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Grants for State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 3,180 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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3,180 grants found

Grants and Loans to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants and loans to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and CBDOs for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 178409
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and public agencies to preserve historic sites and buildings. Funding is intended for restoration, construction, and rehabilitation projects. The goal of the grant program is to support historic preservation as a way to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 186146

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth through Counseling, Rehabilitation, ...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended for programs that benefit schools or that fight juvenile delinquency, which may include anti-drug prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 179389

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Preserve Historical Buildings

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies to preserve and rehabilitate historically important structures and buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote historic preservation as a tool for buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186121

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies for conservation initiatives. Applicants are required to submit a registration form prior to a full application. Funding is intended for activities and projects that help to preserve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174173

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Help Individuals in Need

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that help individuals in need in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include science programs, tennis programming, and activities to assist children in need. Applications are accep...

GrantWatch ID#: 232424

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181993

Grants to Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Dent...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that enhance oral health care in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that improve access to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177082

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Improve Oral Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to improve oral health. Governmental programs are also eligible for funding. The purpose of this program is to support outreach initiatives related to dental health. Proposals must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207020

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, Charities, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, charities, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for initiatives to benefit children and those less fortunate. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: providing emergency servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220817

Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Water Conservati...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All...

GrantWatch ID#: 199061

Grants to USA Watershed Groups in Multiple States to Manage and Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA watershed groups, states, local agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, local and special districts, and interstate organizations in multiple states and territories for projects to address water management needs. Required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 193418

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 USA Tribal Entities to Encourage Economic Independence in Native Communities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 231650

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Tribal Entity to Train Native Communities in AI Use

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories tribe or tribal organization to create a resource center to train Native communities in the use of artificial intelligence tools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231746
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231610
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Recreational Experiences

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231611
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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
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Food...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for food security programs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183037
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Help Patients Manage Health Issues

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and public entities in eligible regions for programs to support patients and families managing cancer and cardiovascular disease. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 187892
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Agencies to Improve the Safety of Dams

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203397

Grants to USA Entities for Educational Activities that Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and IHEs in multiple states and territories for educational activities that promote sustainable agricultural practices. Funding is intended for a wide range of acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 216430

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Manage Noxious Weeds

Deadline: 09/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231609

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Native Seed Supplies

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231603

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Strengthen Rural Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, and eligible counties in North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities. Funding is intended for programs within, but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174651

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for local historical preservation projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for planning, education, and outreach activities related to the preservation of historical properties and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225814

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Environmental Projects to Enhance...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Wyoming, Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects that improve outdoor spaces in eligible regions. Only program...

GrantWatch ID#: 178629

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Water Districts for Water Recycling Projects

Deadline: 08/26/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and water districts for water recycling projects in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed and a feasibility study submitted prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211719

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Irrigation and Water Districts ...

Deadline: 04/13/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, irrigation and water districts, tribes, and water and power authorities in multiple states for the development of tools to manage water resources. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186720

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Intercultural Programs

Deadline: 06/17/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, and North Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote intercultural understanding in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 173504

Grants to USA Businesses, Tribes, Individuals, and IHEs for Planning and Research Activities R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225703

Grants to USA and Territories Individuals, Agencies, Businesses, and INstutitions for Time-Cri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, government organizations, businesses, and institutions for time-critical projects addressing pest management in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that have a wider and more regional scop...

GrantWatch ID#: 225710

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 229967

Cooperative Agreements to USA Public Health Agencies for Public Health Crisis Response

Deadline: 02/11/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies and public health organizations for rapid response to public health crises. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding will be disbursed only upon the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230438
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Planning Camp Character Development Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and charitable entities for character development programs in summer camps. Eligible uses of funds include planning for personnel and activities to develop or start a character-focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229419

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Implement Character Development Programs in Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and government entities to implement character development programs in overnight and day camps. Funding is intended for applicants who are ready to implement a specific character project or program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229420

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Character Development Programs in Summer Camps

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and government organizations to implement character development programs in summer camps. Eligible applicants serve as coordinators for six or more camps to implement on-site programs. Efforts may include staff training to implement a new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229421
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Local Governments to Improve Public Safety

Deadline: 09/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA local governments to improve public safety. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with a wide range of strategies to restore law and order, reduce crime in the city, and serve as an example to other cities. Eligible activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 230053

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/07/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230316
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Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits and Agencies for High-Risk Rare C...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Encourage Emerging NF and Schwannomatosis...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to encourage emerging scholars to pursue research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 230533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Neurofibrom...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for innovative research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230534

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Overlooked ...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for high-impact research that will foster new directions for and address overlooked issues in neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230536

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Collaborati...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaborative neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 230537

Competition for USA Entities for Human Services Disaster Response Innovation

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for USA and territories human service agencies, CBOs, faith-based organizations, and cross-sector partnerships to compete for prizes for innovative projects that improve disaster preparedness and response for human services. The purpose of the competit...

GrantWatch ID#: 232306
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