1,954 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 Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/19/25

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address a wide range of focus areas, including human services, housing, arts and culture, environment, education, econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179189

Grants to Delaware Businesses to Enhance State Roadways and Transit Systems

Deadline: 05/19/25

Grants to Delaware businesses for roadway enhancements and transit-related capital improvement projects throughout the state. Funding is intended to promote economic development and encourage construction, renovation, or other improvements to roads and transportation i...

GrantWatch ID#: 188538

Grants to Minnesota Educational Institutions and Businesses for Technology Training Programs

Deadline: 05/19/25

Grants to Minnesota collaborations of educational institutions and medical technology businesses to develop training programs for the skills needed for emerging technology. Funding is intended to prepare the future workforce for advanced technologies that are being imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 219982

Grants to Kansas Qualifying Communities for Projects to Address the Housing Shortage in Eligib...

Deadline: 05/19/25

Grants of $5,000 to Kansas qualifying communities for projects to address the housing shortage in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the creation or improvement of housing on the upper floors of commercial buildings. Projects must incorporate specific des...

GrantWatch ID#: 220404

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Churches to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 05/20/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based entities to address critical needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations aligned with one of the following areas of interest: education, arts, environment, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 132321

Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 05/20/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations in eligible areas for projects, activities, and events that encourage tourism and overnight visits. Eligible projects are those that are designed to promote economic growth, particularly through overnight stays in local lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Civic Organizations to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 05/20/25

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit and for-profit organizations, civic organizations, and tourism-related organizations to increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support promotional materials and advertising of events and attractions that will attract ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175429

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Public Entities to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/20/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and public entities for initiatives that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, education, anim...

GrantWatch ID#: 179171

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Indigenous Organizations to Address Fo...

Deadline: 05/20/25

Grants to British Columbia First Nation communities, Indigenous organizations, for-profit businesses, and entrepreneurs to address food insecurity. Funding is intended to create, expand, or strengthen Indigenous food systems and to improve the sustainability and growth...

GrantWatch ID#: 210306

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 05/20/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and public and private schools for initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that will have a positive and lasting effect on the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 214366

Grants to Alberta Businesses and Organizations in Eligible Locations to Improve Building Faça...

Deadline: 05/21/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta businesses and organizations in eligible locations for exterior building improvements. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the aesthetic appeal and the quality of life of the community. Eligible projects are those that meet ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180986

Grants, Loans, and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Businesses for...

Deadline: 05/21/25

Grants, loans, and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and businesses for activities that foster economic growth in eligible locations. Applicants should contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 190907

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Public Arts Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 05/21/25

Grants of up to $4,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for public art projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support pilot programs that engage local performing artists to enliven public spaces and promote community development. Eligible proposals ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 208632

Grants to California Cities, Counties, Developers, and Nonprofits to Develop Affordable Housin...

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding may be...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in arts, culture, community, economic development, after-school education, the elderly, the environment, health and human services, Nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing and Services that Benefit Low-Incom...

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities and services that benefit low-income residents in eligible regions. Applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance community development and ensu...

GrantWatch ID#: 185391

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Foster Economic Advancement for Underserved and Under-Resour...

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to foster economic advancement for under-resourced, underserved, and low-income communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include workforce development, housing, entrepreneurship and small business, and asset building. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 201440

Grants to New York and New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Enhance the Quality ...

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants to New York and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Programs must align with either of the funding priorities of workforce strengthening or financial literacy. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 207641

Grants to Massachusetts Municipalities, Development Corporations, and Freight Railroads to Imp...

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities, economic development corporations, and freight railroads for initiatives to improve statewide railways. Funding is intended to contribute to the state's economic growth by creating jobs and improving the railway's distribution ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 209065

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, or operations in the focus areas of literacy, adoption and foster care, children's health, disability se...

GrantWatch ID#: 213490

Grants to Texas Farmers and Agricultural Producers to Address Water-Related Challenges

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants to Texas agricultural producers, farmers, and tribal entities in eligible counties to address water delivery losses. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to offer critical economic relief to farmers and producer...

