Grant Watch

Continuously Updated Funding Opportunities & Resources

A comprehensive, up-to-date resource for grant opportunities for cities, towns, and other municipalities, with key details, deadlines, and funding levels to support your community’s priorities.

Featured Opportunities

Explore a selection of federal and state grants for projects that strengthen communities.

Funding Dashboard

24 grants listed.

State & Local Funding Opportunities

14 opportunities. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.

State & Local Funding Opportunities
Grant & purposeLocationFundingListed deadlineProgram link
Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant ProgramMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)

Water conservation, drought preparedness, water-loss reduction, and water-use efficiency.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Municipalities, public water suppliers, nonprofits, educational institutions, and regional planning agencies, subject to program requirements.

Next steps: Identify eligible projects, review requirements, and prepare a budget by the deadline.

MassachusettsUp to $50,000 per project
See deadline
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – PY25 Competitive FundingRhode Island Executive Office of Housing

Housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure, accessibility upgrades, community facilities, and opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Qualifying municipalities and community development applicants.

Next steps: Identify eligible projects and confirm compliance with federal CDBG requirements.

Rhode Island$1.64 million in competitive funding (program funding; not an individual award cap)
See deadline
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Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant ProgramConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Land acquisition for conservation, recreation, natural habitat, watershed protection, and open space.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Consult the program guidelines for eligibility.

Next steps: Identify priority properties, confirm landowner interest, and prepare applications and appraisals.

ConnecticutMaximum award not specified
See deadline
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2027 Local Source Water Protection GrantNew Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES)

Watershed planning, stormwater improvements, salt reduction, groundwater protection, pollution prevention, and public education.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Municipalities, public water systems, regional planning commissions, nonprofits, conservation districts, and other qualifying entities.

Next steps: Identify water protection projects and confirm the 2027 application deadline when announced.

New HampshireUp to $25,000; additional funding may be available TBD – 2027 grant cycle
Upcoming / date TBD
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2026 AmeriCorps State Call for Concepts – Planning GrantsNew Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions / Serve New Mexico

Planning and developing AmeriCorps programs in education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy communities, and other service priorities.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Qualifying public agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations.

Next steps: Identify service needs, develop a proposed program model, and review planning grant requirements before submitting a concept.

New MexicoUp to $250,000 per award
See deadline
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Energy Resilience Construction Grant ProgramConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Distributed energy resources and resilient infrastructure at critical facilities to maintain essential services during outages and emergencies.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Local and regional governments, municipal corporations, councils of governments, public authorities, utilities, and other qualifying entities.

Next steps: Review the program RFP, confirm facility and applicant eligibility, and prepare a project proposal.

Connecticut$10,000–$6 million per award; up to $24 million available across the program
See deadline
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Climate Leaders Technical Support GrantMassachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) – Green Communities Division

Technical assessments, engineering studies, and design work for municipal energy efficiency, electrification, and other decarbonization projects.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Massachusetts municipalities certified as Climate Leader Communities.

Next steps: Identify clean energy projects and prepare assessment or design scopes for the next review cycle.

MassachusettsUp to $150,000 Next review: November 30, 2026. Rolling applications through June 30, 2027, subject to funding availability.
Rolling applications
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Community Resilience Partnership Service Provider GrantMaine Office of Community Affairs

Technical assistance, engagement, planning, and coordination to help municipalities implement climate resilience, energy efficiency, and clean energy projects.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Eligible service providers assisting municipalities; consult the program guidance for entity requirements.

Next steps: Identify municipal assistance opportunities and prepare documentation for the 15% cost share.

Match / cost share: 15%, as stated in the program summary.

MaineUp to $75,000
See deadline
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Low-Moderate Income Solar Grant and Loan ProgramNew Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority

Solar energy projects that reduce energy costs and expand renewable energy access for low- and moderate-income households.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Qualifying housing and community organizations; municipalities should confirm direct eligibility or partnership opportunities.

Next steps: Confirm applicant eligibility and discuss proposed solar projects and financing with CDFA.

New HampshireUp to $150,000 in grants and up to $500,000 in low-interest loans
Rolling applications
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Land and Water Conservation Fund – 2026 State RoundNew Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department – State Parks Division, in partnership with the National Park Service

Development and preservation of public outdoor recreation spaces, including parks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, and trails.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Municipalities, counties, Tribal communities, and other eligible local public entities.

Next steps: Identify recreation projects and review state-round application requirements.

New MexicoUp to $500,000 per project
See deadline
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Urban and Community Forestry Grant ProgramRhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Tree planting, urban forest planning, inventories, and education to improve community tree health, management, and sustainability.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Consult the program guidelines for eligible applicant types.

Next steps: Identify urban forestry projects, develop a budget, and document the required 50% match.

Match requirement: 50%, as stated in the program summary.

Rhode Island$2,000–$10,000
See deadline
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Texas Community Development Block Grant – Community Development FundTexas Department of Agriculture – Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program

Water, wastewater, streets, drainage, and other public infrastructure and facility improvements in eligible rural communities.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Qualifying Texas cities and counties under TxCDBG program rules.

