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Grants for Ontario State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 161 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 Ontario, updated daily.

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Grants to Canada Municipal Governments and Eligible Partners to Conduct Feasibility Studies on...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments and eligible partners to conduct feasibility studies on how to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to identif...

GrantWatch ID#: 225776
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In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884
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Grants to Ontario Collaborations of Businesses, Charities, and Municipalities in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario collaborations of businesses, charities, and/or municipalities for marketing expenses to promote community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing that reaches new audiences and visitors and encourages commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 227064
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Grants to Ontario Municipalities and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Community Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve community signage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for signage installation that improves the experience for tourists. Projects must be located in eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 227076
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Grants to Ontario Municipalities and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Tourism Infrastructure...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects to improve tourism infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital improvements and infrastructure enhancements and installations that improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 227077
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Grants to Canada Municipal Governments for Feasibility Studies on Energy-Efficient Strategies ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada municipal governments and partnering entities for feasibility studies to assess energy-efficient strategies for new municipal buildings. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 227078
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856
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Grants to Ontario Business Improvement Areas for Consulting Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario business improvement areas for consulting services. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help applicants create a long-term vision for improvements in their area. Business improvement ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 231074
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Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Long-term Energy Improve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and indigenous communities for an assessment of local housing. Funding is intended to support an energy assessment of housing projects to reduce energy expenses and greenhouse gas emissions. The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231105
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Grants to Canada Agencies, Nonprofits, and Indigenous Communities for an Energy Assessment of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and indigenous communities for an energy assessment of local housing. Funding is intended to support an energy assessment addressing one-time options for housing providers to reduce energy expenses and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231106
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What types of government grants are available on GrantWatch?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, corporate, and private foundation grants for state, local, municipal governments and Tribal Nations across 61 categories, including infrastructure, public safety, community development, transportation, and capital improvements.

Can Tribal Nations apply for the same grants as municipalities?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Some grants are open to all government applicant types, including Tribal Nations, while others are restricted to a specific government structure. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm eligibility.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

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