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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,059 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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3,059 grants found

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Research Projects Related to Computers and Technology

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals, for cooperative research projects in the area of computers and technology. Funding is intended to support research activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 187109

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists at IHEs for Research Projects Related to Information Techn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for research projects related to technology and artificial intelligence. Funding is intended to support projects exploring the relationships between people, computers, and infor...

GrantWatch ID#: 187110

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs for Disadvantaged Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona nonprofit or faith-based organizations, schools and school districts, universities, and government units, to support educational and community programs benefitting disadvantaged children. Funding is intended to help underprivilege...

GrantWatch ID#: 187117

Grants to New York County Governments for Efforts to Preserve Agricultural Lands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York county governments to plan projects related to the preservation of agricultural land. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for the planning activities that will result in a farmland pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 187544

Grants to New York Municipalities to Plan Preservation Projects for Agricultural Land

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York municipalities to plan preservation projects for agricultural land. Funding is intended for the planning stages of projects that will result in a municipal farmland protection plan. Funding may be used for related expenses such as travel, person...

GrantWatch ID#: 187545

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Workforce Readiness Programs for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, local governments, institutions of higher education, and tribes for adult workforce readiness programs. Funding is intended to support programs and services that provide technical or career training, basic education, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 187616

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations for Special Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, and houses of worship for special projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support smaller, short-term projects, programs, and activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187637

Grants to Georgia Agencies for Waste Facilities for Non-Commercial Boaters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia agencies for improvements to waste facilities for non-commercial boaters. Funding is intended to increase the number and quality of facilities available, and to educate boaters in order to maintain the cleanliness of the State's waterways. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 187930

Grants to Delaware Industrial, Commercial, Governmental, and Nonprofit Entities for Energy Con...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware industrial, commercial, government, and nonprofit entities for energy conservation projects. The purpose of the program is to help commercial and industrial customers replace old and inefficient equipment and systems with energy-saving alternati...

GrantWatch ID#: 188403

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Protect and Restore Stat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects that protect coastal regions of the state. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying and are strongly encouraged to contact staff before submitting the pre-...

GrantWatch ID#: 188435

Grants to Illinois Agencies and Park Districts for the Planning of Recreational Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois local government agencies and transportation and park districts for the development of public recreational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for planning activities that will facilitate the enhancement of local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189068

Grants to Colorado Water Facility Operators, Water Coalitions and Districts, Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado water-facility operators, nonprofit organizations, watershed coalitions, government agencies, water conservancy districts, tribal governments, and the water conservation board to protect and preserve fish and wildlife. Applicants must contact pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 189175

Grants to Iowa and South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Those Impacted by Major Disa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible areas to aid in the recovery efforts for those impacted by major disasters. Funding is intended to help meet critical needs in the community when a major event...

GrantWatch ID#: 189315

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in the funding source's market area for services to meet community needs. Focus areas include education, health, the arts, and recreation. Funding is intended to benefit residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189582

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Civic Engagement and Economic Development...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities that strengthen and unify communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 189784

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Nonprofits to Support Local Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and Tribal entities to support local start-up companies and emerging businesses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide inv...

GrantWatch ID#: 189796

In-Kind Technical Support to Michigan Municipalities, Organizations, and Individuals to Assist...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technical support to Michigan municipalities, organizations, and individuals to assist communities in revitalizing historic downtown areas. The purpose of the program is to promote the economic development and preservation of traditional downtown areas and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189821

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Activities Benefiting Local Communiti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for arts activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on the arts such as workshops, performances, and other arts-related projects. Funds s...

GrantWatch ID#: 189952

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Agencies, Developers, and Tribal Nations to Assess Underuse...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, agencies, developers, small business owners, and Tribal nations to assess underused, idled, and abandoned commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for research on previous use of sites, study of hazardous ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190160

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Groups in Eligible Regions to Identify...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community groups in eligible regions for environmental projects. The purpose of this program is to identify and address environmental concerns. Funding is intended to defray the costs of environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190161

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Projects should address a need in the community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 190222

Grants to Nevada Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada qualifying teaching artists, public institutions, and nonprofit organizations for arts education programs. Funding is intended to support short-term hands-on learning experiences focusing on the arts or traditional cultural practic...

GrantWatch ID#: 190252

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Canadian War Memorial Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative memorials that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restor...

GrantWatch ID#: 190275

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for charitable activities that enhance the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 190659

Grants to Arkansas Public Housing Authorities for Low-Income Rental Assistance Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas public housing authorities for rental assistance for very low-income families. Applicants must complete a set-up process before accessing the grants portal. Funding is intended to improve the housing conditions of vulnerable households through a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190833

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Mitigate Human Trafficking

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that help to eliminate human trafficking in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities that add...

