Local Government Grants for Nonprofits

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Toyota Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • International Grant Program: May 30, 2026
  • Grant Program for Community Activities in Japan: June 3, 2026
  • Research Grant Program: June 5, 2026

The Toyota Foundation supports initiatives that contribute to a more people-centered society and improved quality of life.

Areas of interest include:

  • quality of life;
  • …

The Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 15, June 15, and September 15, annually

Grant Range:
$2500 - $40320
Average Grant:
$14231

The Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation is devoted to the cause of civic philanthropy, striving to ensure accountability, transparency, equitability, and efficiency in…

Deutsch-Tschechische Zukunftsfonds (German-Czech Future Fund)

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Application Deadline:

March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, annually

The Deutsch-Tschechische Zukunftsfonds (German-Czech Future Fund) seeks to help to build bridges between Germans and Czechs. The Fund provides support for joint projects between Czech and…

The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation

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Application Deadline:

June 30, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

Grant Range:
$1600 - $2330000
Average Grant:
$86403

The John Randolph and Dora Haynes Foundation supports research on major economic, social, and political problems of the greater Los Angeles, CA, area.

The Archival Grants support the…

The Priddy Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of intent: February 1 and August 1, annually
Formal grant applications: March 1 and September 1, annually

Grant Range:
$5000 - $150000

The Priddy Foundation is dedicated to the support of programs in human services, education, the arts, and health, which offer significant potential for individual development and community…

U.S. Russia Foundation

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Application Deadline:

April 1 and August 1, annually

Grant Range:
$10000 - $200000

The U.S. Russia Foundation (USRF) seeks to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia and to promote the development of the private sector in the Russian Federation.

Grants…

Friends Provident Foundation

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Application Deadline:

 January 12, May 4, and August 3, 2026

The Friends Provident Foundation works to create a fair and sustainable economy by funding ambitious initiatives that seek to transform the current economic system.

The 2024-2027 funding…

Elmina B. Sewall Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Animal Welfare, Food Systems, Keystone, Lewiston-Auburn, Nature-Based Education, Rural Partnerships, and Wabanaki: February 25, 2026
  • Rapid Response: September 1, 2026
Grant Range:
$259 - $425000
Average Grant:
$46805

The Elmina B. Sewall Foundation supports work in Maine to improve the well-being of people, animals, and the environment while fostering relationships that strive for social equity and community…

Local government is perhaps the most immediately relevant branch of politics upon your daily life. Your local government is where grassroots change to improve your cities and neighborhoods takes off, and will often be at the forefront of tackling concerns within education, public safety and infrastructure. However, local governments often struggle to complete their projects. Nonprofit organizations can serve as critical partners for local governments, helping them best serve their communities. 

These nonprofits can often only operate thanks to the generous funding provided by local government grants. These grants can be put towards a wide range of purposes, including community development projects or public safety initiatives. 

There are many organizations that might provide these kinds of grants, generally based within a state or city. Often it is the local government itself that will provide these grants. When drafting a local government grant proposal, it's essential that you use relevant, local and accurate data. You need to demonstrate that there is a real need in your community of choice, and that your nonprofit is uniquely positioned to address it. 

If you need more guidance on writing great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our full overview on the topic. You can also start browsing a comprehensive list of local government grants right here, all accepting applications.