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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 Kansas Agencies for Small-Scale Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas cities and counties to implement small-scale neighborhood improvement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a pre-application. Funding is intended for projects and activities that benefit low to moderate-income individ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225374

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Individuals, Schools, and Nonprofits for Community Service Project...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana agencies, individuals, schools, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, youth programs, emergency services, and other community-based programs that impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226089

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, Agencies, and Tribes for Research on Alg...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, conservation districts, and tribes for research to mitigate the effects of algal blooms. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 230030

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental and Recreational Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance access to outdoor experiences while protecting and improving natural environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230256

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Support Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to early childhood, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230579

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Humanities Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal entities, government agencies, museums, and libraries for humanities activities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231130

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribes, and educational organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects that have a broad community impact and for ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 231196

Grants to Colorado Entities for Public Transit Improvements

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, transit authorities, tribes, and public transportation operators for public transit improvements. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for implementing transit improvements to maxim...

GrantWatch ID#: 231464

Grants to Colorado Cities and Counties for Planning Activities for Public Facilities Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado cities and counties in non-entitlement areas to complete activities necessary for public facilities projects. Funding is intended for environmental clearance, design, planning, engineering, and feasibility studies that are neces...

GrantWatch ID#: 231847

Grants to Kansas Agencies for Public Facilities Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas units of local government for public facilities projects that will serve low- and moderate-income residents. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. This program is intended to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 231884

Grant to an Indiana Nonprofit or Agency for a Transformational Community Project

Deadline: 01/26/27 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grant to an Indiana nonprofit organization or government entity for a transformational project in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a single, large program or projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232092

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and churches for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for specific needs and smaller projects that will benefit the community. Eligible applicants serve r...

GrantWatch ID#: 232099

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, churches, and schools to serve seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that benefit older adults, senior citizens, and caregivers in areas such as transportation, home improvem...

GrantWatch ID#: 232100

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Impactful Community Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, churches, and schools for broad and impactful community projects in eligible regions. Eligible projects address significant issues, build organizational capacity, have a broad community benefit, or cre...

GrantWatch ID#: 232102

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for New Community Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, churches, and schools for new and impactful projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for implementing ideas that fill a community need and have growth potential or provide new solutions. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232103

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit, IHE, or Housing Authority for Adult Education Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization, CBO, IHE, library, or housing authority for adult education programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs targeting vulnerable or otherwise needy youth and adults. Eligible uses of funds include teachin...

GrantWatch ID#: 232241

Grants to Washington Tribal Agencies, IHEs, Organizations, and Corporations for Broadband Serv...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Washington Tribal governments, IHEs, organizations, and corporations to initiate broadband services on Tribal lands. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to enable applicants to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232260

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Projects to Protect Coastal Resources

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribes, and IHEs for projects to protect coastal resources in eligible locations. The project’s principal activities must occur either in the Minnesota waters of...

GrantWatch ID#: 155074

Grants to Kansas Entities to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, individual property owners, and local agencies to preserve historic properties. Funding is intended to support construction expenses and a range of professional fees associated with the restoration, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 173646

Grants to Ontario Entities to Improve Community Safety and Security

Deadline: 10/07/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario municipalities, tribal entities, registered charities, and nonprofit organizations to improve community safety and security. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211541

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

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of youth education and recreation, arts and culture, social services...

GrantWatch ID#: 130409

Grants to California Agencies for Projects to Remediate Solid Waste Problems

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to California cities, counties, state agencies, districts, and joint powers authorities to support a wide range of remediation projects. Funding is intended to assist with the implementation of projects to clean up and restore solid waste sites and solid wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175628

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
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