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2,498 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,498 grants found

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

Grants to Maryland Municipalities to Acquire and Develop Recreational and Open Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland municipalities to acquire and develop recreational and open spaces. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life of residents. Eligible expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 214935

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for neighborhood improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities including landscaping, signage,...

GrantWatch ID#: 214953

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Developers for Affordable Housing Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit housing developers and builders for housing projects that benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop affordable homes for people historically excluded from homeownership and to address the raci...

GrantWatch ID#: 215095

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs. Funding is intended to support capital projects, programming, and capacity-building efforts. The Foundation seeks to promote local and community development by fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 215177

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for education, health, human services, religion, animal care, arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 215239

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that focus on public safety, education, inclusion and diversity, community development and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 215276

Grants to Maryland Businesses in Eligible Counties for Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland businesses in eligible locations for workforce training projects. Funding is intended to provide training support to companies with a plan or an interest in training their current employees. All training must result in a credenti...

GrantWatch ID#: 215457

Grants to Ontario Property Owners for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible regions for economic development activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including structural work, facade im...

GrantWatch ID#: 215488

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses for Property Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts business owners for projects to improve the facade of commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 215550

Loans to Massachusetts For-Profit and Nonprofit Property Owners for Economic Revitalization Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit property owners for economic revitalization projects in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Funding is intended for clean-up activities conducted at cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 215554

Opportunity for Montana Small Businesses to Participate in a Loan Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Montana small businesses to participate in a loan program. The purpose of the program is to enable local businesses to expand, restart, pivot, or stabilize. Eligible types of loans include working capital, real estate, non-speculative new business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215582

Loans and Support to Montana Microbusinesses for Business Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans and business support to Montana microbusinesses for business support. Businesses must contact a local business development corporation to apply. The purpose of the program is to provide capital for business expansion or start-up funds. Participants will also...

GrantWatch ID#: 215583

Grants to Missouri Business Owners and Tenants for Capital Projects that Enhance Downtown Shop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri business owners and tenants in eligible locations to support long-term capital enhancement projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that improve street-level shopping and walkab...

GrantWatch ID#: 215707

Opportunity for New Jersey Businesses to Receive Assistance with Funding Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey businesses to receive assistance with applications to federal programs. The opportunity is intended for grant development support for entrepreneurs applying for federal grant opportunities. The program offers innovation-based startups ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 215714

Grants to Missouri Small Businesses and Tenants to Activate Temporary Stores in Unoccupied Sto...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri small businesses and individuals to activate temporary stores in unoccupied storefronts in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist companies, startup retailers, and entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215819

Grants to Missouri Small Businesses and Tenants for Projects to Enhance Commercial Areas in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri small businesses and tenants for activities to improve commercial street areas in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that assist businesses on downtown str...

GrantWatch ID#: 215820

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Disad...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. The purpose of the funding is to break down obstacles to economic progress and broaden access to opportunity, contributing to a more in...

GrantWatch ID#: 215853

Grants to Texas Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas property owners for exterior structural improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of building enhancements, including painting, awnings, facades, landscaping, and more. Approved pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 216044

Grants to Texas Commercial Property Owners to Destroy Substandard Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas property owners to destroy and renovate commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage commercial property owners to raze neglected and abandoned buildings for future development. Eligible projects are...

GrantWatch ID#: 216045

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Sports and Youth Organizations to Im...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia sports and youth organizations to improve sports fields in eligible areas. Funding is intended to enhance venues within communities by addressing identified needs and filling funding gaps. The grants cover ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216064

Grants to Wisconsin Owners and Leasers of Qualifying Properties to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 for Wisconsin owners and leasers of qualifying properties to improve commercial buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to rehabilitate, maintain, and upgrade commercial properties. The goal of the program is to encou...

GrantWatch ID#: 216224

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education, arts and cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216234

Tax Abatements to Virginia Businesses to Support Business Development in the Tech Sector

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax abatements to Virginia qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support local business development in the technology sector. Eligible applicants may be new, relocating, or expanding businesses focused mainly on technology-based services, processes, or pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216239

Grants to Wisconsin Cooperatives and Businesses to Develop New and Established Cooperatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin cooperatives and businesses to develop cooperatives throughout the state. Funding is intended to support research and planning activities. Eligible expenses include legal and accounting services, feasibility studies, and busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 216251

Tax Credits to Wisconsin Property Owners to Rehabilitate Historic Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Wisconsin property owners to rehabilitate historic properties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for project-related expenses, including development fees, legal fees, engineering and architectural fees, exter...

