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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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In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Health-Related Research

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

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Special emphasis is placed on studies related to diabetes, neuropathic pain, dementia and IDD, mental health in preg...

GrantWatch ID#: 201364
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In-Kind Support to USA Youth Programs to Provide Banking Education Programming

Deadline: 08/28/26

In-kind support to USA youth programs to provide banking education programming to participants. Eligible applicants have a government connection and work with youth ages 14-24. Awardees will receive assistance with integrating banking access into their programs, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231683

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

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 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 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

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Schools to Design a Lunar Rover

Deadline: 09/17/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International IHEs, middle schools, and high schools to design a lunar rover. The program is intended to engage students in a nine-month long challenge to design and build lunar rovers that are remote-controlled or human-powered. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 223945
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Reduce Violent Crime

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments for activities to reduce violent crime in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 123715
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Lead a National Tribal TTA Center

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to lead a national center providing technical assistance to tribal grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 231648

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects Related to Plant Diseases and Pests

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pes...

GrantWatch ID#: 215110

Agreements to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Consortia to Improve Trauma Care Coordination

Deadline: 09/18/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, tribal organizations and governments, and trauma center consortia for projects to improve the coordination of trauma care. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before...

GrantWatch ID#: 232339
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Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Conservation and Stewardship

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227692
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Crime Data Accuracy Research

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, or agency for research on the accuracy of crime data. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify common inaccuraci...

GrantWatch ID#: 230446
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Agreement to a USA IHE Consortium for Research on Transportation Safety for Tribal Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE partnering with a consortium of academic, tribal, and community entities to conduct research on transportation safety improvements for Tribal communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230896
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Wildfire Risk

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to develop local capacity to mitigate the risk of wildfires. Funding is intended for initiatives to reduce hazardous fuels, increase training and education, complete assessments, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231607
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Agencies for Disaster Relief to Elderly Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories tribal organizations and state agencies to support elderly populations impacted by natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 164593
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Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Protect Young Children from Lead Poisoning

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA local, state, and tribal governments for activities that protect young children from lead poisoning. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs that identify and cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 186408
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects that Address the Needs of Older Adults

Deadline: 08/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public housing authorities for capital projects that address the needs of elderly individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. A ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194950
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Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Consortia to Address Home-Related Hazards

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and consortia to address housing-related hazards. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to address multi...

GrantWatch ID#: 198018
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits and Agencies for Research...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit organizations and government agencies for research to benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 202662
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Grants to USA Agencies for Projects to Restore and Improve Hazardous Dams

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies for projects to restore and improve hazardous dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested either for projects that are construction-read...

GrantWatch ID#: 203418
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Grants to USA Entities to Promote Workplace Safety for Miners

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for training and education programs that promote workplace safety for miners. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209311
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Programs That Help Companion Animals Find and...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215927

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Oversee Neurofibromatosis Rese...

Deadline: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with eligible nonprofit, for-profit, or government agencies to oversee research at an institution dedicated to neurofibromatosis research. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230473
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Grants to USA Entities to Improve Fingerprint Background Checks for Caregivers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico state and tribal agencies, faith-based organizations, and CBOs to improve background check capabilities for caregivers. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to improve the accuracy and ti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231756
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Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Programs to Assist Victims of Crime

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for crime prevention programs and assistance for people who were victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the establis...

GrantWatch ID#: 150586
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Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Entities to Promote Safe Off-Road Riding

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159
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Grants to USA Tribal Entities to Address Violent Crimes Against Native American Women

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA and territories Tribal governments, organizations, and consortia for programs to address violent crimes against Native women in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 194714
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Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Staff Training Related to Cybercrimes

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA and territories local and state governments, and Tribes for training programs to address and mitigate cybercrimes. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to support efforts...

GrantWatch ID#: 213084
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Open-Source Research Products

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and tribal nations for open-source research products. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support organizations in facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225378
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Produce Low-Cost Genomics Tests

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutes, for-profit organizations, agencies, and academic institutions for producing low-cost genomics testing for underserved countries. Funding is intended for early-stage concepts, mid-stage development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232254

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators for Transplantation Resear...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 230069

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Research on Diabetes Management

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent, affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, or government agency for research on diabetes management. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230202
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Grants to USA Entities for Wastewater Reuse Concentrate Research in California

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on technologies and processes that reduce and treat concentrate from municipal wastewater reuse. Funding is intended to assess em...

GrantWatch ID#: 231477
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Grants to USA Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Tribes to Secure Religious Facilities

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories faith-based organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve safety and prevent hate crimes at religious facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231478
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Grants to USA Entities for Research on Virus Removal in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for potable water reuse research. Funding is intended to develop and assess methods for demonstrating virus removal by ultrafiltration systems...

GrantWatch ID#: 231479
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Grant to USA Entities for Research on Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Management

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on reverse osmosis concentrate management. Funding is intended to assess management approaches, address water quality and regulat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231480
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Grants to USA Entities for Direct Potable Reuse Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions to develop a framework for evaluating alternative treatment approaches for direct potable reuse. Funding is intended to establish methods for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231481
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Grants to USA Entities for Potable Water Reuse Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research to improve pathogen removal crediting in potable water reuse. Funding is intended to develop standardized validation and sampling...

GrantWatch ID#: 231482
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Grants to USA Entities for Pathogen Removal Research in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on pathogen removal in groundwater recharge and potable water reuse systems. Funding is intended to test methods for measuring si...

GrantWatch ID#: 231483
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Grants to USA Entities for Aquifer Geochemistry Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions to organize a collaborative forum on aquifer geochemistry and groundwater recharge. Funding is intended to bring together utilities, researche...

GrantWatch ID#: 231484

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Strengthen the Sheep Industry

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

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, public agencies, and tribes for projects to improve marketing and production in the domestic sheep industry. Applicants are advised that required applications may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 186055

Opportunity for USA Cities and Counties to Participate in a Financial Training Program

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Opportunity for USA cities and counties to participate in a financial training program. The program is intended to give local governments the ability to provide counseling to members of their communities, particularly those with low and moderate incomes. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201903

Grants to USA Entities to Develop Programs to Serve Protection Orders Electronically

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories state, tribal, and territorial courts to develop programs to serve protection orders through electronic means. Funding is intended for a multidisciplinary partnership that will develop and implement a way to legally serve protection o...

GrantWatch ID#: 214335

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Projects Addressing Invasive Species

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and tribes for projects addressing invasive species. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for projects using scientific ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232090

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Educational Research Tools

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop and disseminate tools and methods related to educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 189029

Grants to USA SEAs, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Longitudinal Educational Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories state educational agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educational research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for longitudina...

GrantWatch ID#: 189030
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