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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,100 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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3,100 grants found

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote significant social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability, and identify unm...

GrantWatch ID#: 217688

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of economic development, education, health, children and families, and workforce development. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219066

Grants to Arizona Qualifying Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Land Managers, Conservation District...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona qualifying nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public land managers, conservation districts, and businesses for water conservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 221578

Grants to Nevada Courts to Improve Technology

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada courts to improve technology and enhance their case management systems. Successful applicants will design and purchase systems that meet the established state judicial branch's approved standards. Funding is intended to help court...

GrantWatch ID#: 221607

Grants to Washington Organizations and Community Agencies to Provide Cultural and Recreational...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington organizations and community agencies to provide cultural and recreational experiences to residents who do not usually have access to programs and events. Priority will be given to applicants who support families and individuals...

GrantWatch ID#: 221970

Grant to a Montana Company, Agency, or School to Promote Workforce Development in the Timber S...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a Montana private organization, association, agency, or school to promote workforce development in the timber industry. Funding is intended to advance programming or acquire equipment, supplies, or materials that specifically help recruit,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222434

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania government entities and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects within one of the following areas of interest: land, parks, and water trails, and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 223759

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, and Agencies for Aftersch...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and qualifying government agencies for afterschool programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist in strengthening and sustaining afterschool initiatives that support families, ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223984

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for grants to address health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225087

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Residents and Organizations...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funds are intended for fundraising events and program sponsorships. Programming must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226115

Grants to Maryland and Virginia Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to Benefit Communities...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maryland and Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and sports teams to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of community programs and youth-focused events in the service area of...

GrantWatch ID#: 227514

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Boards to Commemorate America 250

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, school boards, and tribal governments for public humanities programming related to America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 228352

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Welfare Activ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, colleges, school districts, and government entities for programs and projects that contribute to the welfare of communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education and youth, environment, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 229487

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community-Led Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities to promote community-led programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-driven ideas based on lived experiences and grassroots...

GrantWatch ID#: 230248

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Religion-Based Programming

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs related to religion. Funding is intended for projects that help residents explore and discuss how religion impacts their lives. Programs may...

GrantWatch ID#: 231964

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies for Community Celebrations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nation communities, and municipalities to offset the cost of community celebrations. Funding is intended for events that acknowledge important historical provincial events. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232360

Grants to Utah Agencies and Water Conservancy Districts for Boating Facility Upgrades

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Utah cities, towns, counties, state agencies, and water conservancy districts for boating facility upgrades. Eligible applicants align with one of the following areas of interest: water safety, shoreline protection, infrastructure, and improved boating a...

GrantWatch ID#: 232540

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that promote arts and culture. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of major venture funding, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 132671

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Government Entities to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and units of local government in eligible locations to enhance the community's quality of life. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, environment, arts and culture, health, civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135927

Grants to Michigan Teachers and School Staff for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan public school teachers and staff members for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support creative programs and activities, including classroom and technology improvements. Eligible projects enr...

GrantWatch ID#: 150177

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Hospitals for Education, Health, Commu...

Deadline: 01/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government units, schools, hospitals, and research institutes for projects that strengthen families, promote the healthy development and education of children and youth, and enhance the lives of residents in eligible r...

GrantWatch ID#: 160370

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and Water Suppliers to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, water suppliers, and conservation districts to protect drinking water resources. Funding is intended for projects that ensure safe drinking water, including inventories of potential contaminatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 162989

Grants to Alaska School Districts, Schools, and Nonprofits for Classroom Art Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, school districts, K-12 schools, and parent groups for programs that enhance arts education. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for short-term artist residencies that improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168922

Grants to New Brunswick Charities, Municipalities, Agencies, and Athletic Associations to Impr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities, municipalities, government agencies, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding may be used for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 170227

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit People With Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools in eligible communities for programs that assist individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of people with de...

GrantWatch ID#: 174125

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Previous recipients include youth groups, first responders, fire departments, booster clubs, and park boards. Funding is intended for organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174962

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, the environment, education, and the elderly. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175289

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, fine arts, social services, community develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175657

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and tribal organizations to promote oral health. This program places a strong emphasis on disease prevention and providing services to underserved populations. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 176261

Grants and Loans to Wyoming Local Agencies and Tribes for Economic Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants and loans to Wyoming local government agencies and tribes to benefit local businesses and spur economic growth. Funding is intended to support infrastructure development including roads, water, airport, sewer, industrial sites, business districts, recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 176710

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Collect Historical Accounts

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

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and other organizations to collect and transcribe personal historical accounts. Applicants must submit a draft and complete required registrations prior to submitting the final appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177848

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Enhance the Qualit...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies in eligible areas for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to respond to community needs. Past grants have supported prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 178285

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth-Led Community Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for youth-led programs that benefit people under the age of 21. Funding is intended for projects that involve youth in the planning and implementation stages. Programs mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 179780

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and religious organizations for programs and services to benefit New England residents. The Foundation's three primary foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 179811

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public entities, and schools to promote community health in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals that involve a collaborative effort with other partners....

GrantWatch ID#: 179989

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies to Boost Heritage Tourism

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism. Funding is intended to support the development and promotion of heritage-related tourist sites throughout the state. Proposals that promote partnerships betwee...

GrantWatch ID#: 180058

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi nonprofit arts organizations and government entities for professional development opportunities and capacity-building efforts. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding may also be used to hire ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181375

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Humanities Programming

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for humanities projects and programs benefitting audiences within the state. Possible project formats include but are not limi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181565

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local community. Previous recipients include local elementary schools, a recreation center, a senior citizen center, a business association, a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187184

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Youth Organizations for Activities to Ben...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, public schools, and youth organizations for activities to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the categories of arts, education, athletics and sports, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191406

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and schools in eligible areas for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities that will have a positive and meaningful impact on the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 191913

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Local Youth in ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit youth in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Priority funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 192460

Grants to Michigan Entities for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal entities for diversity and inclusion initiatives in eligible counties. Funding may be used for educational programs, general operating support, ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 197704

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

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

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools to meet community needs in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before applying. Community improvements in the areas of ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 199781

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, schools, and park districts for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Previously funded projects include scholarships funding, supplies for a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201340

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Well-Being of Animals

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to improve the well-being of animals. Funding is intended for activities that help to end the cruel treatment of pets and wildlife as well as informational pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 206023

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Enhance the Local Quality of L...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, Tribes, government agencies, and school districts for projects to enhance the quality of life of local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support creative solutions to community prob...

GrantWatch ID#: 208693

Grants to Connecticut Entities to Strengthen Operations and Support Humanities Programming

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and municipalities to strengthen operations and promote humanities programming. Funding is intended to help humanities-based organizations think strategically, better understand their...

GrantWatch ID#: 209726

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Bene...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable activities and initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209784

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life of Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community needs and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 212516
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