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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,145 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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3,145 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for local historical preservation projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for planning, education, and outreach activities related to the preservation of historical properties and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225814

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Emergency Services, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizat...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities in Multiple States to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government and tribal entities in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education and safety. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 149338

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in the funding source's service area to offer professional development opportunities to employees. The purpose of the program is to provide courses and classes that will enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 155787

In-Kind Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits in Multiple States to Develop Play Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in multiple states to support the development of new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to serve low-income communities that do not have a playspace or need to replace an unsafe...

GrantWatch ID#: 163580

Grants to USA Public Charities and Agencies in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA public charities, government agencies, and schools in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Priority is given to proposals in the areas of education, environmental stewardship, arts and culture, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 163623

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184772

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Solar Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations and educational facilities in eligible counties for solar energy projects. Funding is intended to support a range of solar projects to create employment opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 213922

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 214118

Cooperative Agreements to USA Public Health Agencies for Public Health Crisis Response

Deadline: 02/11/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies and public health organizations for rapid response to public health crises. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding will be disbursed only upon the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230438
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Planning Camp Character Development Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and charitable entities for character development programs in summer camps. Eligible uses of funds include planning for personnel and activities to develop or start a character-focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229419

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Implement Character Development Programs in Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and government entities to implement character development programs in overnight and day camps. Funding is intended for applicants who are ready to implement a specific character project or program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229420

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Character Development Programs in Summer Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to implement character development programs in summer camps. Eligible applicants serve as coordinators for six or more camps to implement on-site programs. Efforts may include staff training to implement a new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229421
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Local Governments to Improve Public Safety

Deadline: 09/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA local governments to improve public safety. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with a wide range of strategies to restore law and order, reduce crime in the city, and serve as an example to other cities. Eligible activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 230053

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/07/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230316
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Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits and Agencies for High-Risk Rare C...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Encourage Emerging NF and Schwannomatosis...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to encourage emerging scholars to pursue research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 230533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Neurofibrom...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for innovative research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230534

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Overlooked ...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for high-impact research that will foster new directions for and address overlooked issues in neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230536

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Collaborati...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaborative neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 230537
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Competition for USA Entities for Human Services Disaster Response Innovation

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for USA and territories human service agencies, CBOs, faith-based organizations, and cross-sector partnerships to compete for prizes for innovative projects that improve disaster preparedness and response for human services. The purpose of the competit...

GrantWatch ID#: 232306

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Agricultural Product Promotion

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for agricultural product promotion. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address issues related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 164785

Grants to USA State and Native American Governments for Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments and Native American tribal governments to increase accessibility to recreational activities in underserved and urban communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 212095

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research on Technologies to Treat Neurol...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and For-Profits for Translat...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 217734

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Brain Re...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for d...

GrantWatch ID#: 217735
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Activities Addressing Fungal Disease Threats

Deadline: 08/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and businesses for activities addressing global fungal disease threats. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for improving laboratory o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231747

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tech Innovations for the Fishing Industry

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, fisheries, and educational institutions to implement and improve technological innovations in the fishing industry. The purpose of the funding is to expand the use and upgrade the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 169902

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Train Workers in the Environmental Field

Deadline: 09/23/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, qualifying tribes, and redevelopment agencies for programs that train unemployed residents to work in the environmental field. Applicants are advised that required registra...

GrantWatch ID#: 198239

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHE hospitals, and government agencies for programs to develop organizational capacity to conduct research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204944

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies to Research Medical Research Partner Engagement

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects focused on the engagement of partners in medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. This opportunity is focused ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207669

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Micronutrient Research

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231583

Grants to USA Entities for Patient-Focused Research on Diseases And/Or Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA research entities, including agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs, for research projects focused on people with rare diseases and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of inqu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228514

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Health-Related Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Special emphasis is placed on studies related to diabetes, neuropathic pain, dementia and IDD, mental health in preg...

GrantWatch ID#: 201364

Grants to USA Private and Public Nonprofit Agencies to Assist Refugees and Asylum-Seekers

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA private and public nonprofit agencies to help refugees and asylum-seekers successfully integrate into American society. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 173190

Grants to USA Entities for Research on the Effectiveness of SUD Treatment Programs

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for research related to the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment programs. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214408

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Eligible California Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, tribes, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit eligible regions in California. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for bold i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231944

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Improve Clinical Effectiveness Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to improving clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a ful...

GrantWatch ID#: 212662

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Schools to Design a Lunar Rover

Deadline: 09/17/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International IHEs, middle schools, and high schools to design a lunar rover. The program is intended to engage students in a nine-month long challenge to design and build lunar rovers that are remote-controlled or human-powered. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 223945

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects Related to Plant Diseases and Pests

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pes...

GrantWatch ID#: 215110
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