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Grants for Cities and Counties — Infrastructure, Safety & Community Funding
GrantSonar tracks federal and state grants for municipalities — transportation, public safety, water infrastructure, economic development, and more. Alerts sent to your team before deadlines.
670
Open Grants Available
$11,796,372,170
Total Funding Available
$500,000
Median Award Ceiling
Stats updated daily from the GrantSonar database. Reflects currently open grants.
The Grant Challenges Cities & Counties Face
GrantSonar is built to solve the real problems that keep cities & counties from accessing the funding they qualify for.
Grant Research Falls on Stretched Staff
Department heads and city administrators already manage full portfolios. Systematic monitoring of federal agency NOFOs, state pass-throughs, and competitive programs rarely gets the dedicated time it needs.
Match Requirements Need Budget Lead Time
Most federal infrastructure grants require 20-50% local match. Discovering an opportunity after the budget cycle closes means waiting a full year — or scrambling for emergency appropriations.
Federal Applications Are Administratively Complex
SAM.gov registrations, Grants.gov submissions, agency portals, and unique application formats — each federal program has its own process. Managing compliance across multiple applications is a significant operational burden.
How GrantSonar Works for Cities & Counties
Build Your Organization Profile
Describe your programs, service area, budget, and eligibility. GrantSonar uses this to filter and rank every grant in the database against your specific context.
Get AI-Matched Alerts
When a new grant matches your profile — or a deadline is approaching — GrantSonar sends you an alert. No more manual monitoring of dozens of agency portals.
Research, Write, and Track
Use AI-powered research tools to understand each grant's requirements, draft application sections, and track deadlines — all in one place, from discovery to submission.
Sample Open Grants for Cities & Counties
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Watch these grants for meKey Grant Programs for Cities & Counties
A representative selection of federal and public programs available to cities & counties. GrantSonar tracks these and hundreds more — with new opportunities added daily.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Emergency Management
Post-disaster mitigation funding for municipalities to implement projects that reduce future losses from floods, earthquakes, wind, and other hazards. Requires state office coordination.
DOT RAISE Grants
Transportation
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity — competitive grants for roads, bridges, transit, ports, and multimodal projects with significant local or regional impact.
HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Housing & Community Development
Flexible formula entitlement grants to large cities and urban counties for housing, public services, infrastructure, and economic development primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (WIFIA)
Environment & Water
Low-interest federal loans and loan guarantees for large water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Municipalities must identify a creditworthy borrower and meet minimum project size thresholds.
DOJ Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Public Safety
Formula grants to states and local governments for a broad range of criminal justice programs — law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections, reentry, and crime prevention.
FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Emergency Management
Competitive funding for municipalities to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program — including property acquisition, elevation, and community flood-mitigation projects.
EDA Public Works and Economic Development
Economic Development
Competitive grants from the Economic Development Administration to fund public infrastructure projects that leverage private investment and create or retain jobs in economically distressed areas.
USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
Rural Development
Funds rural municipalities to build or improve essential community facilities — libraries, fire stations, health care clinics, and community centers serving rural populations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of federal grants are available to cities and counties?
Municipalities access formula grants (CDBG, Byrne JAG, Transportation formula funds) based on population and need criteria, and competitive grants (RAISE, BRIC, EDA Public Works, WIFIA) requiring full applications. Many Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs created new competitive funding streams specifically targeting local governments for transportation, water, broadband, and resilience projects.
Does our city need SAM.gov registration to apply for federal grants?
Yes — all federal grant applicants must maintain an active SAM.gov registration with a current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Registrations expire annually and must be renewed before the expiration date. Lapsed registrations are one of the most common causes of disqualification. GrantSonar surfaces SAM.gov requirements in every applicable grant listing.
How can smaller cities compete with larger municipalities for federal grants?
Many federal programs include set-asides or scoring preferences for small cities and rural communities. USDA Rural Development programs are exclusively for rural areas. Some DOT programs allocate separate funding pools for smaller projects. GrantSonar filters by eligibility criteria so small and mid-sized municipalities see grants appropriate to their size and capacity.
What is a local match requirement and how do we plan for it?
A local match (or cost share) requires the municipality to contribute a portion of total project costs — typically 20-50% for federal infrastructure grants. Planning requires identifying the match source (general fund, bonds, state grants, or in-kind contributions) before the application deadline. GrantSonar displays match requirements prominently so finance teams can assess feasibility before committing staff time to an application.
Can counties apply for the same grants as cities?
In most cases yes — federal grants typically use 'unit of general local government' language covering both cities and counties. Some programs have specific eligibility tied to population thresholds or designations (like HUD entitlement communities). GrantSonar's eligibility filtering covers municipalities broadly, including counties, cities, towns, and townships.
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