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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline 05/16/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals, events, exhibits, and other projects and programs that foster collaboration between two or more organizations to attract visitors and drive ov...

GrantWatch ID#: 220509
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism Opportunities in Eligible Locations

Deadline 05/17/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to promote tourism opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support large-scale local events and multiple-day programs that will increase the number of tourists. Funding is also available to tourism-related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153850

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline 05/19/25

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address a wide range of focus areas, including human services, housing, arts and culture, environment, education, econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179189

Grants to Delaware Businesses to Enhance State Roadways and Transit Systems

Deadline 05/19/25

Grants to Delaware businesses for roadway enhancements and transit-related capital improvement projects throughout the state. Funding is intended to promote economic development and encourage construction, renovation, or other improvements to roads and transportation i...

GrantWatch ID#: 188538

Grants to Kansas Qualifying Communities for Projects to Address the Housing Shortage in Eligib...

Deadline 05/19/25

Grants of $5,000 to Kansas qualifying communities for projects to address the housing shortage in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the creation or improvement of housing on the upper floors of commercial buildings. Projects must incorporate specific des...

GrantWatch ID#: 220404
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Churches to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline 05/20/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based entities to address critical needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations aligned with one of the following areas of interest: education, arts, environment, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 132321
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Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline 05/20/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations in eligible areas for projects, activities, and events that encourage tourism and overnight visits. Eligible projects are those that are designed to promote economic growth, particularly through overnight stays in local lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Civic Organizations to Increase Tourism

Deadline 05/20/25

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit and for-profit organizations, civic organizations, and tourism-related organizations to increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support promotional materials and advertising of events and attractions that will attract ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175429

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Public Entities to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline 05/20/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and public entities for initiatives that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, education, anim...

GrantWatch ID#: 179171
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Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia Credit Unions to Support the Well-Being of T...

Deadline 05/20/25

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia credit unions for initiatives to support the well-being of their members. Funding focus areas include promoting financial literacy, assistance in attaining certain certifications, and grant writing assistance. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220646
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Grants to Alberta Businesses and Organizations in Eligible Locations to Improve Building Faça...

Deadline 05/21/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta businesses and organizations in eligible locations for exterior building improvements. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the aesthetic appeal and the quality of life of the community. Eligible projects are those that meet ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180986

Grants, Loans, and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for...

Deadline 05/21/25

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 190907

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Public Arts Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline 05/21/25

Grants of up to $4,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for public art projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support pilot programs that engage local performing artists to enliven public spaces and promote community development. Eligible proposals ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 208632
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Grants to California Cities, Counties, Developers, and Nonprofits to Develop Affordable Housin...

Deadline 05/22/25

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding may be...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline 05/22/25

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in arts, culture, community, economic development, after-school education, the elderly, the environment, health and human services, Nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing and Services that Benefit Low-Incom...

Deadline 05/22/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities and services that benefit low-income residents in eligible regions. Applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance community development and ensu...

GrantWatch ID#: 185391
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Grants to New York and New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Enhance the Quality ...

Deadline 05/22/25

Grants to New York and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Programs must align with either of the funding priorities of workforce strengthening or financial literacy. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 207641

Grants to Massachusetts Municipalities, Development Corporations, and Freight Railroads to Imp...

Deadline 05/22/25 Conference Date: 05/01/25

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities, economic development corporations, and freight railroads for initiatives to improve statewide railways. Funding is intended to contribute to the state's economic growth by creating jobs and improving the railway's distribution ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 209065
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 05/22/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, or operations in the focus areas of literacy, adoption and foster care, children's health, disability se...

GrantWatch ID#: 213490

Grants to Texas Farmers and Agricultural Producers to Address Water-Related Challenges

Deadline 05/22/25 Conference Date: 04/30/25

Grants to Texas agricultural producers, farmers, and tribal entities in eligible counties to address water delivery losses. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to offer critical economic relief to farmers and producer...

GrantWatch ID#: 220537
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and Homeowner Associations for Flo...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, special purpose districts, and homeowner associations for activities that reduce the risk of flooding in eligible locations. Funding is available for four project categories: coastal fl...

