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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,055 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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3,055 grants found

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Agencies, School Districts, and Tribal Governments to Reduce Di...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, government agencies, school districts, and tribal governments to reduce diesel emissions. Funding is intended for expenses related to replacing existing local freight trucks or port drayage trucks. In addition to providing funding fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210296

Grants to New York Municipalities, Nonprofit Development Corporations, and Local Corporations ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York municipalities, nonprofit economic development corporations, and local development corporations for capital projects to attract manufacturing businesses to the state. Applicants are required to submit an Intent to Apply prior to a full grant app...

GrantWatch ID#: 210613

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation Costs for Trips to P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and schools to cover transportation costs for group trips to local parks and cultural education destinations. Priority will be given to applicants who provide estimated numbers and demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210637

Grants to Montana Agencies and Tribal Entities for Urgent Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana local government agencies, special districts, and tribal entities to address urgent health and safety concerns and assist with public facilities projects. Funding is intended to help with infrastructure projects and the construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 210717

Grants to Missouri Qualifying Cities and Counties for Projects to Improve Local Downtown Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri qualifying cities and counties for projects to improve local downtown areas. Funding is intended to help increase tourism and improve communities through redevelopment projects. The goal of the program is to eliminate slum and blight conditions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210727

Grants to Ohio Libraries to Improve Services and Develop Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio libraries, including public, school, and academic libraries, to address user needs or develop original programming. Funding is intended to offer libraries the opportunity to solve a problem, build a program or service, or carry out its mission and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 210808

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Waterways

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that enhance access to recreational activities on state waterways. Funding is intended to design, develop, construct, or renovate non-motorized public access proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 210815

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and improvements that will benefit the local area, including but not limited to event sponsorships, programs, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 210861

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies to promote tourism and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that have a positive impact on the local economy, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210984

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals to Address the Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and hospitals to address the missing persons crisis in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support to programs advancing efforts to address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211056

Grants to British Columbia First Nations to Build Capacity and Remove Social Barriers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Modern Treaty Nations, and self-governing Nations to promote social justice and remove barriers. Funding is intended to build the capacity of First Nations and enable them to more fully engage and consult on a government-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 211176

Grants to New York Agencies, Nonprofits, Religious Institutions, and Schools to Enhance Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, municipalities, and schools to promote environmental projects and neighborhood enhancement in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211344

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Transportation Projects in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for transportation initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the use of public transportation or the transport of goods and/or people by means of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 211370

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to offer entrepreneurial training that will help residents pursue self-employment and business opportunities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 211480

Grants to Virginia Agencies for Flood Mitigation Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia local government agencies for disaster relief and mitigation efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to slope stabilization; the construction of culverts, bridges, and retaining walls; and permitting costs. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 211511

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities, and IHEs for Programs and Ev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211725

Grants to Michigan Groups for Projects that Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan groups for programs and activities that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist groups that are associated with a school, government agency, or a local nonprofit organization and are committed to helping ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211786

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Agencies for Water Quality and Habitat Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota organizations, government agencies, and groups for water quality and habitat projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects utilizing native vegetation and bioengineering techniques that enhance the surface wate...

GrantWatch ID#: 211884

Grants to Michigan Agencies and Railroads for Projects to Enhance Rail Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan government agencies, railroads, and rail customers for projects to enhance the state's rail system. Funding is intended for labor, equipment, and materials related to the rehabilitation and installation of rail customer infrastructure. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211949

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Hockey in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the game of hockey in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that strengthen and advance youth hockey in local communities. Eligible applicants are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212041

Grants to New Mexico Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Forest Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $60,000 to New Mexico non-federal government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives related to community forests. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding areas of interest inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212067

Grants to Virginia Businesses, Agencies, and Railroads for Freight Railway Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia businesses, government agencies, economic development departments, and railroads to enhance the freight railway system. Applicants must contact the appropriate local governing body prior to applying. The goal of the grant program is to improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 212180

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workshops and Meet...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and government agencies to promote workforce development for researchers and other individuals focused on diabetes. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212216

Grants to Pennsylvania County Governments for Educational Programs Addressing Pollution

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania county governments for educational programs addressing pollution. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that will help reduce pollution from private homes and small busines...

