2,453 Community Economic Development Grants

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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Grants for Ohio Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health, community and economic development, environment, recreation, and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 147195
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Operating Support to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for operating support in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide benefits to vulnerable residents and encourage revitalization of impoverished neighborhoods. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 149400
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Grants to Ohio and Michigan Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ohio and Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital requests only. Focus areas include social services, neighborhood and urban affairs, physical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152740
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Sustainable Energy Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/15/26

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
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128
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Grants to Saskatchewan First Nations and Non-First Nations Charities for Projects that Benefit...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan First Nations and non-First Nations charitable organizations for economic and community development projects that benefit First Nations communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165205
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Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Be...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Priority will be given to projects offering material ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167393
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Grants to Montana Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Promote Environmental Remediation

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, Tribal governments, special districts, and institutions of higher education for environmental protection and remediation projects. Funding is intended to protect state citizens from the negative impacts of mineral development...

GrantWatch ID#: 169501
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Grants to Yukon Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Professional Development in the C...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 169654
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514
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Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Provide College Students with Wo...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities, social enterprises, municipalities, and private sector entities to provide students with paid work experience related to their chosen career paths. Funding, in the form of a financial incentive, is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 175370
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Elderly, Women, Children, and Low...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit the elderly, women, children, and low-income and disadvantaged individuals in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for projects and general operations. Focus areas include health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 176688
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and First Nations Settlements for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage local economic growth and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 177499
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Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of L...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, civic affairs, arts and culture, health, and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177646
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and For-Profits to Strengthen the Local Economy

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations to strengthen the local economy in eligible locations. First-time applicants and programs must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of small business promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178408
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and government agencies to strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and...

GrantWatch ID#: 178798
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Entities, Faith-Based Organizations, and Colla...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofits, government and public entities, faith-based organizations, and collaborative groups for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time, collaboration, and faith-based applicants must contact staff prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179036
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283
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Grants for Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects in Local Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations serving for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include health and wellness, community and economic development, education, and capacity building. Funding is intended for applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 179520
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Grants to Washington Organizations to Enhance Local Tourism and Attract Overnight Visitors to ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

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
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Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve the Lives of Local ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies for charitable activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, healthcare, and the improvement of environmental, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179949
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Arts Proj...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to increase access to the arts for the local community and involve new audiences and visitors. Funding is intended to support production and exhibition costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 180269
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Focus areas include youth, education, community enhancement, and basic needs, including ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180391
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Grants to Tennessee IHEs, Producers, and Nonprofits to Enhance Specialty Crops

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Tennessee institutions of higher education, cooperatives, producers, and nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance local agricultural crops. Funding is intended for innovative projects that impact growers and producers and have a lasting effect o...

GrantWatch ID#: 180592
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofit work contributing to a socially and economically prosperous community and addressing a clear and compelling need or op...

GrantWatch ID#: 181494
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Grants to Washington School Districts, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Address Racial Disparities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington school districts, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to address racial disparities in eligible communities. Funding is intended for organizational capacity-building and policy and systems reform efforts to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 183914
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Grants to Illinois Businesses, Cultural Establishments, and Nonprofits for Commercial Rehabili...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois businesses, cultural establishments, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support commercial rehabilitation and construction projects for entities that include, but are not limited to sto...

GrantWatch ID#: 185158
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Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofit, Civic, and Community-Based Organizations for Projects that En...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit, civic, and community-based organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the following categories: disaster relief,...

GrantWatch ID#: 194441
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Eligible Communiti...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for community development programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects that include, but are not limited to, beautification projects, buildin...

GrantWatch ID#: 194897
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects to Serve Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects to serve local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing initiatives and capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health and wellness, family, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 195857
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government entities to respond to critical community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure improvements and upgrades, and to address homelessness. Eligible applicants are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 196005
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Housing Assistance to Colorado Individuals to Facilitate Living and Working in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Housing assistance to Colorado individuals to facilitate living and working in eligible regions. Applicants may apply for assistance in the form of move-in assistance, rental assistance, and down payment assistance for home purchases. Funding is intended to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 199174
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Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Support Local Crops

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, agriculture organizations, and IHEs to enhance the competitiveness of local crops in the market. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 201572
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255
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Grants to Utah Businesses in Eligible Areas for Workforce Expansion Efforts

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Utah businesses for workforce development opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist companies that provide new high-paying jobs in rural counties or in cities and towns with a population of up to 10,000 residents. Programs must t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205976
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In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals for Local Beau...

Deadline: 05/15/26

In-kind support to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, businesses, and individuals for local beautification and community improvement projects in eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive supplies to complete the project. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206146
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for specific projects in the following areas of focus: education; community betterment; families; health and wellness; environment, parks, and recreation...

GrantWatch ID#: 206516
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies to Unite Tribal and Non-Tribal Groups in Cooperative...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that unite tribal and non-tribal groups in cooperative work. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of culture and the arts, education, preservation and conservation, economic de...

GrantWatch ID#: 206949
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Grants to Illinois Arts and Cultural Organizations for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating expenses. Funding is intended for small and mid-sized arts groups with a proven commitment to equity and serving underrepresented communities. This grant program is designed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208929
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits Serving Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and groups for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and services within the focus areas of economic development, community service, environment, y...

GrantWatch ID#: 209753
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Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Be...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 209755
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Sponsorships to Oregon Nonprofits for Events that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups for events and projects that benefit underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist organizations with programs and activities that prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 209936
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Tree-Planting Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for tree planting projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for planting activities on public property. Grants may be used for tree planting, supplies, and planting-related expenses. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210501
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Grants to Iowa High School STEM Teachers for Workforce Development Efforts

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa high school teachers for professional development within the STEM field. Funding is intended to assist teachers in connecting classroom curricula and skills to the needs of STEM-based workplaces. The program targets secondary STEM (s...

GrantWatch ID#: 211766
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Grants to North Carolina Businesses in Eligible Locations to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations for business development projects. Applicants must submit an interest form before applying. Funding is intended to help new storefront businesses and expanding retail businesses with upfit and one-time stan...

GrantWatch ID#: 212777
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Grants and In-Kind Technical Support to Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build Capacit...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to Utah nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for planning and technical assistance to develop outdoor recreation. The purpose of the program is to assist with projects and services that build community capacity throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 212883
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Support Artists and Art Centers

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and community-based arts groups, artist collectives, and individual artists partnered with nonprofit organizations to support artists and art centers in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations...

GrantWatch ID#: 212969
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Grants to Rhode Island and Massachusetts Nonprofits to Promote the Arts and Revitalize Communi...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Rhode Island and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to promote the arts and revitalize communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for investment in the local arts scenes, with an emphasis on underserved populations. The Foundation mainly f...

GrantWatch ID#: 213341