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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,132 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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3,132 grants found

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Computer Science Education

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia local education agencies to improve access to computer science programs. Funding is intended to support instruction, practice, and pedagogy to engage students in computer science education. The grant also aims to promote the use ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216150

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Professional Development for Teachers

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia local education agencies for professional development opportunities for computer science teachers. Funding is intended for computer science teacher certification, computer science teacher endorsement programs, or professional dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 216211

Awards to Maryland Entities to Recognize Traditional Art

Deadline: 10/02/26

Awards of $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, and IHEs to recognize achievements in traditional art forms. Awards will acknowledge long-term accomplishments focused on people, places, and traditions in community-based cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 223371

Grants to Manitoba Watershed Districts for Initiatives to Protect Provincial Watersheds

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Manitoba watershed districts for initiatives to protect provincial watersheds. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that are sustainable and can demonstrate measurable ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223637

Grants to Kansas County Agencies for Disaster Relief Activities

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Kansas county government agencies to develop and implement emergency management programs. Funding is intended to promote the coordination and management of natural and man-made disasters, which threaten the security and well-being of citizens. The grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223793

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Expand the Preservation Workforce

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, public entities, and Tribal governments for projects to expand the preservation trade workforce. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of workforce development ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 230071

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for environmental enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for planning, permitting, and design activities to improve water quality and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231448

Grants to Colorado Entities for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado LEAs, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and libraries for adult literacy programs. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve adult literacy services and adjacent workforce devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 232303

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26 Conference Date: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities to address community challenges in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that are well pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 176149

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Programming in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/04/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural programming in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175686

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts in Eligible Areas for Yo...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations for youth activities and recreational programs. Funding is also intended to provide camp scholarships to local youth who demonstrate a financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132101

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and Churches to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, units of government, school districts, and churches for programs and services to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that address the needs of local youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 148150

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Municipalities to Rehabilitate Historic Buildings

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to renovate and restore historic buildings. Funding is intended for capital projects that enable the public to use the state's historic structur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175084

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Develop the Equine Industry

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, associations, farms, educational institutions, and businesses for projects that develop the state's equine industry. Funding is intended to support educational, research, and promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175329

Grants to Ontario Qualified Charities and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario registered charities and government agencies for projects and programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested to support innovative, new programs and charitable works or for existing prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 176020

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Focus areas include human needs, economic prosperity, historical and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 179891

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

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, public schools, school districts, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and expanded projects that address the cultural, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180536

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations and Agencies for Professional Development Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Wisconsin private organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments to develop and implement professional development programs. Funding is intended to promote long-term economic growth throughout the state. The goal of the grant program is to help b...

GrantWatch ID#: 182056

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Preservation and Heritage Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for preservation and heritage projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop collaborations, encourage stewardship of natural resources, support preservation, and promote heritage t...

GrantWatch ID#: 186727

Grants to Nevada Schools, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Outdoor Youth Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $50,000 to Nevada schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community-based entities for outdoor programs to benefit students throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide open-air educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210786

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Agencies for Women's and Children's Health

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, academic institutions, faith-based entities, and healthcare facilities for programs that improve health outcomes for women and children. Applicants are required to view an informational webin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216202

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities for Community Bett...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities for community betterment activities in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported libraries, police, community buildings, cemeteries, schools, music prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 227723

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and municipalities for community services in the funder's service area. The program's goal is to provide funds for rescue squads, fire departments, philanthropic groups, school programs, and more. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227825

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for a Variety of Communi...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions for a variety of community needs in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include supplies for fire and emergency services, food pantries, and more. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227828

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Young Children

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions to benefit young children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services, support, and activities related to childcare and early education. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173495

Grant to a New Brunswick Nonprofit, School, or Agency for a Community Benefit Initiative

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grant of up to $30,000 to a New Brunswick registered Canadian charity, amateur athletic associations, school, agency, or municipality for a bold initiative to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address critical needs and provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 173647

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Municipalities for Projects to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to attract visitors and support local events. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to TV, radio, and social med...

GrantWatch ID#: 191404

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions in eligible regions for community projects. Funding is intended for capital projects that create or improve community gathering spaces that are free and open...

GrantWatch ID#: 222149

Grants to Maryland Nonprofit and Government-Run Museums for Operating Support

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland nonprofit and government-run museums for operating support. The purpose of the grant program is to assist cultural and historical museums in building capacity, strengthening operations, and improving long-term sustainability. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224743

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Assist Childcare Providers

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities in eligible locations for projects that benefit children. Funding is intended to address the capital needs of providers caring for children from birth to age five. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 232212

Grants to California Agencies to Clean Up Illegally Dumped Waste on Ranches and Farms

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address the disposal of illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have no...

GrantWatch ID#: 160236

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 Iowa Agencies and Tribes for Community Development and Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Iowa government agencies and tribes for community development projects and disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to develop affordable housing to serve the needs of income...

GrantWatch ID#: 205941

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Organizations to Protect and Restore Water Quality

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Massachusetts government agencies, council of governments, regional planning agencies, conservation districts, state and interstate organizations, and tribes to protect and restore water quality. Funded activities will identify and develop plans to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 232301

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Boating Safety Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 10/07/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, and IHEs for boating safety educational programs. Funding is intended to support programs that provide training and education that will improve public understanding of boating laws, water and weather co...

GrantWatch ID#: 187227

Grants to Oklahoma School Districts to Promote Healthy Living in School Environments

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $80,000 to Oklahoma public school districts for activities and initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles. Funding is intended for programs and projects that encourage healthy behaviors with an emphasis on nutrition, tobacco-free environments, phy...

GrantWatch ID#: 165043

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve health outcomes and promote health equity in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for activities in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177171

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Environmental Projects to Enhance...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects that improve outdoor spaces in eligible regions. Only program...

GrantWatch ID#: 178629

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Support Education and Learning

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals to promote education and lifelong learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art le...

GrantWatch ID#: 200599

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to develop partnerships, build organizational capacity, and implement projects that promote collaboration and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218645

Grants to California Nonprofits, Government, and Tribal Agencies for Community Development Pro...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government, and tribal agencies for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest are business and workforce development. The purpose of funding is to revitalize the neighborhood directl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231998

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 01/03/27 Conference Date: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding may be used for programming and capital projects. Eligible activities im...

GrantWatch ID#: 151210

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Entities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, libraries, and tribal entities for humanities programming. Funding is intended for public-facing humanities activities that bring people together for dialogue an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175394

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and schools for activities to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that address the needs of young people in the community. Funde...

GrantWatch ID#: 178749

Grants to British Columbia Municipalities and First Nations to Strengthen Community Relationsh...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to British Columbia municipalities and First Nations for events that improve community interaction and foster dialogue. Funding is intended to strengthen connections and build relationships through forums between local governments and local First Nations le...

GrantWatch ID#: 185330

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Youth Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches and religious organizations, and schools for youth programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide initiatives and programs that benefit local youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186690

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Churches, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions, churches, schools, and foundations, for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Preference will be given to projects that include col...

GrantWatch ID#: 187715

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Seniors ...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for activities that benefit older adults in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services and programs that offer care to seniors with a financial need. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 210736
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