GrantWatch ID#: 190841

Grants to New York Community Organizations, Agencies, and Housing and Service Providers to Dev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York community organizations, agencies, and affordable housing and service providers to develop low-cost solar energy solutions. Funding is intended to support solar projects and energy storage installations. Eligible proposals benefit low-to-middle-...

GrantWatch ID#: 190853

Grants to California Nonprofits, CBOs, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs in Eligible Areas for Envir...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, special districts, for-profits, community groups, schools, and IHEs in eligible areas for environmental projects. Funding is intended for activities and new technologies that help to ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 190935

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and First Nations for conservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to benefit and protect local wildlife and fish. Applications must demonstrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191118

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Improve Local Trails

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota municipalities, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government entities to improve and enhance local trails within eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to assist in the construction, design, and engineering of the trails. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 191233

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Professional Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and governmental entities to provide professional training opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations with industry sectors to support job creation or retention. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 191234

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Raze Derelict Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and local and tribal governments to demolish derelict buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended to destroy rundown homes and...

GrantWatch ID#: 191242

Grants to Vermont Schools, Nonprofits, and Municipal Entities in Eligible Locations to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipal entities in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs that have a large impact on the community. Eligible programs and projects will serve local...

GrantWatch ID#: 191367

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Respond to Urgent Needs in t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools in eligible counties to provide for critical basic human needs following recent natural disasters. Nonprofit organizations should contact program staff to receive an application...

GrantWatch ID#: 191407

Grants to California Agencies, Public IHEs, and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California agencies, public IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to address community and economic needs. Applicants should contact the funding source before applying. Funding priorities include environmental education, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 191425

Grants to California Agencies for Activities to Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California non-entitlement units of government, including municipalities, cities, and counties for community and economic development activities that benefit low-and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 191703

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Exhibits and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government and public agencies, IHEs, and PreK-12 schools for arts exhibits, programs, and performances. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 191714

Grants to South Carolina Public Libraries to Assess Community Needs and Evaluate Future Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina public libraries to evaluate community needs and support strategic planning efforts. Funding is intended for consultant services for planning activities and research in support of a future library project, such as a major o...

GrantWatch ID#: 191864

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Construct Skateboard Parks in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to create skateboard parks in disadvantaged communities. Funding is intended to support the design, development, and construction of new facilities and parks that are safe, free...

GrantWatch ID#: 191884

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Colleges to Provide Training Programs for Low-Income Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit community-based organizations, public community and technical colleges, and a state agency to provide career training programs in eligible fields. It is intended that this training will result in permanent employment opportunities for par...

GrantWatch ID#: 191893

Grants to Canada Indigenous Communities, Agencies, Nations, and Organizations for Projects to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada Indigenous communities, governments, Nations, and organizations for projects to address climate change. Applicants are required to contact the Funding Source to receive application information. Funding is intended to support Indigenous-led project...

GrantWatch ID#: 192415

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that enhance the quality of life in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192511

Grants to California Nursing Homes to Enhance the Quality of Care for Facility Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nursing home associations, nursing facilities, consumer advocacy organizations, state agencies, and academic institutions for projects that enhance the quality of care for nursing home residents. Funds may be used for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192858

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Small Projects and Servic...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit, government, and tribal organizations for small projects benefiting the funding source's service area. Focus areas include arts and cultural activities, environmental protection, education, public health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192894

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits and Public Benefit Organizations to Encourage Leade...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to California and Oregon nonprofit and public benefit organizations, including units of government, tribal governments, schools, and churches for leadership development among children and youth in eligible counties. Proposals must benefit th...

GrantWatch ID#: 193702

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Faith-Based Institutions, Agencies, and Schools for Community I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions to positively impact the local community. Funding is intended to provide opportunities to all sectors of the community. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 193810

Grants to USA Cities and Towns to Encourage Collaboration Among Community Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories cities and towns to encourage collaboration among community residents. Funding may be used for project coordination, coaching, and project-related expenses. The goal of the program is to provide start-up funding for residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 194652

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Local Coastal Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to increase local coastal tourism. Funding is intended to improve and develop low-cost coastal accommodations that create tourism opportunities for underserved populations, BIPOC communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 194935

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Robotics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with IHEs, hospitals, and agencies for collaborative robotics research. Funding is intended for research projects that advance the field of robotics, particularly in terms of intelligence, embodiment, and computa...

GrantWatch ID#: 195128

Grants and Sponsorships to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs, Capital Projects, and E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for services, programs, capital projects, and events. Funding is primarily intended for organizations addressing the following focus areas: youth and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195367
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