Grants to organizations are municipal funding transfers to external entities including community groups, non-profits, cultural organizations, sports associations, business improvement areas, and other partners. Unlike direct municipal service delivery, grants support organizations that provide services or activities benefiting the community. Common grant categories include arts and culture funding, community event support, youth and seniors programming, economic development initiatives, and affordable housing organizations. Municipalities establish grant programs with application processes, evaluation criteria, and accountability requirements. Grant decisions balance community needs, organizational capacity, alignment with municipal priorities, and available budget. Debates arise about appropriate grant levels, which organizations should receive public funding, and how to measure grant outcomes. Grant programs require clear policies distinguishing legitimate community investment from inappropriate use of public funds, and transparency about who receives funding and why.