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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,180 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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3,180 grants found

Grants to USA Private Sector Lenders for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214809

Loans to USA Power Supply Providers to Construct, Expand, and Maintain Electric Distribution F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA power supply providers, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to construct, expand, and maintain electric distribution facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve electric service in rural area...

GrantWatch ID#: 214813

Loans to USA Corporations, Utility Districts, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Implement Energy Eff...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214818

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies for Anti-Hunger ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit and faith-based organizations and state and local entities for anti-hunger advocacy activities. Funding is intended for unanticipated programs, events, and opportunities to promote the anti-hunger agenda. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216103

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Animal Welfare Agencies for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and animal welfare agencies for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover the costs of pet food and supplies, medical supplies, temporary shelter for pets, transportation, and other costs associated with c...

GrantWatch ID#: 216126

Grants to USA Tribal Councils, Agencies, and IHEs for Artic Research and Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

GrantWatch ID#: 217677

Grants to USA Agencies for Emergency Wildfire Response

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218627

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enrich the Lives of Children and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs and projects to enrich the lives of children and youth. Focus areas for funding include education, youth development, arts and culture, safety, humanita...

GrantWatch ID#: 219096

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal Entities, Health Systems to Strengthen Indigenous Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220808

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Commemorate Canadian Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to USA Pet Support Entities to Support Animal Well-Being

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and other entities for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 222052

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies for the Repair or Restoration of Memorials or Grave M...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA organizations and agencies for the repair or restoration of memorials or grave markers for fallen officers. Applicants must be associated with law enforcement. Funding is intended for the creation of memorials, repair of memorials inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227437

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, and government agencies for safety equipment. The program is intended to provide automated external defibrillators. The goal of the program is to decrease deaths caused by sudden cardiac ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228092

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Industry for Innovative Transport Phenomena Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228966

Grants to USA Industry Groups, IHEs, and Agencies for Biotechnology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228967

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to USA State Agencies for Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state and territory governments for stormwater infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to mitigate sewer overflow during and after storms, thereb...

GrantWatch ID#: 229004

Grants to USA States for Clean Drinking Water Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA States and Territories for clean drinking water solutions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Eligible activities include addressing drinking water contaminants to benefit disadvantaged or small communities, providing househo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229523

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants to USA Lead Agencies for Recreational Initiatives Near Military Bases

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories lead agencies for recreational initiatives near military bases. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects must be in an eligible area and include a land acquisition component. Examples of eligible areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 230344

Grants to USA Emergency Response and Fire Departments to Improve and Enhance Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories emergency response and fire departments to improve and enhance services. Funding is intended for equipment and tools that will benefit small-town fire departments and EMS. Applicants must prove financial need and explain how the funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 230635

In-Kind Donations to USA Fire and Emergency Services Departments to Increase Driving Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA fire and emergency services departments to increase driving safety. Awardees will receive one wireless backup camera. Applicants must prove how they will benefit from the device as well as their financial need. Eligible applicants serve sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230637

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Archery Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to expand or launch an archery program. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support equipment that assists with establishing or expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230978

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Private Landowners to Improve Fish Habitats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and private landowners for projects to improve fish habitats. Applicants must contact their local coordinator for application information and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 232376

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools to Add...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local governments, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that address issues related to poverty, including projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 205910
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Benefit Residents in Rural Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools to address health concerns in rural areas. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220796

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for EV Equipment Repair Courses...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, IHEs, and trade associations for EV equipment repair training courses. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations, and some applicants must prequali...

GrantWatch ID#: 228770
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Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Improved Behavioral Health Care

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, tribes, IHEs, and local governments for improved behavioral health care in rural areas. Funding is intended for minor renovation projects or equipment purchases to better serve individuals experiencing a behavioral healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 228686

Grants to New York Arts and Culture Nonprofits and Agencies for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York arts and culture organizations, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities for community preservation projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application before being invited to submit a full proposal. Funding is intended for do...

GrantWatch ID#: 229126

Grants to Illinois Local Agencies to Address Household Waste Products

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $35,000 to Illinois qualifying local government agencies for programs related to the handling of waste products. Applicants must register and pre-qualify prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the collection, storage, and disposal of sha...

GrantWatch ID#: 215750

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities and projects that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the development, acquisition, and operation of tourism-related facilities. The grant program seeks to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 138127

Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Water Conservati...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All...

GrantWatch ID#: 199061

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address Racism in ...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, CBOs, tribes, and government agencies to address racism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that inform policy, media, programs, services, products, and places. Eligible applicants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219737

Grants to Virginia Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Virginia government agencies, Tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended to mitigate adverse impacts to historic properties, their setting, and context. Projects may be acquisitions in fee simpl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230086

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to Georgia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and recreation authorities for environmental preservation projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to protect lands that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190202
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Water-Related Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, utilities, and government agencies for implementation, planning, and research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that address water-quality concerns in the southern area of the state. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230281
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Grants to Florida Agencies to Address Flood Risks

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida municipalities, counties, and other local government entities to address the impacts of climate change. Funding is intended to prepare and execute projects that address flood risks due to rising sea levels identified in a vulnerability assessment...

GrantWatch ID#: 204947

Grants to Virginia Entities for Out-of-School Enrichment Centers

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and IHEs for community out-of-school enrichment centers. Funding is intended to improve outcomes for students at schools that are low-performing. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153475

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals for Youth Recreation

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, school programs, government agencies, tribes, and individuals for outdoor recreation programs and projects serving underserved youth. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 166766

Grants to Georgia Agencies and Tribes to Enhance Parks and Recreational Areas

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Georgia state agencies, local units of government, and tribal entities for projects that enhance parks and recreational areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to provide new or significantly improved recreation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189062

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Enhance Public Transportation

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that enhance and upgrade transportation systems. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for public transportation...

GrantWatch ID#: 204234

Grants to Maryland Education Agencies for Transportation Initiatives for Qualifying Students

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Maryland education agencies for transportation initiatives for qualifying students. Funding is intended for transporting students to nonprofit educational institutions. Priority is given to schools with more than 40% of students eligible for or receiving...

GrantWatch ID#: 230496
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