Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives in distressed and underserved communities. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, technical assistance, and capacity-building. Additional grants support beautification efforts and development projects that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Economic development funding spans everything from small-business loans to major infrastructure grants. Sort by recipient type, location, or project type above to match your initiative. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for multi-phase development projects.
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in eligible locations to promote educational advancement and workforce development. Funding is intended for projects that will increase the education and skill levels of the...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to promote economic security in eligible regions. Funding is intended for general operating support. Areas of focus include basic needs, economic mobility, and community and individual wealth building. Programs or project...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that develop food systems and agriculture, conserve natural resources, and preserve historic arts, culture, and heritage. Applicants are required to register in the grant port...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and services primarily within th...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to address community issues affecting low-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended primarily for general operations support. Priority is to support initiatives in the focus areas of economic mobility, b...
Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for environmental, public trails, and conservation projects in eligible regions. Funding will be prioritized for projects in the areas of community-based restoration, equitable access to natural resourc...
Grants and loans to Maryland local governments and nonprofit community development organizations for capital projects to strengthen eligible communities. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...
Grants and loans to Maryland local governments and nonprofit community development organizations to support economic pre-development activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. The purpose of t...
Grants and loans to Maryland community development organizations for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to assist organizations in investin...
Grants and loans to Maryland local governments and community development organizations for residential and commercial revitalization and development projects in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Fu...
Grants and loans to Maryland hospitals and IHEs for capital improvement projects in blighted areas. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that eliminate blight, improve local neighb...
Grants to Maryland local governments and groups of local governments to enhance the exteriors of business facilities and buildings in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. The purpose of the program is...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts & humanities, community improvement, culture & diversity, e...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible locations for economic and community development. Funding is intended to address community needs and deploy initiatives to solve them. The goal of this grant program is to deploy ...
Grant to a Washington nonprofit organization for supporting a committee that advances energy efficiency and decarbonization projects for state-owned buildings. Funding supports committee coordination, capital project prioritization, and analysis of barriers to imp...
Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and units of government for projects benefitting local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in their efforts to address needs within the community and improve the quality of life for ...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of recreation, human servic...
Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including shelter, community development, social services, culture, technical assistance, beautification, and hi...
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...
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...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations for recreational projects. Funding is intended to support feasibility studies, engineering and design projects, and capital construction activities. Priority will be given to proje...
Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and transit authorities for projects that improve public spaces. Funding is intended for activities that improve and upgrade sidewalks, curbs, streets, plazas, bus stops, parking areas, and other public areas. These improveme...
Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations to implement plans to foster tourism. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the program is to significantly benefit the community by supporting i...
Grants to Alabama local government agencies to develop and create roads and bridges that allow the public to reach industrial areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support industries that are committed to new investme...
Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for projects in the following focus areas: resident programs, community develop...
Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...
Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia commercial property owners and tenants for capital improvements to storefronts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote business development and improve the appearance of commercial areas. ...
Grants to Minnesota transit providers for projects to improve bus transportation services throughout the state. Funding is intended for the development and support of intercity bussing. Eligible applicants provide regular, scheduled bussing services to connect at ...
Grant of $20,000 to a California nonprofit organization for projects and programs to promote financial literacy in eligible regions. Funding is intended to give community residents financial education and affordable housing options. Eligible organizations serve re...
Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for gene...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Virginia property owners and tenants for exterior structural repairs and renovations to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is also intended for landscaping and sidewalk improvement costs. Grants...
Grants to Washington government entities, Tribal agencies, and utility, conservation, and port districts for projects that provide relief from drought conditions. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects related to agriculture and livestock, fisheries and ...
Grant to a West Virginia small business or nonprofit organization in an eligible location to support business growth and/or community-oriented projects. Funding is intended for a project that will have a positive impact on the local community or will support busin...
Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts municipalities and tribal entities to plan and implement culvert improvement projects. Funding is intended to enhance the resilience of culverts located on local public ways and having an existing span of up to 10 feet. ...
Grants of up to $35,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and faith-based organizations for waste reduction and recycling projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to establish, improve, or expand ...
Grants to USA farmers to encourage the development of specialty crops. Funding is intended for expanding specialty crops, with payments based on reported 2025 planted acres. This assistance helps address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflati...
Grants of $500 to Missouri businesses in eligible locations to promote economic development and community engagement. Funding is intended to support small businesses that are actively contributing to the vitality and well-being of their local communities. Applican...
Grants to Pennsylvania businesses for business growth and operational support. Funding is intended to help outdoor businesses strengthen operations, expand services, purchase equipment, improve marketing, address other business needs, and pursue long-term success....
Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts municipalities for initiatives to enhance street safety. Funding is available for construction and technical assistance costs. Eligible areas of interest include modifying pedestrian crossings, redesigning intersections,...
Grants to California private and public nonprofit organizations, CBOs, and grassroots and faith-based organizations for initiatives to benefit children, teens, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services and programs in the focus areas h...
Grants and in-kind support to North Carolina organizations for community benefit projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of community development, education and youth development, and workforce development. Eligible appli...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Ontario entrepreneurs in eligible communities to promote business development. In addition to funding, successful applicants will receive advisory services, training, mentorship, and education. Eligible businesses are ...
Grants to Arizona commercial property owners in eligible locations for facade improvements. Funding is intended for storefront improvements and/or historic preservation projects that will attract customers and enhance the streetscape in the area. All proposed proj...
Opportunity for Ontario individuals in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will attend workshops, receive customized guidance from qualified business advisors, and work with experienced mentors who will guide ...
Opportunity for Missouri nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to participate in an accelerator program. The program is intended to allow entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses for a chance to win cash prizes of up to $35,000. The program s...
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...
Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, business organizations and associations, municipalities, and chambers of commerce to enhance tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events and or activities that promote the city as a tourist destination....
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio groups of residents for projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots community projects that benefit residents and promo...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations serving eligible counties for capacity building activities that improve financial strength. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits affected by the past year's federal funding and policy changes by developing business mo...
Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...