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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 USA States to Increase Exports of Small Businesses

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA states and territories to increase exports of small businesses. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to build the capacity of current and future small business exporters to compete in the global marketpl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231299

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and local and state government agencies for programs that improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Priority is given to projects that address the needs of low-income residents. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 139352

Grants to USA Qualifying Entities for Research on the Effectiveness of SUD Treatment Programs

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for research related to the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment programs. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214408

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build and Repair Cultural Facilities

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to build and upgrade native cultural facilities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to support land acquisition...

GrantWatch ID#: 220524

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and municipalities in eligible counties for recreational opportunities. Funding is intended to create activities on the regional lake and other waterbodies in the area....

GrantWatch ID#: 221992

Grants to Minnesota Tribes and American Indian Organizations for Substance Use Prevention

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Minnesota tribes and American Indian organizations for substance use prevention programs. Funding is intended for services for urban communities and Tribes, which are disproportionately affected by substance use disorders. Eligible uses of funds include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231700

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and marketing organizations for projects and events that promote local tourism in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for the prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 149037

Grants to Alaska Cities and Housing Authorities for Boat Harbor Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Alaska municipalities and regional housing authorities to improve and upgrade facilities in small boat harbors. Funding is intended for the expansion, major repair, construction, and maintenance of facilities throughout the state. The goal of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 172187

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, For-Profit, Agency, IHE, or School District to Assis...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, government agency, tribe, IHE, or school district to operate a national program to assist vulnerable youth. Applicants are advised that required registration may take up...

GrantWatch ID#: 181553

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions to Enhance Communities

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and public institutions for community enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborative initiatives that improve the way communities work together, solv...

GrantWatch ID#: 186570

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits to Hire Youth Crews for Outdoor Projects

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, counties, local government subdivisions, special districts, and nonprofit land preservation organizations to hire crews for outdoor projects that provide public benefit. The goal of funding is to provide employment opportunities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190976

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Support the Inclusion of Undergraduate Students in Scient...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal governments to support the inclusion of undergraduate students in scientific research projects. Funding is intended to get more students interested in pursuing careers in engineering and science by giving the...

GrantWatch ID#: 211763

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopedic ...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for orthopedic research projects related to military service injuries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214943

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, For-Profit, or USA Agency for Clinical Tri...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, research institute, or USA government agency for clinical trials related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215334

Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Entities to Protect Salmon Stocks

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho private, nonprofit, and public sector entities to protect salmon stocks in eligible areas. Priorities include enhancing wild stock production, restoring habitat, and improving the information available rega...

GrantWatch ID#: 222195

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Agencies for Forestry Initiatives

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, schools, and local governments for forestry initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for long-term and sustained urban and community fores...

GrantWatch ID#: 230295

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopaedic...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to improve the recovery rate for individuals with orthopaedic injuries. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 230311

Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Agencies for Initiatives to Address Immigration

Deadline: 08/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribes and state and local government agencies for initiatives to address immigration. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants should be used to support substa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230393

Grants to USA State Agencies to Improve Income Verification for Nutrition Support Applicants

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Guam, and Virgin Islands state governments for electronic income verification for people applying for nutrition support. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to institute more eff...

GrantWatch ID#: 231307

Grants to Israel Corporations and Government Companies for Aquaculture Pilot Programs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Israel corporations and government companies for aquaculture pilot programs. The goal of this program is to allow for testing of an existing technology in the field of aquaculture and to demonstrate its value in the real-world environment. This program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231319

Grants to Washington Entities for Advocacy Services for Victims of Juvenile Offenders

Deadline: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribes, and government entities for services for victims of juvenile offenders. Funding is intended for emotional assistance, direct support, and resources for victims of trauma or crime. Applicants must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231389

Contract for Services to Washington CBOs and Agencies to Increase Health Insurance Awareness

Deadline: 08/19/26

Contract for services to Washington CBOs and agencies to increase health insurance awareness among multi-cultural residents in eligible regions. Successful applicants will engage in outreach activities related to health insurance open enrollment or educate non-cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 231563

Grants to Idaho Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Health and Wellness Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Idaho government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the health and wellness of residents in eligible communities. New applicants are required to attend a grant writing workshop session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 160926

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/29/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofits and local government entities for programs that foster the self-sufficiency and independence of residents in eligible locations. Funding is also intended for activities and events that promote community pride and cohesiveness or enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 164174

Grants and Loans to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants and loans to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and CBDOs for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 178409

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Natural Resource Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for natural resources conservation projects that employ youth. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects that yield long-term benefits to the community. The project must result i...

GrantWatch ID#: 180200

Grants to Arizona Teachers to Enhance Wildlife Education

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers and educational professionals, including government and Indian tribe employees, to enhance wildlife education. Funding is intended to support professional development activities as well as the design and implementation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187850

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Festivals and Events

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to support festivals and events that are open to the public, support diversity, increase the number of visitors and revenue rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 209409

Grants to Georgia Schools, School Districts, and Nonprofits to Improve Outdoor Learning

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia public schools, school districts, and nonprofit organizations to engage preK-12 students in high-quality outdoor learning experiences. Funding is intended for new or expanded outdoor programs for children across the state. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215631

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Technical Training for Businesses

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes to provide technical assistance to small businesses. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for training, accelerator programs, and related oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 223255

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Education and Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational and preservation projects. Funding is intended to support capital and non-capital projects that address preservation needs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 223695

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Host Large-Scale Events and Festivals

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to host large-scale events and festivals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to promote tourism and increase overnight stays. Eligible events will host 2,500+ people, be open to the public,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231578

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism and Improve Facilities

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism and improve facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for tourism marketing activities, capital projects related to tourism facilities, and to support facility operations....

GrantWatch ID#: 231579

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities for Operational Support in the Tourism Sect...

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities for operational support in the tourism sector. Funding is intended for marketing and promotional activities to attract tourists and enhance the tourist experience. Eligible activities must expand the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231581

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Reduce Violent Crime

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to USA government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments for activities to reduce violent crime in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 123715

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Synagogues, and Schools to Enrich Jewish Identity

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and synagogues for programs that enrich the Jewish community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for impactful and innovative programs, technologies, projects, and services that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 175389

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179845

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Parki...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206024

Grants to New York Food Banks and Municipalities for Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to New York food banks and municipalities for capacity-building projects. Nonprofit applicants are advised that they must be prequalified prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including the renovation or construction of...

GrantWatch ID#: 230229

Grants to USA Organizations for Research on Earth's Atmosphere

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 08/20/26

Grants to USA organizations to conduct research on Earth's atmosphere. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for a wide range of research projects to incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 231677

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in areas that include, but...

GrantWatch ID#: 146220

Grants to Nebraska Agencies and Tribes to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Nebraska local villages, cities, tribes, public power districts, and natural resource districts to acquire, develop, and renovate outdoor public recreation facilities. Applicants are required to hold a public meeting prior to submitting an application. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 175537

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts-Based Community Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, public agencies, institutions, and Tribes for arts-based, community-driven programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit communities of color and other historically margin...

GrantWatch ID#: 182974

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, mission-based organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and agencies for projects that benefit residents, businesses, institutions, and organizations in eligible regions. Proposed projects should result in measurable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215443

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Access to Healthy Fo...

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and food policy councils to promote healthy eating habits and improve access to nutritious food options in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Funding is intended to expand hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 220004

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554
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