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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,075 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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Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit to Increase Foster Home Capacity

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to assist states in increasing foster home capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide the data, training, and technica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231238
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Provide Employment Services for Refug...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative Agreements to Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas public and private nonprofit agencies to provide employment training and placement services to benefit refugees. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231249

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, and individual artists partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Promote Urban Forestry

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for projects that promote urban forestry. Funding is intended for activities and programs that expand and preserve urban tree canopy cover, enhance h...

GrantWatch ID#: 197770

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Low-Income Individuals

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public entities, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for programs that benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to address the basic needs and challenges of low-income individuals. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 201076

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible regions for projects to support the public's basic needs in case of a disaster. Funding is intended for services addressing physical and mental healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 202099

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Economic Development

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible cities for projects to benefit the local economy. Funding is intended for projects that are of public benefit, including capital reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 202104

Grants to Wisconsin and Montana Nonprofits for Community Programs and Animal Welfare

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches to benefit local residents and address animal welfare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help underserved residents meet their basic needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 210715

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible locations for artistic programming. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to guest artists, master classes, pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 210716

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individual agricultural landowners for forest health, wildfire resilience, and agricultural land conservation projects. Funding supports planning, education, partnerships, agricultural operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 220654

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Families and Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and churches in eligible regions to benefit underserved families and youth. Funding is intended for projects to encourage high school completion and the removal of barriers t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223168

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Forestry Development

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and municipalities in small communities for community forestry development projects. Funding is intended for projects to protect, expand, and/or improve urban tree canopy cover in towns with fewer than 10,0...

GrantWatch ID#: 223574

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Reduce Chronic Disease in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve wellness behaviors to reduce chronic disease in rural areas. Funding is intended for strategies and programs that will engage people in healthy activities and behaviors to reduce the incidence o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231634
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Entities in Eligible Regions to A...

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious entities serving in eligible regions to address community needs. Funding is intended to provide support to organizations serving local y...

GrantWatch ID#: 186247
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Programs that Benefit...

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and religious organizations for a wide range of programs and projects that address the needs of residents in eligible location...

GrantWatch ID#: 187786
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations and individuals for activities to enhance and preserve the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that engage the local community in conservation and create positiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 193113
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Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Assistance to Improve the Criminal Justice System

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to USA tribal governments for activities to improve the criminal justice system in tribal areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the provision of technical assistance for...

GrantWatch ID#: 204439
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Innovation

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations and individuals for creative initiatives to improve the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that provide solutions to environmental problems, engage the community in sustainable...

GrantWatch ID#: 215215
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Research

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations and IHEs to conduct environmental research studies in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that further scientific knowledge about the environment; advance conservation of wate...

GrantWatch ID#: 215216
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Grants to Wisconsin CBOs, Local and Tribal Health Departments to Provide Asthma Education

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin CBOs, local and tribal health departments, and community health organizations to provide asthma education in eligible regions. Funding is intended for in-home asthma services for children and expectant mothers. Eligible organizations serve resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216190
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Grants and In-Kind Support to California Tribes for Housing Development

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants and in-kind support to California tribes for housing development. Funding is intended to support tribes during pre-development initiatives related to housing. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: planning activities, infrastructure investmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229389
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribal Entities to Support Recycling E...

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, K-12 schools, IHEs, and tribal entities to support beverage container recycling efforts. Some applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230101
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Healthy Housing

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, tribal health departments, local housing departments, and businesses for healthy housing initiatives in eligible locations. Funding supports home assessments, environmental remediation, repairs, outreach, and coordinati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230674
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Grants to Virginia Agencies and Tribes to Prevent and Control Crime

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Virginia government agencies and tribal entities to strengthen crime prevention capabilities. Funding is intended to provide local agencies with the flexibility to support a broad range of initiatives and programs designed to prevent and control crime in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231296

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Recreation and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and government agencies for projects that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for programming that engages underrepresented populations in outdoor recreation, conservation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 143601

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Activities that Benefit Residents of Eli...

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, human services, envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177072

Grants to Colorado Entities for Arts and Cultural Projects Addressing Social Issues

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, artists, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for arts projects that propose solutions to social issues. Funding is intended for projects bringing together organizations, artists, and communities to fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197462

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies to Research Medical Research Partner Engagement

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/11/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects focused on the engagement of partners in medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. This opportunity is focused ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207669

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Senior Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/12/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to provide arts programming for seniors. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210773

Grants to Washington Tribes and TDHEs for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Washington federally recognized Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) for affordable multifamily rental housing projects. Funding is intended to increase the supply of affordable housing through new development or to preserve exi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231230

Grants to Minnesota Rural and Small Urban Transit Agencies to Improve Service

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Minnesota rural and small urban transit agencies to improve their services. Funding is intended to provide technology upgrades and other assistance that will improve the service of transit agencies in low-population areas. Eligible applicants are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231558

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Micronutrient Research

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231583

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for community-led initiatives that promote lasting change and expand opportunities in local communities. Funding is intended to support general operations as...

GrantWatch ID#: 231765
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/12/26

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
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Holiday Programs and Outreach

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the winter season for the most underprivileged residents of the counties through holiday pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 166360
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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs Through the Arts

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, libraries, and tribes for projects that address local issues through the arts. Funding is intended to strengthen communities by connecting the arts with needs, opportunities, issues,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173250

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives and Programs that Benefit Local Co...

Deadline: 09/12/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and government units for community initiatives and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants for large grants are required to submit a l...

GrantWatch ID#: 179513
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Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States to Improve the Healthcare System in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and tribes to improve the healthcare system in rural areas. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186819

Grants to Michigan Agencies to Improve Roadways and Enhance the Quality of Life for State Resi...

Deadline: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to Michigan government agencies to improve local roadways and promote economic development. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended to address critical highway needs, improve the ability of the state to compete in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200983

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Develop Educational Systems Research...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to plan large-scale studies on developing equitable educational systems. Applicants must submit an Intent to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208685
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Grants to North Dakota Cities and Counties to Improve the Criminal Justice System

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to North Dakota cities and counties for multi-jurisdictional projects to improve the criminal justice system and assist victims of crime. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for technical...

GrantWatch ID#: 210126
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies for high-quality programs and activities that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for youth-based projects in the focus areas of youth development, homelessness, sports, and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 216656
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit, governmental, and religious organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that meet important community needs and that do not duplicate existing services...

GrantWatch ID#: 220123

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Health Initiatives

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes for health-related initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of behavioral wellness and mental health, healthcare access, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223940
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Grants to Canada Indigenous and Territorial Governments for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Canada indigenous and territorial governments for community infrastructure projects. Funding is intended for climate-change adaptable projects, projects that deliver broad environmental, economic, and social benefits, and local infrastructure projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 230516
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Grants to California Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Young Children and Families

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, child care centers, and health providers in eligible locations for large-scale initiatives to benefit pregnant women, children ages 0-5, and families. Eligible projects inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230965

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Children's Healthcare

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $24,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribal governments to improve the health of children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase access to healthcare treatment and provide direct services that enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231537

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/20/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations with major initiatives designed to ensure long-term growth. Funded progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 131626
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