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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 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

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

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 Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

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 Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

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

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 New York Nonprofits, Local Agencies, and Farmers' Markets to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments that support visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major c...

GrantWatch ID#: 140294

Grants to International Agencies and Nonprofits for Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to International government agencies and nonprofit organizations, including medical associations, hospitals, and IHEs, in eligible countries for novel research projects related to cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157176
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Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended to sustain ongoing programs and organizational operations or provide bridge funding to address temp...

GrantWatch ID#: 173611

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Productions and Activities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, other nonprofits, local government agencies, and educational institutions for arts projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for exhibits, productions, touring artists, and school residenci...

GrantWatch ID#: 174003

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Culture and History

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for events that promote history and culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are open to the public and offer at least one free component. The grant program s...

GrantWatch ID#: 175718

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, and Agencies for Environmental and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities for programs that preserve cultural and natural resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental and conservation edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 212365

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia Entities to Preserve Wild Salmon Resources

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Alaska and British Columbia nonprofit organizations and public sector applicants in eligible regions for initiatives to preserve wild salmon resources. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 222191

Grants to Kansas Agencies and Organizations for Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Kansas government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for- profit businesses for substance abuse treatment programs. Funding is intended to address the impacts of dependency and substance misuse throughout the state. The initiative is designed to deli...

GrantWatch ID#: 229227

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, community improvements, arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 230858
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for capacity building. Funding is intended to support new projects, new programs, program expansion, program enhancements, and equipment purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231212

Grants to USA Tribal Entities to Encourage Economic Independence in Native Communities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 231650

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Tribal Entity to Train Native Communities in AI Use

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories tribe or tribal organization to create a resource center to train Native communities in the use of artificial intelligence tools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231746

Grants to California Local Agencies to Acquire or Rehabilitate Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California local government agencies to enhance outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Funding is intended to support acquisition projects or development projects for public outdoor recreation, including the construction of new or renovation of existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 130268

Grants to California Agencies and Tribal Governments for Sustainable Modes of Transportation

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments for projects to develop sustainable modes of transportation. The purpose of funding is to help achieve the state's goals for reducing carbon emissions. Grants are available for local and regional proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 147231

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

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 Jersey Entities for Historic Preservation Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $6,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities in eligible locations to advance public knowledge and support the preservation of state history. Applicants are required to attend a workshop prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194623

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Support Volunteer Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit and community organizations and public agencies to support volunteer programs across the state. Applicants must attend a webinar and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Eligible organizations must devote their efforts to addressin...

GrantWatch ID#: 201357

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
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve Public Transportation and Green Spaces

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to increase access to public transportation in eligible locations. Funding is intended for operating expenses for organizations that work to increase neighborhood mobility, increase outdoor spaces,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215481

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 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

Grants to North Carolina Businesses, Nonprofits, and Schools for Waste Diversion Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in eligible locations for waste diversion projects. Funding is intended to expand recycling, composting, and projects that will reduce the amount of waste g...

GrantWatch ID#: 232378
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health, workforce development, education (i...

GrantWatch ID#: 146371
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve and Expand Waste Reduction Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to improve and expand waste reduction programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital purchases, special waste programs, organics programs, recycling programs, and waste reduction a...

GrantWatch ID#: 147297
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Health Needs of the Community

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible areas for projects that address the health needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of chronic disease, homelessness, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 148672
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to education and human services. Grants will assist organizations that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169078
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