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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,074 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 Illinois Entities for Projects to Address Transportation Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants to Illinois eligible entities for projects to address transportation needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible projects are those that enhance transportation systems throughout the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192003

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies for Art Programs to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 199517

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391

Grants to Alaska Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Maritime Heritage Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alaska government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for maritime heritage activities. Funding is intended to support initiatives related to the preservation of historically significant maritime properties. Eligible proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231284
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Health and Education Services for Ind...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for health and education projects and programs that benefit children in eligible locations. The goal of this grant program is to provide healthcare services, including education services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 128750
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Health, Human Service, Education, Env...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and government agencies to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health, human service, education, environment, and recreation. Eligible re...

GrantWatch ID#: 158674
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible locations for projects and programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that respond to the community's educational, cultura...

GrantWatch ID#: 158676
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Grants to Arkansas Agencies in Rural Areas for Development and Fire Protection Projects

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Arkansas qualifying towns, cities, and communities in rural areas for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve local fire protection and emergency services and to support the construction and renovation of public buildings, community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177147
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools for Programs t...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and public and private schools for community programs in eligible locations. Requests that support scholarships for underrepresented populations or that demonst...

GrantWatch ID#: 178399
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and public educational institutions for arts programming and projects. Funding is intended to support a wide variety of educational arts activities that support the arts in schoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180168
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, healthcare, quality of place, and hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180258

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before applying. Funding is intended for projects that address health issues, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210073

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Districts, and Agencies for Recreational Trail Management

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, metro and recreation districts, and local, federal, and tribal government agencies to plan, build, and maintain trails on public lands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 175033

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 08/20/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Requests may be made to support projects, programs, events, and capital improvements. Focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 175272

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/24/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for services to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182248

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Health-Related Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Special emphasis is placed on stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 201364

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Poverty in Local Communities

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to mitigate poverty in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the conditions and causes of poverty within the State. Grants may be used for purposes such...

GrantWatch ID#: 203165

Grants to Missouri Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Missouri government agencies for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide affordable housing and an appropriate living environment and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 210455

Loans to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Loans to Washington nonprofit housing developers and government agencies for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended to develop multifamily rental projects that benefit lower-income households. The program seeks to expand and maintain the supply of decent...

GrantWatch ID#: 215252

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for projects and activities that increase the supply of affordable housing. Funding is also intended to preserve existing affordable housing through rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 215253

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities to Enhance Natural River System Functions

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and non-federal government agencies for projects to enhance natural river system functions in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222625

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Housing Authorities, and Tribes for IDD Housing

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for housing projects serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for the development of multifamily housing that p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231229

In-Kind Support to USA Youth Programs to Provide Banking Education Programming

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

In-kind support to USA youth programs to provide banking education programming to participants. Eligible applicants have a government connection and work with youth ages 14-24. Awardees will receive assistance with integrating banking access into their programs, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231683
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes for educational projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Projects may fall into one of the following focus areas: childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 132215

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Culture and Tourism

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, and municipalities to promote cultural activities and tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage tourism and support the operation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141930
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Grants to Tennessee Government Agencies and Nonprofits to Preserve Historical Records

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Tennessee government agencies and nonprofit organizations to preserve historical records. Funding may be used for a wide range of costs related to preservation, including supplies, furniture, employee costs, contractor costs, digitizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 162327

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Areas of focus include education, health and medical, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 172430
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Grants to Ontario Charities, Municipalities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to Benefit Loca...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario charities, municipalities, and registered amateur athletic associations for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that address critical issues, create partnerships, and hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 172543
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Grants to Iowa Agencies and NGOs for Projects to Enhance Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Iowa communities, counties, cities, and non-governmental organizations for projects to support outdoor recreation for the general public. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development, construction of facilities, parkland expansion, mul...

GrantWatch ID#: 173505
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In-Kind Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Marketing Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA and Canada nonprofit, educational, and service organizations, and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the marketing and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174265
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for the Preservation of Historical Records

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the preservation of and access to historical records. Funding is intended to enhance and develop archival programs, as well as to train and educate records custodians. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 174585
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Grants to Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah Nonprofits and Tribal Agencies for Capacity ...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah nonprofit organizations and tribal governments for capacity-building projects that benefit Native communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the unding is intended for the priority ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 175715
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Grants to Washington, DC Entities for Volunteer Staff to Provide Community Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and agencies to support volunteer staff working in a broad range of community services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Eligible service areas in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176377
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Grants to Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs, and schools to benefit communities in eligible regions. Grant funding may be requested for programs, equipment, facilities improvements, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176841
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Improve the Local Qu...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177498

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the focus ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 178470

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Communi...

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units in eligible regions for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 179733
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Arts Proj...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to increase access to the arts for the local community and involve new audiences and visitors. Funding is intended to support production and exhibition costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 180269
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Strengthen the Economy

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for projects that strengthen the local economy in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support infrastructure development, job training, economic development, community imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181125
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, including local governments, IHEs, school districts, and volunteer centers for materials, supplies, and volunteer support for community service projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 184227
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Evaluate Crime Victim Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and Tribes for research on services provided to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 193867
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Opportunity for New York Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Join a Training Program

Deadline: 08/14/26

Opportunity for New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in eligible locations to participate in a leadership training program. The goal of the program is to help organizations improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 194781
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Grants to Kentucky Public Entities for Natural Disaster Prevention and Public Awareness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Kentucky public agencies for activities and programs that promote disaster prevention, recovery, and public awareness. Funding is intended for projects that further natural hazard mitigation and management or mitigation awareness. Mitigation projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 197802
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Grants to California Law Enforcement Agencies to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Among Minors

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California local law enforcement agencies to reduce alcohol consumption among minors. Funding is intended to support the implementation of programs that prevent minors from obtaining alcohol from the general public as well as from licens...

GrantWatch ID#: 198222
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, Regional Entities, Agencies, and IHEs to Help Governm...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 200156
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Environmental Awareness

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, businesses, and nature centers for educational initiatives that increase awareness of environmental topics. A l...

GrantWatch ID#: 200712
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Scrap Tire Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Michigan organizations to promote alternative uses for scrap tires. Funding is intended to increase, explore, and expand markets for used tires. Grants may be used to buy equipment or to support research and development projects that explore new or incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200835
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Grants to USA Agencies to Mitigate the Risks of Earthquakes

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to promote resilience to earthquakes. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 203364
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In-Kind Assistance to Arizona Organizations to Help With Community Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

In-kind assistance of volunteer services to Arizona organizations for activities that positively impact communities in eligible locations. The program allows organizations to submit project ideas within the focus areas of education, financial wellness, equity, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 203923
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribal governments for projects to benefit rural communities. Funding is intended to stimulate rural economies, support sustainable food production and distribution, remove barrier...

GrantWatch ID#: 204010
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