2,454 Community Economic Development Grants

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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Expand and Improve Organizational Capac...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand and improve organizational capacity. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations are those that primarily serve residents with l...

GrantWatch ID#: 173759

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Public Entities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and public entities for initiatives that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179171

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing and Services that Benefit Low-Incom...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities and services that benefit low-income residents in eligible regions. Applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance community development and...

GrantWatch ID#: 185391

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, churches, government agencies, and conservation districts in eligible regions for community improvement projects. Funding is intended for shovel-ready projects that increase the number ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196615

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Flood Control Projects

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, special purpose districts, and homeowner associations for activities that reduce the risk of flooding in eligible locations. Funding is available for four project categories: coast...

GrantWatch ID#: 141950

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and First Nations Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, foundations, and First Nations and Metis organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for one-time init...

GrantWatch ID#: 159573

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community development projects. Focus areas include economic development, education, youth, and community wellness. Priority will be given to proposals that benefit low- to moderate-...

GrantWatch ID#: 161531

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities in the following areas of focus: capacity building and development, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 167918

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and Individuals for Arts and Humanities Programming

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and individuals for arts and humanities programming. The goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life for local residents, strengthen the creative economy, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 171430

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in arts, culture, community, economic development, after-school education, the elderly, the environment, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and local government agencies for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of neighborhood improvement projects. Projects submitted for funding must...

GrantWatch ID#: 181053

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties to Improve Water and Sewage Systems in Low and Moderate-Inc...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Iowa cities and counties for improvements to water and sewage systems throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects such as water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, wastewater and water treatment facility projects, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 183671

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and CDFIs for Small Business Loan Programs

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and community development financial institutions (CDFI’s) to support financing small businesses in eligible locations. Funding is intended for loans for businesses owned and operated by underserved po...

GrantWatch ID#: 194842

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to children and youth, elder care, community beautifica...

GrantWatch ID#: 201814

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming Benefiting Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Washington, DC BIPOC-focused nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide impactful, high-quality arts and humanities experiences to residents livi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203920

Grants to New Jersey and New York Nonprofits for Financial and Workforce Development

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities and build nonprofit capacity. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects focusing on workforce development and financial empow...

GrantWatch ID#: 207641

Grants to Colorado School Districts, BOCES, and Institutions to Promote Locally-Sourced Food

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying school districts, BOCES, charter schools, and residential childcare institutions to improve food services. Grant funds may be used for costs associated with obtaining locally-sourced food products. Funding is intended to provide stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 208456

Grants to Virginia Parks Departments and Sports Organizations for Recreational Events

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Virginia parks and recreation departments and sports organizations for sports and recreation events in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support bids made to host sports tournaments. These sports events generate tourism, which offers a signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209126

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Utilities to Improve Natural Gas Infrastructure

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214834

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Associations, Attractions, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, associations, attractions, and government agencies to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourist visitation by providing support for activities in the focus areas of sports and communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220868

Grants to Michigan Municipalities, School Districts, and Colleges for Local Planning

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Michigan municipalities, school districts, and community colleges for local planning efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for planning projects related to transportation, stormwater management, streetscapes, greenways, and more. All project...

GrantWatch ID#: 226130

Grants to Nebraska Homeowners in Eligible Locations to Install or Repair Residential Sidewalks

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Nebraska homeowners in eligible locations to install or repair residential sidewalks. Funding is intended to enhance the appeal of the city, increase property values, and improve the usability of the area. Eligible projects must be for the repair, replac...

GrantWatch ID#: 227463

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects including historic preservation, transportation, workforce development, parks and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 227757

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Develop Sustainable Uses for Wood Products

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to develop sustainable uses for specific wood products. Funding is intended to find new uses for wood industry byproducts that are no longer being efficiently utilized. Projects should also focus on market development...

GrantWatch ID#: 228227

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Training and Employment Services for Tribal Individuals

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes for training and employment services for tribal individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for economic development through improved skill...

