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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

Grants to Vermont Municipalities for Projects to Improve the Quality of Eligible Roads

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to Vermont municipalities for projects to improve the quality of eligible roads. Funding is intended to implement best management practices to align municipalities with statewide standards. Eligible roads are those that drain directly into surface waters, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208571

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Implement Marketing Initiatives that...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to implement marketing initiatives that benefit the tourism industry. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the application de...

GrantWatch ID#: 211270

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Tourism-Related Marketing Activities

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments for marketing activities that benefit the tourism industry in local communities. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211271
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Support Events that Will Benefit the...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to support events that will benefit the local tourism economy. Applicants are advised that registration on the online portal is required at least 2 weeks prior to the appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 211272

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline 05/25/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the local q...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304
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Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Pro...

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia resident groups in eligible locations for community improvement projects. An eligibility screening is required prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas in...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Businesses to Serve French-Speaking Communities

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and businesses to promote culture, community, and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the culture an...

GrantWatch ID#: 183696
Upcoming

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Community Organizations to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and community organizations to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include safety and well-being, community growth, service improvements, and environmental sustainability. Programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 202186

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects to Benefit Resident...

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants may choose one of two grant options. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, health care...

GrantWatch ID#: 204194

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses for Programs and Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants of up to $12,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for activities and programs to attract tourism in eligible locations. Events must be accessible and open to the general public and should be recurring events. Grants may also fund a one-time publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212884

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Public Agencies to Strengthen Communities

Deadline 05/27/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public agencies to strengthen community connections throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs that build communities and promote grassroots efforts to enhance neighborhoods and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191360
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Public Educational Institutions to Benefi...

Deadline 05/27/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to qualifying New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, public benefit corporations, and public educational institutions to benefit the farmer's market sector. Nonprofit applicants must preregister prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 206821

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects to Benefit Loca...

Deadline 05/28/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for projects to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include education; arts, culture, and humanities; health and human services; recreation and the environment; and...

GrantWatch ID#: 154470

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals to ...

Deadline 05/28/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...

GrantWatch ID#: 188527
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Grants to California Public Libraries to Provide Faster Access to Resources

Deadline 05/28/25 Conference Date: 05/13/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to California public libraries to provide faster access to resources. Through this program, libraries will order books requested by patrons and have the books delivered directly to the patron's home. After using the resource, the book becomes pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214432

Fellowships to USA Young Innovators in Multiple States for Ideas to Transform their Communities

Deadline 05/28/25 Conference Date: 05/08/25

Fellowships to USA young innovators in multiple states for ideas to transform their communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community issues, utilize existing local assets, and employ collaboration as a tool to design their innovation. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 214592

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline 05/29/25

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217
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Grants to USA Graduate Students at IHEs in Multiple States for Projects Related to Agricultura...

Deadline 05/29/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs in multiple states for projects addressing sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance agricultural businesses and the quality of the environment, and improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 185594
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline 05/29/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, community needs, youth, and legacy. Eligible applicants are located in one of the 21 co...

GrantWatch ID#: 214182

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Neighborhood Groups, and Business Associations in Eligible Locati...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, business and neighborhood associations, and other qualifying entities in eligible locations for projects that improve or expand physical spaces in local neighborhoods. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 136606

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Local Events that Promote Community Engagement and Unity

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for activities that foster community engagement and unity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that are open to the public and are community-based. Grants will assist with new or uni...

GrantWatch ID#: 140769
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and First Nations and Metis Organizations to Benefit Resid...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, foundations, and First Nations and Metis organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for one-time initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159573

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Economic Development Projects

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for economic development projects in the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for projects that advance the local workforce and drive economic growth. Emphasis will be placed on pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 176256
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Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Enhance the Local Qu...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of community benefit activities that serve residents living in communities that make u...

GrantWatch ID#: 178009

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits for Economic Development and Tourism Initiatives

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to promote economic development and tourism. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities, initiatives, and events that sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 179214
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Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries and IHEs to Benefit Lo...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal government, libraries, and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include workforce training, small business devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 180555

Grants to Nevada Organizations to Promote Local Tourist Attractions and Events

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Nevada organizations in eligible locations to promote and advertise local tourism opportunities. Funding is intended for requests that demonstrate the potential to benefit the tourism industry, increase the use of local lodging facilities, generate dollars sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180849

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Municipalities to Foster Economic Development and Improv...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to foster economic development and improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for beautification projects, capital improvements, op...

