2,608 Community Economic Development Grants

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's Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline help local governments and nonprofits track multi-phase development projects, while GrantWatch Intelligence™ and the AI Grant Writing Tool speed up funder research and proposal writing.

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Opportunity for a Canada Artist or Artist Team to Produce Public Artworks

Deadline: 07/28/26

Opportunity for a Canada artist or artist team to produce permanent works of art to be displayed in a public area. The successful applicant will join a team to create permanent artwork or artworks for a combined library and fire station. The chosen artist or artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 230447
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Capital Expenses and Programming Benefiting Residents in Elig...

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, education, animals, environment, arts and humanities, human services, and public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146453
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Tax-Exempt Institutions for Programs that Strengthen Local C...

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt institutions, including government agencies, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions, for programs that foster strong, vibrant communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 149937
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for organizations that assist with food, health, safety, shelter, education, economic development, and cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 166464
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Grants to Alabama IHEs, Hospitals, and Research Nonprofits for R & D Projects to Improve Emplo...

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Alabama IHEs, public hospitals, and qualifying nonprofits partnering with a private sector applicant for research and development projects related to economic development and employment. Funding is intended for R&D projects and activities focused on enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 188394
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Waste-Management Projects

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, IHEs, and special districts for waste-management projects. Funding is intended for programs that emphasize methods related to reducing, reusing, and recycling waste across the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 196338
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Trails and Parks

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, faith-based entities, and service organizations to enhance recreational trails and parks in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve and expand ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219258
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Local Events that Promote Community Engagement and Unity

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for activities that foster community engagement and unity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that are open to the public and are community-based. Grants will assist with new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140769
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Grants to Virginia Local Small Businesses for New Tourism Marketing Programs

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia tourism-related businesses for marketing programs that attract visitors to the state. Applicants must procure a letter of support before applying. Funding is intended to support new marketing initiatives, such as creating and mar...

GrantWatch ID#: 163540
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Implement State-Wide Systemic Reform

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, religious entities, and government agencies for programs that help to implement state-wide systemic reform. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of environment, public e...

GrantWatch ID#: 173431
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Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Build Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to build organizational capacity and improve the local quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities improvements...

GrantWatch ID#: 180633
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/30/26 Conference Date: 07/28/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to participate in a workshop. Funding is intended to assist organizations serving the community in the following focus areas: economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209727
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Parks

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for the maintenance and operation of park and recreation facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents by improving the park system. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 217657
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Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Organizations for Green Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to expand green stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to community cooling and greening, incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 217658
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Workforce Development

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies and educational institutions to increase access to workforce development opportunities for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that combine workforce training with wrap...

GrantWatch ID#: 217659
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Grants to Kansas Teachers and Community Leaders to Improve Prairie Gardens

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas teachers and community leaders to improve the use and maintenance of prairie gardens for educational purposes. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to preserve prairies through education, stewardship, and land pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220798
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Sponsorships to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Fundraising Events

Deadline: 07/30/26

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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Grant to a Washington Business for Capacity Building for the Developmentally Disabled Community

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grant to a Washington business to provide capacity building for the developmental disabilities community. Funding is intended to bring about improvement through change to service and support systems. Applicants are expected to strengthen the community's advocacy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230306
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Loans to North Dakota Businesses for the Commercialization of Intellectual Property

Deadline: 07/30/26

Loans to North Dakota businesses for the commercialization of intellectual property. Eligible industries include agriculture, energy, healthcare, data management, and more. Funding is intended for working capital expenses that are directly connected to the project...

GrantWatch ID#: 230987
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Enhance Public Transportation

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government entities, businesses, public transit agencies, and railroad owners and operators to enhance public transportation. Funding is intended to develop, upgrade, and improve transportation assets, streetscape, l...

GrantWatch ID#: 142698
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Improve Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of arts and culture, human services, economic development, and education. The grant program e...

GrantWatch ID#: 143990
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Historic Downtown Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the revitalization of historic downtown commercial corridors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to facade restoration, streetscape improvements, and revamped landsca...

GrantWatch ID#: 144312
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Tourism and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public agencies for tourism and cultural projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support special events, facilities, festivals, marketing and advertising, operation of facilities, and ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 147642
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and marketing organizations for projects and events that promote local tourism in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for the prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 149037
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Programs to Benefit...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to enhance the quality of life and enhance the econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 151361
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Res...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, K-12 public schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations, to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of focus of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153531
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Women and Children

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to meet the needs of women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses and programs in the areas of education, women's health, housing, childcare, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155297
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible areas. First-time applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Interest before applying. Types of support considered include general operating support, annu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159468
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Sustainable Energy Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, healthcare, human services, and civic assets. Grants may be used for programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 162292
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In-Kind Grants to Washington Residents to Promote Tree Planting in Residential Neighborhoods

Deadline: 07/31/26

In-kind grants to Washington individuals to plant trees in eligible residential neighborhoods. The purpose of this program is to encourage residents to plant and maintain healthy trees in their yards. In addition to free trees, residents can expect to get help sel...

GrantWatch ID#: 162311
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Grants to British Columbia First Nations Entities for Workforce Expansion Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations organizations, communities, and schools for workforce expansion initiatives. Funding is intended to promote education and skill-building efforts, introduce youth to a wide range of career options, and help First Nations you...

GrantWatch ID#: 163554
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Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities that promote education, arts and culture, the environment, community and neighborhood development, and health and human services. Eligible organizations must benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 164400
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Groups to Hold Events to Build Community Connections

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community groups to stage local festivals and events that promote community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to host events that help people meet each other while educating partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 166918
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government entities, and political subdivisions including public schools to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of community benefit activities. Eligible applicants sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 167022
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Re...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 167423
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Promote the Local Tourism Industry

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote tourism and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities that increase the number of out-of-area visitors and the use of local lodging facilities. The program aims to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171191
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509
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In-Kind Grants of Trees to Louisiana and Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Proje...

Deadline: 07/31/26

In-kind grants of trees to Louisiana and Texas nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, IHEs, and schools for environmental stewardship projects. The program is intended to benefit the environment by protecting wildlife habitats, beautifying neighborhoods, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172634
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Bands for Marketing Initiat...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations bands in eligible locations for marketing projects and campaigns that promote the region. Funding is intended to support initiatives that attract new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173047
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address community needs. Transformative programs are enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 173158
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services within a wide range of focus areas including but not li...

GrantWatch ID#: 173596
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects Related to Education, Health, and Poverty Relief

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for activities that help to relieve poverty, advance education, and promote health. Funding is intended for capital projects and program support. The Trustees consider only the following types of capital projects: constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176314
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Grants to Kentucky Restaurants, Food Distributors, and Other Food Services to Reimburse Food P...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of state-grown agricultural products. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176326
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Grants to Minnesota Community Groups and Agencies for Projects to Improve Outdoor Facilities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Minnesota community clubs and groups and government entities for projects to improve outdoor facilities. Funding is intended for the development, maintenance, restoration, and rerouting of recreation facilities. Eligible projects include site planning, l...

GrantWatch ID#: 176560
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Grants to Arkansas Local Governments for Tourism Project Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arkansas counties and cities to support research projects related to local tourist attractions. Funding is intended to support studies that will examine the potential of local sites and events to attract visitors. Eligible attractions in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176585
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Grants to Texas Agencies, Schools, and First Responders for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, libraries, museums, fire departments, emergency responders, and civic groups for capital projects that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 177164
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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits to Strengthen and Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming that strengthens the community. Areas of focus include culture, education, healthcare, and human services. Funding is intended to support programming and general operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 179445
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