2,559 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 to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Positively Impact Communities

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for projects that will have a positive impact on eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163774
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Programs

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for capacity-building programs. Funding may be used for projects and general operating purposes related to the following activities: equipment improvement, staff or board training and development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180758
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Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Improve the Qua...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit and faith-based organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of programs and projects that promote the social and economic well-being of residents. Requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202230
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Grants to USA Agencies and Urban Planning Groups to Improve and Protect Bridges

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645
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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Programs and Proj...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must register in the grants portal and supply an LOI prior to applying. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 219821
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Grants to Washington, DC Small Businesses to Support Business Growth

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Washington, DC small businesses in eligible locations to support business growth. Funding is intended to provide access to capital and to encourage long-term business success. Eligible costs include administrative, software and technology, utilities, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222742
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, environment and recreation, culture and the arts, economic development, health, and human services. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 130148
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, religion, education, recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143768
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration i...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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In-Kind Grants of Tax Vouchers to West Virginia Nonprofits Serving Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations serving low-income residents. Grantees will receive tax vouchers that they may distribute to donors. The purpose of this program is to promote charitable giving and to increase the capacity of local organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 147030
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Grants to Nebraska Organizations and For-Profits in Eligible Locations to Increase Local Tou...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Nebraska organizations, including for-profit organizations, in eligible locations for projects and programs that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to encourage, promote, and attract visitors to the County, and to utilize travel and tourism facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 149036
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Arts and Cultural Organizations for Arts Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and schools for arts programming, tourism promotion, and organizational development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for equipment and supplies specific to the event or program and necessary for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 149818
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Grants for Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area and nearby communities. Consideration will be given to proposals in the areas of education, recreation, human services, health and medical, environmental aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 154157
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for services in the areas of health and wellness, treatment, education, youth, economic and community development, environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 158536
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161557
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include the arts, education, health and human services, and community development. The Foundation will also support specific funding interests iden...

GrantWatch ID#: 161630
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities focused on education, health, and community vitality. Priority consideration is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 162390
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding can be used for purchasing land and buildings, construction, refurbishment, renovation, or the creation or enhancement of spaces open to the public. Projects must meet an ur...

GrantWatch ID#: 166072
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Business Development in Non-Urban Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for Programs and Events that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations for events that foster tourism in eligible areas. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of visitors that conduct overnight stays in local communities. Funding may be used for promotional materials, advertisi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170075
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, health, human services, environment, and community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 171635
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Opportunity for New York City Organizations to Design and Maintain Public Pedestrian Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for New York City organizations to design, develop, and maintain public spaces and pedestrian areas, with an emphasis on sites in neighborhoods that lack open space. Funding may be used for the creation of neighborhood plazas that upgrade underused pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 174586
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, civic and economi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174750
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations for capital projects that improve the quality of life of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to serve the needs of local communities by supporting civic, educational, human services, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 175813
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Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals to Address Community Needs in Eligible Cou...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ohio individuals, schools, groups, and charitable organizations to address basic needs and benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for charitable, public, humanitarian, scientific, and educational purposes. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 176773
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects and Equipment to Improve the Lo...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for special projects that improve local communities. The purpose of the program is to meet basic human needs and fund capital improvements and equipment. In previous years, grants have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178517
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Grants to Vermont Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local communities Funding is intended to support activities that address the human service and housing needs of low to moderate-income individuals; programs with...

GrantWatch ID#: 178583
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Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming Nonprofits for Projects and Services that ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support project...

GrantWatch ID#: 178636
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000, $15,000, and $25,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of hunger and nutrition, agricultural education, health serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 178689
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible regions for programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education and training opportunities for the purpose of developing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178889
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants should contact submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to benefit resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 179212
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Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Schools for Community Improvement Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $750 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and public schools for community improvement activities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of energy education, economic security, emergency or disaster relief, and community d...

GrantWatch ID#: 179481
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, healthcare, community development, economic devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 180559
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Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Serve Low-Income Women and Their Families

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and children. Funding to support efforts that help ensure the self-sufficiency and well-being of low-income women and their fam...

GrantWatch ID#: 180662
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Grants to New Jersey Organizations and Agencies for Projects to Advance the Wine Industry

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New Jersey organizations, government agencies, universities, school boards, corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, and institutions for projects that advance the wine industry. Funding is intended to support research, development, marketing, and prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 180780
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Grants to Ohio Neighborhood Organizations and Residents to Strengthen Communities in Eligible ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ohio neighborhood associations, community organizations, groups, and individuals for community enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create a stronger sense of community and improve community relations. The grant provides seed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181309
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Range of Community Benefit Act...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of youth, education, community im...

GrantWatch ID#: 181314
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Grants to Alabama Agencies, Nonprofits, and Businesses to Improve Access to Nutritious Food

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and for-profits to increase the availability of nutritious food for underserved populations. Funding is intended to support the construction, expansion, and renovation of grocery stores as well ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182412
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Grants to Maine Small Businesses to Promote Export and International Sales

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Maine small businesses to promote exporting and encourage the development of new international sales markets. Eligible uses of grant funds include business development activities, training programs, developing marketing materials, and digital marketing e...

GrantWatch ID#: 184883
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Grants to Nebraska Counties and Municipalities to Support the Development of Tourist Sites

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Nebraska qualifying counties and municipalities to develop tourist attractions and facilities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to increase the number of visitors to the area and bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 185864
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Grants to Nebraska Counties and Municipalities for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Nebraska qualifying counties and municipalities for infrastructure projects or business loans that help to promote economic development. The purpose of the program is to assist businesses that create jobs for low- to moderate-income employees, and that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185865
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofit Developers to Create Affordable Housing Units for Low-Income Ho...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit developers for the creation of affordable housing units for low-income households. Funding may be used for project-related capital costs. Eligible project expenses include professional fees, financing fees, construction costs, develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 190228
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Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits for Charitable Community Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Grants are awarded to quali...

GrantWatch ID#: 194212
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Economic De...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions to support economic development and to provide relief for lost revenue and unemployment due to the closure of local plants. Funding is intended to keep the local economy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194853
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that advance the mission of the nonprofit. Focus areas include arts and culture, animal wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 194996
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Grants to California Restaurants and Caterers for Business Resilience and Growth

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California restaurants to strengthen business operations. Funding is intended for kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, employee training, and addressing unexpected hardships. The purpose of funding is to help independent restaurants and caterers build...

GrantWatch ID#: 195406
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Grants to Ontario Property Owners in Eligible Locations to Enhance Building Exteriors

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible locations to enhance building exteriors. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Eligible projects include repair, restoration, repainting, appearance improvements, and installation of exterior items. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195725