for community or neighborhoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 192803

Grants to Ohio Agencies for Waste Reduction Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio government agencies for waste management projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support environmentally-friendly waste reduction practices through the implementation of litter prevention and recycling activities. Funds may be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196561

Grants to Ohio Local Government Units for Recycling Activities

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio units of local government in eligible regions for projects to promote community recycling. Funding is intended to support the implementation of curbside recycling activities within the area. Funds may be used for equipment, supplies, contract servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 196564

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Address Co...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that respond to community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 198750

Grants to Alberta Municipalities and Metis Settlements to Upgrade Local Infrastructure

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta municipalities, cities, towns, villages, counties, and Metis settlements to improve and repair local infrastructure across the province. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including upgrades to local roads, bridges, and airports, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 199225

Grants to Alberta Municipalities and Metis Settlements for Water Treatment Facilities and Proj...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta municipalities and Metis settlements to improve water treatment facilities. Applicants must contact program staff and pre-register prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for municipal water supply projects and treatment facilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 199226

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Small Projects to Benefit Rural Communit...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon government entities, nonprofit public charities, and Tribal governments for small projects to benefit residents in rural communities. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of focus: social services, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 204009

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Arkansas public, private, and nonprofit organizations for projects that help to reduce emissions from diesel engines. Funding is intended to lower emissions from medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles through a range of activities, such as exhaust contro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204248

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, and HOAs to Remove Harmful Trees

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, municipalities, homeowner associations, and maintenance corporations for the removal of harmful trees in eligible locations. Applicants must request a site visit before applying. Funding is intended to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 217667

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs Related to Health, Education, and Human Services

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, including public health agencies, educational institutions, and social services organizations, for programs that benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of...

GrantWatch ID#: 220352

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects in Rural Regions

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and government agencies to construct, upgrade, and maintain community facilities in rural regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for new co...

GrantWatch ID#: 221927

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Organizational Development

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities in rural regions for technical assistance opportunities and professional development efforts. Funding is intended to strengthen the skills, talents, and capacity of the nonprofit se...

GrantWatch ID#: 221928

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Food in Rural Areas

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve access to food in rural areas. Funding is intended to help food pantries, gleaners, and backpack/summer meal programs purchase fresh foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222263
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