2,437 Community Economic Development Grants

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote Systemic Change and Reduce Health Disparities

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that promote health equity. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help coalitions plan and identify solutions toward systemic chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 187595
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Grants to Washington Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Volunteer Service Programs

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants to Washington local and state governments, nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and institutions of higher education to implement volunteer community service programs. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 188430
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and School Districts to Improve Quality of ...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, agencies, churches, and school districts to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include education, health, human services, the environment, youth services, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192385
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Municipalities for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of $25,000 and equipment vouchers to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195030
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Indigenous Agencies for Accessibility Projec...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous governing entities for capital projects to benefit older adults and individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for small renovation and construction projects to enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 222257
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Farmers, and Agricultural Landowners to Improve Energ...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, farmers, and agricultural landowners to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to increase options for farmers to benefit from the integration of solar energy development on their land while ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228096
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Public Organizations to Preserve Historical Assets

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit and public organizations for activities to preserve property in eligible counties. Funding is intended to encourage community engagement, revitalization, and economic development through the preservation of local histo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171160
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Grants to Ohio Community and Neighborhood Organizations for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Ohio community groups and neighborhood organizations for activities and projects that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for neighborhood...

GrantWatch ID#: 174224
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Marketing and Sponsorship of Events

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for marketing and sponsorship of events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that will enhance the city's business community or improve its marketing capacities. Applications will also be accepted fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178902
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Grants to Alabama and Mississippi Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development, Education...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama and Mississippi nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of civic benefit, community and economic development, and education. Progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 179296
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Grants to Maine Organizations and Businesses for Projects that Further Economic Development

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine organizations and businesses for projects that further economic development in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for projects that create or retain jobs in the region. Projects proposing collaboration with additional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180141
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Local Charitable and Educational Projects

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for charitable and educational programs in eligible communities. Proposals should align with one of the following areas of focus: senior citizens, food shelves, youth, fire and first responders, and community. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 180333
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Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support both general and capital requests within a broad range of interests. Focus areas include arts and culture, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 180366
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Grants to Colorado Neighborhood Groups for Community-Strengthening Activities

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Colorado neighborhood groups and residents for community-strengthening activities in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to foster community participation through experiences,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180646
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Awards to New Mexico Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Recognize Outstanding Community Contrib...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Awards to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and tribal entities to recognize exceptional contributions to communities in eligible locations. The awards are intended for a significant impact in the following priority areas: health and well-being, environment, educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181098
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Grants to New Mexico Businesses for Workforce Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to New Mexico businesses for workforce training programs. Applicants must submit an eligibility form before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for coursework and on-the-job training. The program strengthens New Mexico’s economy by providing f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193606
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that improve the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of community development, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 195268
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Recreational Opportunities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to promote recreational programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete a certification process, and some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to expand publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196429
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizational Capacity and Encourage Growth

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity and encourage growth. Funding is intended for applicants working to benefit the public. The Foundation supports efforts to create communities where the natural e...

GrantWatch ID#: 201593
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Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Promote the Success of Local Businesses

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to New York City community-based nonprofit organizations to support and revitalize small businesses. Funding is intended to assist commercial districts and merchant associations in promoting the success of local businesses. Applicants must propose place-bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 210545
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Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses for Business Development Efforts

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Pennsylvania businesses in eligible regions for business development efforts. Funding is intended for projects and activities that will help small businesses improve productivity, expand their services, or grow to the next level. The prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 211135
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses for Programs and Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for activities and programs to attract tourism in eligible locations. Events must be accessible and open to the general public and should be recurring events. Grants may also fund a one-time ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212884
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop Products to Increase T...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for product development projects that will increase tourism to eligible locations. Eligible products include fixtures, furniture, and equipment. Applicants must meet with program...

GrantWatch ID#: 218412
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Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Projects that Will Increase T...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that will increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will draw groups and events to the area for multi-day stays. Projects must di...

