Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives in distressed and underserved communities. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, technical assistance, and capacity-building. Additional grants support beautification efforts and development projects that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Economic development funding spans everything from small-business loans to major infrastructure grants. Sort by recipient type, location, or project type above to match your initiative. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for multi-phase development projects.
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Priority funding is intended to address the needs of low-income youth, children, and their families. Grants wil...
Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, business organizations and associations, municipalities, and chambers of commerce to enhance tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events and or activities that promote the city as a tourist destination....
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio groups of residents for projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots community projects that benefit residents and promo...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations serving eligible counties for capacity building activities that improve financial strength. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits affected by the past year's federal funding and policy changes by developing business mo...
Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...
Grants of up to $8,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events and activities that will generate out-of-county attendees and participants. Applicants may request funding for marketing, advertising...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for initiatives that lead to new businesses and improve the economy in eligible counties. Both new and existing projects and programs will be considered. Eligible proposals must demonstrate benefit and i...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations serving the community in a variety of focus areas, including civic-minded projects, education, housing, medical, and...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for projects that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that directly encourage tourism. Grants can support events, festivals, and similar projects that...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community events and services, capacity building and organizational development, and community facilities. ...
Opportunity for Texas entrepreneurs and startup companies to participate in a business development program. The program is geared to companies in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, materials science, automation, aerospace, software, green energy, logistics, cy...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote social justice and address disparities that affect women and girls. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote smar...
Grants to Illinois property owners to preserve and upgrade landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate individually designated landmarks and contributing buildings in landmark districts. The grant aims to restore designated landmark buildings ...
Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop communities in which to raise a family, access quality education, grow businesses, and experience art and culture. Grants can support efforts...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance agriculture and improve food systems. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to promote local agriculture by expanding marketing and educational opportunities. T...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote economic and business development. Funding is intended to generate economic and equitable benefits for residents through outcomes such as increased business income, jo...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to promote economic development and support the local creative industry. Funding is intended to develop the film and creative workforce, support local productions, and promote collaborations by supporting m...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for projects that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to improve visitor services, enhance cultural offerings, maximize the economic impact of cruise ship passengers, and benefit local businesses. Th...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania businesses and start-ups owned by historically disadvantaged individuals for business development activities. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, including website design, professional services, and marketin...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations in the creative industries to support economic development initiatives that increase the capacity of businesses within the province. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funded projects will gather, formulate, an...
Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include entrepreneurship programs, real estate development, neighborhood improvement activities, business expansion, and industry sector s...
Grants and in-kind support to California tribes for housing development. Funding is intended to support tribes during pre-development initiatives related to housing. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: planning activities, infrastructure investmen...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, agencies, municipalities, and tribes for initiatives to increase tourism. Applicants must include letters of support with their application. Eligible uses of funds include projects improving infrastructure, designin...
Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for general operations, facilities and equipment, administrative and technical support, campaigns, special projects, matching funds, ca...
Tax credits and property tax incentives to Massachusetts businesses to promote job creation and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange ...
Grants of up to $80,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents and promote economic well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: core services, economy, community, and recreation...
Opportunity for Indiana small businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. This educational opportunity includes a series of on-demand virtual training courses. The program supports and empowers local small businesses, restaur...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that will lead to sustainable tourism by attracting tourists from more than 50 miles away and increasing overnight stays...
Grants to Canada indigenous and territorial governments for community infrastructure projects. Funding is intended for climate-change adaptable projects, projects that deliver broad environmental, economic, and social benefits, and local infrastructure projects th...
Grants of up to $35,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for community events and festivals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events that create community vibrancy, benefit the economy, encourage arts and culture, and more. Eligible events ta...
Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations to support programming for women and girls in eligible locations. New applicants and activities receive preference. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote social justi...
Grants to Arkansas qualifying towns, cities, and communities in rural areas for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve local fire protection and emergency services and to support the construction and renovation of public buildings, community ...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, healthcare, quality of place, and hu...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, and educational entities to train local high school graduates for entry-level positions in television and film production. Applicants must complete prequalifications and registrations prior to applying. These...
Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit farms and ranches to advance the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote agriculture through investments that target the expansion of farming. Eligible proposals support projects that se...
Grants to Kansas and Missouri organizations in eligible counties for capacity-building activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that advance economic mobility in the region through three focus areas: career and workforce devel...
Grant of $40,000 to a New Jersey or Pennsylvania nonprofit organization for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Projects may fall into one of the following categories: environment and animals; community development; education and research; vetera...
Grants to Iowa communities, counties, cities, and non-governmental organizations for projects to support outdoor recreation for the general public. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development, construction of facilities, parkland expansion, mul...
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and agencies to support volunteer staff working in a broad range of community services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Eligible service areas in...
Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents of eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Grant funding is intended to assist community members gain stability ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...
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...
Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects with specific and measurable objectives and goals. This grant program includes ...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for projects that strengthen the local economy in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support infrastructure development, job training, economic development, community imp...
Opportunity for USA individuals in eligible locations to participate in an executive leadership training program. The program offers business and community leaders an opportunity to network, enhance their knowledge, and develop skills, tools, and strategies to ben...
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...
Grants to New Mexico businesses for workforce training programs. Applicants must submit an eligibility form before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for coursework and on-the-job training. The program aims to strengthen the economy by providing finan...
Opportunity for Virginia companies and entrepreneurs in eligible locations to compete for funding and participate in a business development program. The opportunity includes a requirement to participate in a boot camp to help participants assess their entrepreneur...
Grants to USA and territories agencies to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to promote resilience to earthquakes. Eligible uses of fun...