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2,428 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,428 grants found

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, animal welfare, children, economic development, education, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 130383

Grants to California Nonprofits for Organizational Improvements that Enhance Service to the Co...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for organizational improvements that foster efficiency and greater ability to serve the local community. Funding is intended for organizations that address community needs, with spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 142168

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Registered Charities for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charitable organizations in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. The purpose of the program is to fund programs, projects, and activities that align with the city's strategic plan....

GrantWatch ID#: 142516

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Address the Needs of Underserved Residents in Elig...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs with community or global impact. Grants may be approved for new programs or for projects that reach ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147504

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide variety of initiatives. Priorities include economic wellbeing, education, health, tourism, recreation, downtown vitality, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147524

Grants for Ohio Nonprofits to Create or Expand Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include health, education, arts, culture, social services, economic development, civic affairs, and humanities. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161756

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capacity-building projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capital costs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163424

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities to Address the Needs of Loc...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government, agencies, and educational entities to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, health and medical, arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 170670

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Yukon Nonprofits and Community Organizations to Support Local...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Yukon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations to support events and celebrations. Consideration will be given to organizations that promote environmentally friendly and active transportation (bus, carpool, bikin...

GrantWatch ID#: 172783

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Entities for Programs to Benefit ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, religious organizations, and educational entities in eligible regions for programs to benefit local residents. Funding areas of interest include education, culture, ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174761

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs. services, and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to organizations that focus on programs related to senior citizens, youth, community deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 181195

Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools for...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal and governmental agencies, and public schools in eligible counties for efforts to disrupt the transmission of intergenerational poverty. Eligible programs are those that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Rural Communities and Low-Income Individua...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for educational and charitable projects that benefit rural communities and low-income residents. Funding is intended for events and activities that have a long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 186219

Grants to Utah Agencies and OHV Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Motorized Recreation

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and OHV nonprofits for projects that improve and maintain motorized recreation facilities throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas that include, but are not limited to, search and resc...

GrantWatch ID#: 186946

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Priority areas of focus include seniors, youth, community development, and leadership. Funding is intended for initiatives to improve the qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 195352

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of economic development, community service, education, youth, and the en...

GrantWatch ID#: 206554

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism in Elig...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771

Grants to Utah Agencies and Nonprofits for Land Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209458

Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in E...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Community and Tourism Development Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that attract visitors, foster redevelopment, strengthen local communities, and beautify the area. All projects considered for a gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213805

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of children and youth, public health and human services, education, community development, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214903

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Neighborhoods

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to make the neighborhood more appealing with murals, lighting, signage, seatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 215410

Award to a Maryland Individual to Recognize Exemplary Humanitarian Services to the Local Commu...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award to a Maryland individual to recognize exemplary humanitarian services to the local community in eligible regions. The purpose of the award is to honor a lifetime of achievements in a wide range of community services, such as human services, education, youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219680

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that demonstrate an ability to generate overnight visitors to the areas. The grant program encourages all event organize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223563

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Projects should fit in one or more of the focus areas of community service, economic development, education, youth, environment, and disaster re...

GrantWatch ID#: 225944

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Individuals to Support Community and Personal Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations to support community and personal needs. Funding is intended to support first responders, schools, community improvement, and community members facing unexpected hardships. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228003

Grants to Nevada and Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nevada and Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to build vibrant communities and serve rural regions. Previous applicants include a fire protection o...

GrantWatch ID#: 228327

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations to Host Conventions and Meetings

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin Tribes and destination marketing organizations to host conventions and meetings. Funding is intended to promote the conomic development of the host area, including an increase in overnight hotel stays and spending at local venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 129416

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enhance the Local Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Priority is given to initiatives in the areas of education, economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life in the community. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130757

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for area residents. Past recipients of this grant include a local arts organization, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 145988

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism and Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations to strengthen the local tourism industry and enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of activities and programs, including special events, tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 149614

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Low-Income Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit low-income residents. Funding is intended to support proposals in the focus areas of education, healthcare, economic independence, and cultural activities. Priority...

GrantWatch ID#: 150806

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations and Tribes to Host Sporting Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and Tribes to host sports competitions that will create a positive economic impact on local communities. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to help secure events requi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156091

Grants to Massachusetts Schools, Farms, and Gardening Organizations for K-12 Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts schools, farms, and gardening organizations for interactive programs and activities that teach children about the food and agriculture industries. Funding is intended to promote agricultural awareness. The goal of the grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161816

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts and Human Services Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community projects in the areas of arts and human services. Funding is intended for innovative program development and execution, procedure enhancements, equipment purchases, technology upgrades, and capital imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 162951

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Help Adults and Youth Succeed in the Workplace

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to help adults and youth succeed in the workplace. Proposals should focus on middle school to higher education students of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The goals of this grant program are college support, mentoring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167137

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to address urgent community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities and projects that effectively a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169335

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community development. Successful projects will demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170674

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and Tribes to Enhance the Lives o...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and Tribal entities for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 171710

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Positively Impact the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to positively impact the community. Proposals must align with the Foundation's priorities of health and human services, arts and culture, community development, education, and th...

GrantWatch ID#: 173668

Grants to North Carolina Neighborhood Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina neighborhood organizations for projects and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend or review a workshop presentation before applying. Funding is intended for a range of initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175199

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Activities that Benefit Residents of Eli...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, human services, envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177072

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that address community needs. Areas of interest include housing, economic development, education, and financial literacy. Eligible applicants are those serving or loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 177149

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Community Developmen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177736

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178244

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Residents in Elig...

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an interest form, and first-time applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 178310

Grants to Montana Nonprofits Working to Address Systems Change for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to support activities addressing systems change. Funding is intended to assist with the general operating expenses of nonprofits working in the areas of economic development, civic engagement, local food s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178931

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that provide services to local residents for capital projects. Funding is primarily intended for comprehensive initiatives, including construction, renovation, purchases, land acquisition, and/or...

GrantWatch ID#: 178997

Grants to New Hampshire and Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Hampshire and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer programming in the areas of health, education, the arts, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179380

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Support General Operations and Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for general operating support and community-based programming. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of human services and basic needs, workforce development, environmental protection,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179452