GrantWatch ID#: 141950
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community development projects. Focus areas include economic development, education, youth, and community wellness. Priority will be given to proposals that benefit low- to moderate-incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 161531

Grants to British Columbia Agencies to Improve Infrastructure Management

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia regional districts and municipalities for capacity-building projects. Funding is intended to increase the sustainability of services by improving asset management practices. New projects and new project components are eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 163288

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and local government agencies for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of neighborhood improvement projects. Projects submitted for funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181053
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Grant to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit for Programs to Benefit Residents and Enhance Communities in...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grant to a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization for programs to benefit residents and enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for creative and impactful projects and activities in the areas of workforce development and healthy and safe communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190552

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Projects to Serve Local Residents

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for projects to serve local residents. Funding is intended for new and existing projects and capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, recreation and preservation, fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 195857

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects and programs must align with the following funding priorities: education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletic...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

Grants to Vermont Municipalities for Projects to Improve the Quality of Eligible Roads

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants to Vermont municipalities for projects to improve the quality of eligible roads. Funding is intended to implement best management practices to align municipalities with statewide standards. Eligible roads are those that drain directly into surface waters, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208571

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Implement Marketing Initiatives that...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to implement marketing initiatives that benefit the tourism industry. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the application de...

GrantWatch ID#: 211270
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Tourism-Related Marketing Activities

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments for marketing activities that benefit the tourism industry in local communities. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211271
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Support Events that Will Benefit the...

Deadline 05/23/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to support events that will benefit the local tourism economy. Applicants are advised that registration on the online portal is required at least 2 weeks prior to the appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 211272

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline 05/25/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the local q...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304
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Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Pro...

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia resident groups in eligible locations for community improvement projects. An eligibility screening is required prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas in...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Businesses to Serve French-Speaking Communities

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and businesses to promote culture, community, and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the culture an...

GrantWatch ID#: 183696
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Community Organizations to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and community organizations to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include safety and well-being, community growth, service improvements, and environmental sustainability. Programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 202186

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects to Benefit Resident...

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants may choose one of two grant options. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, health care...

GrantWatch ID#: 204194

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

Deadline 05/26/25

Grants of up to $12,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for activities and programs to attract tourism in eligible locations. Events must be accessible and open to the general public and should be recurring events. Grants may also fund a one-time publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212884

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Public Agencies to Strengthen Communities

Deadline 05/27/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public agencies to strengthen community connections throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs that build communities and promote grassroots efforts to enhance neighborhoods and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191360
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Public Educational Institutions to Benefi...

Deadline 05/27/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to qualifying New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, public benefit corporations, and public educational institutions to benefit the farmer's market sector. Nonprofit applicants must preregister prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 206821

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects to Benefit Loca...

Deadline 05/28/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for projects to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include education; arts, culture, and humanities; health and human services; recreation and the environment; and...

GrantWatch ID#: 154470

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals to ...

Deadline 05/28/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...

GrantWatch ID#: 188527
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Grants to California Public Libraries to Provide Faster Access to Resources

Deadline 05/28/25 Conference Date: 05/13/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to California public libraries to provide faster access to resources. Through this program, libraries will order books requested by patrons and have the books delivered directly to the patron's home. After using the resource, the book becomes pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214432

Fellowships to USA Young Innovators in Multiple States for Ideas to Transform their Communities

Deadline 05/28/25

Fellowships to USA young innovators in multiple states for ideas to transform their communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community issues, utilize existing local assets, and employ collaboration as a tool to design their innovation. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 214592

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline 05/29/25

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217
NEW

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline 05/29/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, community needs, youth, and legacy. Eligible applicants are located in one of the 21 co...

GrantWatch ID#: 214182

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Neighborhood Groups, and Business Associations in Eligible Locati...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, business and neighborhood associations, and other qualifying entities in eligible locations for projects that improve or expand physical spaces in local neighborhoods. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 136606
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and First Nations and Metis Organizations to Benefit Resid...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, foundations, and First Nations and Metis organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for one-time initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159573

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Economic Development Projects

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for economic development projects in the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for projects that advance the local workforce and drive economic growth. Emphasis will be placed on pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 176256

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Enhance the Local Qu...

Deadline 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of community benefit activities that serve residents living in communities that make u...

GrantWatch ID#: 178009
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