Grants for State, Local & Tribal Governments

Economic Development Administration · Up to $50M

This Economic Development Administration program funds disaster-recovery economic development projects (up to $50 million) for communities affected by hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods, and other disasters occurring in 2023 or 2024. Eligible applicants include EDA-designated Economic Development Districts, Indian tribes, state and local governments, higher-education institutions, and nonprofits acting with a local government partner; individuals and for-profit businesses are explicitly not eligible. Funding supports readiness planning, standalone recovery construction/non-construction projects, or large-scale multi-year industry transformation efforts.

CA Energy Commission · Amount varies

Open to businesses, individuals, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, but only to applicants who have already received (or are applying for) an eligible federal clean energy funding opportunity or qualifying DOE follow-on funding — this program provides matching cost-share funds, not standalone project grants. Retroactive cost share for already-received federal awards is not eligible. No set award amount or deadline is listed; eligibility depends on holding or pursuing a specific federal award first.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments applying to Prop 68 funding programs through the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. This is a technical-assistance program, not a direct cash grant: it provides application help, mentoring, and grant-writing support, with priority access for applicants in High-Need or Very-High-Need Areas. No award amount or deadline applies since this funds assistance services rather than projects.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments in California working on climate adaptation, habitat restoration, drought resilience, or coastal/agricultural protection. Funded under Proposition 68, with at least 15% of program funds reserved for projects serving severely disadvantaged communities. No award amount or deadline is listed in the current posting, and eligibility is limited to California-based projects.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Amount varies

Eligibility is listed only as "Others" and "Government Organizations" via direct beneficiary awards, without further detail on who qualifies or how to apply. Funding covers approved costs tied to Illinois's Homeland Security Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program (disaster preparedness and response). No maximum award or deadline is specified in this listing — contact IEMA-OHS directly for program guidelines.

Natural Resources · $50K–$800K

Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) grant to Great Lakes states, administered via Illinois Natural Resources, which funds habitat and species protection, conservation, and restoration priorities in the Great Lakes Basin. Awards range from $50,000 to $800,000.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted federal program from the Administration for Community Living to support Alternative Financing Programs that help people with disabilities afford assistive technology (such as low-interest loan programs). Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; these programs typically fund state-designated nonprofits or agencies operating statewide AT financing programs. Wait for the full announcement for specific requirements.

DOT Federal Highway Administration · $1M–$5M

This Federal Highway Administration program funds deployment of Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems, but eligibility is restricted to State Departments of Transportation (including DC and Puerto Rico) only — nonprofits, businesses, and individuals cannot apply. Individual awards range roughly from $1 million to $5 million. Note: as of a 5/12/2026 update, FHWA is reviewing this opportunity and any re-opening will be announced separately, so it may not currently be accepting applications.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted federal opportunity from the Administration for Community Living to expand financial literacy and increase awareness and use of ABLE accounts among Americans with disabilities. Eligibility, funding amounts, and deadlines have not been published yet; ACL awards typically go to nonprofits, public agencies, and disability-serving organizations. Wait for the full announcement for specific requirements.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

This is an exploratory pilot program from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the US Climate Alliance and a University of Illinois research lab, to develop a data-driven ecosystem service assessment model for climate response planning. Eligibility is limited to government organizations and the scope/funding details are still being determined ("Pilot Program/TBD"), so this is not yet a well-defined open opportunity for outside applicants. No award amount or deadline is listed.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply for this Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant funded under California's Proposition 68 (2018), a $4 billion bond for drought, water, parks, climate, and coastal protection projects statewide. No specific award amount or deadline is listed here; applicants should review the Conservancy's Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines for eligible activities and funding details.

Administration for Community Living · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Community Living opportunity under the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) to fund state programs delivering dementia-specific respite services. It is directed at state agencies (and their designated entities) rather than general nonprofits, businesses, or individuals. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been published.

Administration for Children and Families - OCS · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Administration for Children and Families (Office of Community Services) opportunity to provide Community Services Block Grant tribal capacity building training and technical assistance. It is directed at an organization with capacity to deliver national training and technical assistance to tribal CSBG grantees, rather than general applicants or individuals. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been posted.

Department of Housing and Urban Development · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Department of Housing and Urban Development opportunity, the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE), which supports preservation and improvement of manufactured housing and related communities. It is generally directed at states, local governments, tribes, and eligible nonprofits rather than individuals or general businesses. Eligibility details, award amounts, and deadlines have not yet been posted.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) opportunity related to Assertive Community Treatment, an evidence-based model of intensive community mental health services. It is typically directed at community behavioral health providers and similar organizations rather than individuals or businesses. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been posted.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

This California Proposition 1 grant program, administered by the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, funds watershed protection, river parkway restoration, wetland and habitat restoration, wildfire fuel treatment, and water quality projects; nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. Each proposed project must meet at least four of the thirteen listed program objectives, and funding is geographically limited to the RMC's service region in California. No specific award amount or deadline is listed in this posting.

Natural Resources · $10K–$1M

Open to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits for sport fish restoration work such as fisheries improvement and boat access projects. No project description is provided beyond the funding category, so applicants should confirm specific eligible activities with the funder. Awards range from $10,000 to $1 million; no deadline listed.

Department of Commerce · Up to $300K

This Department of Commerce / EDA program funds economic development planning and local technical assistance in economically distressed areas of the Atlanta region. Eligible applicants include EDA-designated District Organizations, Indian tribes, states and local governments, institutions of higher education, and public or private nonprofits acting in cooperation with a political subdivision; individuals and standalone for-profit firms are not eligible. Awards run up to about $300,000, applications must now be submitted through EDA's EDGE platform rather than Grants.gov, and no deadline is listed.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this program funds property acquisition and habitat enhancement/restoration projects along the San Joaquin River. All funded projects must be approved by both the San Joaquin River Conservancy Board and the Wildlife Conservation Board, an extra review step beyond a typical single-agency grant. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Amount varies

This is a forecasted Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) opportunity under the First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA), which funds first responders and related entities to carry and administer overdose-reversal medication and provide related services. It is typically directed at states, local governments, and tribal entities rather than individuals or general businesses. Eligibility details, award amount, and deadline have not yet been published.