GrantWatch ID#: 218413
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Awards to California Small Businesses to Recognize Contributions to the Local Economy

Deadline: 05/08/26

Awards to California small businesses to recognize substantial contributions to the local economy. Eligible businesses align with the funding source's mission regarding leadership, employee relations, community impact, and innovation. Recipient awards may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220052
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Grants to Indiana Neighborhood Associations to Strengthen and Build Community Connections

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana neighborhood associations for community activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that enhance neighborhood connections by bringing together organizations, businesses, and residents. The program's goal is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 221471
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Grants to Kentucky Small Businesses for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky small businesses in eligible locations for rental assistance. Funding is intended to promote small business growth and develop job opportunities. Eligible applicants may be new enterprises or existing ones that are undergoing a sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 222627
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Loans to Kentucky Small Businesses for Electric Signage

Deadline: 05/08/26

Loans of up to $10,000 to Kentucky small businesses in eligible locations for electronic signage. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for the restoration or installation of historic projection signs. The purpose of funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 222628
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Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profit Organizations to Increase Tourism ...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations to increase tourism development in eligible locations. Applicants must contact a representative before applying. Funding is intended to increase tourists' length of stay and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225272
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations for community-benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support pilot programs, new ventures, and expanded offerings. Grants can be used to perform short-term work in the impact areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 225274
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Grants to New Brunswick Organizations for Events to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Brunswick organizations for events to promote local tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote local events that highlight the downtown area as the city’s cultural and commercial hub, fostering community engagement,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225599
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Grants to Massachusetts Public and Private Entities to Decarbonize Residential Buildings

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Massachusetts teams of public and private entities for projects to decarbonize residential buildings. Funding is intended for scalable, replicable, and innovative solutions to reduce costs, such as energy storage solutions, electrical upgrades, weatheriz...

GrantWatch ID#: 227782
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Forestry Projects

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Idaho government agencies, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions for forestry projects. Funding is intended for projects related to tree inventory updates, risk management, tree pruning and removal, tree planting and repl...

GrantWatch ID#: 227917
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Boards to Commemorate America 250

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, school boards, and tribal governments for public humanities programming related to America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 228352
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism Opportunities

Deadline: 05/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support large-scale local events and multiple-day programs that will attract visitors to the area. Funding is also ava...

GrantWatch ID#: 153850
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Collaborative Programming that Attracts Visitors

Deadline: 05/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for collaborative programming that attracts visitors to eligible regions. Funding is intended for exhibits, events, tours, workshops, festivals, and other programming that attracts overnight visito...

GrantWatch ID#: 227185
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Municipalities for Programming to Encourage Tourism in Eligi...

Deadline: 05/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programming to encourage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events, festivals, and exhibits that promote experiential, recreational, and cultural offerings in the area. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 227186
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/10/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Priority funding is intended to address the needs of low-income youth, children, and their families. Grants wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 125830
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Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/10/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events and activities that will generate out-of-county attendees and participants. Applicants may request funding for marketing, advertising...

GrantWatch ID#: 180598
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Systems for Programs that Address Racial D...

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public school systems in eligible counties to address systemic racism and racial injustice. Funding is focused on the arts, youth, business, health, and leadership. Eligible prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 192875
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Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic and Community Development Projects in ...

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support economic and community development projects in eligible locations. Proposed projects must fulfill specified nexus criteria correlating with historic mining sites to qualify for funding. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201262
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Municipalities for Tourism Marketing Initiatives

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to implement marketing initiatives that benefit the tourism industry. Applicants must register or update their account on the portal at least two weeks before the appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211270
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Municipalities for Tourism-Related Marketing Activities

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofits, municipalities, and tribal governments for marketing activities that benefit the local tourism industry. Applicants must register or update their account on the portal at least two weeks before the application deadline. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211271
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Municipalities for Events to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to support events that will benefit the local tourism economy. Applicants must register or update their account on the portal at least two weeks before the application...

GrantWatch ID#: 211272
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and IHEs for the Economic Security of Low-Income Individuals

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $95,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and IHEs for the economic security of low-income individuals in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that will improve the economic capabilities and security of families and individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214039
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Faith-Based Groups, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and schools to enhance the quality of life through new projects and activities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to create opportunities for collaboration, capacity building, establishing new group...

GrantWatch ID#: 216721
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Specialty Crop Initiatives

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and private enterprises for projects to enhance the competitiveness of local crops. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to be used for educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221358
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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities to benefit the economy and health of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for health initiatives, projects that improve the quality of life, and com...

GrantWatch ID#: 228270
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within a wide of focus areas including but not limited to arts, education, environment, health, workforce development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178071