GrantWatch ID#: 212225

Grants to Pennsylvania County Governments for Waste Management Plans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Pennsylvania county government agencies for environmental activities related to waste management and removal. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for expenses in connection with planning and prepari...

GrantWatch ID#: 212226

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Low-Income Families in Purchasing New Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to assist low-income families in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to cover down payments and costs associated with closing. The purpose of the program is to increase the avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 212398

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Systems to Support the Community in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school systems to support community activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of supplies, program incentives, and other small items. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212580

Grants to British Columbia Indigenous Organizations and Agencies for Workforce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Tribal councils, Métis Nation Government, and Indigenous organizations to address workforce barriers impacting Indigenous people across the province. Funding is intended to assist Indigenous communities in identifying gap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212694

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and initiatives that address health inequities. Funding is intended to support new strategies and approaches that help to solve health-related conc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212723

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Community Needs in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for small-scale projects that address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 212840

Grants to Michigan Local Government Agencies for Renewable Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan local government agencies for renewable energy projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of renewable energy projects, including grid-connected solar,...

GrantWatch ID#: 213262

Opportunity for Michigan Local and Tribal Governments to Apply for Loans to Address Emergency ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Michigan local and tribal governments to apply for low-interest loans to address emergency situations. Funding is intended for preparatory activities that would lower the risk of dangers caused by natural disasters and hazards. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 213615

Grants to USA Federal Agencies for Technology Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA federal government agencies for technology projects that will improve agency operations, enhance coordination with other programs and agencies, and revamp older systems. The purpose of funding is to modernize operations, reduce costs, and enhance pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 213653

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs at community and heritage festivals and events. Special consideration is...

GrantWatch ID#: 213655

Grants to California Agencies to Address Local Housing Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California cities and counties to address local housing needs. Funding is intended to address homelessness in local communities and make housing available to low and moderate-income households. Eligible activities include pre-development, development, ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 213667

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Tribes for Sestercentennial Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, institutions of higher education, museums, visitor centers, and historical societies for programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213727

Grants and Loans to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for economic development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of municipal development, capital projects, and economic devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 213802

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, First Responders, Agencies, Individuals, and School Districts f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, individuals, first responders, school districts, faith-based entities, and government agencies to prevent, prepare for, and address disasters in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the immediate and long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 213819

Grants to Pennsylvania Conservation Organizations and Municipal Authorities for Projects Relat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit conservation organizations and municipal authorities for projects to improve the quality and quantity of conservation easements. Applicants must complete a qualification form, reserve funding, and complete projects prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 213827

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Solar Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations and educational facilities in eligible counties for solar energy projects. Funding is intended to support a range of solar projects to create employment opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 213922

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Solar Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan utilities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and businesses to promote solar energy for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is intended to promote environmental benefits and to provide potential financial sav...

GrantWatch ID#: 214057

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, and Business Districts fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for waste management projects and building improvement projects....

GrantWatch ID#: 214075

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of underserved residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that help to enhance the lives and prospects of the area's most disadvantaged citizens. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 214116

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 214118

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit the environment. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214141

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Agencies, For-Profits, Nonprofits, Academic Institut...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit local watersheds. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Securin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214142

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes to Promote Participation in t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for activities that encourage public participation in the arts. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support program...

GrantWatch ID#: 214177

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Healthcare Providers for Projects to Address ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, and healthcare providers for projects to address the impacts of the opioid crisis. Funding is intended for a variety of projects addressing OUD and SUD, including treatment programs, prevention programs, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 214303

Grants and Loans to Georgia Agencies to Promote Financial Stability in Rural Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Georgia government agencies for activities to promote financial stability for residents throughout the state. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit a pre-application prior to submitting an application. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214320

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Cities, Villages, Special Districts, and Recreation Boards for Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, cities, villages, special districts, conservancy districts, and recreation boards for projects to enhance water quality in eligible locations. Activities must focus on reduction of nutrients and the improvement of water qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 214415
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