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Grants to Kansas Organizations, Groups, and Businesses for Projects and Events to Increase T...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to Kansas organizations, groups, and businesses to promote and advertise projects and events that will increase tourism and overnight visits to eligible areas. The purpose of the program is to encourage events that will have a significant economi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180742

Grants to South Dakota Agencies to Improve Local Infrastructure for Economic Development

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to South Dakota agencies, tribal agencies, and development corporations for improvements to local infrastructure. Applicants must contact the funding source representative for their area prior to applying. Funding is intended for infrastructure construction or r...

GrantWatch ID#: 184058
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Veterans in Eligible Counties

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, public service agencies, and public schools for programs and projects that benefit veterans and their families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for supportive programming and activities that serve and assist veteran...

GrantWatch ID#: 186843
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Eligible Communities

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that align with the focus areas of economic justice, community ownership, and rapid community response. Priority areas within these ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191257
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Build Organizational Capacity

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to build organizational capacity. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of nonprofits to serve community members. The goal of the grant program is to support projects related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197287

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve Lives, Strengthen Communiti...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance education in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs, special projects, equipment, and facilities improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 198633

Opportunity for Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities in Eligible Lo...

Deadline 10/31/25

Opportunity for Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and religious institutions in eligible locations to participate in a capacity-building program. Organizations will receive $10,000 and participate in a training process with other nonprofits...

GrantWatch ID#: 199515
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residen...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, arts and culture, community development, and recreational activities. Eligible organizations serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203771

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs within a range of focus areas including but not limited to education, the arts, and economic development. Projects should be cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207094

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Programs and Projects t...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects and programs that meet the needs of residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to outdoor recreation, beautification, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209026

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Governmental Units for Programs to Advance Social Progress in Mul...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental units for programs to advance social progress in multiple states. Funding is intended for projects, equipment, and capital campaigns focused on community development, food insecurity, and education. Eligible states...

GrantWatch ID#: 213938

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, NGOs, and Community Groups for Projects that Beautify and Prese...

Deadline 11/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and community groups for projects that beautify and preserve forests. Funding supports projects that focus on making the forests of Manitoba more appealing, productive, expansive, and varied. Projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 148712

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Workforce Development Activities

Deadline 11/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that respond to community needs. The purpose of funding is to strengthen organizational capacity to support underserved communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address work...

GrantWatch ID#: 171886

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline 11/01/25 LOI Date: 10/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to build organizational capacity. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that increase operational, programmatic, fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173143

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits for Cultural Events in Remote and Rural Communities

Deadline 11/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations to organize festivals and events in the northern region and rural communities. Funding is intended to cover operating costs associated with festivals that take place over a minimum of two days. This grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 176147

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Community Programs L...

Deadline 11/01/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for youth-led programs that benefit young people under the age of 21. Applicants must contact the Foundation's staff prior to submitting an application. Grant requests must in...

GrantWatch ID#: 179780

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Impact Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline 11/01/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community impact projects. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of health, community development, arts and culture, civic affairs, education, recreation, and welfare. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180821
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools for Projec...

Deadline 11/01/25

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, schools, and park districts for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Previously funded projects include scholarships funding, supplies for a museu...

GrantWatch ID#: 201340
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Religious Entities to Supp...

Deadline 11/05/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, collaboratives, and religious entities to support existing programs that improve the quality of life and promote vibrant communities. Priority areas include active lifestyles, sustainabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 175840

Grants to Iowa Organizations Serving Eligible Locations to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline 11/07/25 LOI Date: 10/01/25

Grants to Iowa organizations serving eligible locations to strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 147334
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Tree-Planting Projects

Deadline 11/07/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to plant trees in local communities. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods. Eligible projects help to improve the quality of life,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180845
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Grants to Kansas Public Water Supply Systems to Foster Partnership and Cooperation

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to Kansas public water supply systems to foster partnership and cooperation amongst systems in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the merging of two or more water systems, projects that benefit multiple systems, and projects that result in the expansion o...

GrantWatch ID#: 197048
Upcoming

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Promote Opportunities for Black Youth and Young Adults

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198004
Upcoming

Grants to Kansas Agencies for Community Development Projects to Prevent the Spread of Blighted...

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to Kansas government agencies for community development projects to prevent the spread of blighted conditions. Eligible projects are those that focus on the following: building renovation for job creation, building rehabilitation for code violation, and historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 209564
Upcoming

Grants to Kansas Agencies in Eligible Communities to Meet Urgent Needs Resulting from a Natura...

