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2,428 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,428 grants found

Opportunity for Indiana Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/12/26

Opportunity for Indiana small businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. This educational opportunity includes a series of on-demand virtual training courses. The program supports and empowers local small businesses, restaur...

GrantWatch ID#: 221615

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations to support programming for women and girls in eligible locations. New applicants and activities receive preference. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote social justi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174143

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, healthcare, quality of place, and hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180258

Grant to a New Jersey or Pennsylvania Nonprofit for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grant of $40,000 to a New Jersey or Pennsylvania nonprofit organization for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Projects may fall into one of the following categories: environment and animals; community development; education and research; vetera...

GrantWatch ID#: 172846

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Communi...

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units in eligible regions for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 179733

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects with specific and measurable objectives and goals. This grant program includes ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180825

Grants to Maryland Homeowner and Athletic Associations to Improve Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Maryland homeowner associations, community service entities, athletic associations, and recreation councils to enhance recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve existing recreation amenities, add amenities, or construc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214902

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Property Owners for Commercial Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs shou...

GrantWatch ID#: 216373

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, social and health equity, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 218191

Grants to Illinois Property Owners for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Illinois for-profit and nonprofit developers, individual tenants, property owners, and religious organizations for construction projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, social service...

GrantWatch ID#: 218271

Scholarships to Mississippi Individuals to Promote Higher Education

Deadline: 08/14/26

Scholarships to Mississippi individuals in eligible locations to achieve academic education goals. Funding is intended to support higher education, which is fundamental to helping families and raising overall economic standards. The program's goal is to help creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 224881

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Benefit R...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding may be used for public recreation and community beautification projects, projects that imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 170764

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Civic Organizations for Community Development and Improvement...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and civic organizations for community development and improvement projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants are required to consult the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proposals i...

GrantWatch ID#: 171485

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives and capital projects in the areas of education, health, human services, environment, community developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 177542

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the program staff to be invited to apply. Applicants are then requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178332

Grants to Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support software purchases, facility renovations, and construction projects. The foundat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178386

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The Fund is interested in proposals that address its four main are...

GrantWatch ID#: 179881

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-benefit activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, civic, disabilities, education, environment, health, and so...

GrantWatch ID#: 179924

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-based events, projects, planning activities, and capacity-building efforts. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 185434

Grants to Alaska CBOs for Projects that Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska community-based organizations for events, services, and projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of economic and cultural environment, he...

GrantWatch ID#: 191051

Loans to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Planning Efforts and Infrastructure P...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Loans to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for planning efforts and infrastructure projects related to improving water facilities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations and submit a letter of intent prior to th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197013

Grants to Wyoming Small Businesses to Increase Export Activities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wyoming small businesses to attend trade events and enhance export activities. Funding is intended to increase the number of small businesses that are involved in exporting, expand the value of exports, and increase the number of small bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 201795

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs in Eligible Counties for Projects to...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support init...

GrantWatch ID#: 218494

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and faith-based entities for projects to benefit the community in eligible areas. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 229220

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for tourism opportunities in eligible locations that attract visitors from out of the region. Funding is intended to assist local organizations with events designed to generate trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 179788

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Communities in E...

Deadline: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grants are awarded for initiatives in the following four focus areas: Youth a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197872

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Address the Needs and Improve the Quality of Life for Native ...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to address the needs of Native Hawaiian, Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander populations across the state. Funding is intended to improve the lives of members of these communities by increasing civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216189

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Pro...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont government agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for projects related to the forest-based economy in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff and submit a pre-application prior to applying. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207623

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Eco...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, tribes, and state and local agencies for economic development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff and submit a pre-application prior to applying. Projects must t...

GrantWatch ID#: 212433

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Pro...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for transportation industry-related research and demonstration projects in eligible counties. Applicants must contact staff and submit a pre-application ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213320

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

Grants to New York Organizations, Companies, and Institutions for Projects to Develop and Impr...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to New York organizations, companies, and institutions for projects to develop and improve maritime ports throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that benefit and build the capacity of the state's offshore wind industry and improve the stat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225739

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Artists for Public Arts and Cultural Events

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, artists, and groups of artists for public arts and cultural events in eligible areas. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to provide cultural experience...

GrantWatch ID#: 138467

Grants and In-Kind Support to North Carolina Startups for Business Development

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina early-stage companies for business development assistance. Funding is intended to help startups advance their companies, reduce risks, gain customers, and attract future investment. In addition to grant funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 145633

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Eligible programs benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 156671

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Faith-Based Groups, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and schools to enhance the quality of life through new projects and activities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to create opportunities for collaboration, capacity building, establishing new group...

GrantWatch ID#: 216721

Grants to Iowa Agencies to Identify Community Housing and Development Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and Tribal governments to collect and analyze data related to housing and development in rural communities. The purpose of this program is to provide communities with the information necessary to address local needs. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 188482

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Innovative Housing Solutions in Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations for innovative housing solutions in rural areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that will improve the quantity and quality of housing stock in rural areas. Programs and projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 188483

Grants and In-Kind Support to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Rural Economic Development

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for activities that further business and economic development in rural communities. In addition to a cash grant, successful applicants will receive mentorship an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207175

Grants to Iowa IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools to Research Childcare Needs

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grant to Iowa IHEs, agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and schools to study the status of childcare in their location and plan for the future. Funding is intended for studies in communities with a total population of 20,000 or less. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209830

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies to Preserve Historic...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communiti...

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: strong families, financial well-being, and economic opportunities...

GrantWatch ID#: 179028

Grants to Arkansas Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and county governments to create and develop outdoor recreation facilities for public use. Funding is intended for project development, land acquisition, or a combination of both types of activities. Eligible types of facilities i...

GrantWatch ID#: 170472

Grants to New York Nonprofits, School Districts, and Municipalities to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174745

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration and contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 187920

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, Schools, and Industry Groups ...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit entities, individuals, educational institutions, and industry groups for programs and activities that promote agricultural production and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for agricu...

GrantWatch ID#: 201139

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofits for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a form and contact staff before beginning the application process. Funding is intended for capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215925

Grants to Arkansas Municipalities and Communities to Enhance Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and unincorporated communities with small populations to develop outdoor recreational facilities. Funding is intended for the construction and installation of new facilities and for major renovations of existing facilities that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 172849

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to Healthcare in Underserved Areas

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve access to medical and dental care in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance healthcare for underserved residents and rural areas. The goal of the grant program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173044

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Agencies for Community Revitalization Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon government agencies for community revitalization projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 197007