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2,492 Grants for Community and Economic Development

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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2,492 grants found

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism and Economic Development in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to develop and strengthen the tourism sector in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve local place-based assets with the goal of creating an attractive travel destination and enhancing the quality of life for r...

GrantWatch ID#: 211188

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and other entities for community development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that benefit residents and improve the long-term sustainability and succes...

GrantWatch ID#: 211206

Grants to California Community-Based Organizations for Environmental Projects in Disadvantaged...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California community-based organizations for projects relating to the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in disadvantaged communities. The activities should involve developing the capacity of community leaders, implementi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211312

Grants to New York Agencies, Nonprofits, Religious Institutions, and Schools to Enhance Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, municipalities, and schools to promote environmental projects and neighborhood enhancement in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211344

Grants to Maryland Homeowners to Improve Their Properties in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland homeowners to improve properties in eligible locations. The properties that qualify must be currently deemed uninhabitable. Funding is intended to upgrade unsightly residences in local neighborhoods and reduce blight. The homeow...

GrantWatch ID#: 211354

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to offer entrepreneurial training that will help residents pursue self-employment and business opportunities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 211480

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers for Projects to Improve Rangelands Across the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Utah livestock producers to support rangeland improvements. Eligible uses of funding include fencing, vegetation treatments, and water developments. The purpose of the grant program is to provide cost-share grants for projects that improve the sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211517

Grants to Illinois Businesses to Upgrade Commercial Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners for exterior improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for facade enhancements, signage, accessibility improvements, and fire suppression system upgrades. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 211795

Grants to Texas Commercial Property Owners and Tenants to Beautify the Local Business District

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas property owners and tenants to renovate and improve commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to maintain a viable and attractive central business distr...

GrantWatch ID#: 211802

Grants to Michigan Agencies, Railroads, and Rail Customers for Projects to Enhance Rail Infras...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan government agencies, railroads, and rail customers for projects to enhance the state's rail system. Funding is intended for labor, equipment, and materials related to the rehabilitation and installation of rail customer infrastructure. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211949

Grants to Oregon Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to new and existing buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for structural enhancements and consulting services to support business and property-related improvements rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 211973

Grants to Florida Restaurants for Business Development and Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida restaurants in eligible locations for business development activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support interior improvements and rental expenses associated with relocation to the target regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212069

Grants to Florida Businesses and Property Owners for Projects to Clean Up Graffiti in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to Florida businesses and property owners for projects to mitigate damages from vandalism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to prevent the spread of graffiti and for graffiti clean-up activities. Eligible properties are...

GrantWatch ID#: 212071

Grants to Virginia Businesses, Agencies, and Railroads for Freight Railway Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia businesses, government agencies, economic development departments, and railroads to enhance the freight railway system. Applicants must contact the appropriate local governing body prior to applying. The goal of the grant program is to improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 212180

Grants to New Jersey Real Estate Developers for Capital Projects that Foster Neighborhood Revi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit and for-profit real estate developers for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve local neighborhoods and foster community revitalization after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. All projects must be loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 212248

Grants to Illinois Businesses and Property Owners for Improvements to Commercial Buildings in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois small businesses and property owners to upgrade and renovate commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to improve the exterior appearance and functionality of properties and places of...

GrantWatch ID#: 212275

Tax Rebates to Illinois Businesses to Promote Growth and Workforce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax rebates to Illinois companies in eligible locations for capital projects and infrastructure improvements that promote business development and workforce expansion. Funding, in the form of tax rebates, is intended to assist new and established for-profits in fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 212293

Grants to British Columbia Indigenous Organizations and Agencies for Workforce Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Tribal councils, Métis Nation Government, and Indigenous organizations to address workforce barriers impacting Indigenous people across the province. Funding is intended to assist Indigenous communities in identifying gap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212694

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Community Needs in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for small-scale projects that address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 212840

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, health and human services agencies, civic groups, and cultural and arts programs to strengthen communities in eligible regions. Funding p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212945

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Associations, Committees, and Individuals to Support E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations, associations, committees, and individuals to support events and encourage tourism in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to determine eligibility and access the applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 212966

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits Development to Help Businesses Relocate and Expand

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations to promote business development. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to the construction and improvement of industrial properties. Applicants must demonstrate community support for proposed projects. The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 212990

Internships to Saskatchewan Individuals to Learn about Rural Administration

Deadline: Ongoing

Internships to Saskatchewan individuals to learn about rural administration through a year-long program. The internship offers on-the-job experiences while meeting the qualifications for a career in the field. Rural administrator interns will learn about applying ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213003

Grants to Pennsylvania Farms to Promote Long-Term Success and Viability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania farms to promote long-term viability and success. Funding is intended to support professional services for those planning for the future of a farm. The program will enhance the vitality of farms through sound business planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 213441

Grants to California Agencies and Housing Trusts to Address Local Housing Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and housing trusts to address local housing needs. Funding is intended to address homelessness in local communities and make housing available to low and moderate-income households. Eligible activities include pre-development...