GrantWatch ID#: 190454
NEW

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits and Schools for Programs that Benefit Residents in ...

Deadline 05/30/25 Conference Date: 05/07/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that will have long-lasting community impact. Eligible applicants directly provide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191707
Upcoming

Grants to Indiana Organizations to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana organizations for hosting and promoting events and activities with tourism potential in eligible locations. Funding is intended to sponsor events that attract visitors, enhance economic development, and increase overnight hotel-motel ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195345
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects to Meet Local Community Needs

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to meet local community needs. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of animal welfare, community-based education programs, family and youth initiatives, and environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 195858
NEW

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Sports Organizations, IHEs, CBOs, Agencies, and Tribal En...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to British Columbia sports organizations, community associations, clubs, registered societies, local government agencies, academic institutions, and Aboriginal bands to host amateur sporting events. Funding is intended to support sports programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 198998
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Grants to Idaho Counties to Hire Professionals for the Implementation of Economy Building Proj...

Deadline 05/30/25 Conference Date: 05/06/25

Grants to Idaho counties and groups of counties, cities, and tribes to improve the capacity for economic development in rural areas of the state. Funding is intended to support the employment of professionals who will implement projects focused on business growth and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 199284
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Grants to Ontario Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to promote local tourism. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a preliminary application. Funding is intended to increase cultural tourism by helping arts, cultural, and heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 199915
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Grants to Nebraska Production Companies for Film Projects that Promote Economic Development

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Nebraska production companies for film projects that benefit the state. Funding is intended to support the on-location shooting of television series, miniseries, and feature films primarily featuring state-based locales and characters. The goal of the grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 201565

Grants to British Columbia Businesses and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Commercial Buil...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia property and business owners, nonprofit societies, and home-based companies in eligible locations for repairs and upgrades of commercial properties and structures. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204610
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Tree-Planting Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for tree planting projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for planting activities on public property. Grants may be used for tree planting, supplies, and planting-related expenses. The goal of the grant program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210501

Grants to Iowa Agencies for the Development of Plans to Improve Deteriorating Neighborhoods

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Iowa government agencies for the development of plans to improve deteriorating neighborhoods. The goal of the program is to provide quality community facilities and increase economic opportunities for families with low to moderate incomes. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 210782
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Tribes, Schools, and Native Groups in Eligible...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, businesses, schools, tribal and native organizations, and educational entities in eligible states and territories for projects to benefit coastal natural resources. Funding is intended for the removal of non-functioning ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214162
NEW

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Events in Eligible Regions

Deadline 05/30/25

Sponsorships to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local events in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to educate the public about the importance of maritime commerce, advance international trade, and provide recreational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217166
NEW

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects to Increase P...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvement projects to increase public accessibility in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support accessibility technology and innovation and/or improve or modern...

GrantWatch ID#: 217456
NEW

Grants to Oregon Property Owners to Preserve Historic Buildings in Eligible Locations.

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon property owners to promote historic preservation in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair and restore historic structures that are on the City’s Landmark Designation List or National Register. All work must be performed on...

GrantWatch ID#: 217732

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Develop Educational Materials Rel...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and groups in eligible locations to develop educational resources related to local history. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote community awareness of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217733

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington Organizations, Governments, and IHEs for Environme...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington community organizations, local and tribal governments, and IHEs for environmental projects. Funding is intended for organizations that recognize the inequity of environmental impacts in local communities....

GrantWatch ID#: 217810

Grants to California Transit Agencies to Improve Regional Transportation

Deadline 05/30/25 LOI Date: 05/16/25

Grants to California transit agencies operating in eligible locations for projects to improve regional transportation amenities. Applicants must complete a notice of intent to submit survey prior to applying. Eligible projects include transit operations, transit capita...

GrantWatch ID#: 218593

Grants to Kansas Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Neighborhoods in Eligible Locations

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for neighborhood enhancement activities benefiting low- to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for public services, public facilities improvements, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220562
NEW

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Educational Institutions, and Property Owners...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribes, educational institutions, and property owners for clean energy technology initiatives. The purpose of the program is to bring environmental and economic benefits to the community by reducing ene...

GrantWatch ID#: 220644
NEW

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Hispanic Community

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for Hispanic residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and promote educational, social, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged Hispanic re...

GrantWatch ID#: 129151

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Community Groups, Libraries, and Schools for Programs...

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community groups, libraries, and schools for programs, services, and activities that meet the needs of residents in eligible communities. Funding can be used to cover a variety of costs, including, but no...

GrantWatch ID#: 142624
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