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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

Grants to USA Industry Groups, IHEs, and Agencies for Biotechnology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228967

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to USA State Agencies for Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state and territory governments for stormwater infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to mitigate sewer overflow during and after storms, thereb...

GrantWatch ID#: 229004

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and units of government for charitable projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit local residents or that meet a general community need. Eligible programs and initiatives...

GrantWatch ID#: 229005

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Crucial Projects Related to Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for crucial one-time projects related to tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support capital projects and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229037

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits and Municipalities for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations and municipalities for capital projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that improve public gathering places, including libraries, parks, community centers, and trails...

GrantWatch ID#: 229091

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Unforeseen Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to address unforeseen organizational needs. Funding is intended to address issues that threaten service delivery or ongoing...

GrantWatch ID#: 229295

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and government entities in eligible regions for projects to address urgent and unexpected organizational needs. Funding is intended to support organizations that strengthen communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 229296

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Urgent Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for urgent relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide vital basic needs, services, and long-term rebuild efforts to disproportionately impacted individuals, families, and vu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229368

Grants to Massachusetts School Districts for Transportation Planning Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts public school districts for sustainable transportation planning assistance. Funding is intended to help school systems transition to electric student transportation by delivering complimentary technical assistance and strategic support thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229408

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to preserve battlefields. Funding is intended to support the permanent protection of qualified battlefield lands across the state. The grant program supports the acquisition or purchase of protectiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 229411

Grants to Michigan Businesses and Agencies to Lower Emission Levels

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan businesses and government agencies to replace diesel vehicles, vessels, and equipment with new, cleaner versions that have low to no emissions. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to address in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229452

Grants to USA States for Clean Drinking Water Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA States and Territories for clean drinking water solutions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Eligible activities include addressing drinking water contaminants to benefit disadvantaged or small communities, providing househo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229523

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve Access to the Arts for Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to improve arts accessibility in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve arts experiences for youth, seniors, people with disabilities, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229547

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for a Community Meal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho and Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, schools, CBOs, civic groups, and neighborhood coalitions to run a free community dining event in eligible regions. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 229609

Grants to Ontario Municipalities for Resource Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario municipalities for resource development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to upgrade or build new infrastructure to enable or increase use by the resource industry. The purpose of this program is to share the benefits of resource developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 229619

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Businesses for Infrastructure Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and tribes for emergency infrastructure repairs. Funding is intended for construction repairs due to damage caused by unforeseen events. Priority is given to projects that replace exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 229632

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Promote Forest Diversity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to implement forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist forest landowners in establishing three endangered species, there...

GrantWatch ID#: 229640

In-Kind Grants of Equipment to Virginia Fire Departments to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment to Virginia fire departments to improve firefighting capabilities. The grant program supports the acquisition of surplus military equipment that can be used by emergency service providers. Qualifying organizations may be eligible to rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229642

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Forest Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, corporate, and governmental landowners to conduct forest management practices. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the forest resources for the landowner, as well as for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229644

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Best Hardwood Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to conduct hardwood management practices recommended by a forestry professional. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to carry out practices des...

GrantWatch ID#: 229645

Grants to Virginia Landowners and Nonprofits to Address Invasive Species

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia landowners, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and homeowner associations for forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to treat hemlock trees impacted by destructive non-native ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229646

Grants to Texas Agencies, Colleges, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas government agencies, colleges, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the eligible focus areas of education, workforce development, economic development, community develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 229659

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Conserve Oak Woodlands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes to conserve oak woodlands. Funding is intended for projects to both conserve and restore eligible woodlands, while working in partnership with farmers and ranchers for sustainable land uses that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 229794

Grants to California Landowners, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Protect Grasslands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California landowners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and special districts for projects to protect grassland and grazing land. Funding is intended to support partnerships of various stakeholders who come together to protect wildlife, open...

GrantWatch ID#: 229795

Grants to California Agencies and Nonprofits to Acquire Land for Conservation Purposes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California government entities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to acquire land for conservation purposes. Funding is intended to promote wildlife conservation throughout the state by acquiring real property or rights to property with high biological...