GrantWatch ID#: 213667

Grants and Loans to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Economic Development I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for economic development initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of municipal development, capital projects, and economic devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 213802

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, First Responders, Agencies, Individuals, and School Districts f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, individuals, first responders, school districts, faith-based entities, and government agencies to prevent, prepare for, and address disasters in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the immediate and long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 213819

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Islands ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Islands federally recognized Tribes for projects to improve the quality of drinking water. Funding is intended for activities and programs to address issues associated with emerg...

GrantWatch ID#: 213880

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Restore Heritage Buildings in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia property owners to restore heritage buildings in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to preserve the region's heritage asse...

GrantWatch ID#: 213884

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Solar Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations and educational facilities in eligible counties for solar energy projects. Funding is intended to support a range of solar projects to create employment opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 213922

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, and Business Districts fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for waste management projects and building improvement projects....

GrantWatch ID#: 214075

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 214118

Loans to Delaware Small Business Entities to Support Growth or Assist with Credit Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Delaware small for-profit and nonprofit business entities to provide support for minor credit or collateral issues or to enable expansion and growth. Applicants must contact and meet with a business manager prior to applying. The goal of these programs is...

GrantWatch ID#: 214212

Grants and Agreements to Texas Community Groups, Neighborhood Associations, and Nonprofits for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and agreements to Texas community groups, neighborhood associations, and nonprofit organizations for small- and medium-sized community benefit projects in eligible regions. Eligible projects must be in compliance with City regulations and codes. Some projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 214301

Grants and Loans to Georgia Agencies to Promote Financial Stability in Rural Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Georgia government agencies for activities to promote financial stability for residents throughout the state. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit a pre-application prior to submitting an application. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214320

Grants to Virginia Businesses for Start-Up or Expansion Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia businesses in eligible locations for start-up or expansion support. Funding is intended to assist in creating new jobs in the region. Eligible companies are IT businesses, distributors, manufacturers, R&D companies, and call centers that are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214428

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and small businesses for environmental projects in eligible regions. This funding initiative is designed to support businesses in advancing their sustainability objectives while also enhancing the efficie...

GrantWatch ID#: 214446

Grants to Oklahoma Property Owners for Signage Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oklahoma commercial property owners and renters for signage projects that promote economic development and advance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop a corridor with historic and historically inspired signs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 214492

Grants to Florida Event Organizers to Host Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida event organizers to host events in eligible locations. Events may be for-profit or free, and must be held in publicly owned areas. The purpose of this grant program is to deliver public improvements that strengthen neighborhoods a...

GrantWatch ID#: 214516

Grants to Massachusetts Local Agencies for Stormwater and Sewer Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts qualifying local units of government to address infrastructure needs related to stormwater management and sewer overflows in disadvantaged and small rural areas. Funding is intended for design and/or planning projects. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214542

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan organizations for capital projects that benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended to enhance the economy, create high-paying jobs, revitalize communities, and improve infrastructure. The program seeks to improve the quality of life...

GrantWatch ID#: 214549

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations to address community needs. Applicants are required to complete an eligibility questionnaire prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include health, the arts, youth development, cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 214633

Grants to Ohio Event Organizers to Assist with Waste Reduction and Diversion in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to Ohio event organizers to assist with waste reduction and diversion in eligible areas. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is available to improve, expand, and establish waste reduction activities while educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 214647

Grants to Texas Businesses for New Projects that Promote Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas businesses for new projects that promote workforce expansion and economic development. Funding is intended to motivate companies to implement Texas-based projects when competing with out-of-state sites. The fund serves as a performance-based financ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214781

Grants to USA Private Sector Lenders to Increase the Financing Available to Borrowers for Affo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214809

Loans to USA Corporations, Utility Districts, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Implement Energy Eff...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214818

Grants to Alberta Businesses, Property Owners, and CBOs for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta businesses, community organizations, and property owners for building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair and upgrade eligible commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and apartment buildings and properties. The program...

GrantWatch ID#: 214833

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals and Businesses for Commercial Property Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500, grants of $1,500, and grants of $5,000 to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses for commercial property improvements. The purpose of funding is to rehabilitate the exteriors of rundown buildings. Eligible expenses include paint, doors, windows, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214835

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Housing Construction Projects to Benefit Low-Income Pe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and Tribes for housing construction projects to benefit low-income people in rural areas. Funding is intended to provide safe and affordable housing to families and individuals who cannot afford it on their own...

GrantWatch ID#: 214854

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals to Produce Collaborative Artwork

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and individuals to collaborate on artistic works in eligible regions. Eligible projects include creative activities that represent the neighborhood, including visual arts, performance...

GrantWatch ID#: 214916