grants-for

Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,139 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.

Recipient type
State / Region
Nationwide / International
Grant category
Funding source type

3,139 grants found

Grants to Delaware and Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500, grants of $5,000, and grants of $10,000 to Delaware and Maryland nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible counties for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support small organizations and projects that me...

GrantWatch ID#: 169036

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Volunteer Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, labor organizations, and Tribes to expand capabilities for community service. Funding is intended to help applicant organizations increase their ability to recruit and retain ski...

GrantWatch ID#: 182196

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Historic Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities for historic building preservation. Funding is intended for construction only, including preserving historic finishes, structural repairs, system upgrades, and other improvements to match the original...

GrantWatch ID#: 229920

Grants and In-Kind Support to Connecticut K-12 Schools to Address COVID-19 Learning Losses

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to Connecticut K-12 public schools, technical high schools, and private schools to address learning losses caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of funding is to provide concentrated tutoring to brin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231911

Grants to USA Private and Public Nonprofit Agencies to Assist Refugees and Asylum-Seekers

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA private and public nonprofit agencies to help refugees and asylum-seekers successfully integrate into American society. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 173190

Service Contract to a WA Nonprofit or Agency to Implement a Soil Decontamination Project

Deadline: 09/10/26

Contract for services to a Washington nonprofit organization or local government agency to implement a soil decontamination project in an eligible location. The purpose of the program is to conduct a pilot project to restore agricultural soil that has been contami...

GrantWatch ID#: 231897

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and local and state government agencies for programs that improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Priority is given to projects that address the needs of low-income residents. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 139352

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and public schools in eligible locations for a wide range of activities to address community needs. Funding is intended to assist organizations serving the community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161861

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut nonprofits and government agencies for projects that strengthen underserved communities. Funding is intended to expand access to resources, address behavioral health and substance abuse prevention among youth, reduce lonelines...

GrantWatch ID#: 213749

Grants to USA Entities for Research on the Effectiveness of SUD Treatment Programs

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for research related to the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment programs. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214408

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and municipalities in eligible counties for recreational opportunities. Funding is intended to create activities on the regional lake and other waterbodies in the area....

GrantWatch ID#: 221992

Grants to Minnesota Tribes and American Indian Organizations for Substance Use Prevention

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to Minnesota tribes and American Indian organizations for substance use prevention programs. Funding is intended for services for urban communities and Tribes, which are disproportionately affected by substance use disorders. Eligible uses of funds include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231700

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Eligible California Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, tribes, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit eligible regions in California. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for bold i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231944

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Districts, and Agencies for Recreational Trail Management

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, metro and recreation districts, and local, federal, and tribal government agencies to plan, build, and maintain trails on public lands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 175033

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Natural Resource Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for natural resources conservation projects that employ youth. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects that yield long-term benefits to the community. The project must result i...

GrantWatch ID#: 180200

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Festivals and Events

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to support festivals and events that are open to the public, support diversity, increase the number of visitors and revenue rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 209409

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Improve Clinical Effectiveness Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit research organizations, and institutions of higher education for research projects related to improving clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a ful...

GrantWatch ID#: 212662

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Host Large-Scale Events and Festivals

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to host large-scale events and festivals in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to promote tourism and increase overnight stays. Eligible events will host 2,500+ people, be open to the public,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231578

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism and Improve Facilities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism and improve facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for tourism marketing activities, capital projects related to tourism facilities, and to support facility operations....

GrantWatch ID#: 231579

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities for Operational Support in the Tourism Sect...

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and municipalities for operational support in the tourism sector. Funding is intended for marketing and promotional activities to attract tourists and enhance the tourist experience. Eligible activities must expand the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231581

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in areas that include, but...

GrantWatch ID#: 146220

Grants to Nebraska Agencies and Tribes to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Nebraska local villages, cities, tribes, public power districts, and natural resource districts to acquire, develop, and renovate outdoor public recreation facilities. Applicants are required to hold a public meeting prior to submitting an application. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 175537

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple Regions to Remove Marine Hurricane Debris

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to address the aftereffects of hurricanes and storms in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the removal of marine d...

