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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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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, School Districts, IHEs, and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, and government agencies in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for relatively small organizations in need of project or progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205844

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and For-Profits to Expand Access to Drinki...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, IHEs, and for-profit companies to expand access to drinking water in eligible locations. Priority will be given to proposals that serve disadvantaged communities and school-age childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205947

Grants to New Mexico Agencies and Tribes to Meet Matching Fund Requirements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico local agencies and tribal governments to meet matching fund requirements for federal grants. Eligible proposals relate to economic development, infrastructure projects, research, and energy transition, as well as other critical projects benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205949

Grants to USA Government Agencies and Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state, tribal, and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for relief efforts following natural disasters. Funding is intended for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure after events such as h...

GrantWatch ID#: 206048

Grants to New York Nonprofit, Groups, and Municipalities to Support New Arts Programming in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to New York nonprofit organizations, groups, and municipalities to support new arts programming in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact staff or attend an informational workshop prior to submitting an application. Project disciplines...

GrantWatch ID#: 206130

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to Illinois Agencies for Workforce Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois units of local government for projects for neighborhood improvement programs benefiting low and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations and a public hearing must be held before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 206362

Grants to Yukon Agencies, First Nations, and Community-Based Businesses and Associations to In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon municipal agencies, First Nations governments and development corporations, community associations and societies, and community-based businesses to increase energy production within the province. Funding is intended to support projects that increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 206480

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Book Fairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribal governments for book fairs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, register in the grant portal, and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 206527

In-Kind Grants of Toothbrushes to South Dakota Entities to Promote Proper Dental Care

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of toothbrushes to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and Tribal entities to promote proper oral care. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The program is intended to provide toothbrus...

GrantWatch ID#: 206547

Grants to South Carolina Libraries for Professional Development Opportunities for Staff Members

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to South Carolina public libraries for professional development opportunities for staff members. Funding is intended to encourage library personnel to participate in professional gatherings at the state and nationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 206644

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities to Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and indigenous communities in eligible regions to enhance fundraising capacity. Funding is intended to facilitate grant writing and preparation for environmental and sustainability pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206726

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs to Develop Small Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development institutions for programs to develop small businesses. Applicants must complete an online registration process prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 206871

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Organizations, and Research Institutions for P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational organizations, and research institutions for programs to reduce recidivism. Funding is intended to support programs that assist incarcerated individuals in regaining entry int...

GrantWatch ID#: 206941

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, museums and libraries, and scientific, historical, and environmental organizations for public humanities projects and planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 206995

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Access to the Humanities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, faith-based entities, academic institutions, libraries and museums, and other nonprofits to improve access to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 206996

Grants to Idaho Teachers, Schools, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development in th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Idaho teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for professional development efforts that enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended to assist K-12 educators in impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206998

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve Oral Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to improve oral health. Governmental programs are also eligible for funding. The purpose of this program is to support outreach initiatives related to dental health. Proposals must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207020

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Issues Related to Substance Abuse, Mental...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used for programs that continue what the applicant is currently doing or for projects that expand that process. Area...

GrantWatch ID#: 207032

Grants to Virginia Entities for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational instutions for professional development activities in eligible communities. Funding is intended to improve the leadership and development of arts and cultural organizations. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 207062

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Teaching Artists for Arts-Related Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, agencies, public and private schools, and qualified teaching artists for arts-related programming and services. Funding is intended to support artist residencies that take place in schools or communities....

GrantWatch ID#: 207099

Grants to Pennsylvania Conservation Districts to Assist Farmers with Creating Agricultural Pla...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania conservation districts to assist farmers with creating agricultural plans. Funding is intended for plans that address the following issues: conservation, nutrient management, agricultural erosion, and manure management. Eligible expenses inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 207183

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Unexpected Expenses Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and individuals for unanticipated expenses related to arts programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for special, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207418

Grants to Alabama Arts Nonprofits and School Districts for PreK-12 Educational Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit arts organizations and school districts for educational arts programming to benefit students. Funding may be used for short live arts performances, field trips, guest speakers and presenters, artist-in-residence programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 207423

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to benefit local youth. Funding is intended for programs that support youth character development, improve their athletic skills, and enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207430

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, Individuals, and Groups for Projects to Impro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, schools, special districts, individuals, citizen groups, and community councils for projects that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the local quality of life. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207517

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Women in Eligible L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to enhance the health and well-being of women in eligible locations. The applicant must be applying on behalf of a woman who is facing challenges, such as a sudden ill...

