As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 268 Planning Grants Grants — 30 open right now, across 100 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $550M. The next application deadline is September 8, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Legislative Pre Disaster Mitigation (LPDM)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program makes federal funds available to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to…
🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security📋 CFDA 97.143⏰ Sep 14, 2026
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories designated and managed for research and educational purposes…
EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (ESHPF) HELENE SURVEY AND PLANNING PROJECTS PROGRAM INFORMATION PURPOSE DHR has been awarded $2,000,000 in grant funds from the National Park…
🏛 Virginia The Virginia Department of Historic Resources⏰ Sep 18, 2026
Legislative Pre Disaster Mitigation (LPDM)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program makes federal funds available to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to…
🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security📋 CFDA 97.143⏰ Sep 20, 2026
The intent of the PROTECT Competitive Grant Program is to fund projects to improve the resilience of the surface transportation system, including highways, public transportation, ports,…
🏛 DOT Federal Highway Administration📋 CFDA 20.284⏰ Oct 9, 2026💰
$1 – $60,000,000
The Coastal Zone Management Grant Program provides funding to implement its policies and focus areas in the Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie Coastal Zones, including hazards,…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection⏰ Oct 19, 2026💰
up to $75,000
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Community Impact Grant - Community Engagement July 2026 Funding Purpose: REACH Virginia FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Virginia Housing reinvests a portion of our net…
🏛 Virginia Housing Development Authority⏰ Oct 31, 2026💰
$500 – $200,000
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Community Impact Grant Market Analysis July 2026 Funding Purpose: REACH Virginia FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Virginia Housing reinvests a portion of our net revenues…
🏛 Virginia Housing Development Authority⏰ Oct 31, 2026💰
$500 – $200,000
In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction…
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for planning grants to support preparatory, feasibility,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.307⏰ Feb 16, 2027
The Rural Health Network Development Planning Program supports the planning and development of rural integrated health care networks with specific focus on collaboration of entities to…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.912⏰ Mar 23, 2027💰
up to $100,000
The Tribal Self Governance Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreements aim to support tribes and tribal organization in their efforts to plan and prepare for assuming responsibility for…
The Tribal Self Governance Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreements aim to support tribes and tribal organization in their efforts to plan and prepare for assuming responsibility for…
The Section 901 Planning Grants are available to all Pennsylvania counties for the cost of preparing municipal waste management plans; the cost of carrying out related…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection⏰ Jun 30, 2027
Grantoria currently lists 268 planning grants grants, of which 30 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 8, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for planning grants grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but planning grants grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, Tribal Nation and City / Municipal Government. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $550M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse planning grants grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Planning Grants grants
Planning grants support organizations in developing strategies, feasibility studies, and blueprints for future initiatives. With 268 active grants listed in this category, funding agencies like the Department of Commerce and National Institutes of Health prioritize projects that strengthen communities through strategic preparation and research-based planning.
These grants typically range from $50,000 to $500,000, with most using competitive applications. State and tribal governments, along with county agencies, frequently receive awards, often targeting rural communities, low-income areas, and Native American populations. Filtering by recipient type, geographic focus, and industry—such as community or economic development—helps identify the most relevant opportunities.
