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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 Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Address Community Needs in Eligi...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for programs and projects that respond to community needs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 200843

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Unexpected Community Needs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to address unexpected needs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 213565

Grants to Oklahoma Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Develop Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies, tribal entities, and universities to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Applicants must request access to the application before applying. Funding is intended to ensure the quality and quanti...

GrantWatch ID#: 225969

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Recreational Trails

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreational trail projects. Interested applicants must request an application link before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to improve trails and to support motorized and non-motorize...

GrantWatch ID#: 231439

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 12/21/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for tourism opportunities in eligible locations that attract visitors from out of the region. Funding is intended to assist local organizations with events designed to generate trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 179788

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Tennessee 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#: 177243

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Mississippi 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, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177244

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs and Services

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 12/28/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of environment, health, arts and culture, human services, and education. Grants may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 177176

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Staff Training

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants of up to $150 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for staff participation in training sessions. Funding is intended to support the attendance of personnel at conferences and workshops o...

GrantWatch ID#: 209428

Grants to California Cities, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, health, human services, environment, and community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 171635

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Provide Support for Community Events ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, governmental and public agencies, and tribes to provide support for free community special events or a season of events that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to boost the impact ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172950

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches in Eligible Locations for Programs ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations including government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible locations for programs that improve the lives of people with disabilities. Requests will be considered for projects and activities that improve the vocational, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177005

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Eligible Counties for Basic Needs and ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and Tribal governments in eligible counties for programs that provide basic needs such as food, medical care, clothing, and shelter. Funding is intended for new or existing programs and projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177965

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Urgent Operating Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for urgent operating needs. Funding is intended for operations, projects, and repairs for organizations facing unexpected emergencies. Eligible applicants are those that primar...

GrantWatch ID#: 179634

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies for Projects t...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, community groups, and government agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Eligible focus areas are community development, the environment, education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 183020

Rebates to Saskatchewan Tribes and Agencies for Assistance with Rodent Control

Deadline: 12/31/26

Rebates to Saskatchewan First Nation Bands and rural municipalities in eligible locations to help with pest control. The program aims to control the rat population and to achieve maximum results and accountability while keeping administrative requirements for rura...

GrantWatch ID#: 186458

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts for Programs to Enhance the...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and school districts for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 191022

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Public Entities, and Organizations for Educational Programs Bene...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofits, public entities, and charitable, cultural, and educational organizations in eligible counties to assist residents in need within the local community. Funding is intended for educational programs serving children, women, and elderly re...

GrantWatch ID#: 193125

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Schools, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects to Pro...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, IHEs, and tribes for projects to protect and manage coastal resources. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of planning, outreach, youth education, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 205093

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts to Benefit Watersheds

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and soil and water conservation districts for projects that benefit state watersheds. Applicants must request access to the online application system before submitting an appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 207683

Grants to Pennsylvania Local Governments to Support Recycling Efforts

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania local governments for recycling programs. Funding is intended to promote recycling efforts in municipalities. The grants are based on the applicant's rate of recycling and the total tons recycled. Post-consumer aluminum and steel cans, glass...

GrantWatch ID#: 209317

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Encourage Recycling

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, refuse haulers, and government agencies to encourage recycling in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including but not limited to educational p...

GrantWatch ID#: 216454

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Grants to Illinois Local Governments to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Illinois local governments for initiatives to improve energy efficiency in new builds and building retrofits. Applicants are required to prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to reduce energy consumpt...

GrantWatch ID#: 222661

Grants to New Jersey Agencies, IHEs, Landowners, and Nonprofits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New Jersey government agencies, academic institutions, landowners, and nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation projects. Funding is intended for activities and programs that improve the state's coastal ecosystem and restore and enhance the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223216

In-Kind Software Donations to New York Municipalities to Upgrade Building and Zoning Processes

Deadline: 12/31/26

In-kind software donations to New York municipalities to upgrade building and zoning processes. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the house-building process, minimize delays, and decrease housing costs. Participating municipalities will receive training on h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231317

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies and Nonprofits to Address Homelessness During the Winter

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to address homelessness during the cold season. Funding is intended to help strengthen the state's homelessness response system during the winter months and help more hou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231875

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

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Reduce Solid Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans of up to $25,000 to Iowa local government agencies, businesses, private and public groups, and individuals to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills. This program offers forgivable, zero-interest, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a broa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176723

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Groups, Individuals, and Businesses for Projects to Reduce Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers low-interest, zero-interest, and forgivable loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176821

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 Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 02/21/27 LOI Date: 01/10/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for program support, operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 221516

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 Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the local quality of life in eligible areas. Focus areas include health and safety, youth empowerment, community betterment, and opportunity and access. Proposals should ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 131215

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 Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support projects in the interest areas of health and safety, youth empowerment, communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166213
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