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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Co...

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for capital expenditures, operating costs, and project-related expenses. Preference is given to organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 180085

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

Deadline 04/25/25

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 California Theater Companies and Individual Artists for Projects, Performances, Capa...

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants of $2,500 and grants of $5,000 to California theater companies, individual artists, and artist teams in eligible counties for project development and performances. Grant funds may also be requested for capacity-building projects and general operating costs. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 181128

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Efforts to Reduce Hunger in Eligible Locations

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for efforts to reduce hunger in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that provide direct hunger relief and address food insecurity. The Foundation assists organizations engaged in anti-hunger advo...

GrantWatch ID#: 181206

Grants to Kentucky Farms to Improve Facilities and Equipment

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky privately owned farms to improve facilities, technology, and equipment. Applicants must submit a third-party audit with their application. Funding is intended to help local agricultural operations become more energy-efficient, profit...

GrantWatch ID#: 183657

Grants to New Hampshire Professional Artists for Career Development Opportunities

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Hampshire professional artists for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to encourage artists to participate in programs that will enhance their careers and bring their small businesses to the next level. The goal of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185415

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Foster Tourism and Economic Development in Eligible Regions

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations to foster tourism and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing expenses associated with the promotion of programs, events, and projects that draw tourists to the area. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 187495

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Sporting Events in Eligible Communities

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for sporting events in eligible communities. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation of sports events that draw tourists to the area. Eligible expenses include facility rental, official salaries...

GrantWatch ID#: 187496

Grants to Iowa Businesses for Innovative Food Security and Agricultural Programs in Rural Areas

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Iowa businesses for innovative food security and agricultural programs in rural areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that will advance economic development in the state. Programs and projects must exist in and benefit a community in Iowa with a populati...

GrantWatch ID#: 188483

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include but are not limited to healthcare, substance abuse, economic development, entrepreneurship, education, job train...

GrantWatch ID#: 196769

Grants to Virginia Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote the Economic Development of Commercial a...

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Virginia local government agencies and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and preservation of commercial districts and historic neighborhoods. Funding is intended for planning activities including design reports, construction estimates, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 200041

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Agricultural Projects that Benefit Local Res...

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for agriculture-based programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for agriculture scholarships and activities, and to promote potential agricultural business development. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 200985

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Private Entities to Strengthen the Wood P...

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, businesses, and other private entities for activities to preserve local forests. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of research and development, forest-related workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 203351

Opportunity for Minnesota Black, Brown, and Women-Led Startups to Participate in an Accelerato...

Deadline 04/25/25

Opportunity for Minnesota Brown, Black, and women-led startups to participate in an accelerator program to facilitate business growth. Awardees will receive mentoring from industry leaders and investors, build relationships with other companies, and learn to scale thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 209521

Grants to Washington Nonprofit Lending Entities to Improve Credit Availability for Underserved...

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Washington nonprofit lending institutions to increase the availability of financial assistance for vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to promote investment in small, rural, and underserved businesses to boost community and economic development. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 215067

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve Public Spaces in Eligible Regions

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve public spaces in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance existing resources, including libraries, parks, playgrounds, urban farms, recreation centers, and community centers. Priority is g...

GrantWatch ID#: 217652

Grants to Missouri Nonprofit CBOs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Missouri nonprofit community-based organizations and neighborhood associations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote community engagement, enhance neighborhood identity, and advance public safety ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218368

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet critical needs related to health, housing, arts and culture, economic development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219602

Grants to North Carolina Property Owners in Eligible Locations to Develop and Improve Commerci...

Deadline 04/27/25

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina property owners in eligible locations for projects to improve underutilized commercial buildings. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. The grant allows small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202648

Grants to North Carolina Small Business Owners for Building Refurbishment in Eligible Areas

Deadline 04/27/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina small business owners for building refurbishment in eligible areas. Owners may use the funds for improvements such as awnings, lighting, painting, and murals, as well as construction and materials cos...

