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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,073 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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3,073 grants found

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

Deadline: 09/29/26

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

Deadline: 09/20/26

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

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

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 New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/18/26

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 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 USA Entities in Multiple Regions to Remove Marine Hurricane Debris

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to address the aftereffects of hurricanes and storms in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the removal of marine d...

GrantWatch ID#: 187443

Grants to New York Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Plant Trees

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to New York government agencies, Indian nations, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to plant trees throughout the state. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and certain applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218331

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

Deadline: 09/25/26

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 Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Strengthen the Climatech Industry

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the state's climatech industry. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit startups and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222681

Grants to Manitoba Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to Manitoba municipalities for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to help communities improve their services and resources. Eligible uses of funds include construction, renovation, and upgrading community assets. Areas of inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 223596

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

Deadline: 09/21/26

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

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Development

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana local governments, nonprofit developers, land banks, community development corporations, collaborative development partnerships, and community land trusts for community development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 231936

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Community Facilities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207561

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213121
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Grants to California Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Emergency Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to plan, construct, or retrofit facilities to benefit the community during emergency situations. Facilities should also provide community services and programs throughout the year. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231111

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Tree Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and recreation entities for tree conservation activities. Funding is intended for reducing the effects of the emerald ash borer through maintaining and managing trees, as well as community eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 231396
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Grants to Connecticut Entities for Farm-to-School Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, IHEs, childcare centers, schools, farms, agencies, and organizations for farm-to-school projects. Funding is intended to support efforts to purchase food from local producers. Eligible grant tracks include local procureme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211983

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of land or conservation easements. Priority is for projects that enhance or protec...

GrantWatch ID#: 213082

Grants to Ohio Local Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio local governments and nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding supports residents in need and improves neighborhoods by assisting low-income reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 225685

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Local Waterways

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to protect local waterways. Funding is intended to support initiatives that result in the purchase of land parcels. Land acquired or conserved through...

GrantWatch ID#: 231690

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects to Preserve Habitats

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and federal, state, and local government agencies for projects to preserve habitats. Funding is intended to support projects with a focus on the restoration, enhancement, and expansion o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140537

Grants and Loans to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing and Community Development

Deadline: 11/16/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 178409

Grants to California LEAs to Expand Access to Service Learning Among High School Seniors

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to California local education agencies including school districts, charter schools, and COEs to promote service learning among high school seniors. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for professional development...

GrantWatch ID#: 207935

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, businesses, tribal entities, and government entities to promote recycling programs and waste reduction efforts. Funding is intended to encourage participation in recycling and source reduction and educate the public throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 211456

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve and Build Recreatio...

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capital projects that improve recreational facilities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 216541

Contract for Services to New Jersey Entities for Residents Facing Deportation and Detention

Deadline: 09/24/26

Contract for services to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or private entities to benefit residents facing deportation and detention. Funding is intended to provide pro bono legal counsel to residents with low incomes. Funding may be used fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221939

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Localities, and Indigenous Nations to Increase Civic Engagement

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, localities, and Indigenous Nations for initiatives to increase civic engagement in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance civic education, social connectedness, and involvement in the democrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 232126

Grants to Missouri Agencies and School Districts to Create Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Missouri governmental agencies and public school districts to develop and acquire outdoor recreation areas that are accessible to the public. Funding is intended to create and sustain high-quality outdoor recreation facilities and areas in the state and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169710

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address community needs in a wide range of focus areas, including arts and culture, education, health, human services, early...

GrantWatch ID#: 175783

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, schools, school districts, academic institutions, conservation districts, and land grant associations to improve outdoor recreational infrastructure. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 201904

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that directly benefit residents and reflect the...

GrantWatch ID#: 205067

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for General Operating Support

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, watershed councils, and watershed alliances for general operating support. Funding is intended to support activities related to the enhancement of water qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 208559

Loans to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Loans to Washington nonprofit housing developers and government agencies for affordable housing projects. Funding is intended to develop multifamily rental projects that benefit lower-income households. The program seeks to expand and maintain the supply of decent...

GrantWatch ID#: 215252

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for projects and activities that increase the supply of affordable housing. Funding is also intended to preserve existing affordable housing through rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 215253

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Housing Authorities, and Tribes for IDD Housing

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for housing projects serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for the development of multifamily housing that p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231229

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Home Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that improve home safety. Funding is intended to make homes safer through lead testing and hazard reduction. Grants can be used for risk assessment and remediation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231837

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Native Youth Mental Health and Wellness

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tribal governments for projects to promote mental health and wellness among Native youth in eligible tribal nations. Priority funding areas include language revitalization, cultural programming, building pathways for...

GrantWatch ID#: 232315

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Housing Authorities to Repair Affordable Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, and owners of affordable rental housing to repair affordable rental housing units in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair units damaged during a specific storm event, to prevent t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232326

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, individual artists, and chartered educational institutions partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant worksh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Health Departments, and Schools to Prevent Teen Pregnanci...

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit community organizations, local health departments, and schools for programs to prevent pregnancies among teens. Funding is intended to support services and programs that provide reproductive health education, including risk redu...

GrantWatch ID#: 136929

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions for arts activities. Funding is intended to support services or programs that expand upon creative placemaking, increased access to the arts, or enhancing management...

GrantWatch ID#: 137336

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Municipalities for Activities to Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, civic engagement, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 168271

Opportunity for Montana Entities to Host Young Conservation Professionals

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for Montana conservation districts, watershed groups, tribal offices, and government agencies carrying out conservation work to host young professionals during a year-long volunteer program. The goal of this program is to positively impact local conser...

GrantWatch ID#: 173415

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for services to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182248

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Assist Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and governments to assist individuals with substance use disorders. Funding is intended for serving individuals that are disproportionately affected by opioid use. Eligible uses of funding include youth treatment, recover...

GrantWatch ID#: 231398

Grants to Massachusetts Entities to Increase Adult Education English Language Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Massachusetts local education agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to increase public adult education programs. New applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to increase the number of classes and education providers t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232292

Grants to Ontario Donees, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees, including registered charities, municipalities, schools, and athletic associations, for programs that address community needs. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of community services, health and wellness, social we...

GrantWatch ID#: 160542

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local History Programs

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, units of local government, institutes of higher education, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations for programs with a focus on local or state history. Funding is intended to support general operating expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 182134
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