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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs in Eligible Counties for Projects to...

Deadline 07/15/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to childre...

GrantWatch ID#: 218493

Grants to Maine Agencies, Tribes, and Businesses for Projects Related to Recreational Faciliti...

Deadline 07/16/25 LOI Date: 05/14/25

Grants to Maine local and state government agencies, Tribal governments, and businesses for projects related to recreational facilities. Applicants must submit a pre-application site inspection request prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist towns, cities, dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 135183

Grants and Loans to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes to Impro...

Deadline 07/16/25

Grants and loans to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, businesses, and tribal entities for projects and activities that help to improve the local water supply. Funding is intended to meet the water supply needs in the state. Eligible proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 166729
NEW

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Agricul...

Deadline 07/16/25

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for programs and activities that improve the efficiency of irrigation water use on agricultural properties. Funding is intended for initiatives that addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 211685
NEW

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Recreational Boating Faciliti...

Deadline 07/17/25 LOI Date: 06/05/25

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, and special districts for the development and renovation of facilities serving recreational boats. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a final application. Projects typica...

GrantWatch ID#: 170407

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to...

Deadline 07/17/25

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Some applicants are required to submit a concept paper and consult with program staff prior to submitting a full...

GrantWatch ID#: 180453

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofit Organizations to Strengthen Operations and Build Capacity

Deadline 07/17/25 LOI Date: 06/11/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Jersey qualified nonprofit history and humanities organizations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Applicants must complete the qualification process, register, and submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 194603
NEW

Grants to Alabama Municipalities to Attract Visitors and Businesses to Communities Statewide

Deadline 07/18/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama municipalities for promotional and economic development projects that attract visitors and businesses to cities, towns, and communities statewide. Funding is intended to market and advertise the economic and cultural value within local...

GrantWatch ID#: 167263
NEW

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Public Entities to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligib...

Deadline 07/18/25 LOI Date: 06/13/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and public entities for programs that address the needs of residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for activities and projects in a range of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175550
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline 07/18/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Build Organizational Capacity

Deadline 07/18/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help local organizations impact their communities and achieve their mission. Eligible applicants are located in or serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 188287

Grants to Texas and Arkansas Organizations in Eligible Locations to Reduce Poverty in Rural Ar...

Deadline 07/18/25

Grants to Texas and Arkansas organizations in eligible locations to reduce poverty and provide access and opportunities for local residents in rural areas. Funding may be used for the following types of support: general operating support, project support, capital impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 190346
NEW

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 07/18/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and investigat...

GrantWatch ID#: 196004

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Units to Enhance the Quality of Life for Lo...

Deadline 07/20/25

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and public governmental units to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the focus areas of human relations, human services, education, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 163126

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 07/20/25 LOI Date: 07/06/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, youth, health and wellness, seniors, human services, community improvement, and histo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175589
NEW

Grants to Minnesota Local Governments and Development Authorities to Plan Economic and Communi...

Deadline 07/21/25

Grants to Minnesota qualifying local government agencies, counties, and development authorities in eligible regions to support projects that promote economic and urban development. Funding is intended to support initial design and planning activities such as financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142661
Upcoming

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline 07/21/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that directly benefit local communities in eligible regions. Particular consideration is given to programs that target the following areas of need: shelter and housing, at-risk youth, youth development, economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178149

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 07/23/25 LOI Date: 05/14/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that enable or...

GrantWatch ID#: 173211

Grants to Alabama Communities for Community Improvement Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 07/23/25

Grants to Alabama communities for community improvement programs. Funding areas of interest include housing rehabilitation, drainage and sewer improvements, community centers and recreational facilities, planning projects, road improvements, and more. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 195694

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri Entrepreneurs for Business Development Support

Deadline 07/24/25

Grants of $1,500 and in-kind support to Missouri entrepreneurs at nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to develop new ideas. The program is intended as a professional development opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs in the early stages of a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197308

Loans to Iowa Businesses, Electric Cooperatives, Municipal Utilities, and Individuals to Expan...

Deadline 07/24/25

Loans to Iowa businesses, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and individuals for projects to expand and develop energy infrastructure. The purpose of the program is to provide low-interest loans that aid in the development and construction of infrastructure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 198922

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline 07/24/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that respond to the educational, cultural, health, social service, rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 209788

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support activities and projects in the focus areas of arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 145902
NEW

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Re...

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health, the environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167423
NEW

Grants to Arkansas Local Governments for Preliminary Evaluations of Tourism Projects

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arkansas counties and cities to support research projects related to local tourist attractions. Funding is intended to support studies that will examine the potential of local sites and events to attract visitors. Eligible attractions include...

GrantWatch ID#: 176585
NEW

Grants to New York City Nonprofits and Community Groups for Projects to Promote Civic Engageme...

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations, community groups, and schools for projects to address the concerns and priorities of local communities. Funding is intended to promote civic engagement and enhance the local quality of life. Areas of inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 176991
Upcoming

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Local Arts and Cultural Festivals in Eligible L...