Next steps: Identify eligible infrastructure needs and review the Community Development Fund requirements.

TexasUp to $750,000
See deadline
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Texas CDBG Colonia Fund – 2027Texas Department of Agriculture – Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program

Critical infrastructure and community development improvements, including water and wastewater projects, in eligible unincorporated border colonias.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Qualifying counties within 150 miles of the Texas-Mexico border.

Next steps: Confirm county and colonia eligibility and develop the proposed infrastructure project.

TexasUp to $1 million
See deadline
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Recreational Trails Program – 2027Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation; funded by the Federal Highway Administration

Public recreational trail development, rehabilitation, maintenance, and related improvements.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Municipalities, nonprofits, and other qualifying governmental entities.

Next steps: Submit the required pre-application before preparing the full application.

The pre-application deadline is the first required milestone; the later full-application date does not replace it.

VermontUp to $50,000 Pre-applications: November 20, 2026. Full applications: January 31, 2027.
See deadline
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Federal Funding Opportunities

10 opportunities. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.

Federal Funding Opportunities
Grant & purposeLocationFundingListed deadlineProgram link
FY2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – Local FormulaU.S. Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance

Law enforcement equipment, technology, personnel, training, crime prevention, and other eligible public safety initiatives.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Designated eligible units of local government.

Next steps: Confirm direct allocation eligibility, identify priority public safety needs, and prepare application documentation.

FederalUp to $4,964,030; allocations vary by jurisdiction
See deadline
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Confirm your jurisdiction’s allocation with the agency.

FY2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry ProgramU.S. Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Community-based youth reentry services, including education, workforce development, behavioral health, and mentoring.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Municipalities, counties, and other qualifying local government entities.

Next steps: Identify youth reentry needs, coordinate with justice agencies and community partners, and develop a proposal with expected outcomes.

FederalUp to $750,000
See deadline
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FY2026 Justice Reinvestment InitiativeU.S. Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance

Data-driven strategies to improve public safety, reduce unnecessary incarceration, assess justice system challenges, and improve interagency coordination.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Municipalities, counties, special districts, and other qualifying local government entities.

Next steps: Evaluate justice system needs, identify collaboration opportunities, and develop proposals demonstrating measurable public safety improvements.

FederalUp to $4,000,000
See deadline
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FHWA Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program – FY26U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration

Wildlife crossing structures and related projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, improve roadway safety, and protect habitat.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Qualifying local governments, transportation agencies, and other eligible entities.

Next steps: Identify collision-prone roads, coordinate with transportation and environmental partners, and prepare project proposals.

Federal$80 million available nationwide; individual awards vary
See deadline
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FY 2026 Expanding Youth Access to Community-Based TreatmentU.S. Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Community-based treatment for young people with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs, including coordinated youth-serving services.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Cities, towns, counties, and other eligible organizations; treatment-provider partnerships may be appropriate.

Next steps: Review treatment needs, coordinate with providers, and develop a proposal.

Match requirement: No match required.

FederalUp to $650,000
See deadline
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FY 2026 Opioid Affected Youth InitiativeU.S. Department of Justice

Prevention, treatment coordination, and community partnerships addressing the effects of opioid and other substance use on children, youth, and families.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Eligible city, town, and county governments; coordination with schools, public health agencies, and law enforcement may support the project.

Next steps: Identify youth and family needs and develop coordinated prevention and treatment strategies.

Match requirement: No match required.

FederalUp to $750,000
See deadline
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FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to ViolenceU.S. Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Community-wide prevention, youth services, and partnerships to assist children exposed to violence and reduce future violent offending.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Eligible city, town, county, and special district governments.

Next steps: Coordinate youth-serving partners and prepare a community-wide proposal.

Match requirement: No match required.

FederalUp to $815,000
See deadline
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FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance UseU.S. Department of Justice

Mentoring relationships, youth development, and related support for young people affected by substance use in their families or communities.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Qualifying city, town, and county governments and other eligible mentoring organizations.

Next steps: Review mentoring program requirements and develop a service model for affected youth.

FederalUp to $2 million
See deadline
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USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant ProgramU.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development

Financing to develop, improve, or expand essential rural public facilities, including fire stations, health care centers, libraries, community centers, and equipment.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Eligible rural public bodies, nonprofits, and Tribal governments.

Next steps: Confirm rural eligibility and discuss project needs and financing options with USDA Rural Development.

FederalProject-specific loans and grants; grants may cover up to 75% of eligible costs for qualifying applicants Applications accepted year-round
Rolling applications
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USDA Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant ProgramU.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development

Construction, improvement, and expansion of rural drinking water, wastewater, sewer, stormwater drainage, and solid waste disposal infrastructure.

Eligibility & next steps

Eligible applicants: Qualifying rural municipalities, public bodies, nonprofits, and Tribal governments.

Next steps: Identify infrastructure needs and review financing eligibility with USDA Rural Development.

FederalProject-specific loan and grant assistance Applications accepted year-round
Rolling applications
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