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2,473 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, Schools, and Agencies for Charitable Prog...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, and eligible government entities for programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and programs in any charitable focus area. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 173213

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 07/10/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179262
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts to Enhance Cultural Buildings

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts for capital projects related to cultural centers. Funding is intended for the acquisition, construction, and renovation of facilities used for ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 181516
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Grants to Florida Organizations for Sports Events that Promote Tourism and Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida organizations for sports events to foster tourism and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program-related expenses such as production, site fees, marketing, and travel for public events that attract visitors and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 185897
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Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Municipal Entities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipal entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used for project and event costs, capital improvements, and promotional costs. Projects should also focus on collaborative partnershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 190524
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Grants to New Mexico Businesses for Workforce Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to New Mexico businesses for workforce training programs. Applicants must submit an eligibility form before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for coursework and on-the-job training. The program aims to strengthen the economy by providing finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 193606
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Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 201090
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Projects that Positively Impact the Community

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for projects that positively impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the growth, development, and well-being of the community's residents. Eligible organizations and projects must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203576
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Opportunity for California Artists and Artist Teams to Participate in a Public Art Project

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for California artists and collaborative artist teams in eligible counties to participate in a public art project. The goal of the program is to create a vibrant sense of connection, community, and shared humanity. Successful applicants will receive a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203944
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Grants to Oklahoma Agencies for Planning Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies to inventory all their assets and prepare a strategic plan using that information. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to undertake a comprehensive inventory of all government-owned ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 204382
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Grants to Montana Agencies for Planning Projects for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Montana local government agencies for programs and projects to benefit local communities. The purpose of the program is to support the planning stage of community development programs to address community needs. Funding is intended for l...

GrantWatch ID#: 205874
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to request...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576
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Grants to West Virginia Property Owners for Development Projects on Lands Affected by Mining

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to West Virginia property owners for economic and community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to redevelop and return to use properties containing abandoned mines. Priority is given to projects that address the health and safet...

GrantWatch ID#: 209163
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994
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Grants to Maryland Property Owners and Businesses to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Maryland property owners, tenants, and businesses for capital projects that enhance commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the appearance and structural integrity of commercial facades. The grant is available to commer...

GrantWatch ID#: 229465
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Grants to Texas Small Businesses for Exterior Property Improvements

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Texas small businesses for exterior property improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the visual appeal, attractiveness, and overall aesthetic quality of commercial buildings while encouraging property owners and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229813
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Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects and initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for meeting essential needs, enriching community life, protecting the environment, and inspirin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229932
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Grants to Indiana Businesses to Strengthen the Downtown District

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $2,500 to Indiana businesses in eligible locations to strengthen the downtown district. Funding is intended to support improvements to the exterior of the building, ADA compliance, and the purchase of business equipment. Examples include, but are not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 229966
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Loans to New York Commercial Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 07/10/26

Loans of up to $20,000 to New York owners of commercial properties in eligible locations for facade improvements. Funding is intended to rehabilitate commercial buildings and to improve the look, commercial viability, and quality of life of the area. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230095
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Community Residents

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding may be used for general operating support, start-up costs, capital projects, and technical assistance. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230107
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding may be used for general operating support, start-up costs, capital projects, and technical assistance. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 230108
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Grants to Michigan Business Owners to Improve Commercial Properties

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $2,500 to Michigan business owners in eligible locations to improve commercial structures. Funding is intended for exterior upgrades and repairs to buildings, such as restoring historic elements, adding design elements, and removing fake facades. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230128
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, CBOs, Schools, and Businesses for Community Programming

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, cultural practitioners, businesses, and others for community-based programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop and implement projects, events, promotions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230153

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/26/26 LOI Date: 07/12/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 175589

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programming that Benefits Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit an LOI and contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to develop and implement new or enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 130915

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Organizations to Increase Community Capacity...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, academic institutions, sports organizations, and Tribal entities for sports events that promote tourism and improve local economies in the region. First-time applicants must set up an account before applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 169285

