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.
| Grant & purpose | Location | Funding | Listed deadline | Program link |
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| 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Massachusetts | Up 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 stepsEligible 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 stepsEligible applicants: Consult the program guidelines for eligibility. Next steps: Identify priority properties, confirm landowner interest, and prepare applications and appraisals. |
Connecticut | Maximum 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 stepsEligible 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 Hampshire | Up 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 stepsEligible 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 Mexico | Up 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 stepsEligible 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Massachusetts | Up 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Maine | Up 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 stepsEligible 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 Hampshire | Up 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 stepsEligible applicants: Municipalities, counties, Tribal communities, and other eligible local public entities. Next steps: Identify recreation projects and review state-round application requirements. |
New Mexico | Up 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 stepsEligible 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 stepsEligible applicants: Qualifying Texas cities and counties under TxCDBG program rules. Next steps: Identify eligible infrastructure needs and review the Community Development Fund requirements. |
Texas | Up 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 stepsEligible applicants: Qualifying counties within 150 miles of the Texas-Mexico border. Next steps: Confirm county and colonia eligibility and develop the proposed infrastructure project. |
Texas | Up 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Vermont | Up 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.
| Grant & purpose | Location | Funding | Listed deadline | Program link |
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| 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 stepsEligible applicants: Designated eligible units of local government. Next steps: Confirm direct allocation eligibility, identify priority public safety needs, and prepare application documentation. |
Federal | Up to $4,964,030; allocations vary by jurisdiction | See deadline |
Grant details ↗ 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Federal | Up 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Federal | Up 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 stepsEligible 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Federal | Up 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Federal | Up 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Federal | Up 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Federal | Up 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 stepsEligible 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. |
Federal | Project-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 stepsEligible applicants: Qualifying rural municipalities, public bodies, nonprofits, and Tribal governments. Next steps: Identify infrastructure needs and review financing eligibility with USDA Rural Development. |
Federal | Project-specific loan and grant assistance | Applications accepted year-round Rolling applications |
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