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2,459 Grants for Community and Economic Development

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2,459 grants found

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

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address social disparities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into the focus areas of climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176451

Grants to West Virginia and Ohio Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Help Vulnerable Residen...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia and Ohio nonprofit organizations and public institutions to provide material aid or services to poor and vulnerable populations in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Material aid may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176638

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support programs in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177066

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for proposals that focus on urgent community needs such as health care, education, shelter, food, clothing, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177134

Grants to South Dakota Government Agencies to Improve Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to South Dakota local government agencies to improve economic growth and community access. Funding is intended for the expansion and construction of infrastructure and roads. Program areas include road access in small communities, agricultural business expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 178651

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Interested applicants must contact a Foundation staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179498

Grants to Washington Organizations to Enhance Local Tourism and Attract Overnight Visitors to ...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Washington organizations for events and projects that promote tourism and attract overnight visitors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for costs associated with marketing and operations of special events, tourist promotion, and the acquisition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179530

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of human services, community development, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179718

Grants to West Virginia and Ohio Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Address Health Equity

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to West Virginia and Ohio nonprofit organizations and public institutions for projects to address health and wellness equity in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 180706

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Support Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs directly benefiting local residents that focus on the areas of affordable housing, human services, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180782

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Transportation-Related Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, municipalities, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal governments for transportation-related projects. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent and complete a mandatory meeting with pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 181534

Grants to Saskatchewan Charitable Organizations for Activities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan charitable organizations, nonprofits, and tribes in eligible locations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and community events in areas that include, but are not limited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186100

Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Strengt...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that strengthen low and moderate-income communities where the funding source has a presence. Funding is also available for major capital requests that address hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187429

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Churches, and Schools for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools in eligible regions for projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to support charitable activities that benefit residents. Eligible applicants are organizations serving...

GrantWatch ID#: 188205

Grants to Iowa and Illinois Nonprofits to Address Specific Community Needs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address specific needs in eligible communities. Organizations may apply for a grant from several community foundations through the program. Specific funds address the focus areas of education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 190451

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts to Enhance the Lives of Re...

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

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs, and school districts to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a proposal prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 192221

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs that Benefit Resid...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, workforce development, health, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 195324

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and educational nonprofits for a broad range of community programs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding areas of inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 196439

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Collaborative Arts-Based Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribes for collaborative arts-based projects in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take time to complete. Funding is intended for community engagement and plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 201812

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Women and Children in Eligible ...

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants of $50,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and faith-based entities to benefit women in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to create systemic change around issues facing wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203096

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

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

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of economic self-suffic...

GrantWatch ID#: 204108

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Social Welfare Pro...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these org...

GrantWatch ID#: 204419

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits for Relocation or Expansion Activities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible sectors for business development activities. The purpose of the program is to support businesses that plan to relocate to, expand, or retain their physical location within the District. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 206026

Grants to Michigan Agencies and Public Entities for the Development of Trails

Deadline: 08/27/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Michigan local units of government and public entities for the development of trails in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding may be used for planning and feasibility studies, engineering,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207355

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, government agencies, and educational institutions for tree planting projects and events. Funding is intended for projects that improve the health and economic well-being of residents. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 210573

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Entities to Enhance Loca...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, K-12 schools, IHEs, and faith-based entities for community betterment programs. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, public safety, quality of life, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 218270

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects, services, and organizations working in the areas of arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 218457

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218493

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible C...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Eligible initiatives may include but are not limited to community development, social services, education, environmental conserva...

GrantWatch ID#: 219591

Grants to Minnesota Organizations to Address Urgent Environmental Needs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations to address urgent and unexpected needs. Funding is intended to respond to environmental concerns that pose a threat to residents or national resources. Proposals must describe the issue that affects or threatens to affect the stat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219620

Grants to Georgia Organizations, Districts, and Agencies for Community Beautification Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Georgia art organizations and commissions, community improvement districts, and city and county agencies in eligible regions for community beautification projects. Funding is intended for small-to-midsize projects to support the improvement of communal a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220528

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

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

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for projects in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220820

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Forest Improvement Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222289

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Charitable Projects and Activities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for charitable activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of affordable housing, community and economic development, arts and culture, and food insecurity. Priority con...

GrantWatch ID#: 223015

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs and Build Capa...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions to strengthen capacity and address unanticipated community needs. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223238

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Implement the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities to implement and expand the use of artificial intelligence in local communities. The purpose of the program is to assist organizations in their work on behalf of the community to increase AI public understanding...

GrantWatch ID#: 224071

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Educational Outcomes in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve educational outcomes in eligible counties. Funding is intended to invest in projects that enhance educational opportunities for students. The grant program supports eligible ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 225116

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Reside...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable projects and programs. Preference is to provide funding for speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 226426

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Families, Children, and Communities of Color

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote equity and benefit families, children, and communities of color in eligible regions. Funding priorities include projects in the focus areas of education and early childhood; economic mobility ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228657

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Strengthen U...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants and cooperative agreements of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and individuals for programs to strengthen U.S. ties in eligible regions of the Pacific. Applicants are adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 228877

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Business Organizations for Economic De...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit, educational, and faith-based organizations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and business organizations to work collaboratively to promote local economic development. The purpose of funding is to support educational programm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229365

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Enhance Event Programming

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of $1,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations to enhance event programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that will be hosting events to bolster community spirit, enrichment, and impact. Eligible applicants must align wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229370