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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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3,075 grants found

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, CBOs, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects that Impa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado nonprofit and community organizations, government agencies, and school districts in eligible locations for activities to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that support stewardship, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225881

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Public Institutions, and Agencies for Community Initiatives in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and municipalities for community initiatives in eligible locations. Eligible projects include event sponsorship and programmatic support. The Funder invests in initiatives that strengthen communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 225882

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit, Schools, and Government Agencies in Eligible Counties for Unexpec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties for unexpected costs. Funding is intended to provide short-term funding to address time-sensitive needs. Requests must align with the pillars and mission of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 225987

Grants to Illinois Schools, Agencies, and Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity building initiatives. Some applicants must complete an assessment prior to applying. Successful applicants can design their own projects or participate in...

GrantWatch ID#: 226036

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Clean-Up Efforts for Underser...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for community clean-up efforts for underserved communities in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include waste disposal costs, renting or buying trash receptacles, and recycling-...

GrantWatch ID#: 226183

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that address unanticipated opportunities and needs within the local co...

GrantWatch ID#: 226208

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Special Districts, and Churches for Initiatives to Addre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, special districts, and churches for initiatives to address food insecurity and hunger among seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs addressing needs that are mode...

GrantWatch ID#: 226209

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Municipalities to Increase Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska visitor attractions, facilities, and events run by nonprofit organizations and municipalities for initiatives to increase tourism in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include promotional material, facility expansion or upgrades, and signa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226279

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community Services and Home...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies for community services and home repairs in eligible counties. Eligible repairs include accessibility ramps, heating systems replacement, home repairs, and, in some cases, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226362

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Local Projects That Benefit the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies for local projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include equipment for ambulance and rescue teams and firefighters, food pantries, youth programs, indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226374

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit the Local Community in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding may be used in response to unforeseen opportunities or to support ongoing or new programs. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 226484

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Public

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and government agencies for programs to benefit the public. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in the field of humanities, including exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 226500

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Public School Districts, and Indian Tribal Entities for ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public school districts, and Indian Tribal entities for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for marketing projects and events that focus on com...

GrantWatch ID#: 226532

Grants to New York Nonprofits, CBOs, Municipalities, and Schools for Conservation Projects in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, CBOs, municipalities, and schools for conservation projects in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funding include educational programs and resource conservation, such as rain garden planting, educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226555

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Facilitate the Development of Water Conserva...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects to facilitate the development of water restoration and conservation projects. Funding is intended for projects that foster collaboration, enhance partnerships and n...

GrantWatch ID#: 226600

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects and initiatives that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support and promote charitable causes serving the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226876

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Governments, and Conservation and Irrigation...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal entities, and conservation and irrigation districts to pursue water sustainability. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended for ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 226923

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Governments, and Irrigation and Conservation...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal entities, and irrigation and conservation districts for water conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226924

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies for Programming to Benefit Children an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for bold programming to help children and youth in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Proposals should be innovative in addressing the need...

GrantWatch ID#: 227045

Grants to Ontario Collaborations of Businesses, Charities, and Municipalities in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario collaborations of businesses, charities, and/or municipalities for marketing expenses to promote community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing that reaches new audiences and visitors and encourages commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 227064

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Provide Assistance for Emergency Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible regions to provide assistance for emergency needs of the local community. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred by programs, projects, and services provided by local nonprofits and agen...

GrantWatch ID#: 227065

Grants to Ontario Municipalities and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Community Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve community signage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for signage installation that improves the experience for tourists. Projects must be located in eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 227076

Grants to Ontario Municipalities and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Tourism Infrastructure...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve tourism infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital improvements and infrastructure enhancements and installations that improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 227077

Grants to Canada Municipal Governments for Feasibility Studies on Energy-Efficient Strategies ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments and partnering entities for feasibility studies to assess energy-efficient strategies for new municipal buildings. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 227078

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Healthcare Providers, and Businesses Whose Wo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, healthcare providers, businesses, and academic institutions in eligible regions whose work addresses opioid addiction to respond to unanticipated hardships that hinder their work....

