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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,179 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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3,179 grants found

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, government-sponsored businesses, schools, and health departments for recycling and litter reduction activities. Funding is intended for equipment used to collect and process recycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166527

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Water Companies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit conservation organizations, municipalities, and water companies for environmental preservation projects. Funding is intended for the acquisition of property that will remain undeveloped, and to assist water companies in acquiring la...

GrantWatch ID#: 177156

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Health-Related Programs in Elig...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for health-related programs and services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that increase health and wellness, address poverty, assist hos...

GrantWatch ID#: 188021

Grants to Texas Agencies to Assist Military Communities

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Texas government agencies, counties, defense base development authorities, junior college districts, technical colleges, and regional planning commissions to assist military communities. Funding is intended to help local government entities that have bee...

GrantWatch ID#: 210792

Grants to Illinois and Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Institutions for Programs fo...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and institutions for programs for people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs that support and educate people of all ages who have mental and/or physical disabilities. Only t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219090

Grants to California School Districts, Hospitals, and IHEs to Switch to Reusable Foodware

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California school districts, hospitals, IHEs, corporate campuses, and entertainment and sports venues in eligible locations to make the switch to reusable foodware. Funding is intended to reduce the use of disposable foodware. All applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231851

Grants to Pennsylvania Local Governments for Heritage Preservation Projects

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants to Pennsylvania local governments for projects to preserve local heritage. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for resources that assist communities in strengthening capacity and carrying out successful preservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148875

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life and Support the Elderly...

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, special districts, and government entities for programs to enhance the quality of life for local residents and support older residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: education, hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 192806

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public School Systems to Promote Health and Wel...

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants and sponsorships to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, civic or cultural organizations, and school systems to promote health and wellness in communities throughout the state. Grant funding is intended for specific projects or general o...

GrantWatch ID#: 171445

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 181988

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181997

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 181999

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182013

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177233

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 182011

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies in Multiple States to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public agencies for projects to restore and preserve designated historic sites. Funds may be used to implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 216919

Grants to Ontario Municipalities for Capital Projects to Improve Local Roadways

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Ontario municipalities in eligible regions for capital projects to improve local roadways. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects on roads that connect two e...

GrantWatch ID#: 223367

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Leadership Training

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible regions for capacity building and leadership centered on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, arts and culture, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 224392

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Enhance Water Quality

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Vermont municipalities, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and planning commissions for initiatives to enhance water quality. Funding is intended for a projects in a variety of focus areas, including but not limited to forestry, dam removal...

GrantWatch ID#: 227517

Grants to Canada Municipalities, IHEs, and Organizations to Conserve Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and Indigenous organizations in multiple provinces for the conservation of wildlife habitats. Funding is intended to promote the health and sustainability...

GrantWatch ID#: 158881

Grants to Iowa School Districts and Community Colleges for Professional Development Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Iowa school districts and community colleges for collaborative professional development programs. Funding is intended to enhance postsecondary and college education programs, promote career advancement, and foster cooperation between community colleges, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197398

Grants to Alabama Agencies for Projects That Improve Public Transportation

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Alabama local government agencies for projects that enhance public transportation. Funding is intended to upgrade and renovate transportation infrastructure through projects of local interest related to the state-maintained highway system. Work on local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198143

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, Regional Entities, Agencies, and IHEs to Help Governm...

Deadline: 11/13/26

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

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Address Child Abuse

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and individuals to address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to prevent child abuse and neglect by increasing prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 211415

Grants to Arizona Public Defenders and Prosecutors for Loan Repayment Assistance

Deadline: 11/13/26

Financial assistance to Arizona public defenders and prosecutors to repay educational loans. Funding is intended for loan assistance in exchange for a commitment to continue employment as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years. The goal of the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 218805

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Support Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, or schools for community services that address the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include education and youth, fire and rescue, public safety, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227613

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 182002

Grants to Tennessee Schools, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, and Museums to Pre...

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of significant war and military-related sites t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Community-Based Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts projects that engage and unify the community. Funding is intended for activities that promote economic development and community connectedness. Frequently ref...

GrantWatch ID#: 205757

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs that Bene...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents. In previous years, grants have been ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145691

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational and Religious Institutions to Promote H...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational and religious institutions in eligible communities to promote health and wellbeing. Funding is intended for activities that protect and promote the health of individuals and communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 155554

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Local Community Needs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and churches in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life in the local community. Funding is intended to support charitable projects that address the current and futur...

GrantWatch ID#: 155564

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Address Mental Illness and Substance...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and tribal entities to benefit individuals with mental illness. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to support pilot prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 162603

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible areas for programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must complete the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 169468

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Improve the Regional ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations to support the charitable needs of the community and improve the quality of life in the region. Recipients must be located in the coun...

GrantWatch ID#: 170429

Grants to Montana Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals to Preserve Wild Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, conservation districts, civic groups, individuals, and other entities to preserve wild fish habitats. Applicants must discuss projects with their regional biologists prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175853

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve the Lives of Local ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies for charitable activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, healthcare, and the improvement of environmental, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179949

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low-income reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 193123

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Groups in Eligible Areas to C...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, such as community gardens, schools, faith-based entities, scout groups, and neighborhood associations for activities and programs related to native plants. Funding is intended for projects that promote the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 198419

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Unite Tribal and Non-Tribal Groups in Cooperative...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that unite tribal and non-tribal groups in cooperative work. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of culture and the arts, education, preservation and conservation, economic de...

GrantWatch ID#: 206949

Grants to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming Entities to Benefit Local Co...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants, in-kind support, and sponsorships to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and social service organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215700

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Institutions to Promote Financial...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for initiatives and projects that promote financial literacy and security in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218984

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Culture, Recreation, a...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards for culture, recreation, and sports programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs, events, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219642

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for projects in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220820

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Access to the Arts

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes to enhance access to arts programming in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to festivals, workshops, projects, and exhi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221734

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Government Entities, Including Libraries and Schools, for In...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government entities, including libraries and schools, for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of conservation, education, community services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226069

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Staff ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and religious organizations in eligible regions for programs to prevent workforce burnout and improve staff retention. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226132

Grants to Virginia Local Governments to Offset Lost Forest Land Tax Revenue

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Virginia city and county governments to offset lost tax revenue resulting from reduced tax assessments on forested land. The purpose of the program is to allow landowners to maintain their forest land while compensating local governments for their lost r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229636

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Libraries for America250 Initiatives

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of $500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, historical societies, libraries, and other community entities for America250 initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a variety of events and projects to celebrate Amer...

GrantWatch ID#: 229959
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