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2,428 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,428 grants found

Grants to California Nonprofits for Inititaives to Improve the Quality of Life for State Resid...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 215734

Grants to Florida Businesses and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Building Renovations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Florida businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for building upgrades and renovations. Applicants must contact program staff or attend a workshop before submitting an application. Funding is intended to help building and business own...

GrantWatch ID#: 218048

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Organizations and Institutions for Charitable Activities in Eligib...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and institutions for charitable projects in eligible regions. Priorities for funding include health and hospitals, human services, education, public benefit, arts, culture, and humanities. Organizations must be in, or in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220293

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Initiatives That Benefit th...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support initiatives that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: religion, health, environment and animals, arts, culture, and humani...

GrantWatch ID#: 220347

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health, social services, environment, and community dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 220807

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Educational Initiatives in Communities Served by the Fundi...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support educational initiatives in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to provide educational opportunities for underserved populations, including scholarships, matching grants, and partnerships wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221051

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to benefit the community. Funding is intended to address the funder's focus areas of youth development, support for veterans and military, and the rejuvenation of neighborhoods within the funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222768

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of immigrants and refugees, seniors,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225368

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Building Owners, and Business Owners for Beautification Proje...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, building owners, and business owners for beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements to the facades of buildings or other areas visible from public rights-of-way....

GrantWatch ID#: 225980

Grants to Michigan Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the C...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Michigan organizations, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: job creation, vocational education, tourism, retail, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226113

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for youth engagement, community-led innovation, and economic mobility programs, and the programs must create meaningful change. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228456

Grants to Texas Local Government Agencies for the Acquisition and Development of Recreational ...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to Texas local government agencies including counties, cities, municipal utility districts, river authorities, and other special districts to acquire and develop recreation areas and facilities. Funds may be requested to support indoor and outdoor recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 164581

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Promote Racial Equity and Community Leadership in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for activities that promote social equity and benefit communities in eligible locations. Areas of focus include climate and environment, homelessness and housing, economic opportunity, and the wellbeing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177948

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities to Advance Racial Equity and Econom...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180278

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Community Benefit and Economic Development

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for charitable, scientific, religious, educational, and literary purposes. Emphasis is given to proposals that will improve economic development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 186659

Grants to North Dakota Community Businesses and Groups for Community Development

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Dakota community businesses and facilities, and community-based projects, for community development. Funding is intended for projects that focus on rural areas of the state and that promote economic and community vitality. Funded pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229060

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Human Services, Youth, Arts, Education and Community Development...

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit residents of local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, and community development. Funding is intended to support communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 170952

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of community development, the arts, education, health, environment, mental health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179491

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Systemic Change to Benefit Residents Living with Pover...

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that create structural change in systems that stigmatize families or individuals living in poverty. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to address and change the policie...

GrantWatch ID#: 188964

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Promote Social Change in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to promote social change in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and activities that advance social change by promoting environmental, economic, and social justice, as well as redistributing...

GrantWatch ID#: 193776

Grants to Yukon Musicians to Expand the Province's Music Industry

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Yukon musicians to expand the province's music industry. Funding is intended to help both novices and established musicians build enduring careers in the music industry. Yukon resident musicians can apply as i...

GrantWatch ID#: 203951

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Improve the Quality of Life in El...

Deadline: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious and educational institutions for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff and submit a preliminary application prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175210

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Researchers for Life Science and Technology Inventions

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research organizations for life science and technology inventions with commercial potential. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for team-driven and mil...

GrantWatch ID#: 185823

Grants to Alaska Individuals with Disabilities to Acquire, Open, or Expand Small Businesses

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to applying. Funding is intended to help people with disabiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176762

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Agriculture, Conservation, and Historic Preservation Programs

Deadline: 08/06/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 174075

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Economic Development Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 08/06/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that promote economic development in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry form before submitting a full grant application. Funding is intended to revitalize the downtown area, making...

GrantWatch ID#: 174865

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Eligible Commu...

Deadline: 08/06/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 218498

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Community Concerns

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide support for organizations working in the focus areas of mental and behavioral health; safety and well-being; and economic opportunity a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173564

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for support in providing arts and cultural programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with general operational expenses. The purpose of the program is to support organizations working to promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173565

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Benefitting Local Residents

Deadline: 08/07/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145314

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 08/07/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 161995

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Cultural and Community Programming in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/07/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 178466

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Local Charitable and Educational Projects

Deadline: 08/07/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180333

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/07/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180366

Grants to Alabama Agencies to Improve Access to Local Industrial Areas

Deadline: 08/07/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 198144

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/07/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 198940

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop Products to Increase T...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for product development projects that will increase tourism to eligible locations. Eligible products include fixtures, furniture, and equipment. Applicants must meet with program...

GrantWatch ID#: 218412

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Projects that Will Increase T...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that will increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will draw groups and events to the area for multi-day stays. Projects must di...

GrantWatch ID#: 218413

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 08/07/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects and initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital improvement projects, including building upgrades and renovations that improve functionality. Support is also ava...

GrantWatch ID#: 218766

Grants to Washington Agencies and Utility Districts for Drought Relief

Deadline: 08/07/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220541

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profit Organizations to Increase Tourism ...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations to increase tourism development in eligible locations. Applicants must contact a representative before applying. Funding is intended to increase tourists' length of stay and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225272

Grants and Loans to North Carolina Nonprofit and For-Profit Housing Developers for Affordable ...

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

Grants and loans to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit housing developers for projects that benefit low-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for the new construction, acquisition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 212253

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 08/10/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 125830

Grants to Ohio Groups of Residents for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 08/10/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 173429

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits Serving Eligible Counties for Capacity Building Activities to Imp...

Deadline: 08/10/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177779

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events and activities that will generate out-of-county attendees and participants. Applicants may request funding for marketing, advertising...

GrantWatch ID#: 180598

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations serving the community in a variety of focus areas, including civic-minded projects, education, housing, medical, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197093

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Enhance Economic Development and Business Capacity in the Crea...

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in the creative industries to support economic development initiatives that increase the capacity of businesses within the province. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funded projects will gather, formulate, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184161

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for general operations, facilities and equipment, administrative and technical support, campaigns, special projects, matching funds, ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 178949

Tax Credits and Incentives to Massachusetts For-Profits to Promote Job Creation and Business D...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Tax credits and property tax incentives to Massachusetts businesses to promote job creation and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202685