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Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to West Virginia Groups and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to West Virginia groups and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote community-based tourism through hands-on learning opportunities and activities open to the public. All events must draw increased tourism t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215806
NEW

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for the Advancement and Empowerment of...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for the advancement and empowerment of local women and girls. New applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 216303

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Loca...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific projects in the focus areas of maternal and child health, disease prevention an...

GrantWatch ID#: 216703
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Assist Underserved Populations in Commu...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to assist underserved populations in communities around the world. Funding is intended for activities that improve communities through economic development, technology, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 217532
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Institutions for Environmental Projects

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for projects and programs that promote environmental education and protection in eligible regions. Funding may be used for several environmental-related purposes, including capital con...

GrantWatch ID#: 220049
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Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Environmental...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for activities that enhance stewardship and environmental education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a variety of programs, including capital co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220050
NEW

Grants to Washington and Oregon Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Environmental Prog...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington and Oregon nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for environmental education and stewardship programming in eligible regions. Funding may be used for environmental projects, including capital construction, operating s...

GrantWatch ID#: 220051
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Projects ...

Deadline 10/02/25

Grants of up to $6,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and public schools in eligible locations for a wide range of activities to address community needs. Funding is intended to assist organizations serving the community in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 161861
Upcoming

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

Deadline 10/02/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, New York, and Texas nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs within, but not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 174651
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Artists, and Artist Groups for Public Arts and Cultural Events ...

Deadline 10/03/25 Conference Date: 08/21/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, artists, and groups of artists for public arts and cultural events in eligible areas. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to provide cultural experiences for...

GrantWatch ID#: 138467

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Public Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligib...

Deadline 10/03/25

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and public agencies in eligible areas for programs and projects that promote local tourism. Funding is intended for festivals, cultural activities, and special events, or to operate tourism facilities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147646
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline 10/05/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include community development, youth development, cultural activities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146075
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Grants to Ontario Charities to Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/06/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158825

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline 10/06/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government entities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of health, education, histo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175414

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Loc...

Deadline 10/08/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, municipalities, public schools, and government agencies to improve the lives of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, and livable comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 176494
Upcoming

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, Religious Organizations, and Schools in Eli...

Deadline 10/09/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches and religious organizations, and schools in eligible locations for youth programs. Funding is intended for new and existing programs in the following funding areas: education, health and human se...

GrantWatch ID#: 186690

Grants to Canada Indigenous Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups for Indigenous-Led Programs

Deadline 10/09/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and community groups for Indigenous-led programs. Funding areas of interest include health and mental health, education, the environment, and technology. The purpose of funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205320

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/10/25 LOI Date: 07/11/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education, huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 179262

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline 10/10/25 LOI Date: 09/05/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to stabilize and support nonprofits that work to address communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196089
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Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Pro...

Deadline 10/10/25 LOI Date: 08/29/25

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont government agencies, tribes, technical centers, and nonprofits for projects related to the forest-based economy in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff and submit a pre-application prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 207623
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Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Eco...

Deadline 10/10/25 LOI Date: 08/29/25

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and state and local agencies for economic development projects in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212433
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline 10/10/25 LOI Date: 09/05/25

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to address community needs. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of social justice, civic and cultural life, environment, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 218757

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline 10/10/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts serving eligible regions for capacity-building projects. Funding is intended to support organizations with a focus on economic development, basic needs, mental health, and support fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219236

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline 10/13/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Grants to North Carolina Charities, Groups, and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Benefi...

Deadline 10/13/25

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, and groups in eligible regions to benefit the local community. Applicants must register for the grant application portal prior to submitting a proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 185978
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Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 10/13/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for organizations that provide innovative programs, focus on sustainable practices, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217134

Grants, Sponsorships, and Prizes to Manitoba Organizations to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline 10/14/25

Grants, sponsorships, and prizes to Manitoba organizations to enhance the local community. Grant funds may be requested for professional development, equipment, planning, and public awareness. Sponsorships are available for fundraisers, arts and cultural events, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 156673

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Programs may fall into the areas of arts and humanities, community enrichment and development, youth programs, environment and sustainability, emer...

GrantWatch ID#: 139894

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations in Eligible Regions t...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofits, religious organizations, and government entities in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Priority funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of hunger, leadership, litera...

GrantWatch ID#: 150197
Upcoming

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Impactful Projects to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address the needs of local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that will have a significant and lasting effect in the community. Proposals must i...

GrantWatch ID#: 163453

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Promote Economic Development

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Wisconsin school districts, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit the community. Funding is intended to advance local economic development. Eligible proposals have a positive impact on ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174215

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Professional Festivals that Have a Positive Impact on th...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for professional projects and events that positively impact the arts throughout the province. Funding is intended to encourage and support the arts and to enrich community well-being, creativity, diversity,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175526

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pave the...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244
Upcoming

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 177712

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Organizations for Arts, Community Development, Human Resour...

Deadline 10/15/25 LOI Date: 09/01/25

Grants to Louisiana nonprofits and organizations for programs and capital projects in eligible areas. Focus areas include community development, civic affairs, the arts, human resources, and education. Applicants must submit summary sheets prior to submitting a full ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 177908

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Projects...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for creative solutions to emerging concerns; programs that support organizational capacity; and collaborative pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178208
Upcoming

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Support Community Financial Education

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area to support general operations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education in the areas of employment readiness and financial li...

GrantWatch ID#: 178683
Upcoming

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa government agencies and nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that improve the local quality of life, including arts and culture, education, community bette...

GrantWatch ID#: 178752
Upcoming

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and human...

GrantWatch ID#: 178895
Upcoming

Grants to Vermont Agencies to Enhance Economic Development, Public Services, and Housing

Deadline 10/15/25 LOI Date: 07/22/25

Grants to Vermont government agencies and municipalities in eligible locations for housing projects, economic development, and public facilities and services. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and a public hearing must be held prior to submitting a full applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 179872
NEW

Grants to Yukon Community Groups, Commercial Organizations, and Schools in Eligible Regions to...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Yukon community groups, business organizations, and schools in eligible regions for environmental sustainability projects that benefit local residents. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for original p...

GrantWatch ID#: 181537

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs that Promote ...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to promote social justice. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage equitable opportunities and to address the education...

GrantWatch ID#: 193755

Grants to Alberta Artists, Cultural Workers, and Collectives in Eligible Locations for Profess...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta individual artists, cultural workers, and collectives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for programs and activities related to the development of an artist’s practice and career. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 201153
NEW

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligib...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for community activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 203622
NEW

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Enhance the Local Community

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational entities for projects and programs that enhance the local community in eligible regions. Focus areas include environment, arts and culture, economy, basic needs, health and wellness, educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 206241
Upcoming

Grants to Iowa Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Agencies to Improve the Quality of ...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of health, education and youth development, community b...

GrantWatch ID#: 210335
Upcoming

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Eligible Commu...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and humanities, faith, culture and diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 218498
NEW

Grants to Massachusetts Community Organizations for Gardening and Natural Environment Projects

Deadline 10/16/25

Grants to Massachusetts community-based organizations in eligible locations for gardening projects. Funding is intended to support activities and projects to restore, develop, and preserve the natural environment and local gardens. The funding source advocates for the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148334
NEW

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing and Neighborhood Development Projects i...

Deadline 10/17/25 Conference Date: 08/21/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for housing and neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, households, and communities. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 138450

Grants to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Loc...

Deadline 10/17/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and community development. Grants may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 157587
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