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and artists for local arts and cultural festivals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for festivals that promote the area as a creative location and as a unique destination for arts and culture. Festivals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184753

Grants to New York City Small Businesses to Promote Involvement in Their Neighborhoods

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City small businesses to promote involvement in their neighborhoods. The goal of the program is to enhance the impact that businesses have on their communities in the focus areas of health and wellness, education and youth, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 191754

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations in Eligible Locations for Projects...

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and charitable organizations in eligible locations for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support arts and culture, community development, education, environment and animal welfare, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209436
NEW

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects to Expand the Recreational Trail Network in Eli...

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects to expand the recreational trail network in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that add additional miles ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217656

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Maintain and Operate Park and Recreation Facilities in El...

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for the maintenance and operation of park and recreation facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents by improving the park system. Eligible activities must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217657
NEW

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Expand Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Eligible Regions

Deadline 07/25/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to expand green stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to community cooling and greening, including green roofs, rain gardens, tree installation, and terrain feature...

GrantWatch ID#: 217658
NEW

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Water Quality Infras...

Deadline 07/25/25 Conference Date: 06/23/25

Grants to Kentucky nonprofits, corporations, government entities, associations, and property owners and tenants for projects to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that improve local water quality. Funded projects must tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 219122

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Parishes

Deadline 07/25/25 LOI Date: 05/14/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible parishes. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for innovative projects in the focus areas of...

GrantWatch ID#: 220572

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health, Education, and Economic Gro...

Deadline 07/28/25 LOI Date: 06/30/25

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development in eligible counties. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff at least two months prior to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 171491

Grants to New Hampshire Municipalities for Community Development in Eligible Regions

Deadline 07/28/25

Grants to New Hampshire municipalities in eligible regions for housing, economic development, and community-based initiatives to benefit lower to middle-income residents. Applicants should contact the funding source to review potential projects prior to submitting an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178729

Grants and loans to Ontario For-Profits, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Advance the Forestry and Wood...

Deadline 07/28/25 LOI Date: 06/20/25

Grants and loans to Ontario forest sector businesses, IHEs, and forest-sector related nonprofit organizations to advance the forestry and wood products industry throughout the Province. Applicants must submit a first-stage application prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 190895

Grants to Alabama IHEs, Hospitals, and Nonprofit Research Institutions for R&D Related to Empl...

Deadline 07/29/25

Grants to Alabama institutions of higher education, public hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions for research and development projects related to economic development and employment. Funding is intended for R&D projects and activities related to enhancing work...

GrantWatch ID#: 188394
Upcoming

Opportunity for British Columbia Artists to Become the Resident Artist for a City

Deadline 07/29/25

Opportunity for British Columbia artists to become the resident artist for a city. The artist will be expected to engage the community, create temporary artwork for the city, and address climate change and/or the environment in their work. Artists may be individuals or...

GrantWatch ID#: 217201

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Capital Expenses and Programming Benefiting Residents in Elig...

Deadline 07/30/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, education, animals, environment, arts and humanities, human services, and public benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 146453

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Tax-Exempt Institutions for Programs that Strengthen Local C...

Deadline 07/30/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt institutions, including government agencies, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions, for programs that foster strong, vibrant communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 149937

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline 07/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for organizations that assist with food, health, safety, shelter, education, economic development, and cultural e...

GrantWatch ID#: 166464
NEW

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Promote the Local Tourism Industry

Deadline 07/30/25

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote tourism and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities that increase the number of out-of-area visitors and the use of local lodging facilities. The program aims to support th...

GrantWatch ID#: 171191

Grants to Washington Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline 07/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for grassroots efforts that support community engagement for individuals affected by racial inequity and poverty. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 179365
NEW

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribal Entities to Improve Public Facilities

Deadline 07/30/25 LOI Date: 05/15/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital improvement projects. Applicants must submit an expression of interest and register in the grant portal before applying. Funding is intended to encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 214275

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Trails and Parks

Deadline 07/30/25

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, faith-based entities, and service organizations to enhance recreational trails and parks in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve and expand trail...

GrantWatch ID#: 219258
NEW

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Enhance Public Transportation

Deadline 07/31/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government entities, businesses, public transit agencies, and railroad owners and operators to enhance public transportation. Funding is intended to develop, upgrade, and improve transportation assets, streetscape, lighti...

GrantWatch ID#: 142698

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit Organizations in Eligible Areas to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 07/31/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for initiatives that benefit local communities. First time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an LOI; all applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Types of supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 159468
NEW

In-Kind Grants to Washington Residents to Promote Tree Planting in Residential Neighborhoods

Deadline 07/31/25

In-kind grants to Washington individuals to plant trees in eligible residential neighborhoods. The purpose of this program is to encourage residents to plant and maintain healthy trees in their yards. In addition to free trees, residents can expect to get help selectin...

GrantWatch ID#: 162311

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 07/31/25

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities that promote education, arts and culture, the environment, community and neighborhood development, and health and human services. Eligible organizations must benefit communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164400
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