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Grants for Connecticut State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 485 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 Connecticut, updated daily.

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485 grants found

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Preservation Projects Along the USA-Mexico Border

Deadline: 09/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA local, tribal, and state governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public entities for land conservation and preservation projects along the USA-Mexico border. Applicants must complete registrations before ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230980

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Technologies in the Oil and Natural Gas Indu...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHES, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to improve technologies in the oil and natural gas industry. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231889

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Redevelop Abandoned Sites

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities, and municipal entities, including economic development agencies and Connecticut brownfield land banks to address abandoned and underused sites. Funding is intended for costs associated with the investigation, assessment, and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204781

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, For-Profits, and Agencies for Transportation Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies for transportation projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit the tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 231210

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Address Abandoned Sites

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities, and municipal entities, including economic development agencies and Connecticut brownfield land banks to address abandoned and underused sites. Funding is intended for costs associated with the investigation, assessment, and l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231945

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Support Events Foc...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to support events focused on improving public education. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186804

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Global Oncology Research

Deadline: 01/14/27 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and research organizations, NGOS, government agencies, and IHEs for research related to global oncology. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 231384

Grants to USA Organizations for Initial Scientific Research on Finding Habitable Worlds

Deadline: 10/26/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to USA organizations for initial scientific research to inform future endeavors to find other habitable worlds. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 231679

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Projects to Meet the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that promote civic engagement and address local needs, creating a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201640

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local and state government agencies, and public schools in multiple states to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to programs that provide services to individuals with low- to mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 188042

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Black Churches for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and historically Black churches for historic preservation projects. The purpose of the program is to preserve historically Black houses of worship and to promote continued preservation activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204895

Grants to USA Agencies and Service Providers to Mitigate Crimes Against Older Adults

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, and service providers to address crimes against older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs and services to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151755

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Water Utilitie...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, research organizations, and consultants to improve the monitoring of underground water utilities infrastructure. The purpose of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 231596

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eli...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176754

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Eye Health in Eligible Towns

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote eye health in eligible communities. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 177936

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Projects to Improve Health...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible locations to improve health outcomes and address environmental concerns. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 193807

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Computational Systems for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop computational models and datasets related to biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226491

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and private and public entities for ovarian cancer clinical trial research projects from early-career investigators. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and ensure regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 229166

Agreement to a USA Entity for Research on Pre-International Travel Health Services

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, IHE, government agency, or school district for research and surveillance on pre-travel health information and services for international travelers. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231937

Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Preventing Travel-Related Disease Outbreaks

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and school districts for research projects related to detecting and preventing international travel-related disease outbreaks. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 231938

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes and IHEs for Humanities Texts

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applications are encouraged for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Joint Research Projects in the Humanities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for joint research projects on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 151112

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Basic Research Regarding Chemica...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for basic research regarding chemical warfare agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215612

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

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for Wildfire Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for research projects to understand wildfire risk factors and the impacts of smoke from prescribed fire. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 206682

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Science Exchange Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs for fire science exchange programs in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This solicitation i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215328

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Develop New ...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217156

Grants to USA Researchers at Institutions for Astrophysics Research

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit, for-profit, and government institutions for astrophysics research projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222856

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 162128

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and IHEs for Pediatric Dental Care

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health departments, hospitals and clinics, medical and dental IHEs, and dental societies to provide oral health care for children and youth who are underserved or have lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 176925

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher or Graduate Student for Research on Anxiet...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical re...

GrantWatch ID#: 183488

Grants to USA Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Wildlife Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA state, territory, and regional fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife and habitat conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning and implementatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211906

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Improve Public Transportation

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories' government agencies and tribal entities for projects that improve public transportation. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231645

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Promote the Use of Low-Emission Vehicles

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and tribal entities to promote low-emission vehicles. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase or lease of buses that use low- or no-emission propuls...

GrantWatch ID#: 231646

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Safeguard Residents' Health

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to safeguard the health of residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: preventative services, access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231849

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health and Safety Training

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for health and safety training. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support high-quality interd...

GrantWatch ID#: 230455

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve the National Oil and Gas Supply Chain

Deadline: 09/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, tribes, IHEs, and governments to improve the national oil and gas supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research and development to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231556

Grants to USA Healthcare, Agencies, and Medical Schools to Improve Hemophilia Patient Care

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA healthcare institutions, agencies, medical and nursing schools, and professional organizations for projects to improve the care received by hemophilia patients. Funding is intended for projects that integrate shared decision-making t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221689

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Atopic Dermatitis Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for atopic dermatitis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230670

Grant to a USA Nonprofit or Agency to Foster Diversity and Equity in the Healthcare Sector

Deadline: 01/22/27 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit organization or public agency to foster diversity and equity in the healthcare sector. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. The awardee is expected to build networks of leaders, institutions, and organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231840

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Migratory Bird Habitats

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200773

Grants to Connecticut Boards of Education, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Improve Educational ...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223372

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation-Based Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut government agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to promote safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for residents. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended for projects that e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230088

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Disorder Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 230165

Grants to USA Entities to Provide Mentored Research Experiences

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide mentored research experiences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the biomedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230173

Grants to USA Entities for Mentorship Activities in Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for mentorship activities in research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230174
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