GrantWatch ID#: 207534

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Watershed Conservation and Restorati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for watershed conservation and restoration projects. Funding may be used for planning, implementation, cleanup, and remediation. The purpose of the program is to restore areas and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 207535

Grants to Minnesota Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools for Small-Scale, Community-Based Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota units of government, nonprofit organizations, and public schools for community-based projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small-scale projects that align with one of the following areas of focus: community resil...

GrantWatch ID#: 208222

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Safety and Prevent Accidents on Sta...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that improve safety and prevent accidents. Funding is intended for activities, equipment purchases, and research projects that help to prevent injuries, accidents...

GrantWatch ID#: 208662

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for projects that address brain disorders. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve the well-being a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208724

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit young people in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives in a variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, education, justice, housing, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 208762

Grants to Maryland Nonprofit, Government, Faith-Based, and Educational Entities for Profession...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government, faith-based, and educational entities for professional growth programs in eligible regions. The program supports job-preparedness activities, including digital literacy education, technical sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 209001

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Businesses to Enhance Public Transportati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and for-profit businesses to enhance public transportation services. The purpose of the program is to improve access to public transportation in rural areas. Funding may be used for capital, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209052

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Schools for EV Charging Stations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, government institutions, schools, and tribal entities to install and utilize electric vehicle charging stations. The purpose of the program is to support infrastructure to transition fleet vehicles from fossi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209088

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that promote economic development. Applicants must pre-qualify in the grantee portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 209285

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Environmental Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations in eligible locations for environmental activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance biodiversity and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 209332

Grants and In-Kind Support to Utah Nonprofit CBOs, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind support to Utah government agencies, nonprofit community-based organizations, and public schools for tree-planting projects. Funding is intended to help neighborhoods plant trees with the assistance of volunteers. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209415

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Training Opportunities that Benefit Peopl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education for training, seminars, and conferences that benefit people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209491

Grants to New Hampshire Agencies, Schools, and Transit Districts to Reduce Nitrogen Oxide

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire government agencies, institutions of higher education, public school districts, and transit districts for projects to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Funds are intended to purchase electric and energy-efficient vehicles and equipment to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 209585

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Communities to Enhance the Local Quality o...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents and communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical needs, enhance the natural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209610

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to assist non-residential customers of the funding source who are seeking additional funding for electric ve...

GrantWatch ID#: 209668

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, CBOs, and Tribes in Eligible Regions to Repair Damaged Wat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community-based organizations, and tribes in eligible regions to repair damaged water systems. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209675

Grants to British Columbia Agencies for Projects that Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia local and regional governments for programs and activities that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to remove barriers related to the built environment, policy and programs, education and awareness, com...

GrantWatch ID#: 209770

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Programs to Preserve Historically...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for programs and projects to preserve and develop historically significant sites. Eligible projects are those that take place in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Mi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209792

Grants to Michigan K-12 Students in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan K-12 students in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities that benefit an existing nonprofit, government agency, or education institution. The goal of the grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 209798

Grants to Ontario Employers, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, IHEs, and Agencies for Capital Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario employers, training providers, tribal entities, municipalities, industry groups, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that promote workforce training and professional development activities. Funding is intended to construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 209803

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, School Districts, and PACs for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, agencies, First Nations governments, school districts, and PACs for community-led projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that are not usually within the purview of the local government. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 209962

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Community and Econom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, First Nations councils, and school districts for community and economic development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capacity-building and infrastructure projects that su...

GrantWatch ID#: 209963
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