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2,428 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,428 grants found

Grants to Texas Businesses for Business Expansion and Relocation Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Texas businesses to support business expansion and relocation efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must obtain required certifications prior to submitting an application. Funding is in the form of rental reimbursements. The goal of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 213187

Grants to Florida Businesses to Promote Business Expansion

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida businesses in eligible areas to facilitate business expansion. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover rent payments for new or expanding businesses to contribute to the economic de...

GrantWatch ID#: 214629

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies to Promote Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island government agencies for neighborhood development projects. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and creating suitable living environments - pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 225183

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and government agencies for housing improvement projects in eligible counties. Applicants must hold a public hearing before applying. Funding is intended for activities that primarily benefit low/moderate-income perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 225184

Grants to Colorado Organizations for Community Development and Support in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 and up to $6,000 to Colorado organizations for programs and projects to foster community development in eligible regions. Priority focus areas include neighborhood events, small business improvement, school support, child development, mental h...

GrantWatch ID#: 226962

Grants to Manitoba Organizations for Community Resilience Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations for community resilience projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that strengthen inclusion, promote environmental sustainability, and encourage community-driven economic development. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227042

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Projects that Encourage Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and for-profits for projects and events that encourage tourism to eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that draw visitors to the area and increase usage of local shopping venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228398

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Entities for Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for tourism initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support services and programs that are needed to address touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 229038

Grants to Indiana and Michigan Nonprofits for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana and Michigan nonprofit organizations for community development programs that benefit low-to-moderate income families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of economic development, housing, arts, and educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229205

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and capital campaigns that address community needs. Applicants requesting support for a capital campaign are asked to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 126506

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, Health Authorities, and IHEs for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with operating expenses and costs incurred to deliver...

GrantWatch ID#: 140345

Grants to Iowa Organizations Serving Eligible Locations to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa organizations serving eligible locations to strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Eligible initiatives include community health, workforce development, cultivating an inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 147334

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects that Address New and Existing Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the local community in eligible regions. New applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Focus areas include culture, well-being, capacity building, and vibrant community life. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 156931

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Improve the Welfare of Reside...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the educational, religious, cultural, charitable, recreational, and economic welf...

GrantWatch ID#: 163113

Grants to Massachusetts Grassroots Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Social Activism Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts grassroots nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for social activism projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the root causes of poverty and injustice, as well as projects that encourage loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 168270

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to build organizational capacity. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that increase operational, programmati...

GrantWatch ID#: 173143

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174591

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions in Multiple States for Environmental Edu...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to enhance stewardship and promote environmental education in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of purposes, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 174622

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice and Improve Underserved Co...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a wide variety of focus areas and may be used for both programmatic support and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175634

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Local Community in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of social, and economic development; civic; education and youth; and basic need...

GrantWatch ID#: 175768

Grants to New York Organizations, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Improve the Quality o...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York organizations, small businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support small, grassroots initiatives that will contribute to increased self...

GrantWatch ID#: 176644

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote arts and cultural activities. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and events that strengthen and develop the state's arts, cultural, and historical heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 179341

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Activities that Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of empowerment and health and wellbeing. The program is currently availab...

GrantWatch ID#: 179346

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of interest: arts and culture, education, history and historic preservation, and ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 179841

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and government agencies for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported beautification projects, renovations, preservation pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 179860

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Strengthen the Economy in Eli...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities to advance economic growth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that improve the industrial, economic, and commercial welfare of the local community. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 181900

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents of eligible counties. Applications are invited for innovative programs that focus on the areas of arts, animals, disabilities, education, and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183458

Grants to South Dakota Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Dakota government agencies for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding areas of interest include water infrastructure, urgent needs, community develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 186276

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Buildings and Locations Throughout the S...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect or rehabilitate important buildings and locations throughout the state. Funding is intended to preserve structures or sites that are deteriorating, under threat of demoli...

GrantWatch ID#: 189377

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and for-profit, government agencies, schools, and landowners to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the area as a place to visit and improve the likelihood of repeat visi...

GrantWatch ID#: 190882

Grants to Canada Individuals for Ukrainian-Themed Programs that Foster Local Pride

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada individuals to support programs with Ukrainian themes and content. Funding is intended for national initiatives in the areas of research, collaboration, and digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. Requests will be accepted from qualifie...

GrantWatch ID#: 193587

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of the local community. Program focus areas include cultural arts, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 196161

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Faith-Based Entities to...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith based entities for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that focus on th...

GrantWatch ID#: 198716

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta registered organizations, charities, and businesses for projects that improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs in a range of focus areas, including neighborhood beautification, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199477

Grants to Michigan Groups in Eligible Locations for Initiatives to Meet the Needs of the Local...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $300 and grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan groups in eligible locations for initiatives to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and equipment to promote education and community enrichment. Grants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206805

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and Health Regions for Activitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, schools, and health regions for activities to benefit the community. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212346

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education; arts and culture; community develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 212711

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life i...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used to support specific programs and capital needs. Program focus areas include education, health, human services,...

GrantWatch ID#: 213299

Grants to West Virginia Groups and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to West Virginia groups and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote community-based tourism through hands-on learning opportunities and activities open to the public. All events must draw increased tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 215806

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Foster Economic Develop...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions to foster economic development and growth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that address the current and future needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215831

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for start-up projects, equipment purchases, and capital improvements. In general, grant requests ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215876

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Loca...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific projects in the focus areas of maternal and child health; disease preventi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216703

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Community-Benefit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, health care, social services, security, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219395

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan organizations to improve the quality of life for citizens in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs addressing the environment, community development, social services, historical resources, education, health, and arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 219518

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Environmental...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for activities that enhance stewardship and environmental education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a variety of programs, including capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 220050

Grants to Washington and Oregon Nonprofits and Educational Institutions for Environmental Prog...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington and Oregon nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for environmental education and stewardship programming in eligible regions. Funding may be used for environmental projects, including capital construction, operat...

GrantWatch ID#: 220051

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects to Meet Community ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220740

Grants to Kansas Young Farmers for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas young or beginning farmers to start or expand their farming operations. Funding is intended to help early-stage farmers further their careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants reside and operate in the foundation service area de...

GrantWatch ID#: 223162

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, Indigenous Entities, and Local Service Boards fo...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and local service boards for initiatives to enhance local communities and promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of workforce developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223571

Grants to Ontario Rural Companies for Business Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario rural companies for business development initiatives. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of diversification, preparation for succession, cyber security, and accessibility. Indigenous businesses are encouraged t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223572