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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 California Agencies for Clean-Up Projects to Promote Public Health

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to California local and state governments and other public entities for projects that protect the environment and promote the health and safety of citizens. Funding is intended to support agencies in their efforts to clean waste from properties throughout t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175630

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for activities to protect water resources throughout the state. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 221701

Grants to Iowa Local Agencies to Replace Damaged Infrastructure Caused by Natural Disasters

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Iowa local governments and tribes to replace damaged infrastructure caused by natural disasters in eligible counties. Funding is intended for strengthening stormwater management infrastructure and upgrading damaged infrastructure caused by the June 2024 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231186

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for disaster recovery projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help hurricane-impacted communities become more resilient to current and future natural hazards. All projects must be tied to Hurricane Helene...

GrantWatch ID#: 231546

Grants to British Columbia Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and First Nations for Transporta...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia local governments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit transportation companies, and First Nations bands to improve connectivity for individuals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to provide public transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 232373

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for housing and neighborhood development projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low- and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 138450

Grants to Illinois Entities for Projects to Address Transportation Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Illinois eligible entities for projects to address transportation needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible projects are those that enhance transportation systems throughout the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192003

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Technical Training for Businesses

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes to provide technical assistance to small businesses. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for training, accelerator programs, and related oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 223255

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance Arts Education

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, qualifying community groups, schools, and local government agencies in eligible counties for activities to enhance arts education. Funding is intended to support artist residencies that engage students and enrich learni...

GrantWatch ID#: 130993

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Municipalities for New Spaces that Promote Active Living

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, school councils, and municipalities for new amenities and facilities that promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended to support public spaces that promote active living. Progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 157585

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of community service, safety, wellness, and youth engagement. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 179603

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grant of $10,000, grant of $15,000, and grant of $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches for programs that address important community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 186550

Grants to Pennsylvania Counties to Provide Mental Health Services for Individuals on Probation

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Pennsylvania counties for mental health and substance abuse treatment services for individuals on probation. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to enforce the continuation or implementation of activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190901

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for Safe and Affordabl...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Public Housing Authorities for initiatives to expand safe and affordable housing throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities in the following focus areas: housing rehabilitation, man...

GrantWatch ID#: 215815

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies to Increase Inclusivity in Local Communities

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches to increase inclusivity in local communities within regions served by the funding source. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address is...

GrantWatch ID#: 222766

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Nations for Historical Preservation Projec...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribal Nations for historical preservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 226691

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies for Coastal Dredging Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Massachusetts government agencies for infrastructure projects that enhance or enable economic activity. Funding is intended to support saltwater dredging projects. The grant program provides capital funding for shovel-ready coastal dredging construction ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231990

Grants to Alaska Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Address Food Security

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Alaska local government entities, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and tribes for initiatives to address food security in eligible locations. Preference is for proposals that promote sustainability and long-term impact. The goal of the funding pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232314

Grants to Minnesota Counties, Cities, Townships, and Tribal Nations for Waste Reduction

Deadline: 10/13/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to Minnesota counties, cities, townships, and Tribal Nations in eligible locations for waste reduction and recycling projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve the effici...

GrantWatch ID#: 189665

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations to serve the local community needs. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Applicants should submit a grant inqui...

GrantWatch ID#: 154804

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 162128

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribal entities, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address a variety of community needs, including but not limited to education, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162631

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local Arts and Culture Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance local arts and culture programs in eligible locations. Programs must benefit local residents and be ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 174856

Grants to Iowa Partnering Agencies for Public Artworks

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa government agencies for publicly accessible and free art projects in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. FFunding is intended for public art pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 185414

Grants to Washington Agencies and Conservation Organizations for Land Preservation

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Washington local government agencies and conservation organizations for land preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the acquisition of rights and interests in real property in order to preserve farm and agricultural land, op...

GrantWatch ID#: 196734

Grants to Arkansas School Districts to Present Nontraditional Careers to Students

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Arkansas school districts and consortia of education cooperatives to present new career options to students. Funding is intended to introduce students to career opportunities they would not generally consider, such as fields in technology, computer scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 201033

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania charitable organizations, government agencies, schools, and CBOs in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for arts-based activities, including exhibits, music programs, chor...

