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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 Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Housing Authorities, and Tribes for IDD Housing

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, housing authorities, and tribal entities for housing projects serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for the development of multifamily housing that p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231229

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Home Safety

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects that improve home safety. Funding is intended to make homes safer through lead testing and hazard reduction. Grants can be used for risk assessment and remediation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231837

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Native Youth Mental Health and Wellness

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tribal governments for projects to promote mental health and wellness among Native youth in eligible tribal nations. Priority funding areas include language revitalization, cultural programming, building pathways for...

GrantWatch ID#: 232315

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Housing Authorities to Repair Affordable Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, and owners of affordable rental housing to repair affordable rental housing units in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair units damaged during a specific storm event, to prevent t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232326

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support programs addressing one of the focus strategies. Strategies include but are not limited to early chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 232336

Grants to North Carolina Businesses, Nonprofits, and Schools for Waste Diversion Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in eligible locations for waste diversion projects. Funding is intended to expand recycling, composting, and projects that will reduce the amount of waste g...

GrantWatch ID#: 232378
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health, workforce development, education (i...

GrantWatch ID#: 146371
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve and Expand Waste Reduction Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to improve and expand waste reduction programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital purchases, special waste programs, organics programs, recycling programs, and waste reduction a...

GrantWatch ID#: 147297
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Health Needs of the Community

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible areas for projects that address the health needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of chronic disease, homelessness, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 148672
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to education and human services. Grants will assist organizations that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169078
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Grants to Arkansas Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Facility Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and county governments to create and develop outdoor recreation facilities for public use. Funding is intended for project development, land acquisition, or a combination of both types of activities. Eligible types of facilities i...

GrantWatch ID#: 170472
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Grants to Arkansas Municipalities and Communities to Enhance Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and unincorporated communities with small populations to develop outdoor recreational facilities. Funding is intended for the construction and installation of new facilities and for major renovations of existing facilities that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 172849
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, School Districts, and Municipalities to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174745
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance Arts and Music Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public educational institutions in eligible regions to enhance arts and music education for children and youth in grades K-12. Funding is intended for equipment purchases, programm...

GrantWatch ID#: 176604
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Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies, Nonprofits, Churches for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania government entities, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and volunteer fire companies serving eligible counties for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities and services that improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176831
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies to improve services that benefit residents in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to support projects that preserve and enhance local communities. Eligible orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 186711
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration and contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 187920
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Grants to Pennsylvania Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services for Operational Assista...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania volunteer fire departments and nonprofit emergency medical service organizations in eligible locations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Funding is intended for training, capital improvements, equipment acquisitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 190261
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Grants to Michigan Organizations to Increase Fishing Opportunities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and educational organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to increase and enhance fishing opportunities. Funding is intended to improve current fishing sites and develop new sites in local fishing areas. Grants may be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 190599
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Local Agencies for Litter Reduction Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in eligible locations for programming that helps to reduce litter and prevent illegal dumping. Funding is intended to promote, improve, and increase litter reduction opportunities. Eligible proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 198130
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Grants to Ohio Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio community agencies for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended for activities related to historical preservation, including internships, property renovations, guideline development, training, and programs that benefit underserved or un...

GrantWatch ID#: 200191
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Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities and Transportation Entities for Rail Freight Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, transportation organizations, railroad companies, and others for activities that improve railroad freight infrastructure. Funding is intended to build new infrastructure or improve the existing system. The purpose of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 205143
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to those addressing mental health, food and nutrition, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 216422
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Music Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

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
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Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Communities in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for technology and broadband-based activities that will have a long-term impact on t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221156
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract overnight visitors from outside a 50-mile radius, increase overnight st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231345
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Abandoned Mine Hazards

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to mitigate hazards related to abandoned mines in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231605
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Grant to a Texas CBO, Nonprofit, or Agency for Outpatient Services for People with HIV

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grant to a Texas CBO, nonprofit organization, or governmental entity to provide outpatient services to low-income people with HIV. Funding is intended to administer federal and state funds and to provide health and support services to people in East Texas who are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231710
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Waive Fees Related to Public Ev...

Deadline: 08/29/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other entities in which the City is a member, to offset the costs associated with community events. Funding, in the form of fee waivers, is intended to assist with events open to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174519
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Grants to California Local Educational Agencies for K-12 Programs and Activities

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools for activities and programs benefitting students in grades K-12. Funding is intended for a range of services and programs that the state government requires local educational a...

GrantWatch ID#: 146474

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Horticultural Projects

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

Grants of up to $15,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for horticultural projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for program and project support, research, matchin...

GrantWatch ID#: 168986
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Healthcare in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve access to medical and dental care in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance healthcare for underserved residents and rural areas. The goal of the grant program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173044
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Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies to Support Inclusion in Athlet...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nations, and municipalities for physical activity programs that promote inclusion. Funding is intended to support improvements to facilities to increase inclusion and access in recreation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177513

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Agencies for Community Revitalization Projects that Benef...

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

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon government agencies for community revitalization projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 197007
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Grants to New Jersey Government and Law Enforcement Agencies to Purchase Gear

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to New Jersey state and local government correctional and law enforcement agencies to enhance the availability of protective equipment for personnel. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of protective body armor and related safety equipment for tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209847
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Grants to Arizona Teachers and School Personnel to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 08/30/26

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 Louisiana Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in eligible locations to promote tourism. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to improve the visitor experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 231101

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits for Horticultural Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Colorado government agencies and nonprofit organizations for horticultural projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital and matching grants, but other program...

GrantWatch ID#: 231629
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for TA to Businesses Competing for Transportation Contra...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, IHE, or transportation-related organization to provide technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states attempting to compete for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231749
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Strengthen Transportation Industry Businesses

Deadline: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA transportation-related organization, nonprofit organization, or IHE for technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states competing for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231751
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for TA to Small Transportation Industry Businesses

Deadline: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories transportation-related organization, IHE, or nonprofit organization to provide technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states competing for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231755

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects focusing on youth, education, critical needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 141675
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Grants to Arizona Agencies for Planning Activities to Enhance Water Quality

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Arizona government agencies for projects that help to preserve the quality and safety of local water resources. Funding is intended for planning activities to investigate the causes of pollution, suggest solutions to these problems, improve green infrast...

GrantWatch ID#: 142191
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Grants to Maine Local Governments, Tribes, and Regional Councils for Storm Resilience

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maine municipalities, unorganized townships, tribes, and regional councils for projects that increase the resilience of coastal communities to storms. Funding is intended to support public waterfront facility planning projects, vulnerability assessments,...

GrantWatch ID#: 143194
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Grants and an Award to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 and an award of $1,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that improve dental care for underserved residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide direct services to residents and acknow...

GrantWatch ID#: 144864
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Preventative Social Services

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for preventative social services for local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for short-term projects and events or for projects with ongoing operational costs. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 146014
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, CBOs, and Agencies to Prevent Crime and Drug Abuse

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, community groups, associations, and government agencies for programs that address safety issues and drug abuse in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-registration form before applying. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 146671
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Grants to Maryland Local Jurisdictions and Nonprofits to Foster Cultural Heritage Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations for activities to foster cultural heritage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects such as educational programs, events, tours, exhibits, planning, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146971
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and tribal organizations to provide arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts activities, arts education, and programs c...

GrantWatch ID#: 147837
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Grants to Connecticut Arts Nonprofits and Municipal Arts Departments for Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments for general operating support. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to be flexible and give the grantee the abi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153666
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