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to Kansas government agencies in eligible communities to meet urgent needs resulting from a natural disaster. Eligible activities are those that meet the critical welfare and health needs of local residents. Eligible applicants are incorporated cities and counti...

GrantWatch ID#: 209565
Upcoming

Grants to Kansas Agencies for Housing Improvement Projects to Benefit Low- to Moderate-Income ...

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to Kansas government agencies for housing improvement projects to benefit low- to moderate-income populations in eligible regions. Eligible activities include but are not limited to demolition, neighborhood development, and housing rehabilitation and renovation....

GrantWatch ID#: 209566
Upcoming

Grants to Kansas Agencies for Projects to Foster Economic Development in Eligible Communities

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to Kansas government agencies for projects to foster economic development in eligible communities. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment, construction, land acquisition, renovation, capital items, inventory, and infrastructure improvements. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209567
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and IHEs to Provide Professional Development to M...

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, museums, and IHEs for projects to provide professional development to museum staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Partnerships between e...

GrantWatch ID#: 212466

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups for Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 11/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include recreation, heritage, leisure, culture, arts, health, education, the environment, energy, youth, tourism, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216395

Grants to Minnesota Organizations to Address Urgent and Unexpected Needs

Deadline 11/19/25

Grants to Minnesota organizations to address urgent and unexpected needs. Funding is intended to mitigate diseases or environmental issues that pose a threat to residents or national resources. Funding may also be used to acquire land in an expedited manner. Use of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 219620
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build and Repair Cultural Facilities

Deadline 11/20/25

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to build and upgrade native cultural facilities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support land acquisition, development, renovations, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 220524

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life fo...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808
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Grants to Alaska Tribal and City Governments for Community Assistance Projects

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants to Alaska tribal and city government agencies for economic and community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help local households pay for electricity, propane, or heating oil. Eligible programs and projects benefit individuals and...

GrantWatch ID#: 158359
Upcoming

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Local Agencies to Enhance Community Facilities in Eligib...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote the use of community facilities by residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support equipment, programming, and capital improvements for community or neighborhood cen...

GrantWatch ID#: 192803
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support impactful programs in the areas of community development and civic engagement; environment and conservation; youth development and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199492
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Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents and Communities

Deadline 12/01/25 LOI Date: 10/15/25

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of community and economic prosperity, education and w...

GrantWatch ID#: 178913
NEW

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

Deadline 12/05/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for programs, events, and activities to attract visitors and generate overnight stays in eligible locations. Funding is intended for marketing and development projects to promote local tourism for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143315

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline 12/13/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help nonprofits develop new events or improve existing programs that increase c...

GrantWatch ID#: 211674

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline 12/31/25

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by a fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Host Local Festivals and Events

Deadline 12/31/25

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to host festivals and events in local communities. Funding is intended to provide economic and community benefit by encouraging the participation of area residents as well as visitors from outside the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185202
Upcoming

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline 01/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and initiatives in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176483
Upcoming

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 01/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, human services, arts and culture, community betterment, environment, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176667
NEW

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Programs and Pr...

Deadline 01/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is primarily intended for programs with a focus on youth, economic development, and overall quality of life for local residents. Funding is also intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 177057
Upcoming

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits to Better the Quality of Life of Local Residents

Deadline 01/15/26

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations to better the quality of life of local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 211800
Upcoming

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline 01/16/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of children, aging, women, domestic violence, economic and cultural development, education, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 176579
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Opportunity for Texas Individuals, Businesses, IHEs, and Nonprofits to be Listed on a Performi...

Deadline 01/31/26

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts performances to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 154121

Grants to West Virginia Charitable Organizations to Address the Needs of Local Residents and C...

Deadline 01/31/26

Grants to West Virginia charitable organizations in eligible locations to benefit the needs of local residents. Funding may be requested for programming in the areas of education, health and human services, the arts, public recreation, beautification, and other charita...

GrantWatch ID#: 176803

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline 01/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include community hall renovations, playground development, and sports f...

GrantWatch ID#: 214956
Upcoming

Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants to Tennessee organizations to preserve and restore historic properties. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, historic district design guidelines, archaeological and architectural surveys, building restoration, and educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 176968

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline 02/02/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. The funding source values the educational aspects of proposals. Pref...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426
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