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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 Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies to Replant Neighborhood Tree...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, CBOs, schools, IHEs, and agencies to replant trees following neighborhood transportation construction. Applicants are required to obtain approval prior to submitting an applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 229625

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Preserve and Restore Histo...

Deadline: 01/18/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual property owners to interpret and protect historic sites and structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, restoration, and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 180695

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Science an...

Deadline: 01/19/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance the quality of data collection related to science and technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198672

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for outdoor recreation programs serving youth aged 18 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231692

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor and Natural Resource Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado land conservation organizations, local governments, special districts, and state agencies for activities to develop outdoor recreation and natural resources projects. Applicants must submit a concept paper and contact staff prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 160687

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Organizations for Land Conservation Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for land conservation projects. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that protect a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197362

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Organizations, and Special Districts for Outdoor Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for outdoor projects that enhance the quality of life for local communities. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197365

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Out-of-School Activities

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies to expand out-of-school opportunities for children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that benefit children ages 3 to 8 who live in unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 217051

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Prevent Homelessness

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs and projects that prevent homelessness for children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives and services ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217634

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Green Space Planning

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for green space planning activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-driven projects to expand and improve green spaces. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 217637

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor Programming Access

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for initiatives to increase access to outdoor programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance public spaces and the health and wellne...

GrantWatch ID#: 217638

Grants to Minnesota Public Entities for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants to Minnesota local public entities for historic preservation projects to preserve or restore buildings, improve accessibility, and upgrade building systems. A pre-application must be submitted prior to submitting a final application. Eligible projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134710

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Community Projects

Deadline: 02/18/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for charitable programs and projects addressing community needs in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 176693

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Institutions for Collaborati...

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to form and support collaborations between cultural and history organizations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197791

Grants to New Hampshire Municipalities for Community Development

Deadline: 01/25/27

Grants to New Hampshire municipalities in eligible regions for housing, economic development, and community-based initiatives to benefit lower to middle-income residents. Applicants should contact the funding source to review potential projects prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 178729

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Tribes, and Libraries for Humanities Programs

Deadline: 01/26/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, schools, faith-based and tribal entities, and libraries for large-scale humanities programs. Funding is intended for projects and activities, including ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176559

Grants to Arkansas Counties to Rehabilitate Historic Court Buildings

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to Arkansas counties to promote the preservation of historic buildings throughout the state. Funding is intended for planning, rehabilitation, and restoration work to eligible county courthouses. The goal of the program is to extend the integrity of structu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178000

Grants to Virginia Entities to Preserve Natural and Cultural Resources

Deadline: 03/17/27 Conference Date: 01/27/27

Grants to Virginia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and localities to protect cultural and natural resources and increase community access to open areas. Funding is intended to preserve a range of resources, such as forests and farms, and to provide public ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 193603

Grants and In-Kind Support to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Entities to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants and in-kind support to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs and projects that increase oral health care access and quality. In-kind support can be in the form of human resourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180843

Grants to South Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 197542

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Expand the Teacher Workforce

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for projects to expand and diversify the teacher workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including improving preparation progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217635

Grants to Manitoba Property Owners, Municipalities, Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Manitoba property owners, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and associations to preserve eligible historically significant properties. Funding is intended for research, planning, capital projects, long-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187643

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to empower young people, help them learn and develop importan...

GrantWatch ID#: 200793

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities for the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for projects that contribute to the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 145775

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Areas of interest include youth advocacy, access to the arts, and environmental justice. Eligible uses of funding include ongoing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149145

Opportunity for Texas Arts Organizations and Agencies to Designate Arts and Cultural Zones

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Opportunity for Texas arts organizations, local arts agencies, government agencies, and college arts institutions to designate special areas within cities and communities as cultural districts. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164506

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, IHEs, and Government Agencies for Historic Preservation and Int...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit and community organizations, local governments, universities, and First Nations for the identification, interpretation, and preservation of the province’s heritage. Funding is intended for projects within the following categories: Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170778

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and agencies for community improvement projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address urgent needs while also promoting long-term community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 171831

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Schools for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, and tribes for public arts programming. New applicants must receive approval in order to access the online application system. Funding is intended for organizations that actively present, produce, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177124

Grants to Texas Agencies, Schools, and First Responders for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, libraries, museums, fire departments, emergency responders, and civic groups for capital projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177164

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Benefit Local Communities in ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes to enhance the quality of life for local residents and address ongoing community needs in eligible regions. Applications will be considered for projects taking p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177967

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Betterment Pr...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, units of government, and faith-based organizations for a range of community benefit activities. Applicants must submit a request summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178309

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Breast Health, Education, and ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs and tribes for projects and activities related to breast health. Funding is intended for breast cancer education, screening, treatment, outreach, and support projects. Nonprofits in the following counties ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181515

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Organizations for Community Services

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, and religious organizations in eligible locations for community services. Applicants must submit a request summary prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support charitable activities that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181848

Grants to British Columbia Local Governments and First Nations to Hire Grantwriting Staff

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations to hire grant writers for assistance with funding applications in eligible locations. Funds are intended to enable communities within the funding source’s service area to apply for finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 181856

Grants to Wisconsin Counties for Assistance with Forester Salaries and Organizational Dues

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Wisconsin counties to assist with the salaries and benefits of local professional foresters. Eligible foresters must have received a four-year degree prior to acquiring their position. Funding is also available for dues to non-profits that represent the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197457

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, School Systems, and Agencies to Improve the Well-Being and ...

Deadline: 02/28/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, school systems, and municipal entities to improve the well-being and health of residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204761

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Activities that will Help Pro...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and activities that will help protect first responders. Funding may be requested for equipment, training, repairs, and any other activities that will help protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 218103

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for arts education in K-12 schools. Funding is intended for activities that effectively merge education and the arts to provide quality learning and teaching opportunities f...

GrantWatch ID#: 229955

Grants to Colorado Organizations for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Colorado organizations for environmental initiatives. Funding is intended to support environmental restoration and wildlife habitat conservation. Applicants must propose projects involving permanent conservation easements. Priority will be given to proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 231271

Grants to Kentucky Counties and Cities for Disaster Relief Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Kentucky counties and cities for disaster relief projects. Funding is intended for projects to mitigate active threats to communities related to floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other disasters. Eligible applicants are those located in areas that have...

GrantWatch ID#: 231286

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health, human services, civic, and envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 129954

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Archery Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for archery programs. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives with the potential to drive significant, lasting positive change. The grant aims to reach a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Benefit ...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for charitable projects that benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that focus on arts and culture, education, health care, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 155557

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of local youth under the age of 18. Special consideration will be given to proposals requiring...

GrantWatch ID#: 156937

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Schools for Programs and Projects Serving Re...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of human services, schools, youth programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165513

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concert...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capital Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for capital projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including acquiring permanent equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172995

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups for Programs that Meet the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, groups, and clubs for programs that meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173442
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