GrantWatch ID#: 229796

Tax Incentives for Utah Entities to Increase Affordable Housing Near Public Transit

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax incentives for Utah public transit counties and municipalities to increase affordable housing located near public transit options. Funding is intended for but not limited to increasing public transportation use, promoting affordable housing options, and improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 229834

Grants to Utah Counties and Municipalities for Regional Development Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Utah counties and municipalities for development costs. Funding is intended for developing areas with economic significance, such as those with transportation-focused development and housing considerations. Funding is from portions of incremental tax rev...

GrantWatch ID#: 229836

Grants to Utah Municipalities to Increase Housing Options and Affordability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Utah municipalities to increase housing options and affordability. Applicants must contact the funder in order to apply. Funding is intended for increasing the development of a variety of housing options and improving transportation and parking efficienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 229840

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Serve the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit, faith-based, and educational institutions, and government entities for projects to serve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for youth activities, community events, and celebrations, to address community needs, and fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229854

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for programs, projects, and activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended exclusively for charitable purposes that serve residents of the C...

GrantWatch ID#: 229859

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Religious, Governmental, and Educational Institutions to Serve th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and religious, governmental, and educational institutions to serve the public in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229860

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Religious, Governmental, and Educational Institutions to Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, religious, governmental, and educational institutions for activities to benefit the public in eligible regions. Eligible areas of interest include: community improvement, service, beautification, recreation...

GrantWatch ID#: 229863

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the quality of life for pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 229864

Grants and Loans to Pennsylvania Businesses and Municipalities to Expand the Job Market Statew...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania businesses and municipalities to expand the job market statewide. Funding is intended to strengthen the state's business sector, attract businesses to the state, and increase job opportunities for unemployed individuals. Eligible u...

GrantWatch ID#: 229909

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229967

Grants to Minnesota Entities to Upgrade Refrigeration and Cold Storage Units

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribes, and schools to upgrade refrigeration and cold storage units. Funding is intended to replace existing models with more environmentally friendly options. The systems being replaced must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 230028

Grants to Washington Port Districts and Tribal Port Facilities for Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington port districts and tribal port facilities for improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of rural economic development projects, including efforts to increase private business, tourism, and community vitality. Projects will a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230227

In-Kind Services to New Jersey IHEs, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Lower Energy Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey IHEs, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government agencies, and schools to lower energy costs. The goal of the energy audit is to provide applicants with information on how their facilities use energy, identify energy conser...

GrantWatch ID#: 230240

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible locations for environmental projects. Funding is intended to protect, improve, and conserve the local environment. Eligible initiatives must be projects for supporting and promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230250

Grants to Illinois Local Governments for Projects to Improve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois local governments for projects to improve local communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to address one of the focus areas: sidewalk improvement, demolition acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230336

Grants to USA Lead Agencies for Recreational Initiatives Near Military Bases

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories lead agencies for recreational initiatives near military bases. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects must be in an eligible area and include a land acquisition component. Examples of eligible areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 230344

Grants to North Dakota Service Providers for Training and Implementation Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota service providers and agencies for training and implementation costs associated with offering eligible services. Funding is intended to train staff in Title IV-E programs. Priority will be given to programs proposing to fill an unmet need in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230348

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Support the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives and programs to support the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for leadership development and community benefit programs. Eligible activities take place in and around th...

GrantWatch ID#: 230460

Grants to Vermont Agencies and Schools to Modernize Heating Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Vermont government agencies and schools to modernize heating infrastructure Funding is intended to support the installation of new, high-efficiency wood heating systems, as well as the repair, replacement, mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 230489

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Environmental Conservation Project...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended to offset the cost of equipment and vehicle electrification projects. The purpose of funding is to drastically reduce emi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230512

Grants to Idaho Agencies and Water Districts for Monitoring of Water Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho government agencies and water districts for monitoring of water resources. Funding is intended to support water conservation through improved measuring and monitoring of water resources across the state. Grant funding may be used to purchase and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230550

Grants to USA Emergency Response and Fire Departments to Improve and Enhance Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories emergency response and fire departments to improve and enhance services. Funding is intended for equipment and tools that will benefit small-town fire departments and EMS. Applicants must prove financial need and explain how the funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 230635
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