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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,157 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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3,157 grants found

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New York housing developers, nonprofit organizations, housing service providers, and other agencies for housing projects that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to allow successful applicants to develop, continue, or expand qualifying p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231975

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and municipalities in eligible counties to benefit local residents and improve the quality of life in areas such as the environment, health, seniors, the arts, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 160375

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Municipalities to Benefit Reside...

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and municipalities for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support proposals that have a direct impact on the lives of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164074

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Improve the Quality of Life in El...

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious and educational institutions for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff and submit a preliminary application prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175210

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Support Tourist Information Faci...

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribes to support tourist information facilities. New applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide information to tourists, encourage trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 177196

Grants to Virginia Agencies to Build and Renovate Firefighting Training Structures

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Virginia counties and local governments for capital projects that improve firefighter training programs. Funding is intended to support projects to upgrade existing structures or to construct new buildings where the local fire service will train personne...

GrantWatch ID#: 178323

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Businesses, and Educational Entities to Protect Historical Sites

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community organizations, faith-based and educational institutions, and businesses in eligible regions to protect historical sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolit...

GrantWatch ID#: 189928

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Indigenous Community...

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that combin...

GrantWatch ID#: 206006

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit public charities, schools, and government entities for initiatives to benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and wellbeing, environment, acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 225182

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts and Culture Projects

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, school districts, municipalities, and government agencies for arts, humanities, and historic preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, or services that allow ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143971

Grants to Alabama Agencies to Improve Access to Local Industrial Areas

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants to Alabama local government agencies to develop and create roads and bridges that allow the public to reach industrial areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support industries that are committed to new investme...

GrantWatch ID#: 198144

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties for General Operating Su...

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations in a wide range of focus areas, including visual arts, history, culture, commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219710

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to the Arts

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $18,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve access to arts activities. Funding is intended for projects that focus on increasing participation in the arts for all residents. Proposed projects must involve one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224248

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit, Government, Religious, and Educational Organizations to Benefit...

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit, governmental, religious, and educational organizations to benefit women and girls in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible programs must provide opportunities for or me...

GrantWatch ID#: 165212

Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities, Schools, and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations fo...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, schools, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for pre-K educational programming in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance existing, established pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 152264

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Programs that Address the Needs of Communities

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for specific projects or general operational support. Grants can be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 164202

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a broad range of projects and programs that enrich the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Highest priority is given to proposals addressing residents' medical needs. Programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 166000

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal and government agencies, and faith-based organizations for community projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for sustainable projects that contribute to a healthy, caring, and vibrant co...

GrantWatch ID#: 166215

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies inEligible Areas for Programs that ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and churches in eligible areas for projects that benefit local communities. Priority funding is intended for original and ambitious projects that are seeking "seed mone...

GrantWatch ID#: 172086

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts for Arts Projects and Program...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, organizations of color, arts providers, and cultural districts for projects that use the arts to benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for a range of programs and activities withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172841

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Self-Sufficiency and Community Developme...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofits and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen communities and families. Priority is given to activities that focus on community development, promoting self-sufficiency, and assisting the economical...

GrantWatch ID#: 173430

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies to Maintain and Improve Public Shooting Ranges

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies for the improvement and operation of publicly accessible shooting ranges. Funding is intended to develop and enhance shooting ranges and to support their maintenance and operation. The goal is for h...

GrantWatch ID#: 176940

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and hospitals to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of education, community a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177041

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support programs in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177066

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, and faith-based entities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177329

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Bar Associations, and Agencies to Enhance the Legal System

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, bar associations, and state entities to enhance the justice system. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that address the legal needs of the underserved, promote legal...

GrantWatch ID#: 177597

Grants to Missouri Academic, Public, and Special Libraries for Digitization Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Missouri academic, public, and special libraries to digitize historical resources and newspapers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that involve primary sources related to Mis...

GrantWatch ID#: 188146

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible regions to benefit underserved children and youth. Applicants must view a webinar before applying. Funding is intended for expanded or new projects and progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196611

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, soil and water conservation districts, and tribes in eligible regions for environmental and conservation initiatives. Funding is intended for environmental education programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 200550

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Water Districts for Water Recycling Projects

Deadline: 08/26/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and water districts for water recycling projects in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed and a feasibility study submitted prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211719

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina state and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection and preservation projects. Funding is intended for transaction, management, and stewardship expenses incurred when receiving dona...

GrantWatch ID#: 212509

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions, for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for collaborative projects, involving two or more eligible organizations. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 215408

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Water Districts for Desalination Projec...

Deadline: 08/27/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA local, state, and tribal governments, water and irrigation districts, and wastewater districts for desalination projects in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed and a fea...

GrantWatch ID#: 216527

Grants to Pennsylvania Public Schools to Improve Student Attendance

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania public schools in eligible locations to improve student attendance. Funding is intended for specific programs within a set time frame. The grant aims to improve attendance, as students who attend school regularly are more lik...

GrantWatch ID#: 223623

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits, NGOs, and Government Ministries to Protect Children

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, registered charities, NGOs, and government ministries for initiatives to address the mistreatment of children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support research, advocacy, education, and direct s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225847

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies to Replant Neighborhood Tree...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, CBOs, schools, IHEs, and agencies to replant trees following neighborhood transportation construction. Applicants are required to obtain approval prior to submitting an applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 229625

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Preserve and Restore Histo...

Deadline: 01/18/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual property owners to interpret and protect historic sites and structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, restoration, and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 180695

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for outdoor recreation programs serving youth aged 18 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231692

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor and Natural Resource Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado land conservation organizations, local governments, special districts, and state agencies for activities to develop outdoor recreation and natural resources projects. Applicants must submit a concept paper and contact staff prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 160687

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Productions and Activities

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, other nonprofits, local government agencies, and educational institutions for arts projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for exhibits, productions, touring artists, and school residenci...

GrantWatch ID#: 174003

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Organizations for Land Conservation Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for land conservation projects. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that protect a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197362

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Organizations, and Special Districts for Outdoor Projects

Deadline: 03/11/27 LOI Date: 01/21/27

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for outdoor projects that enhance the quality of life for local communities. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197365

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Out-of-School Activities

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, educational institutions, and government agencies to expand out-of-school opportunities for children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that benefit children ages 3 to 8 who live in unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 217051

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Prevent Homelessness

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs and projects that prevent homelessness for children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives and services ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217634

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Green Space Planning

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for green space planning activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-driven projects to expand and improve green spaces. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 217637

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor Programming Access

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for initiatives to increase access to outdoor programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance public spaces and the health and wellne...

GrantWatch ID#: 217638

Grants to Minnesota Public Entities for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants to Minnesota local public entities for historic preservation projects to preserve or restore buildings, improve accessibility, and upgrade building systems. A pre-application must be submitted prior to submitting a final application. Eligible projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134710

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Community Projects

Deadline: 02/18/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for charitable programs and projects addressing community needs in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 176693

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Institutions for Collaborati...

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to form and support collaborations between cultural and history organizations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197791
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