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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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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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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools to support projects and institutions that offer important community services in eligible locations. The Foundation has a preference for projects that are innovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 158924
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, including schools and municipalities, for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Past grants have funded medical equipment, food banks, fire departments, ambulance services, youth programs, and solar energy pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 160440

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capacity-building projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital costs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163424
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Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Agencies for Projects to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi organizations, government agencies, and associations for projects to increase tourism in eligible locations. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: attractions and public use facilities, festivals and...

GrantWatch ID#: 163802

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/21/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit conservation organizations and county agencies for environmental conservation projects. Applicants must submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to preserve and protect horticultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 164476
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities to Address the Needs of Local...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government, agencies, and educational entities to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, health and medical, arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 170670

Grants to Wyoming Local Governments and Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Wyoming qualifying local governments and nonprofit organizations for economic development activities benefiting local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit low- and moderate-...

GrantWatch ID#: 172047
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

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
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government units for programs that benefit communities and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for special projects, general assistance, existing program support, or s...

GrantWatch ID#: 174179
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities and Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance eligible communities. Eligible focus areas include health, youth, the environment, recreation, education, economic development, and leadership development. Funding is intended to address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174642
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Grants to Virginia Agencies to Increase the Reporting Capacity of Local Fire Departments

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Virginia jurisdictions and localities for upgrades to existing hardware or for the acquisition of personal computers or tablets. Funding is intended to offset the start-up costs associated with participating in the statewide fire incident reporting progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174659
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Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, religious organizations, and educational entities for programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, culture, ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174761
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Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia Nonprofits for P...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 178281
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Grants to Delaware Agencies, Conservation Districts, and Estuary Programs to Address Water Pol...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware government agencies, estuary programs, and conservation districts to enhance water quality in contaminated watersheds. Funding is intended to support preliminary design and engineering, planning, and feasibility analysis of poin...

GrantWatch ID#: 179083
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that address the needs of eligible communities. Funding is intended for human services programming and new projects that promote education. Eligible activities benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 180292
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs. services, and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to organizations that focus on programs related to senior citizens, youth, community deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 181195
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Leagues, Schools, and Municipalities for Athletic Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and youth teams and leagues to support the activities of young athletes. Priority consideration is given to organizations that engage youth and create opportunitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181602
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Planting Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, garden clubs, schools, government agencies, faith-based entities, and public gardens for planting activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in com...

GrantWatch ID#: 181933
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Address the Needs of L...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that address critical needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that are offered by organizations with limited access to other fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 183831
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Create Active Outdoor Spaces for the Public

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to create and develop outdoor public spaces for community benefit. Funding is intended to support the planning, construction, or revitalization of outdoor recreational facilities according to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184743
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Rural Communities and Low-Income Individua...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for educational and charitable projects that benefit rural communities and low-income residents. Funding is intended for events and activities that have a long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 186219
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith Groups to Benefit Vulnerable Seniors

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith groups for community projects to benefit vulnerable seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational expenses and sustainable and innovative programs that s...

GrantWatch ID#: 186280
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Grants to Utah Agencies and OHV Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Motorized Recreation

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and OHV nonprofits for projects that improve and maintain motorized recreation facilities throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas that include, but are not limited to, search and resc...

GrantWatch ID#: 186946
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Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, health clinics, hospitals, and schools for programs that respond to community needs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to small-scale capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187516
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Priority areas of focus include seniors, youth, community development, and leadership. Funding is intended for initiatives to improve the qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 195352
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Grant to a California Nonprofit, Agency, Tribe, or IHE to Research Invasive Insect Management

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to a California nonprofit organization, government agency, tribal government, or IHE for research addressing the management of invasive insects within the state. Eligible uses of funds include training, equipment, travel, data processing, subcontractors, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199380
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for community projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and programs that benefit res...

GrantWatch ID#: 199408
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Art Skills and Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

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
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and School Districts for Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based institutions, and school districts serving eligible regions to address community needs. The purpose of funding is to improve the quality of life for local residents. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 204768
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Grants to Texas IHEs and Agencies for Training Opportunities for Law Enforcement Officers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas school districts, institutions of higher education, local government agencies, and other schools for expenses related to law enforcement personnel training. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 205360
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance student achievement, promote early c...

GrantWatch ID#: 205496
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Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Producers for Equipment Purchases to Improve Soil Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Minnesota local governments, tribes, water and soil conservation districts, joint power boards, producers, and producer groups for equipment purchases that improve soil health. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and retrofitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 207665
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Grants to Utah Agencies and Nonprofits for Land Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209458
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious institutions, and schools for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Previous grants have been used to support an animal humane society, assist working women in crisis, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 210557
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in a variety of focus areas, including healthcare and youth activities....

GrantWatch ID#: 210560
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Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Water Conservation Districts to Improve and Restore Local Dra...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota government agencies and water conservation districts to improve and restore local drainage management system infrastructure. The purpose of funding is to prevent excess sedimentation and erosion, reduce flooding, and improve water quality while...

GrantWatch ID#: 211635
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Downtown Areas

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community development corporations, and special districts to revitalize and develop downtown communities. Funding is intended to support downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with resource...

GrantWatch ID#: 216891
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Grants to Georgia Public School Faculty for Instructional Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to Georgia public school faculty in eligible locations for instructional support. Funding is intended for activities that will make learning exciting for students while also providing opportunities for innovation and growth. The grant seeks to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217764
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower individuals and organizations by turning impactful ideas into reality. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218867
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Grants to Pennsylvania Entities to Improve Low-Volume, Dirt, and Gravel Roads

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities, county parks, and game commissions to improve low-volume, dirt, and gravel roads in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and complete required certifications prior to applying. Eligible uses...

GrantWatch ID#: 219374
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Hospitals to Promote the Proper Use of Car S...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and hospitals to promote the safety of children. Funding is intended to reduce child passenger injuries and fatalities by ensuring low-income families are equipped with proper c...

GrantWatch ID#: 220718
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In-Kind Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Tribes to Promote Tree-Planting Events

Deadline: 08/31/26

In-kind grant to a North Carolina municipality or tribal entity to support tree-planting activities and projects. The grants include event planning support, planting guidance, celebration materials, outreach resources, and more. The goal of the grant is to help ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 221682
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programming and Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for start-up financing, general operating support, program support, and demonstration pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221784
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and tribal entities to promote tourism. Funding is intended to assist tourism communities, travel industry businesses, and destination marketing organizations wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222264
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Grant to a Missouri Nonprofit, School, or Agency to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant to a Missouri nonprofit organization, school, faith-based organization, or government entity for programs and projects that impact residents in local communities in eligible regions. The purpose of the grant program is to improve the lives of residents. Prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 222466
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Grants to Texas Individuals, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas individuals, for-profit organizations, and government agencies to replace or repower old equipment and vehicles with electric models. Funding is intended to remove equipment and vehicles in a wide range of categories, including but not limited to f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223451
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $700 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to build capacity and promote professional development. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224632
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