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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,040 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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3,040 grants found

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

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and chambers of commerce for projects and programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Focus areas inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 174643

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Nonprofits and Public Entities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties to preserve and promote community-based agricultural ventures. Funding is intended for both new and ongoing projects. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178059

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the program staff to be invited to apply. Applicants are then requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178332

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, units of government, and educational institutions for community benefit initiatives. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life f...

GrantWatch ID#: 178527

Grants to Maryland Organizations, Schools, and Groups to Enhance Green Spaces in Local Urban A...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland organizations, schools, and groups to enhance green areas and forest ecosystems throughout the State. Funding is intended to support community volunteer-based projects taking place on public lands in cities, towns, metropolitan a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179946

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Residents to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community members in eligible locations to address community needs. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and existing program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180938

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Justice and Public Understanding of the Law

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for law-related activities. Applicants must schedule an appointment with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that help to increase public understanding of the law and supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181484

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Focus areas include arts, culture, and humanities; ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 181815

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Projects Serving Local Resi...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and the local school district for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support charitable projects that address community needs. Requests will be accepted from...

GrantWatch ID#: 185520

Grants to Manitoba Businesses and Agencies to Improve Sites Commemorating Veterans

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Manitoba individuals, organizations, businesses, and local agencies for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of sites that commemorate veterans. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 187644

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, and Schools for Programming to Benefit Chi...

Deadline: 03/30/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and private schools in eligible counties for programming and projects that benefit local children and youth. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 191501

Grants to Oregon and Southern Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Literary Arts

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Oregon and Southern Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that promote photography, literary arts, and theater. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196922

Loans to Oregon Water Systems for Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Loans of up to $50,000 to Oregon water systems for infrastructure projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects to promote sustainable local infrastructure. Eligible projects include but are not limited to leak detection systems, security assessments ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200823

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Food Pantries, Farmers Markets, and Schools to Address Food Ins...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, food pantries, farmers markets, and schools to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that local households, especially those with limited resources, have access to f...

GrantWatch ID#: 201089

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs in Eligible Counties for Projects to...

Deadline: 04/15/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support init...

GrantWatch ID#: 218494

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives Addressing Substance Abuse

Deadline: 02/28/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives addressing substance abuse among residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of prevent...

GrantWatch ID#: 220021

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Forest Improvement Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222289

Grants to Minnesota and Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs Benefitting Reside...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Minnesota and Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community programs benefitting residents in the funder's service area. Funding is intended for environmental education, programs addressing disadvantaged youth, emergency relief, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225945

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies to Address Traffic Accidents and Reduce Road Fatalities

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies and organizations to address traffic accidents. Funding is intended to significantly reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non-state-owned roads and those on Tribal lands. The grant pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 226211

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Associations for Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and civic associations for events that encourage tourism and travel in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. The main objective of this funding program is to make...

GrantWatch ID#: 228903

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Firework Shows

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for firework shows in eligible regions. Funding is intended for payments toward contracted fireworks events to be held during the week of July 4. Eligible uses of funding are those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 229036

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations to benefit small communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community engagement and to build or expand sports and recreational facilities. Grant awards must be for a pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 229082

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits for Predevelopment for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado government agencies, housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations for predevelopment activities for affordable housing. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231227

Grants to Oklahoma and Colorado Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents ...

Deadline: 02/16/27

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and Colorado nonprofits and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. In Oklahoma, funding is intended for programs in the areas of human services, education, community and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177594

Grants to Maine Organizations to Provide End-of-Life Care for Residents

Deadline: 02/17/27

Grants to Maine organizations to enhance end-of-life care in communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support hospice services. Both project and program expenses, as well as capacity-building activities, will be considered for funding. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 177590

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 02/20/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that aim to make the local area a better place to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148845

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 02/23/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and faith-based entities for projects to benefit the community in eligible areas. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 229220

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools and Agencies for Early Education Services

Deadline: 02/23/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and faith-based entities for early education services in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 229221

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Public Health Programs

Deadline: 02/23/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government entities for public health programs in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that p...

GrantWatch ID#: 229222

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Youth Education Programs

Deadline: 02/23/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and faith-based entities for youth education programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for new and exis...

GrantWatch ID#: 229223

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 02/23/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based entities, individuals, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229225

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Serve Vulnerable Populations

Deadline: 02/23/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools to provide for the needs of underserved populations in eligible areas. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 229226

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, tribes, and community groups for projects and programs that will enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172545

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that address the needs of the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, community service...

GrantWatch ID#: 179717

Grants to Missouri Public and School Libraries for Literacy Programming for All Ages

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Missouri public, school, and academic libraries for new or expanded programs for people of all ages. Funding is intended for activities that improve literacy in local communities with an emphasis on underserved populations. Grants may also be used for st...

GrantWatch ID#: 184918

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Art Skills and Programs

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and individual artists for activities to improve artistic skills and arts programming. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of art organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 203875

Grants to British Columbia Charities, Agencies, and Schools for Health-Related Initiatives

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, government agencies, schools, and athletic associations in eligible regions for health-related initiatives. Funding is intended for a variety of activities including equipment purchases, expansion o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207847

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and local agencies for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that attract visitors, foster redevelopment, strengthen local communities, and beautify the area. All project...

GrantWatch ID#: 213805

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Help Companion Animals Find Loving Homes

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215927

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and public agencies for programs and projects to promote health and wellness in eligible regions. Operating support can be requested. A portion of funding is set aside to support local cemeteri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229292

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, school districts, and local governmental agencies for charitable programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support education, healthcare, seniors and youth, and environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 160383

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Arts Agencies for Organizational Support

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and arts agencies for organizational support. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable organizations to improve and expand programming and increase operationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163595

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Women and Girls

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that promote the well-being and economic self-sufficiency of local girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that make a substantial contribution...

GrantWatch ID#: 169171

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and Tribal entities for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171710

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for abuse prevention, basic needs, education, health, and community programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173284

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address a wide range of human needs in the community. Grant funds must be used for projects serving residents and communities located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174564

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Community Developmen...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177736

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Program focus areas include education, youth development, health and human services, recreation and environment, arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 177810
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