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365 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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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365 grants found

Grants to Louisiana Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Properties

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana property owners to renovate and repair commercial properties in eligible communities. Eligible expenses include external repairs, interior architectural features, signage, and parapet lighting. Funding is intended to promote ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 209500

Grants to Pennsylvania Landlords and Business Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Pennsylvania landlords and business owners for facade improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended for exterior renovation projects to enhance the appearance of buildings. The goal of the funding program is to help business owners and commercial...

GrantWatch ID#: 228582

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries and IHEs to Benefit Lo...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal government, libraries, and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include workforce training, small business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180555

Financial Assistance to Colorado Individuals to Live and Work Successfully in Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Financial assistance to Colorado individuals to live and work successfully in eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the local housing authority prior to applying. Applicants may apply for down payment assistance, move-in assistance, rental assistance,...

GrantWatch ID#: 199173

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Individuals, and For-Profits for Community Events

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, individuals, and for-profit entities for community events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism, promote economic development, and attract visitors. The grant aims to support event organizers in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219627

Grants to Utah Residents, Businesses, and Groups for Neighborhood Improvements in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Utah residents, businesses, and groups for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community enhancement initiatives that address unmet needs by providing services that u...

GrantWatch ID#: 220871

Grants to Washington Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225977

Grants to Michigan Commercial and Mixed-Use Property Owners and Lessees for Facade Improvement...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Michigan commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees for facade improvements and building preservation in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support permanent exterior upgrades that enhance building appearance, encourage private investme...

GrantWatch ID#: 227698

Grants to Texas Artists to Develop Public Work of Arts

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of $500 to Texas artists to design public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to turn utility boxes into works of art that contribute to the attractiveness of the area. A digital image of the artwork will be used to produce a vinyl wrap...

GrantWatch ID#: 228393

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of economic development, community services, youth, education, emergency energy assistanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 146427

Grants to Kentucky Agricultural Producers to Attend Training Activities and Events

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky agricultural producers for training and educational opportunities. Funding is intended for costs associated with attending conferences and workshops. Funding may also be requested for relevant books. Special consideration will be m...

GrantWatch ID#: 183132

Grants to Washington Arts Organizations and Artists for Project and Operating Support in Eligi...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington arts and cultural organizations, community-based organizations, groups, and individual artists in eligible locations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities in a range of disciplines, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 189782

Grants to Ohio Engineers and Conservation Districts for Projects that Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ohio county engineers and soil and water conservation districts for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended to promote the construction of conservation ditches. The goal of the program is to enhance water quality through the construction...

GrantWatch ID#: 210807

Grants to Florida Income-Eligible Households for Home Repairs

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $50,000 to Florida households in eligible locations for home repairs and renovations. Funding is intended to assist low-to-moderate-income, single-family homeowners with repairs and rehabilitation projects that will bring their homes into compliance with...

GrantWatch ID#: 214768

Grants to Alaska Business Owners to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska business owners to enhance commercial structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help business owners improve the exterior appearance of their buildings, thereby contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal and econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222739

Grants to USA Minority Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Expansion

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228639

Opportunity for USA Individuals in Multiple States to Join a Leadership Training Fellowship

Deadline: 06/01/26

Opportunity for USA individuals in multiple states to join a leadership training focused on economic development in eligible regions. Eligible applicants have a demonstrated interest in economic and community development. Awardees will participate in a training co...

GrantWatch ID#: 228699

Opportunity for Illinois Artists to Create Farm-Related Public Artwork

Deadline: 06/03/26

Opportunity for Illinois professional artists and artist teams to create commissioned permanent artwork for a public building in a rural area. Artists will receive up to $40,000 to cover all project expenses. While artists are not required to utilize a specific st...

GrantWatch ID#: 228748

Grants to New York Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to New York commercial property owners for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate vacant, unsafe, and blighted properties in downtown areas and turn them into usable spaces for business development opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 215506

Loans to Iowa Businesses, Electric Cooperatives, Municipal Utilities, and Individuals to Expan...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Loans to Iowa businesses, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and individuals for projects to expand and develop energy infrastructure. The purpose of the program is to provide low-interest loans that aid in the development and construction of infrastructu...

GrantWatch ID#: 198922

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community services, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226131

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Preserve Historic Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to British Columbia historic property owners to maintain and protect heritage buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate and preserve historically significant residential and non-residential buildings. Eligible projects are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185461

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880

Grants to Utah Businesses and Agencies for Public Art Pieces

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah businesses and government agencies in partnership with artists to produce public art pieces in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to beautify local communities through public murals. Eligible projects are those that wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 203753

Grants to Maryland For-Profits to Repair Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland businesses and business owners for capital improvement projects to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support interior upgrades and renovations that promote the success of individual companies and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219489

Grants to Alberta Artists to Create Public Works of Art

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Alberta artists to create public artworks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local artists or teams of artists in developing free-standing sculptures. The grants cover costs related to the creation of the artwork, including artist fees...

GrantWatch ID#: 228764

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Celebrate the N...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, government agencies, tribal entities, museums, academic institutions, visitor centers, historical societies, and others for programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the nation'...

GrantWatch ID#: 213731

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals to Address Community Needs in Eligible Cou...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ohio individuals, schools, groups, and charitable organizations to address basic needs and benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for charitable, public, humanitarian, scientific, and educational purposes. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 176773

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local communities Funding is intended to support activities that address the human service and housing needs of low to moderate-income individuals; programs with...

GrantWatch ID#: 178583

Grants to Ohio Neighborhood Organizations and Residents to Strengthen Communities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ohio neighborhood associations, community organizations, groups, and individuals for community enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create a stronger sense of community and improve community relations. The grant provides seed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181309

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Economic De...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions to support economic development and to provide relief for lost revenue and unemployment due to the closure of local plants. Funding is intended to keep the local economy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194853

Grants to Ontario Property Owners in Eligible Locations to Enhance Building Exteriors

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible locations to enhance building exteriors. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Eligible projects include repair, restoration, repainting, appearance improvements, and installation of exterior items. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195725

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to North Carolina Farmers to Improve Operations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 198384

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Agencies to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, individual artists, businesses, and local agencies to promote arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to foster a thriving, inclusive, and economically vibrant arts ecosystem. Projects and programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 221693

Grants to Colorado Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado business and property owners to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance building facades, contributing to the beauty and historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225984

Grants to Florida Commercial Property Owners and Tenants in Eligible Locations for Artistic Mu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Florida commercial property owners and tenants in eligible locations for artistic murals that enhance commercial corridors. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for contemporary artistic outdoor murals that enrich ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226606

Grants to Florida Commercial Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Physical Improvements a...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Florida commercial property owners in eligible locations for physical improvements and renovations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage the development of art galleries, retailers, music venues, resta...

GrantWatch ID#: 226608

Tax Reimbursements to Florida Property Owners in Eligible Regions for New Construction and Cap...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Tax reimbursements to Florida property owners in eligible regions for new construction and capital improvements. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to reimburse projects completed by property owners of multifamil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226609