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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 California Nonprofits for Environmental Stewardship Activities

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to California small nonprofit organizations for initiatives for environmental stewardship activities. Funding is intended to support a broad range of advocacy and conservation activities. Priority will be given to organizations proposing specific projects. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175835

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts to Fund Evolving Needs and...

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, school districts, and faith-based organizations to fund evolving needs and one-time costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for purchases for program development or stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 194621

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to preserve natural resources with an emphasis on projects that support watershed- or headwaters-based...

GrantWatch ID#: 232522

Grants to Minnesota Farmers, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and tribes for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 137510

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Associations, and Nonprofits to Prevent Wildfires

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants to Colorado local and state government agencies, private companies, homeowners associations, and nonprofit organizations for forest management initiatives. Funding is intended to support projects that reduce the risk of wildfire; protect water supplies, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 211732

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Humanities, Arts, and History P...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to New Jersey nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, IHEs, libraries, scholars, and artists in eligible locations for programs in the areas of humanities, arts, and history. First-time ...

GrantWatch ID#: 128655

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and initiatives that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is primarily intended to support activities within the focus areas of health, environment, medical-related projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 132667

Grants to New Mexico Tribes for Programs to Reduce and Prevent Tobacco Use

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to New Mexico Nations, tribal entities, and Pueblos for programs that help to reduce and prevent tobacco use among Native Americans. Funding is intended to enable tribes to provide programs that are culturally appropriate and recognize the unique ceremonial...

GrantWatch ID#: 143874

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Gardening Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community gardens and clubs, schools, and faith-based entities for gardening projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote beautification, provide h...

GrantWatch ID#: 176798

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote infrastructure improvements and/or development activities, including housing pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178825

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, municipalities and public agencies, and school districts to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects, capacity-building efforts, and star...

GrantWatch ID#: 179824

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of environment, youth, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 180811

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Elderly Citizens in Eligible ...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,750 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit elderly citizens in eligible communities. Applications will be evaluated based on the number of individuals assisted, the manner in which services are provided...

GrantWatch ID#: 182195

Grants to Virginia Agencies for Capital Projects that Promote Local Agriculture

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia government agencies for community-based infrastructure development activities that promote local food production and support sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended for projects at new and established commercial kitchens, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 200774

Grants to Utah Rural Municipalities, Cities, and Counties to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Utah rural municipalities, cities, and counties for economic development activities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for activities and planning related to business training, rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 206136

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Transportation Improvement

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local government agencies, school districts, economic development organizations, ports, and rail entities for transportation infrastructure projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211420

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Build Organizational Capacity and Serve Rural Co...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to strengthen the capacity to serve rural communities. Applicants must attend a collaborative meeting before applying. Funding is intended for operating costs, staffing, and planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 212250

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve neighborhoods and benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for high-impact activities that will strengthen community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215404

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for tourism marketing, promotions, and capital projects that help to increase visitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215429

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the high school dropout rate among Hispanic students and to provide opportunities for young people to improve their economic and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219189

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Music Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for arts and music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster engagement and excitement around the arts. Eligible projects are visual arts or music-based ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220876

Grants to Tennessee Utilities to Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Tennessee utility systems to benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to help communities understand and address their utility needs and plan for future work. The grant program aims to assist vulnerable communities and those with financially ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221487

Grants to Arizona Teachers and School Personnel to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers, staff members, and administrators to enhance the learning experience for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve educational goals and support qualified projects that lack sufficient funding and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 221859

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Community Residents

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and services that enhance the quality of life for the local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226167

Loans and Grants to Washington Agencies and Organizations for Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 10/30/26

Loans and grants to Washington counties, cities, special purpose districts, and quasi-municipal organizations for community infrastructure improvements. Funding is intended for construction, improvement, replacement, planning, repair, acquisition, reconstruction, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226722

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and community groups for public recreation facilities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. All funded pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227813

Grants to Oregon Emergency Response Agencies for Educational Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Oregon emergency response agencies for educational activities related to emergency response services. Eligible projects must fall under the categories of search and rescue, firewise, or community wildfire protection plans. Funding is intended for educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 231909

Grants to Alaska Government Agencies to Acquire and Develop Outdoor Recreational Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Alaska state, regional, tribal, and local governments to acquire and develop property for outdoor recreational areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve access to recreational areas, upgrade existing fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 135207

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and churches for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that have long-term impacts, promote collaboration among groups of re...

GrantWatch ID#: 148921

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Protect and Manage Resources in Eligible R...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Florida local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a local government to manage and preserve resources in eligible locations. Certain applicants must consult local agencies before applying. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 154833

Grants to Michigan Schools, Educational Institutions, and Libraries to Improve K-12 Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan school districts, educational institutions, and libraries to improve K-12 education in eligible counties. Funding is intended for math, science, and astronomy programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and inventivene...

GrantWatch ID#: 155307

Grants to Saskatchewan Municipalities and First Nations Bands to Mitigate Invasive Plants

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nations Bands for programs to mitigate invasive plants in eligible regions. Funding is intended to detect, respond to, and manage prohibited and intrusive vegetation and weeds. Applicants and intended project areas m...

GrantWatch ID#: 159310

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health, the arts, environment, large-scale and sustainable initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 172271

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Acquire and Protect Natural Resources

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and qualifying government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for property stewardship activities, capital projects, and costs related to due diligence. Application...

GrantWatch ID#: 173695

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Park Districts for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects that will improve the local community and enhance the quality of life for area residents. Grants shall be awarded to organizations and/or projects within ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175005

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315

Grants to Kentucky Restaurants, Food Distributors, and Other Food Services to Reimburse Food P...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of state-grown agricultural products. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176326

Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Arts Projects Benefiting ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Minnesota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for arts projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support public arts projects that include, but are not limited to, sculptures, murals, theatrical play...

GrantWatch ID#: 177076

Grants to Michigan Charities, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Address the Needs of Loc...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $300 to Michigan units of government, schools, and charities for programs and projects that address the needs of youth in eligible communities. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Programs must provide a ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 182596

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Churches, and Hospitals for Programs that Address Community Ne...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, medical organizations, churches, and IHEs in eligible parishes for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects that address needs in the community. The Community Foundation as...

GrantWatch ID#: 184018

Grants to South Dakota Entities to Improve Local Infrastructure for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Dakota agencies, tribal agencies, and development corporations for improvements to local infrastructure. Before submitting an application, applicants must identify an economic development project and then work with their area planning district to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184058

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tourist Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for events that promote the local tourist industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support marketing and other event-related costs suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 184808

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Provide Services for Individuals with...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible regions to serve individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Funding is intended to support the provision of equipment, programs, and projects. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186677

Grants to Kentucky and Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky and Virginia nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for tree planting initiatives. Funding is intended for projects in urban and non-urban parks, parkways, forests, and highways. Applicants must be located in the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187161

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

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Past grants have funded libraries, hospices, high school programs, daycare centers, and food pantries. Programs and activities mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 187185

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for innovative projects and programs that help to spur community growth and well-being. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190124

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that support healthy habitats, clean water, a sustainable water supply, and a communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 192097

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects That Benefit Residents in Eli...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance education, improve neighborhoods, promote health, cultivate arts, prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 197107

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to youth, education, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 198627
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