GrantWatch ID#: 216256

Grants to Wisconsin Local and Tribal Agencies to Rehabilitate Abandoned and Underused Properti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin governmental and tribal entities and local towns, counties, cities, and villages to rehabilitate abandoned and underused properties located in industrial, commercial, or institutional sites. Priority is given to sites in central business distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 216257

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, and Developers for Rural Economic and Community Developm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin municipalities, Tribal entities, government agencies, and private developers for rural economic and community development projects. Eligible activities include infrastructure investment, construction, demolition, historic prese...

GrantWatch ID#: 216258

Tax Credits to Wisconsin Businesses for Business and Workforce Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Wisconsin businesses for business and workforce expansion. Eligible businesses are those that are relocating to or expanding within the state. Tax credits can help these businesses by providing a refund or reducing their tax liability, thereby creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 216259

Grants to Wisconsin Government Agencies to Rehabilitate Environmentally Contaminated Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies to rehabilitate environmentally contaminated sites. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including assessments, demolition, container removal, asbestos abatement, and contaminated materials removal.

GrantWatch ID#: 216260

Grants to Virginia Businesses in Eligible Locations to Conduct Property Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia businesses in eligible locations to conduct property improvements. Funding is intended to improve the environment in eligible downtown areas, thereby facilitating economic development. Funded projects should improve the experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 216322

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups for Capital Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for capital projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include the environment, education, recreation, heritage, leisure, culture, arts, youth, seniors, and health. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 216397

Loans to Wisconsin Residential Property Owners for Property Improvements in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin residential property owners for property revitalization in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve the quality and appearance of local properties and enhance local neighborhoods. Eligible properties are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216669

Loans to Wisconsin Businesses in Eligible Locations for Business Growth and Job Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations for business growth and job expansion. Funding is intended to support disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, or veterans with disabilities. Eligible uses of funds include construction...

GrantWatch ID#: 216670

Loans to Wisconsin Businesses for Capital Business Development Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Wisconsin businesses for capital business development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Loan funds may be used for building and land acquisitions, equipment purchases, construction projects, and working capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 216672

Grants to Montana Property and Business Owners for Projects to Revitalize and Enhance Public S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana property and business owners to revitalize and enhance public spaces in eligible areas. Funding may be used for placemaking activities such as outdoor performances, for art installations, and for the implementation of safety impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216791

Grants to Maryland New Business Owners for Startup Costs and Job Creation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to Maryland new business owners for startup costs and job creation in eligible areas. Applicants must have a pre-application meeting with the staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the new enterprise with the cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 216803

Grants to Texas CBOs and Individuals to Improve Parks in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 are available to Texas community groups and individuals for small-scale projects that enhance parks in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for community-initiated park improvement pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216828

Grants to Ohio Business Entities with Qualifying Commercial Properties for Renovation Projects...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio business entities with qualifying commercial properties for renovation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help cover the cost of permits, fees, and architectural design work related to awnings, signage, and façade ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216844

Grants to Michigan Public Charities for Activities to Benefit Residents Throughout the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan public charities for activities to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for high-impact projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, learning initiatives, natural environment, and economic vitality. The goal of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216879

In-Kind Grants of Trees to Ohio Residents in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of trees to Ohio residents in eligible locations for planting on streets outside of family residences. The purpose of the program is to plant trees that will benefit local neighborhoods. Trees must be planted in the public right-of-way. Requests wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 216961

In-Kind Grants to Ohio Homeowners in Eligible Locations to Provide Trees in Urban Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations to provide trees in urban areas. The purpose of the program is to plant trees in approved areas in order to bring the economic, climate, and health benefits associated with trees to local residents. Intereste...

GrantWatch ID#: 216962

Tax Credits to New Jersey Business Entities for Projects to Rehabilitate Historic Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to New Jersey business entities in agreement with a nonprofit entity for qualifying projects to rehabilitate historic properties. The goal of the program is to fill financing gaps that would render the completion of such projects unfeasible. Projects m...

GrantWatch ID#: 216966

Grants to Illinois Food and Beverage Establishments in Eligible Locations for Upgrades and Phy...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois food and beverage establishments in eligible locations for facility upgrades and expansions. Funding is intended to help stimulate the local economy and workforce and strengthen local businesses by improving the functionality and appearance of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217091

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit Organizations for Large-scale Events that Attract Tourists and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations for large-scale events that attract tourists and benefit local residents in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include marketing, operating, programming, and promotional expenses. Events must take place in the Ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 217135