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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 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

Agreements to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Consortia to Improve Trauma Care Coordination

Deadline: 09/18/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, tribal organizations and governments, and trauma center consortia for projects to improve the coordination of trauma care. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before...

GrantWatch ID#: 232339

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 USA, Canada, and International Entities to Produce Low-Cost Genomics Tests

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutes, for-profit organizations, agencies, and academic institutions for producing low-cost genomics testing for underserved countries. Funding is intended for early-stage concepts, mid-stage development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232254

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Strengthen the Sheep Industry

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, public agencies, and tribes for projects to improve marketing and production in the domestic sheep industry. Applicants are advised that required applications may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 186055

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Stormwater Managem...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, property owners, and government agencies for stormwater management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for green infrastructure projects that replace impervious surfaces with plantings an...

GrantWatch ID#: 186167

Grants to Montana Cities, Towns, and Counties for Public Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Montana cities, towns, and counties for public infrastructure projects that benefit low- to medium-income families and communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a partnership with local nonprofits, for-profits, and other entities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190505

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Arts Projects Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, co-ops, individuals, and First Nations Band Councils for artistic projects that promote equity and support diversity in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194282

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Economic and Community ...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit business support organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand the economic capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 196580

Opportunity for USA Cities and Counties to Participate in a Financial Training Program

Deadline: 10/06/26

Opportunity for USA cities and counties to participate in a financial training program. The program is intended to give local governments the ability to provide counseling to members of their communities, particularly those with low and moderate incomes. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201903

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Public

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address community needs and encourage inclusive civic engagement. Organizations must p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204871

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Stormwater Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for projects to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the functionality of the area's sewer system by decreasing the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208818

Grants to USA Entities to Develop Programs to Serve Protection Orders Electronically

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA and territories state, tribal, and territorial courts to develop programs to serve protection orders through electronic means. Funding is intended for a multidisciplinary partnership that will develop and implement a way to legally serve protection o...

GrantWatch ID#: 214335

Grants to USA Entities for Educational Activities that Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and IHEs in multiple states and territories for educational activities that promote sustainable agricultural practices. Funding is intended for a wide range of acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 216430

Grants to Colorado Building Owners to Implement Solutions to Reduce Building Emissions

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado building owners of eligible buildings to implement solutions to reduce building emissions. Funding is intended for projects that will accelerate the reduction of emissions from large buildings, ahead of the current target date. Eligible building...

GrantWatch ID#: 231845

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Projects Addressing Invasive Species

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and tribes for projects addressing invasive species. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for projects using scientific ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232090
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Provide Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, Tribal governments, IHEs, and schools to promote the arts. Funding is intended to support local artists and to enhance public access to arts activities. Eligible activities include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 127225
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Local Community Needs

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community services and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand existing programs or for new activities in the focus areas of animals, health, outreach, schools, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159566
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, visitor centers, convention bureaus, and destination marketing organizations to promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended to acquire tourism-related facilities or operate tourism-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173207
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Early Childhood Programming

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for youth programming. The purpose of the funding is to allow children to thrive and achieve health and success. The top priority for funding is early childhood education for child...

GrantWatch ID#: 180491
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Grants to Indiana Conservation Agencies to Reduce Pollution in Local Water Sources

Deadline: 09/03/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit conservation groups and government agencies to reduce pollution in local water sources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address stat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180897
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Entities for Initiatives to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public entities for projects and programs to benefit veterans and their families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects, programs, or general operations. Priority will be to fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 186560
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Latino Communiti...

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and public entities to enhance the quality of life for Latino communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizational expenses as well as programs and projects in the focus a...

GrantWatch ID#: 187234
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and churches for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the following areas: environment, human se...

GrantWatch ID#: 187856

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Educational Research Tools

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop and disseminate tools and methods related to educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 189029

Grants to USA SEAs, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Longitudinal Educational Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA and territories state educational agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educational research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for longitudina...

GrantWatch ID#: 189030

Grants to USA IHEs and Research Institutions for Educational Research Training Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs and research institutions for training programs related to educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The specific purpose of IES-supported training programs is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197413

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Special Education Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research addressing topics in special education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 204056

Grants to Colorado and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Colorado and Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for activities that advance the health of local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for proposals that enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 207270

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build and Repair Cultural Facilities

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to build and upgrade native cultural facilities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to support land acquisition...

GrantWatch ID#: 220524

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Learning Disability Policymaking...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education for research to support education policymaking related to learners with disabilities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 232105

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Senior Volunteer Programs

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, tribes, IHEs, and state and local governments to create and implement community-based projects that utilize volunteer workers. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 144701

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Municipalities for Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and municipalities for quality community arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific new and existing projects to advance arts, creativity, and culture....

GrantWatch ID#: 163532

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Heritage Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to conduct heritage tourism projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that include tourism events, exhibits, heritage tours, maps and interpretive brochures...

GrantWatch ID#: 175010

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Reduce Technology-Related Disparities

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to reduce disparities related to Internet and technology access. Funding is intended to help close the digital gap by strengthening the capacity of community-serving organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 197994

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Companies, and Schools for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up $30,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private companies, and schools for environmental conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure related projects and educational programs that suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210576

Contracts for Services to Texas Agencies and Nonprofits to Benefit Children

Deadline: 09/29/26

Contracts for services to Texas government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit children in the legal care of the state. Funding is intended to expand support services to families and children. The grant aims to support the permanen...

GrantWatch ID#: 214021

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support programs addressing one of the focus strategies. Strategies include but are not limited to early chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 232336
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