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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 Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Benefit Local Communities in ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes to enhance the quality of life for local residents and address ongoing community needs in eligible regions. Applications will be considered for projects taking p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177967

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Betterment Pr...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, units of government, and faith-based organizations for a range of community benefit activities. Applicants must submit a request summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178309

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Breast Health, Education, and ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs and tribes for projects and activities related to breast health. Funding is intended for breast cancer education, screening, treatment, outreach, and support projects. Nonprofits in the following counties ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181515

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Religious Organizations for Community Services

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, and religious organizations in eligible locations for community services. Applicants must submit a request summary prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support charitable activities that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181848

Grants to British Columbia Local Governments and First Nations to Hire Grantwriting Staff

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations to hire grant writers for assistance with funding applications in eligible locations. Funds are intended to enable communities within the funding source’s service area to apply for finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 181856

Grants to Wisconsin Counties for Assistance with Forester Salaries and Organizational Dues

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Wisconsin counties to assist with the salaries and benefits of local professional foresters. Eligible foresters must have received a four-year degree prior to acquiring their position. Funding is also available for dues to non-profits that represent the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197457

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, School Systems, and Agencies to Improve the Well-Being and ...

Deadline: 02/28/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, school systems, and municipal entities to improve the well-being and health of residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204761

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for arts education in K-12 schools. Funding is intended for activities that effectively merge education and the arts to provide quality learning and teaching opportunities f...

GrantWatch ID#: 229955

Grants to Colorado Organizations for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Colorado organizations for environmental initiatives. Funding is intended to support environmental restoration and wildlife habitat conservation. Applicants must propose projects involving permanent conservation easements. Priority will be given to proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 231271

Grants to Kentucky Counties and Cities for Disaster Relief Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Kentucky counties and cities for disaster relief projects. Funding is intended for projects to mitigate active threats to communities related to floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other disasters. Eligible applicants are those located in areas that have...

GrantWatch ID#: 231286

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health, human services, civic, and envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 129954

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Benefit ...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for charitable projects that benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that focus on arts and culture, education, health care, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 155557

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of local youth under the age of 18. Special consideration will be given to proposals requiring...

GrantWatch ID#: 156937

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concert...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capital Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for capital projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including acquiring permanent equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172995

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups for Programs that Meet the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, groups, and clubs for programs that meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173442

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

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, First Nations, school boards, and health regions for projects to benefit children and youth. Applicants are advised that registration approval may take several days. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 174511

Grants and Loans to Minnesota Public Agencies for Economic Revitalization Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants and loans to Minnesota local governments, port authorities, economic development authorities, and housing and redevelopment authorities to revitalize blighted sites. Funding is intended to redevelop industrial, residential, or commercial sites. The programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 176576

Grants to Montana Agencies, NGOs, and Associations to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Trails

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Montana government agencies, NGOs, associations, clubs, and groups to improve outdoor recreational trails. Funding is intended for projects including but not limited to trail improvement, the removal of weeds, safety, education, and ethi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178061

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Address the Needs of Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178155

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 178919

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Ac...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas nonprofit, veterans, and faith-based organizations, schools, hospitals, government agencies, and volunteer fire departments for activities that create and sustain thriving communities in eligible locations. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 180322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies to Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas including but not limited to workforce development, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180324

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Schools and School Districts in Eli...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and schools and school districts in eligible regions for small cultural projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for events, series, fest...

GrantWatch ID#: 194015

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Districts, and Lake Associations for Boating Facilities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, tribes, districts, and lake associations for the construction and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants must contact the appropriate staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities that creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197437

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities primarily within the focus areas of health care and education. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 209731

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions for Workforce Develop...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profits, educational institutions, employer groups, and workforce associations for workforce development projects. Funding is intended for projects to address critical workforce needs and develop a well-trained and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229264

Grants to Kentucky Counties and Cities to Develop Safe and Affordable Housing

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kentucky counties and cities to develop safe and affordable housing in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase the supply of decent affordable housing available for low- to moderate-income residents. All cities and counties in Kentucky are el...

GrantWatch ID#: 231281

Grants to Kentucky Substance Abuse Centers for Operating Support

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kentucky substance abuse centers for operating support. Funding is intended for programs that assist people with a history of substance abuse, with a focus on people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. All cities and counties in Kentucky are eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231282

Grants to Texas Local Governments to Plan or Construct Boat Facilities on Public Waters

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas government agencies to plan, renovate, or construct boat launching facilities that provide access to public waters. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to land acquisition, restroom facilities, access roads, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164582

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to outdoor recreation areas. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to construct new trails, enhance existing trails, create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174948

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations, For-Profits, and Agencies to Plan the Development of ...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and government agencies for planning projects related to shooting ranges. Funding is intended to plan target ranges that provide recreational access to the general public. Eligible activities include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217700

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Arts Programming

Deadline: 02/05/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, and school districts to provide arts programming to the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support arts activities and events, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191660

Grants to Massachusetts Government Agencies to Establish Cultural Districts

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to Massachusetts local government agencies to establish cultural districts. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help municipalities that are looking to preserve and promote local cultural, community, and economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232341

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Co...

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/10/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the community. Priority areas of funding include youth development, education, public affairs, and human services. Applicants must submit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173478

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit historical organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to collect, protect, and share state history at the grassroots level. Funding is intended for activities and projects in four categories: collections, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204909

Grants to California, Idaho, and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programs

Deadline: 02/12/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to California, Idaho, and Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, museums, and governmental institutions in eligible regions for programs that promote children's literacy. Eligible programs are those that increase reading, writing, and STEM...

GrantWatch ID#: 165021

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and public entities or projects and programs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible areas. Requests for equipment, capital improvements, and capital acquisitions may also be eligible if they benefit the communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 158843

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for new or ongoing environmental stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for efforts to improve local water quality and address related land issues. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165030

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Projects that Benefit Eligible C...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that improve the quality of life in local communities. Eligible programs benefit the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 165675

Grants to Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Envir...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and schools for innovative environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on improving environmental qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 168419

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, Agencies, First Nations, and School Boards to Prevent Crime and Su...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, municipal governments, First Nation governments, and school boards or councils for projects and programs that reduce crime and support crime victims. Funding is intended to prevent crime and examine the causes of crime and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169655

Grants to South Dakota Fire Departments and Academies to Enhance Services in Rural Communities

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to South Dakota fire departments and academies, including tribal fire departments, to enhance firefighting capacity in rural communities. Funding is intended to support training, equipment purchases, and organizational improvement. Grants assist fire depart...

GrantWatch ID#: 171702

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Education, Human Services, Healt...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs in the areas of health, human services, education, and arts and culture. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Priority areas include you...

GrantWatch ID#: 172931

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Nonprofits and Public Entities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to preserve and promote community-based agricultural ventures. Funding is intended for both new and ongoing projects. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178059

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the program staff to be invited to apply. Applicants are then requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178332
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