GrantWatch ID#: 187443
Apply
Now

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, mission-based organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and agencies for projects that benefit residents, businesses, institutions, and organizations in eligible regions. Proposed projects should result in measurable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215443

Grants to New York Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Plant Trees

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to New York government agencies, Indian nations, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to plant trees throughout the state. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and certain applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218331

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Access to Healthy Fo...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and food policy councils to promote healthy eating habits and improve access to nutritious food options in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Funding is intended to expand hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 220004

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Strengthen the Climatech Industry

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the state's climatech industry. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit startups and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222681

Grants to Manitoba Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to Manitoba municipalities for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to help communities improve their services and resources. Eligible uses of funds include construction, renovation, and upgrading community assets. Areas of inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 223596

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Development

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana local governments, nonprofit developers, land banks, community development corporations, collaborative development partnerships, and community land trusts for community development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 231936

Grants to Arizona Teachers to Enhance Wildlife Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers and educational professionals, including government and Indian tribe employees, to enhance wildlife education. Funding is intended to support professional development activities as well as the design and implementation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187850

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Community Facilities

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to construct and upgrade community facilities. The purpose of the program is to build resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Projects should balance both shorter-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207561

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213121

Grants to California Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Community Emergency Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to plan, construct, or retrofit facilities to benefit the community during emergency situations. Facilities should also provide community services and programs throughout the year. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231111

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Tree Conservation Activities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and recreation entities for tree conservation activities. Funding is intended for reducing the effects of the emerald ash borer through maintaining and managing trees, as well as community eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 231396
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural Regions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho and Montana nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and community groups to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible rural regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following categories: busin...

GrantWatch ID#: 145430
Apply
Now

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241
Apply
Now

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875
Apply
Now

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, and community groups in eligible regions for programs and projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for charitable initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 206027

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Eye Injury Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 215020
Apply
Now

Grants to Tennessee Museums for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit and public museums for capital projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of improvement and maintenance activities that support the organization’s mission. Eligible uses of funds include but are not limited to repairs, replacem...

GrantWatch ID#: 218184
Apply
Now

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Private Entities to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, governments, and private entities for activities to reduce carbon emissions. Eligible projects are those that reduce emissions through indirect or direct efforts. The benefits to air quality resulting from these initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231374
Apply
Now

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies for Projects to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, private entities, and government agencies for projects to reduce emissions in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that lower carbon emissions, such as increased zero-emission vehicles, traffic monitor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231375

Grants to California Local Agencies to Acquire or Rehabilitate Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California local government agencies to enhance outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Funding is intended to support acquisition projects or development projects for public outdoor recreation, including the construction of new or renovation of existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 130268

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

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 Texas Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Recreation and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and government agencies for projects that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for programming that engages underrepresented populations in outdoor recreation, conservation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 143601

Grants to California Agencies and Tribal Governments for Sustainable Modes of Transportation

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments for projects to develop sustainable modes of transportation. The purpose of funding is to help achieve the state's goals for reducing carbon emissions. Grants are available for local and regional proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 147231

Grants to Missouri Agencies and School Districts to Create Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Missouri governmental agencies and public school districts to develop and acquire outdoor recreation areas that are accessible to the public. Funding is intended to create and sustain high-quality outdoor recreation facilities and areas in the state and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169710
GrantWatch Intelligence™ Uncover best-fit funders faster. Let GrantWatch Intelligence do the searching, so you can focus on applying. Try GrantWatch Intelligence →

How to Find & Apply for Government Grants in Your Area

Securing government grant funding starts with identifying opportunities that match your jurisdiction's priorities and eligible project types. Use the GrantWatch directory filters above to narrow your search by category, funding source, and deadline, covering infrastructure, public safety, community development, and capital improvements. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to search or apply for grants on GrantWatch?

A free GrantWatch account includes newsletter updates, access to grant listings, and light use of the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, Claim Your Profile, and AI Grant Writing Tool features. To fully search, filter, and track grants as a serious grant seeker, a MemberPlus+ subscription is required. GrantWatch does not charge a fee to apply for a grant directly with a funding source, and never requires payment in exchange for a guaranteed award.

What types of government grants are available on GrantWatch?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, corporate, and private foundation grants for state, local, municipal governments and Tribal Nations across 61 categories, including infrastructure, public safety, community development, transportation, and capital improvements.

Can Tribal Nations apply for the same grants as municipalities?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Some grants are open to all government applicant types, including Tribal Nations, while others are restricted to a specific government structure. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm eligibility.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.