GrantWatch ID#: 217342

Grants to Nova Scotia Municipalities for Significant Infrastructure Projects

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to Nova Scotia municipalities for significant local infrastructure projects. Interested applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve infrastructure related to sewage disposal, solid waste m...

GrantWatch ID#: 143644

Grants to Nova Scotia Municipalities for Projects to Reduce the Risk of Flooding in Local Comm...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to Nova Scotia municipalities for projects that reduce the risk of flooding and mitigate the vulnerability of local communities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support studies that contribute t...

GrantWatch ID#: 143645
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Grants, Sponsorships, and Prizes to Manitoba Organizations to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline 04/28/25

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
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Grants to California Nonprofits and For-Profits in Eligible Locations for Business Promotion a...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations for business promotion and advertising activities. Funding is intended to support events, projects, and marketing activities that develop the local business community and bring economic b...

GrantWatch ID#: 168696

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants of up to $6,000 to Tennessee nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of health and welfare, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180421

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Groups, and Individuals for Community Benefit Pr...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, groups, and individuals for projects that promote social justice, environmental stewardship, and community building in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizational needs s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181123

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

Deadline 04/28/25

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 Ontario Content Production Companies for Activities to Promote Company Growth and Bu...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario digital content production companies for activities to promote company growth and business development. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of networking activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189199

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Groups for Programs to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Indiana organizations and groups for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support charitable projects that enhance the quality of life in the community. Eligible applicants and programs a...

GrantWatch ID#: 189911

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects an...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies for Community Benef...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible regions. Grants have been awarded for projects in the focus areas of parks and recreation, school and youth activities, city pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 199735

Grants to Ontario Communities and Indigenous Communities to Enhance Water Crossing Infrastruct...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to Ontario communities and Indigenous communities to enhance water crossing infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding may be used for repairs to existing structures and the installation of new infrastructure. Eligible projects are located in and benefit commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 210262

Grants to Virginia Businesses in Eligible Locations to Foster Economic Development

Deadline 04/28/25 Conference Date: 04/24/25

Grants of $5,000 to Virginia businesses in eligible locations to foster economic development. Applicants must attend eligible business development programs before applying. Funding is intended for start-up businesses and businesses opening their first location in the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210281

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs in Tribal Communities

Deadline 04/28/25

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 and Tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Promote the Growth of Downtown Areas

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to North Carolina local governments to promote the renewal and growth of downtown areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities that encourage economic development, building improvements, and downtown area enhancements. The grant program seeks to help l...

GrantWatch ID#: 213229

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Districts to Promote Workforce Expansion in t...

Deadline 04/28/25

Grants to Minnesota foundations, community development institutions, corporations, and economic development districts to assist small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors with hiring and training new employees. Funding priority is intended for partner organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213484

Grant to a Vermont Nonprofit, School, or Agency in Eligible Locations to Address Community Nee...

Deadline 04/29/25

Grant to a Vermont nonprofit organization, school, or government agency in eligible locations to address critical community needs. Funding is intended to offer significant capacity-building support for innovative and effective proposals that could benefit from reliable...

GrantWatch ID#: 149851
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofit Community Centers For Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline 04/29/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit community centers in eligible locations for capacity-building efforts and physical improvements. Funding is intended to assist community centers in strengthening their operations and upgrading facilities. The grant program aims to help ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213701

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Local Events that Promote Community Engagement and Unity

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for activities that foster community engagement and unity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that are open to the public and are community-based. Grants will assist with new or uni...

GrantWatch ID#: 140769

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Assist Vulnerabl...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that address inequity and assist vulnerable residents. First-time applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support s...

GrantWatch ID#: 142178

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consid...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Pro...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grant of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, schools or faith-based organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 153612

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Young People in Eligible Locations to Promote Business D...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Ontario young people in eligible locations to promote business development. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs launch a summer business. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will receive business tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 154173
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Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 04/30/25

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

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline 04/30/25

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

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Programs that Benefit...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs, activities, and events that benefit local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support community developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 175144

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Residents

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and faith-based organizations to improve the health and well-being of local residents. A Letter of Interest is required prior to the full application. Funding is intended to support organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 176224
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