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2,428 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,428 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Grants to Ohio Qualifying Cities for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Ohio municipalities with small populations for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement roadway, signal, safety, or congestion mitigation projects in qualifying cities. This program provides federal funds to ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 210800

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Meet Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to meet community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to implement simple solutions to straight-forward problems. Eligible programs are those that have a positive impact on the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210945

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and First Nations governments and entities to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs offering attractions and services in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214570

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Programs, Projects ...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit schools, institutions of higher education, faith-based entities, and community-based organizations for programming, projects, and general operations. Funding is intended to support educational programs, advance building projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 214710

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, Individuals, and CBOs to Promot...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145

Grants to Washington Arts Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to acquire property, build new facilities, purchase specialized equipment, and implement other major building renovations. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216232

Grants to Connecticut For-Profits to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut businesses for projects that promote economic and business development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth, and profita...

GrantWatch ID#: 216679

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support vibrant and healthy communities where residents have equal opportunities to live, work, and thrive. The grant program seeks to promote self-reliance...

GrantWatch ID#: 216934

Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses Owners for Improvements to Commercial Properties

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania business and property owners to upgrade commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote building revitalization and support owners of businesses and business properties in their facade improvement ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217488

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and School Districts for Projects to Benefit R...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming nonprofit and government entities, Tribal governments, and school districts for projects to benefit residents and strengthen communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 221208

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the overall vigor of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve the quality of life. Applicants should be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225114

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communities in Eli...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable programs and events with a potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 225946

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to serve residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit individuals and families within the communities served by the funding source. Focus areas include public safety, health care, self-sufficiency, bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 228101

Grants of up to Texas Groups for Projects Benefitting the Community

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas groups for projects benefitting the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for intiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents. Eligible uses of funds include park beautification, promoting tourism, infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 228475

Grants to Washington, DC Healthcare Training Institutions for Student Scholarship Programs

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to Washington, DC healthcare training institutions for student scholarship programs. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal and all applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for school...

GrantWatch ID#: 218218

Grants to Vermont Agencies, Nonprofits, and Developers for Disaster Relief Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 06/16/26

Grants to Vermont government agencies, nonprofits, community housing development organizations, and developers for disaster relief activities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application and hold a public hearing prior to applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222984

Grants to Minnesota Farmers, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agricultural cooperatives, schools, and government agencies to purchase agricultural equipment. Funding is intended to increase sales of state agricultural products by investing in production capacity, ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 179425

Grants to Michigan Agencies for Transportation and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to Michigan government agencies for environmental and transportation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for facilities that benefit bicycles and pedestrians, as well as green stormwater projects that address road safety and roadway runoff. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226129

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Small Business Development Projects

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and economic development groups for small business development projects. Applicants must identify vacant properties that can be revitalized through entrepreneurial and business activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228257

Grants to Canada IHEs and Research Institutions for Projects to Increase Capacity

Deadline: 01/26/27 Conference Date: 06/17/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to Canada universities, colleges, research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions for transformative infrastructure projects that will underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. Applicants are required to submit a notice of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 168097

Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898

Fellowships to USA Artists and Creatives to Improve Safety and Care in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/18/26

Fellowships to Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota rural artists, culture bearers, and creatives for activities that benefit communities in rural areas. Funding is intended to assist artists who use crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 195557

Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749

Grants to CA and WA Design Firms for Research on the Design of Workspaces and Facilities

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California and Washington design firms in eligible regions for research on the design of workplaces, learning environments, and healthcare spaces. The purpose of the program is to support research and prototyping that evaluate new strate...

GrantWatch ID#: 196450

Grants to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Create Charter Schools

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to USA government agencies in multiple states to create charter schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to open new charter schools and expand access to existing schools. Grant fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 214312

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Activities that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for tourism-related activities and capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support marketing events, advertising, festivals, and facilities such as convention cent...

GrantWatch ID#: 148971

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 06/19/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the local quality of life. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 179759

Grants and Loans to Ontario For-Profits, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Advance the Forestry and Wood...

Deadline: 07/27/26 LOI Date: 06/19/26

Grants and loans to Ontario forest sector businesses, IHEs, and forest-sector related nonprofit organizations to advance the forestry and wood products industry throughout the Province. Applicants must submit a first-stage application prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 190895

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletics, conservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses for Programs and Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline: 06/19/26

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

Grants to Colorado Artists to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Colorado individual artists in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to encourage leadership and good practices that will advance the creative economy, support professionals and businesses, and enhance cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 217418

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Service Projects and Programs in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 06/20/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community service projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to economic development, education and youth, the environment, disaster relief, emergency energy assistance, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225947

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Beautification Projects

Deadline: 06/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for projects and programs that enhance and beautify local neighborhoods. Funding is intended to support planting projects that foster community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210585

Grants to California Cities, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 160240

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/03/26 LOI Date: 06/22/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities that enhance the local community. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of education, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 174059

Grants to Idaho Businesses to Promote Workforce Expansion

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Idaho businesses to promote workforce development. Funding is intended to assist employers who want to expand their current workforce or retrain existing workers with skills necessary for specific economic opportunities or industrial expansion initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 210645

Grants to Idaho Community-Based Partnerships to Promote Workforce Development

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho community-based partnerships to promote workforce expansion opportunities. Funding is intended to support the efforts of teams, with representation and guidance from businesses, educational institutions, and other community partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 210647

Grants to Idaho Collaboratives to Develop Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Idaho consortia of businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement workforce training programs. Funding is intended for activities that offer transferable skills gains for all individuals participating in the program. Training may include...

GrantWatch ID#: 210648

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism and Improve the Local Quality o...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote tourism and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit visitors, as well as those who l...

GrantWatch ID#: 214456

Grant to a Washington, DC Nonprofit or For-Profit to Support International Businesses

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization or for-profit entity to coordinate and manage a program to provide support for international businesses seeking to establish a presence in the District. The purpose of the program is to connect international startup...

GrantWatch ID#: 229179

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Water Quality Infras...

Deadline: 07/24/26 Conference Date: 06/22/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofits, corporations, government entities, associations, and property owners and tenants for projects to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the relevant agency prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 219122

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Bag Drop Recycling Programs

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to California nonprofits, IHEs, local government entities, tribes, for-profit businesses, and private entities to support bag drop recycling programs. Funding may be used to establish new recycling centers or to update a currently existing one. Priority wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 213029

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 06/23/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, registered charities, community organizations, and IHEs in eligible locations for community programs and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range of innovative programs that improve the q...

GrantWatch ID#: 175670

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Support Operations

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving eligible communities to support operations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance racial, economic, and social justice by providing s...

GrantWatch ID#: 155676

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179845

Grants to Massachusetts Residents, Artists, Neighborhood Groups, and Youth in Eligible Areas t...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts residents, artists, neighborhood groups, and youth in eligible areas to support local arts and culture activities. Funding is intended to support activities that are small in scale and led by residents and artists. Programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227309