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2,428 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,428 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools to Benefit Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focusing on human services, education, health, recreation, arts and culture, the envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226114

Grants to Iowa Nonprofit and Government Organizations for Community Benefit Programs in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit and government organizations for community benefit programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that encourage community development and enhance the quality of life outside the metropolitan a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169688

Grants to Alabama and Mississippi Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development, Education...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama and Mississippi nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of civic benefit, community and economic development, and education. Progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 179296

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Churches for Programs that Benefit the C...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, community groups, and churches in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 183023

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Strengthen the State's Workforce and Economy

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs to develop the economy and strengthen the workforce across the state. Funding is intended to support job training and other projects that develop a skilled workforce, empower small businesses through new job gro...

GrantWatch ID#: 228124

Award to a USA Business Owner to Recognize Perseverance in Facing Business Challenges

Deadline: 09/12/26

Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228667

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Support Community Needs

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta registered charities to support community needs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding priorities include addressing basic needs, workforce, economy, connection, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174930

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include health, the environment, education, arts, recreation, human services, animal welfare, supporting disabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 210134

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a range of projects and activities within, but not li...

GrantWatch ID#: 130274

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include community recreation, community development, and culture and programming. Funding may also be used for maintenance, capital, and the operat...

GrantWatch ID#: 140180

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit local children and youth in need in eligible locations. Priority will be given to proposals addressing educational, economic, and social issues of young residents. Activities should benefit eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 147410

Grants to Nebraska Charitable Organizations for Projects that Benefit Community Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Nebraska charitable organizations for projects that benefit community life in eligible areas. Funding may be used for activities in the areas of education, historical preservation, community development, the fine arts, and health care. Applicants can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149168

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations in eligible regions to enhance the community and respond to local needs. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Applicants must serve re...

GrantWatch ID#: 152207

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include children and youth, community development, the arts, community wellness, health, education, senior programs, and histori...

GrantWatch ID#: 159695

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Host Large Events

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan registered nonprofit groups and organizations in eligible locations to host large events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a broad range of events that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 165117

Grants to USA Organizations for Programs Benefiting Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175956

Grants to Michigan Organizations and Programs to Improve Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan organizations and programs that improve the quality of life and address the critical needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding areas include family well-being, education, preserving natural resources, reducing poverty, art...

GrantWatch ID#: 179006

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit CBOs to Improve Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible areas for capital projects involving outdoor recreational facilities for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for facilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179251

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Education, Environment, and Animal Welfare

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to support projects in the areas of PreK-12 education, water resources, and the welfare of companion animals in eligible locations. A letter of intent must be submitted for applicants seeking funding for other projects i...

GrantWatch ID#: 179610

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Programs and Small Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Programs are intended to address community concerns outlined in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 180262

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Lives of Rural Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the lives of rural residents. Funding is intended to support food security and cultivation, economic development, community arts and heritage, and wellness. Priority is given to local organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 180390

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Operating Support and Services in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for projects and programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and services that are performed in the foundation's seve...

GrantWatch ID#: 181577

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Improve Recreational Facilitie...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, school districts, and tribes to address community issues and provide recreational opportunities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 194093

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, First Nations, Agencies, and CBOs to Promote Economic...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, First Nations, municipalities, and community or industry groups to support economic development opportunities in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 196589

Grants to Kansas Cities and Counties for Collaborative Water Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas eligible cities and counties to foster partnership and cooperation between water supply systems. Applicants must contact staff and submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for the merging of two or more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197048

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, Native American tribes, government agencies, and public schools for projects to meet the needs of local communities. Projects should address one of the priority areas of capacity building, economic development, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 197174

Grants to Arizona Residents, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and CBOs for Community Enhancem...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and schools to enhance public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that beautify the urban environment and provide lastin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198434

Grants to Pennsylvania and Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women, Children, and You...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania and Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for services and advocacy in the areas of community development, education, and youth development. Funding is intended to help low-income, vulnerable, and disadvantag...

GrantWatch ID#: 202300

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Districts, and Agencies for Community Development

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, units of government, and public school districts for economic and community development in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote employment, nature conservation, neighborhood enhancement, housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203772

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Environmental and Community...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for environmental and community projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and events in the areas of sustainable farmi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203773

Grants to Colorado Black-Led Nonprofits to Promote Social and Racial Justice

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black populations for programs and projects to promote economic development, improve health outcomes, encourage social justice, and preserve Black culture and history. Funding is intended for general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 205438

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communiti...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Programs will be accepted in the following focus areas: education, arts, health and human services, and community enrichment. The Foundation will accept ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208725

Grants to Kansas Qualifying Cities for Housing Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas qualifying cities for housing improvement projects across the state. Applicants are required to contact staff and submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to demolish vacant homes and associated outbuildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209566

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Welfare of People of Color and Disadvantaged Popu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit people of color and other underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the economic, social, and educational welfare...

GrantWatch ID#: 209787

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210035

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of economic development, family activities, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210221

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 214748

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and elementary and secondary schools for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of categories, including arts, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216318

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Capital Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support improvement projects focusing on the arts, education, youth, recreation, community, and health. Funded projects must be located within Santa Barba...

GrantWatch ID#: 216882

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New Mexico tourism-related organizations and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support advertising, publicity, and promoting tourist-related attractions, facilities, and events. Eligible projects and activities m...

GrantWatch ID#: 218895

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, Libraries, and Churches for Charitable Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, IHEs, libraries, and churches for charitable activities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, environment and animals, health, human services, religion, public and societal benefit, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220186

Grants to Kansas Agencies to Develop Community Centers

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas local government agencies to promote the development of new community centers. Applicants must submit a pre-application and hold a public hearing before applying. New applicants must contact program staff before submitting the pre-application. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 221157

Loans to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase the Availability of Commercial Spac...

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to increase the availability of commercial spaces within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to attract businesses to the state, and priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 222372

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for community housing projects. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to applying. Funding is designed to support and advance charitable initiatives and philanthropic efforts that are directly connected to housing-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 224075

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote educational opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support engaging educational programs for all students, within the focus areas of STEM topics, literacy, and career readiness. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225115

Grants to Kansas Agencies for Small-Scale Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas cities and counties to implement small-scale neighborhood improvement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a pre-application. Funding is intended for projects and activities that benefit low to moderate-income individ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225374

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools for Charitable Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit, community, and civic organizations and schools for charitable projects in the funder's service area. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education and youth, community service, environment, and community economic assistance. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 228206

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts, education, community and economic developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 210548

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Vitality of Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the vitality of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the arts, education, the environment, and other programs for public benefit. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 220316