GrantWatch ID#: 210350

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota Entities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts, education, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 210548

Grants to Georgia Teachers for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia teachers for innovative lessons and projects that improve the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to inspire teachers to think outside the box and create projects that enrich education. Projects can be designed t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216320

Grants to Illinois Fire Departments to Improve Community Fire Protection

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Illinois fire departments in eligible locations to improve services and strengthen firefighting capacity. Funding is intended to assist volunteer, uniformed, and professional fire departments with equipment costs, tools, protective gear, and training act...

GrantWatch ID#: 216755

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve the health of residents in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of nonprofit eff...

GrantWatch ID#: 218961

Grants to Mississippi Agencies and Organizations for Environmental and Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Mississippi local and state government agencies and nongovernmental entities for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended to promote outdoor recreation and conservation initiatives. The grant may be used to support programs and activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222765

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Water Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for water conservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for repairing and protecting waterways in order to enhance water quality and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226601

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Districts, Agencies, and IHEs for Watershed Conservation

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, government entities, and IHEs for watershed conservation and restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to restore, preserve, and protect water...

GrantWatch ID#: 228839

Grants to California Tribes and Public and Private Entities for Hydrogen Production Solutions

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to California tribes, public entities, and private entities for establishing hydrogen production and storage facilities. Funding is intended for the establishment of hydrogen production plants located alongside storage solutions in order to reduce the costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 229962

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Healthcare Organizations to Support Seniors

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and healthcare organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 231963

Grants to British Columbia Tribes and Agencies to Improve Access to Physical Activities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia Indigenous and local governments to develop or expand physical activity opportunities. Funding is intended to create accessible, inclusive, and supportive recreational projects. The grant program seeks to encourage physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232123

Grants to Indiana Agencies to Decrease the Incidence of Childhood Injuries

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana local agencies for programs that help to decrease the incidence of childhood injuries that result in death. Funding is intended for activities to educate parents regarding potential dangers, publicize available resources, provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 224312

In-Kind Grants to Washington Agencies, Nonprofits, and Groups for Community Events

Deadline: 09/20/26

In-kind grants of event spaces to Washington public agencies, nonprofit volunteer groups, educational organizations, neighborhood groups, and chambers of commerce in eligible locations. Grantees may use city facilities to host events and festivals, economic develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176457

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Public Entities for Arts-Related Activities Benefiting L...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including state, local, and tribal governments, to support arts programming that benefits local residents. Funding is intended to improve the quality of arts activities and to exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178505

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible R...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government units, and schools for projects that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Priority will be given to proposals that remove barriers, are innovative, involve diverse groups, and result in long-lasting i...

GrantWatch ID#: 135821

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties for Preservation Projects and Pre-Development Activities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Iowa counties, cities, and land-use districts for historic preservation activities. Applicants for certain categories must submit a draft before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that preserve local heritage sites. Grants ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 145436

Grants to Idaho Local and Tribal Governments for Rural Economic Development

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Idaho city, county, and tribal governments to support a broad range of economic development projects in small rural communities. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation of public infrastructure projects that generate job creation and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162595

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Basic Needs and Support the Arts

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 09/21/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff prior to submitting an application draft. Proposals mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171490

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health, Education, and Economic Gro...

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 09/21/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development in eligible counties. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff at least two months prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171491

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Meet the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, local government agencies, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 184288

Grants to Idaho Small Cities, Counties, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Idaho small cities, counties, and Tribes for activities and projects that benefit rural communities. The process involves at least one public hearing for review of the application. Funding supports workforce growth and strengthens the local economy by de...

GrantWatch ID#: 190779

Grants to Alaska Organizations and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alaska organizations and agencies for programs and projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote health and wellness, including those addressing social needs and access to healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 202310

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Underprivileged Children

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public elementary schools to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the provision of enrichment programs for underprivileged children. Project-based learning, cross...

GrantWatch ID#: 205110

Grants to New Hampshire and Maine Nonprofits, Cities, and Schools for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire and Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and colleges in eligible communities for organizational support. Funding is intended to support applicants working in one of the following areas: mental and behavi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207512
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