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Grants for Canada State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 275 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across Canada, updated daily.

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275 grants found

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Water Conservation and Preservati...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions in eligible regions for initiatives related to access to clean water, water conservation, and preservation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216964

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities to Advance AI Healthcare Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to move AI healthcare tools from prototypes to real-world use in patient care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230661

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Medical AI Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for multi-disciplinary research to develop AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 230669

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Tribal governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for studies addressing human genetic research. Applicants are advised that required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211707

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Studi...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government and tribal agencies, and IHEs for studies to determine the efficacy of therapeutic agents to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 217736

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Medic...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on medical ethics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ethic...

GrantWatch ID#: 218708

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Transplant Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and public and private entities for research projects on reconstructive transplantation that have a solid scientific basis. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete requi...

GrantWatch ID#: 215837

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Transplantation Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and public entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 230069

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Parki...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206024

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Genomic Research Tools

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop innovative tools for genomic research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230388

Grants to Saskatchewan Municipalities and First Nations Bands to Mitigate Invasive Plants

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan municipalities and First Nations Bands for programs to mitigate invasive plants in eligible regions. Funding is intended to detect, respond to, and manage prohibited and intrusive vegetation and weeds. Applicants and intended project areas m...

GrantWatch ID#: 159310

Grants to Ontario Charities, Donees, Schools, and Municipalities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities, qualified donees, school boards, and municipalities for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects, programs, and activities that help strengthen the communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174672

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Economic Development Pr...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations to promote economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an initial project concept form prior to applying. Funding is intended to further the hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 199556

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits and Agencies for Research...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit organizations and government agencies for research to benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 202662

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Laboratories for Expe...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and laboratories to cover expenses related to conferences, scientific meetings, and workshops that address aging. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 212478

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies for Community Celebrations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nation communities, and municipalities to offset the cost of community celebrations. Funding is intended for events that acknowledge important historical provincial events. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232360

Grants to New Brunswick Charities, Municipalities, Agencies, and Athletic Associations to Impr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities, municipalities, government agencies, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding may be used for programs in the areas of education, arts and culture, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 170227

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Local Governments, and Tribal Governments to Host Event...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal governments to host events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support major national and international sporting and cultural events. Events should attract international at...

GrantWatch ID#: 214459

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Religious Entities to Supp...

Deadline: 11/04/26

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, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 175840

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities for Collaborative Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and IHEs for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 212219

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Accessibility Projects

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, and First Nations for initiatives to benefit individuals with disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance accessibility to indoor physical activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232295

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies for cancer research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop innovative t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230277

Grants to Ontario Municipalities for Capital Projects to Improve Local Roadways

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Ontario municipalities in eligible regions for capital projects to improve local roadways. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects on roads that connect two e...

GrantWatch ID#: 223367

Grants to Canada Municipalities, IHEs, and Organizations to Conserve Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and Indigenous organizations in multiple provinces for the conservation of wildlife habitats. Funding is intended to promote the health and sustainability...

GrantWatch ID#: 158881

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128

Grants to USA and Canada Entities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

Grants to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming Entities to Benefit Local Co...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants, in-kind support, and sponsorships to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and social service organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215700

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Institutions to Promote Financial...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for initiatives and projects that promote financial literacy and security in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218984

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Culture, Recreation, a...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards for culture, recreation, and sports programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs, events, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219642

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Associations for Programs to...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167553

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and First Nations for projects that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have the potential to provide long-term benefits and demonstrate innovative approaches to...

GrantWatch ID#: 206479

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and First Nations to Improve Waterfronts

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to British Columbia local government agencies and First Nation communities to improve public waterfront areas in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support both project planning and design, as well as physical works that enhance public access and enjo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229591

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies to Support Inclusion in Athlet...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nations, and municipalities for physical activity programs that promote inclusion. Funding is intended to support improvements to facilities to increase inclusion and access in recreation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177513

Grants to Ontario Municipalities, Registered Charities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to I...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities to directly be...

GrantWatch ID#: 187198

Grants to Alberta Municipalities and Metis Settlements to Upgrade Local Infrastructure

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta municipalities, cities, towns, villages, counties, and Metis settlements to improve and repair local infrastructure across the province. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including upgrades to local roads, bridges, and airports, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 199225

Grants to Alberta Municipalities and Metis Settlements for Water Treatment Facilities and Proj...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta municipalities and Metis settlements to improve water treatment facilities. Applicants must contact program staff and pre-register prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for municipal water supply projects and treatment facilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 199226

Grants to Labrador Nonprofits, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Health and Wellness i...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Labrador nonprofits, groups, school councils, agencies, and individuals for programs that foster community involvement and activities that promote wellness. Funding is intended for the following areas: mental health promotion, child and y...

GrantWatch ID#: 158173

Grants to New Brunswick Charities and Municipalities to Assist Needy and Disabled Children ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick registered charities and municipalities to assist children from low-income backgrounds or those with special needs. Funding is intended to support programs that help to improve the quality of life for children up to the age of 18. Requests ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173385

Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local C...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support one-time purchases related to activities and projects within the local co...

GrantWatch ID#: 206254

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities to Create Arts-Based Programming

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees to Promote Music Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta qualified donees to promote music education through workshops, festivals, camps, and programs. Funding is intended for projects and events that are open to the public. Priority will be given to organizations that serve communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 172240

Grants to Canada Charities, Municipalities, and Schools for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Canada registered charities, educational institutions, municipalities, and Indigenous groups to support environmental projects. Special consideration is given to green space initiatives and environmental education. Eligible project catego...

GrantWatch ID#: 181113

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Aviation Facilities, Agencies, and First Nations to Imp...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and public aviation facilities, including operating authorities and local and First Nations governments, to enhance aviation services. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 187479

Award to a USA or Canada Entities to Preserve and Promote Traditional Architecture

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200905
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