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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,064 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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3,064 grants found

Grants to Alaska Arts Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Schools, School Districts and Tribes for Art...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit arts organizations, IHEs, government agencies, schools, school districts, and Tribes for organizational support. New applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 177863

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects that incorporate innovation and experimentation. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that engage partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 178192

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects Related to the Humanities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies for projects related to the humanities. Eligible topics include, but are not limited to ethics, history, philosophy, political science, linguistics, and religious studies. Projects must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 178680

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

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions to support organizational operations and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of T...

GrantWatch ID#: 179146

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts-Related Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for a broad range of arts activities. Funding is intended to support projects relating to arts-based community development, arts education, arts industry, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179376

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs Th...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, and Tribal governments to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support quality educational, human services, and healthcare programming for disadvan...

GrantWatch ID#: 179438

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies for Trail Development and Maintenance

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and government agencies to construct and maintain trails and trailhead facilities that are used for recreational purposes. Funding is intended to develop, build, and maintain trails and trail-related facilities, as well as to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180639

In-Kind Professional Support to USA Entities for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Governments to Addre...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments for projects that address the emerging needs of local community residents in eligible areas. Funds are intended to better the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 181462

Grants to Indiana Noprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Park System in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and local governments for programs and projects that enhance the park system and park facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that benefit residents and are not generally covere...

GrantWatch ID#: 182781

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Religious Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Local...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $15,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs to benefit local residents. Focus areas include the arts, health, children, youth development and leade...

GrantWatch ID#: 183168

Grants to North Dakota Schools, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Energy Efficiency Pr...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota schools, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects and activities that address energy efficiency. Funding is intended for future projects that promote the benefits of energy efficiency and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187586

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs that Benefit Women

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and churches for programs to benefit women and girls in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support sustainable activities that significantly impact women and that focus on any or...

GrantWatch ID#: 199147

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties for Programs that Benefit Local Yo...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit local youth. Funding is intended for activities that address the needs of underserved and marginalized youth. Eligible applicants are located...

GrantWatch ID#: 199769

Grants to Kentucky Counties and Cities for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Kentucky counties and cities for economic development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create new jobs and for activities for the professional advancement of low- to moderate-income residents. All cities and counties in Kentucky are...

GrantWatch ID#: 231283

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts to Address Community Needs...

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, faith-based organizations, and school districts for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming, capital improvement projects, and operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 172638

Grants to Utah Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants to Utah government entities and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding may be used for promoting tourism and maintaining, operating, and developing convention, airport, cultural, tourist, and recreation facilities. If fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 180461

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Preserve Historic Resources

Deadline: 03/03/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private property owners to protect and enhance historic properties throughout the state. Funding is intended to help offset limited financial resources, which may be an obstacle to the preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 177955

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Advance Education

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local agencies, and educational institutions to advance education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support youth development, innovative programming, enrichment opportunities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143293

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/10/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to improve the overall vitality and quality of life through their educational, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 156348

Grants to Arkansas Agencies in Rural Areas for Development and Fire Protection Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grants to Arkansas qualifying towns, cities, and communities in rural areas for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve local fire protection and emergency services and to support the construction and renovation of public buildings, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177147

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Environment and Domestic Animals

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives that benefit the natural environment and animals in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that restore and conserve the environment, as well as for activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 194276

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects to benefit local youth under the age of 18 in eligible locations. Priority will be given to programs that address youth needs in the areas of mental health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 156939

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public organizations to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts, community enhancement, and historic preservation. Eligible projects should benefit the communities inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159244

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

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding may be used for public recreation and community beautification projects, projects that imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 170764

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents of Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs or problems in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible proposals must serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180120

Grants to Texas Agencies and Mid-Sized Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and established mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations to strengthen operations and support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180255

Grants to Texas Large Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas government agencies and large nonprofit arts organizations to strengthen operations and support capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Applications are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180256

Grants to Texas Local Arts Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and local government arts agencies to strengthen general operations and support capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of Texas. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 180257

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported hospice programs, educational projects, fire departments, and ambulance services....

GrantWatch ID#: 194225

Grants to Ohio Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Benefit Communities isn Eligible Count...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Ohio government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, individuals, and groups to improve the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote the greater good of society through charitable works and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 217710

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen the capacity of the applicant organization to carry out its mission. While the com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221204

Grants to Maine Municipalities and Institutions for Archeological Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine municipalities and institutions for projects relating to archeology. Funding is intended to support archaeological work that has a relationship to archival material. The archaeological/archival connection can be expressed in a varie...

GrantWatch ID#: 225908

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and public agencies for programs to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for program, project, capital, and general operating support. Grants support a wide...

GrantWatch ID#: 229293

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 04/18/27 LOI Date: 03/22/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address the needs of women and girls in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180000

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Education Institutions to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/22/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, and education institutions for community benefit activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of health, community bet...

GrantWatch ID#: 180071

Reimbursements to Ontario Municipalities for the Provision of Emergency Services

Deadline: 03/23/27

Reimbursements to Ontario municipalities for the provision of emergency services in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to fire protection, rescue operations, and public hazard assistance in the province's unincorporated areas. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202711

Grants to Washington Law Enforcement Agencies to Improve Traffic Safety Around Schools

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Washington law enforcement agencies to purchase equipment to help improve traffic safety in school zones. Funding is intended to ensure the safety of children as they travel to and from school. Eligible equipment includes radars, LIDARs, heavy weather ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 174479

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Complete Public Works of Art

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities for public works of art in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the completion of both temporary and permanent works that are free and accessible to the community. Temp...

GrantWatch ID#: 175184

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Cultural Activities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to support cultural activities. Grant funds may be used for capital projects or to support operations. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of music, dance, art, theater, na...

GrantWatch ID#: 175371

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Activities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that respond to community needs in the areas of social services, education, wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 179943

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Community Service Projects a...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to provide community services. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of education, wellness, culture, recreation, environment, social services, and civic opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 180014

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Priority is given to programs and projects that benefit a large number of residents. Lower priority is placed on requests for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185179

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address unanticipated programming opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of children and youth, education, he...

GrantWatch ID#: 207563

Grants to Virginia Fire Departments for Dry Fire Hydrant Projects

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Virginia fire departments for the installation and repair of dry fire hydrants to support firefighting operations in rural areas. Funding is intended to cover the full cost of installing and maintaining non-pressurized hydrant systems that provide access...

GrantWatch ID#: 229604

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth-Based Volunteer Projects

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $500 to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies for youth-based volunteer initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support volunteer projects involving young people, such as garbage pickup, ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 231033

Grants to Michigan Agencies, IHEs, and Private Facilities for Construction of Leisure Boating ...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Michigan local governments, public institutions of higher education, and private facilities for the construction of leisure boating facilities. Funding is intended to build facilities that accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transie...

GrantWatch ID#: 143859

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects that Serve Communities...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $12,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital campaigns, operating expenses, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 158494

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Support Arts Programming

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects and programming. Funding is intended to provide support to new and developing organizations, as well as established organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 178191

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Enhance the Local Qu...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents and meet community needs. Grants must bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 179979
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