GrantWatch ID#: 228681

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Preserve Historically Significant Rail Operations

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects to preserve historically significant rail operations throughout the state. Funding is intended for capital projects to rehabilitate and/or repair rail infrastructure, including rail buildings, yards, bridges,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228733

Grants to Maryland Community Associations for Transportation-Based Projects

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Maryland community associations in eligible locations for transportation-based activities. Funding is intended to support community improvement projects such as streetscapes, bus shelters, sidewalks, speed humps, streetlights, transportation safety items...

GrantWatch ID#: 229216
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Grants to Minnesota Organizations for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/23/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations for projects that benefit communities within the funder's service territory. Focus areas include youth, educational scholarship programs, cultural programs, environmental education, hardship relief, and activities to improve the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 228211
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Meet the Housing Needs of Residents

Deadline: 05/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Tennessee qualifying nonprofit organizations for capital projects to meet the housing needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support shovel-ready projects. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the supply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229075
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Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups for Community Improvement Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia neighborhood groups for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas include safety, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846
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Grants to Montana Local Agencies for Projects that Protect Local Forest Land

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Montana local government agencies for environmental projects that protect forest land across the state. Funding is intended to assist agencies with programs and activities that help to enhance forest management, with the goal of reducing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208243
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304
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Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Projects that Address Social Drivers of Health

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for projects that address social drivers of health. Funding is intended for projects serving high-need communities. A wide range of program areas are eligible, but organizations addressing transportation and housing will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221182
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Training Providers for Professional Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economically disad...

GrantWatch ID#: 176708
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Grants to Delaware Businesses to Enhance State Roadways and Transit Systems

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants to Delaware businesses for roadway enhancements and transit-related capital improvement projects throughout the state. Funding is intended to promote economic development and encourage the enhancement of roads and transportation infrastructure. The program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188538
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Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Programs and Projects to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations for programs and projects to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of public works, non-congregate family shelter, community services, and housing a...

GrantWatch ID#: 189684
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Grants to Minnesota Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Use Recyclable Materials

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants to Minnesota businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development districts to use recyclable materials in production processes. The purpose of the program is to create jobs in the state, increase recycling feedstock val...

GrantWatch ID#: 202343
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Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Climate Action Initiatives

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and special entities to promote implementation of a climate action plan in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of land use, waste, energy, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220115
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Grants to Delaware Nonprofits to Expand the Community Service Workforce

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants to Delaware vendors for workforce expansion efforts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of local service programs that engage residents in intensive service to meet critical community needs. Funding is intended to provide state license(s) and/or ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 220676
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Iowa Businesses for Capital Projects to Improve Building Facades

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants, in-kind support, and tax exemptions to Iowa businesses in eligible regions for capital projects to improve building facades. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for both non-residential buildings that are older...

GrantWatch ID#: 223737
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Grants, Loans, and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for E...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 190907
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and For-Profits for Projects that Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance the community. Funding is intended for large-scale transformative projects that foster economic development, strengthen capacity, promote in...

GrantWatch ID#: 204877
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, community needs, youth, and legacy. Eligible applicants are located in one of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214182
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programming and Activities to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities that serve youth in eligible locations. Funding may support new and currently existing programs as well as the maintenance and construction of facilities intended for the operation of these programs. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 219296
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Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217
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Sponsorships to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Fundraising Events

Deadline: 05/28/26

Sponsorships of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for fundraising events. Priority is given to events that align with the focus areas of community and neighborhood development, health, education, regional vitality, and economic growth. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226969
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Opportunity for Washington Agencies and Tribal Nations to Nominate Eligible Census Tracts for ...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Opportunity for Washington counties, cities, ports, housing authorities, ADOs, and Tribal Nations to nominate eligible census tracts for a designation that will promote investment and economic development. Priority is given to rural regions. The benefits of design...

GrantWatch ID#: 228886
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs That Promote Economic Devel...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs and projects that promote economic development in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support educational and charitable activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 151360