GrantWatch ID#: 227121

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and School Districts for Educational Initiatives and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, school districts, and special districts in eligible regions for educational initiatives and community events. Funding is intended for projects that have a significant impact on the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227176

Grants to Michigan Private, Public, and Nonprofit Organizations for the Installation of Electr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan private, public, and nonprofit organizations for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of publicly available Level 2 AC...

GrantWatch ID#: 227292

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities in Eligible Regions to Acquire Additional Land for Public ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey municipalities in eligible regions to acquire additional land for public use. The purpose of funding is to preserve historic sites, enlarge public park areas, and open additional locations for the public to enjoy. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 227335

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies for the Repair or Restoration of Memorials or Grave M...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA organizations and agencies for the repair or restoration of memorials or grave markers for fallen officers. Applicants must be associated with law enforcement. Funding is intended for the creation of memorials, repair of memorials inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227437

Loans to Vermont Government Agencies to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Vermont government agencies, including schools, towns, cities, and villages, to improve energy efficiency. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible uses of funds include water heaters, lighting, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 227491

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Rural Agencies for the Installation of Winter Trail Markers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and rural governments for the installation of winter trail markers. Eligible trails must be for public use, with the purpose of connecting rural communities to public areas and highways. Applicants are responsible for insta...

GrantWatch ID#: 227505

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Educators for Financial Assistan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and educators for financial assistance, community services, and educational projects in eligible locations. The program makes grants available in three ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227719

Financial Assistance to New Jersey Government Entities, Including School Boards, to Upgrade Th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to New Jersey government entities, including school boards, to upgrade their facilities to be more energy-efficient. Applicants are required to undergo an energy audit prior to submitting an application. Eligible upgrades include HVAC systems,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227879

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Utilities, and Tribes to Address Climate and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits, public and local agencies, joint powers authorities, public and local utilities, and tribes to address climate and environmental issues facing eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227938

Grant to a Connecticut or New York Agency, Nonprofit, or For-Profit for Seaweed Cultivation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to a New York or Connecticut agency, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, or educational institution for seaweed commercialization in eligible areas. Funding is intended to address gaps between small-scale seaweed activity and building a profitab...

GrantWatch ID#: 228051

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and government agencies for safety equipment. The program is intended to provide automated external defibrillators. The goal of the program is to decrease deaths caused by sudden cardiac ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228092

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Tribal Entities to Encourage Out-of-State Job Applications...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota local governments, Tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, and job development authorities to encourage out-of-state job applications. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and complete required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228095

Grants to Idaho and Montana Organizations to Support the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho and Montana organizations in eligible counties to support the local community. In previous years, grants have been awarded to local schools, search and rescue organizations, police, ambulance, and fire departments. Funding is intended to support s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228234

Grants to Ohio Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that help to develop tourism in the area. Grants may be used for event promotion, facility improvements, market...

GrantWatch ID#: 228286

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities to Expand the Creative Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, colleges, universities, and school districts for projects to expand and strengthen the creative industry. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228375

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Tribes for Heritage Preservation Projects and Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, Indian tribal governments, and community-based entities to preserve the culture, heritage, language, history, and natural resources of Native communities. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228392

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental units, school districts, and universities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228455

Grants to Minnesota Individuals, For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Salvage Construction...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota individuals, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to salvage construction materials. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 228563

Grants to Maryland Agencies and Technology-Based Businesses to Provide Internship Positions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland state and local agencies, and technology-based businesses, to provide internship positions to high school graduates and college students. Priority is given to applicants seeking interns in areas including STEM, engineering, technology, and scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 228574

Grants to Minnesota Food Manufacturing Facilities and Waste Processors for Technical Support t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota food and beverage manufacturing facilities and food system waste processors for technical support to reduce emissions. Funding is intended for services to evaluate and improve efficiency, such as assessments, feasibility studies, plan developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 228737

Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies for Energy Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, CBOs, K-12 agencies, and neighborhood councils for environmental education initiatives. The purpose of funding is to increase public awareness of the necessity for energy efficie...

GrantWatch ID#: 228803

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Associations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and neighborhood associations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, programs, and events that serve local residents. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 228957

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Industry for Innovative Transport Phenomena Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228966
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