Local & Community Grants
Municipal grants, community foundations, and local economic development programs across all 50 states
🤝For Nonprofits(158)
2025–26 After School Education and Safety grant program (Round 2)
CA Department of Education
The purpose of the After School Education and Safety Program is to create incentives for establishing locally-driven Exp...
California Community Reinvestment Grants Program
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
The CalCRG program awards grants to Local Health Departments and qualified Community-based Nonprofit Organizations to su...
California National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant
Department of Fish and Wildlife
CalNASP is an affiliate of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP™)—a non-profit, international style archery...
California Serves Grant Program 2026-27
CA Department of Education
Funding for the annual grant program is intended to support expanding access for high school graduates to the State Seal...
Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)
State Treasurer's Office
To provide financial assistance for charter school facilities.
Children's Hospital Program of 2018 -Children's Hospitals
State Treasurer's Office
The purpose of the program is to improve the health and welfare of California’s critically ill children, by providing a ...
🏪For Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs(34)
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
localimpactgrants.com
Administered by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Local, this annual grant program awards competitive...
T-Mobile Hometown Grants
t-mobile.com
Provides up to $50,000 in grant funding for shovel-ready physical community projects, historic building revitalizations,...
T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant
t-mobile.com
Provides funding to cover Little League registration fees for under-resourced families in local communities across the U...
Walmart Spark Good Local Community Grants
walmart.org
Provides local cash grants awarded directly by Walmart U.S. stores, Sam's Clubs, and distribution centers to U.S. nonpro...
Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
walmart.org
Provides local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 awarded by individual Walmart U.S. stores, Sam's Clubs, and Distr...
2026 Sacramento Innovation Grant Program
cityofsacramento.gov
Administered by the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development, this $1 million funding program ...
👤For Individuals & Families(4)
Payments to Territories – Adults
Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Children And Families
To provide aid in the form of cash benefits for food, clothing, shelter, and/or other essentials to the aged, blind, and...
Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs
Program goal(s) name: Death, disability, and education benefits for eligible public safety officers Program goal(s) desc...
Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs
Program goal(s) name: Higher education financial assistance Program goal(s) description: Provide financial assistance f...
Rural Development Policy Public Service and Leadership Development Program
Department Of Agriculture, Usda, Office Of General Counsel
Fellowships are intended to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Federal programs, services, and actions affect...
🏛️For Governments & Public Agencies(45)
Assessed Contributions for State Department
Department Of State
To support the goals of the U.S. Department of State. This is for Assessed Contributions only.
Assessed Contributions to International Organizations/CIPA
Department Of State
IO promotes U.S. foreign policy strategic goals and U.S. interests through multilateral diplomacy. IO provides assessed ...
Boating Safety Financial Assistance
Department Of Homeland Security, U.s. Coast Guard
The mission of the National RBS Program is to ensure the public has a safe, secure, and enjoyable recreational boating e...
Capital Case Litigation Initiative
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs
Program goal(s) name: Improve the quality of legal representation in state capital cases and strengthen the capacity of ...
Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs
Program goal(s) name: Improve handling of child abuse and neglect cases in Indian communities. Program goal(s) descripti...
Comprehensive Literacy Development
Department Of Education, Office Of Elementary And Secondary Education
The objective of the Comprehensive Literacy Development program is to advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy sk...
🌱More Programs(2)
Governor's University Research Initiative (GURI)
gov.texas.gov
Administered by the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, GURI offers matching grants to Texas public institution...
Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions program has funded the establishment of six Centers to protect and manage...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are local community grants?
Local community grants are funding programs offered by municipal governments, community foundations, chambers of commerce, and regional economic development agencies. They typically support small businesses, community projects, and local economic growth within a specific city or region.
How do I find grants in my city?
Search our database by state or city name. We track grants from major cities across California, Texas, New York, Florida, and all 50 states. New cities are added regularly.
Are community foundation grants different from government grants?
Yes. Community foundations are nonprofit organizations that pool donations and distribute grants locally. They often have simpler applications and faster decisions compared to government programs, though funding amounts are typically smaller ($1,000-$25,000).
Can my business apply for grants from multiple cities?
Most municipal grants require your business to operate within city limits. However, regional development programs and state programs may cover broader areas. Community foundation grants sometimes cover entire regions.
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