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and conservation districts for land acquisition projects. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote conservation efforts and expand outdoor recreational opportunities. Eligible projects fall into o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172330

Grants and Loans to Washington Agencies, Municipal Corporations, Tribes, and Special Districts...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants and loans to Washington government agencies, municipal corporations, tribes, and special districts for public infrastructure projects to enhance economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 203467

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs that Assist Low-Income Families

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that assist low-income families. Funding is intended to help disadvantaged households achieve increased self-sufficiency. The goal of the grant program is to build strong families by connecting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209283

Grants to Florida Business and Commercial Property Owners to Enhance the Exterior of Downtown ...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Florida business and commercial property owners and tenants in eligible locations to enhance the exterior of buildings in the downtown area. Funding is intended to support renovation, maintenance, and improvement projects that strengthen the visual iden...

GrantWatch ID#: 225995

Grants to Michigan Business and Commercial Property Owners for Exterior Physical Improvements

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan business and commercial property owners for exterior physical improvements. Funding is intended for signage projects and facade improvement projects. The purpose of the program is to enhance the visual...

GrantWatch ID#: 229558

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Housing Development AI and Robotics Demonstration P...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and institutions of higher education for demonstration projects to assess how the deployment of AI technologies and robotics can impact housing development. Applicants are advised that the require...

GrantWatch ID#: 229790

Grants and In-Kind Support to North Carolina Startups to Advance Business Ventures

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 07/13/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina startup companies to assist in advancing business ventures. Funding is intended to positively impact the future success of emerging and early-stage businesses. Startups will also participate in an accelerator...

GrantWatch ID#: 135795

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

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 07/13/26

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 Virginia Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Low- to Moderate-Income Residents

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 07/13/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit low- to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application and participate in a technical assistance event prior to applying. Funding is intended for communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175186

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and For-Profits for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26 Conference Date: 07/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations for events and projects that promote tourism, cultural vibrancy, and community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create engaging, community-focused events that celebra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222952

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Public Safety in the City

Deadline: 08/05/26 Conference Date: 07/14/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote public safety. Funding is intended for salary, equipment, training, technology, medical equipment, and other items that will enhance the safety of people located in the area served by the o...

GrantWatch ID#: 212023

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to address the basic needs of residents in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operating support. Focus areas include chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 130289

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Projects that Positively Impact the Local Community

Deadline: 08/22/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a stage-one application before submitting a full proposal. Priority is given to projects within the focus areas of human services, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 130803

Grants to Virginia Organizations for Athletic Events That Increase Tourism

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia organizations for athletic events that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for sports programs, such as competitions, tournaments, exhibitions, and events. The grant program seeks to promote and grow new sport...

GrantWatch ID#: 149274

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within a range of focus areas, including children, youth, and the elderly; education; arts; basic human needs; conservation; heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 162611

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Housing Options for Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to increase housing options for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop housing units to be sold at prices tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 164899

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes to Improve Local Water

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and tribal entities for projects and activities that help to improve the local water supply. Funding is intended for projects that that have environmental, economic, and social/cultural be...

GrantWatch ID#: 166729

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Service Districts for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and service districts for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects may address one of the following impact areas: community engagement, education, housing stability, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 170539

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Innovative Programs that Meet the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in local communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the areas of housing, community investment and economic development, financial literacy an...

GrantWatch ID#: 172121

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts for Arts Projects and Program...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, organizations of color, arts providers, and cultural districts for projects that use the arts to benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for a range of programs and activities withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172841

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Local Commun...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for community development activities that improve the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended to support programs that serve particular community needs. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 173653

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Foster Local Tourism

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations in eligible communities for projects and events that draw tourists from outside of the immediate area. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175516

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ohio nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, education and youth development, community and economic development, animal welfare, health and healthcare, seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 175551