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2,428 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,428 grants found

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. New applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172243

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs to address community needs within a range of focus areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 172293

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, Schools, and Agencies for Charitable Prog...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, and eligible government entities for programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and programs in any charitable focus area. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 173213

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 07/10/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179262

Grants to Florida Organizations for Sports Events that Promote Tourism and Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida organizations for sports events to foster tourism and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program-related expenses such as production, site fees, marketing, and travel for public events that attract visitors and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 185897

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Municipal Entities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipal entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used for project and event costs, capital improvements, and promotional costs. Projects should also focus on collaborative partnershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 190524

Grants to Oklahoma Agencies for Planning Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies to inventory all their assets and prepare a strategic plan using that information. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to undertake a comprehensive inventory of all government-owned ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 204382

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to request...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576

Grants to West Virginia Property Owners for Development Projects on Lands Affected by Mining

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to West Virginia property owners for economic and community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to redevelop and return to use properties containing abandoned mines. Priority is given to projects that address the health and safet...

GrantWatch ID#: 209163

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/26/26 LOI Date: 07/12/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 175589

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Organizations to Increase Community Capacity...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, academic institutions, sports organizations, and Tribal entities for sports events that promote tourism and improve local economies in the region. First-time applicants must set up an account before applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 169285

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and conservation districts for land acquisition projects. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote conservation efforts and expand outdoor recreational opportunities. Eligible projects fall into o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172330

Grants to Florida Business and Commercial Property Owners to Enhance the Exterior of Downtown ...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Florida business and commercial property owners and tenants in eligible locations to enhance the exterior of buildings in the downtown area. Funding is intended to support renovation, maintenance, and improvement projects that strengthen the visual iden...

GrantWatch ID#: 225995

Grants to Arizona Agencies and Nonprofits for Public Services and Activities

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs that benefit the public in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of activities, including but not limited to services in the areas of education, public safe...

GrantWatch ID#: 228341

Grants and In-Kind Support to North Carolina Startups to Advance Business Ventures

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 07/14/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina startup companies to assist in advancing business ventures. Funding is intended to positively impact the future success of emerging and early-stage businesses. Startups will also participate in an accelerator...

GrantWatch ID#: 135795

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs, Projects, and Operating Support to Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operating support. Focus areas include arts and culture, equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130289

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Projects that Positively Impact the Local Community

Deadline: 08/22/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a stage-one application before submitting a full proposal. Priority is given to projects within the focus areas of human services, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 130803

Grants to Virginia Organizations for Athletic Events That Increase Tourism

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia organizations for athletic events that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for sports programs, such as competitions, tournaments, exhibitions, and events. The grant program seeks to promote and grow new sport...

GrantWatch ID#: 149274

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes to Improve Local Water

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and tribal entities for projects and activities that help to improve the local water supply. Funding is intended for projects that that have environmental, economic, and social/cultural be...

GrantWatch ID#: 166729

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Service Districts for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and service districts for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects may address one of the following impact areas: community engagement, education, housing stability, health and well-being...

GrantWatch ID#: 170539

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Innovative Programs that Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the areas of housing, community investment and economic development, financial literacy an...

GrantWatch ID#: 172121

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts for Arts Projects and Program...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, organizations of color, arts providers, and cultural districts for projects that use the arts to benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for a range of programs and activities withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172841

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Local Commun...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for community development activities that improve the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended to support programs that serve particular community needs. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173653

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ohio nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, education and youth development, community and economic development, animal welfare, health and healthcare, seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 175551

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address social disparities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into the focus areas of climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176451

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support programs in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177066

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for proposals that focus on urgent community needs such as health care, education, shelter, food, clothing, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177134

Grants to South Dakota Government Agencies to Improve Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to South Dakota local government agencies to improve economic growth and community access. Funding is intended for the expansion and construction of infrastructure and roads. Program areas include road access in small communities, agricultural business expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 178651

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Interested applicants must contact a Foundation staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179498

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of human services, community development, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179718

Grants to West Virginia and Ohio Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Address Health Equity

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to West Virginia and Ohio nonprofit organizations and public institutions for projects to address health and wellness equity in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 180706

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Support Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs directly benefiting local residents that focus on the areas of affordable housing, human services, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180782

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Transportation-Related Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, municipalities, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal governments for transportation-related projects. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent and complete a mandatory meeting with pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 181534

Grants to Saskatchewan Charitable Organizations, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Activities to Bene...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan charitable organizations, nonprofits, and tribes in eligible locations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and community events in areas that include, but are not limited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186100

Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Strengt...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that strengthen low and moderate-income communities where the funding source has a presence. Funding is also available for major capital requests that address hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187429

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Churches, and Schools for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools in eligible regions for projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to support charitable activities that benefit residents. Eligible applicants are organizations serving...

GrantWatch ID#: 188205

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs that Benefit Resid...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, workforce development, health, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 195324

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and educational nonprofits for a broad range of community programs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding areas of inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 196439

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/15/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of economic self-suffic...

GrantWatch ID#: 204108

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Social Welfare Pro...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these org...

GrantWatch ID#: 204419

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits for Relocation or Expansion Activities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible sectors for business development activities. The purpose of the program is to support businesses that plan to relocate to, expand, or retain their physical location within the District. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 206026

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, government agencies, and educational institutions for tree planting projects and events. Funding is intended for projects that improve the health and economic well-being of residents. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 210573

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming and operational assistance. Focus areas of interest include basic needs, equity and social justice, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 212786

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Entities to Enhance Loca...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, K-12 schools, IHEs, and faith-based entities for community betterment programs. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, public safety, quality of life, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 218270

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects, services, and organizations working in the areas of arts and culture; communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 218457

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218493

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible C...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Eligible initiatives may include but are not limited to community development, social services, education, environmental conserva...

GrantWatch ID#: 219591

Grants to Minnesota Organizations to Address Urgent Environmental Needs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations to address urgent and unexpected needs. Funding is intended to respond to environmental concerns that pose a threat to residents or national resources. Proposals must describe the issue that affects or threatens to affect the stat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219620