GrantWatch ID#: 220537

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and Homeowner Associations for Flo...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, special purpose districts, and homeowner associations for activities that reduce the risk of flooding in eligible locations. Funding is available for four project categories: coastal fl...

GrantWatch ID#: 141950

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community development projects. Focus areas include economic development, education, youth, and community wellness. Priority will be given to proposals that benefit low- to moderate-incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 161531

Grants to British Columbia Agencies to Improve Infrastructure Management

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia regional districts and municipalities for capacity-building projects. Funding is intended to increase the sustainability of services by improving asset management practices. New projects and new project components are eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 163288

Awards to Alaska Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Outstanding Contributions to t...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Awards to Alaska organizations, businesses, and individuals in recognition of significant contributions to the arts and humanities within the state. Awards are intended to honor achievements in areas including community, leadership, education, and Native arts and langu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175219

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and local government agencies for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of neighborhood improvement projects. Projects submitted for funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181053

Grants to Florida Small Businesses in Eligible Locations for Business Development

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind technical assistance to Florida small businesses in eligible locations, including home-based companies, for business development activities. Funding is intended for supplies and equipment purchases, renovations, insurance, inventory, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185230

Grant to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit for Programs to Benefit Residents and Enhance Communities in...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grant to a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization for programs to benefit residents and enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for creative and impactful projects and activities in the areas of workforce development and healthy and safe communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190552

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Projects to Serve Local Residents

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for projects to serve local residents. Funding is intended for new and existing projects and capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, recreation and preservation, fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 195857

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects and programs must align with the following funding priorities: education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletic...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

Grants to Vermont Municipalities for Projects to Improve the Quality of Eligible Roads

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Vermont municipalities for projects to improve the quality of eligible roads. Funding is intended to implement best management practices to align municipalities with statewide standards. Eligible roads are those that drain directly into surface waters, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208571

Grants to Virginia Parks and Recreation Departments and Sports Organizations for Recreational ...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Virginia parks and recreation departments and sports organizations for sports and recreation events in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support bids made to host sports tournaments. These sports events generate tourism, which offers a significant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209126

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Implement Marketing Initiatives that...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to implement marketing initiatives that benefit the tourism industry. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the application de...

GrantWatch ID#: 211270

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Tourism-Related Marketing Activities

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments for marketing activities that benefit the tourism industry in local communities. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211271

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Support Events that Will Benefit the...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to support events that will benefit the local tourism economy. Applicants are advised that registration on the online portal is required at least 2 weeks prior to the appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 211272

Opportunity for Texas Early Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/23/25

Opportunity for Texas start-ups in eligible locations to participate in a business development program and compete for a chance to secure funding of up to $40,000. The opportunity is a highly competitive, intensive 8-12 week program designed to help companies effective...

GrantWatch ID#: 214795

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/25/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the local q...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304

Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Pro...

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia resident groups in eligible locations for community improvement projects. An eligibility screening is required prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas in...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Businesses to Serve French-Speaking Communities

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and businesses to promote culture, community, and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the culture an...

GrantWatch ID#: 183696

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects to Benefit Resident...

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants may choose one of two grant options. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, health care...

GrantWatch ID#: 204194

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses for Programs and Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants of up to $12,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for activities and programs to attract tourism in eligible locations. Events must be accessible and open to the general public and should be recurring events. Grants may also fund a one-time publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212884

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Training Providers for Professional Development P...

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176708

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts to Promote Workforce Training for High School Students

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants to Wisconsin school districts for equipment related to workforce training programs designed for high school students. Funding is intended to train secondary school students in advanced manufacturing or construction fields to help address Wisconsin's skilled work...

GrantWatch ID#: 188388

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and Churches to Enhance the Quality...

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that address the needs of the local community. Areas of focus include education and yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 190409

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Public Agencies to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public agencies to strengthen community connections throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs that build communities and promote grassroots efforts to enhance neighborhoods and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191360

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Public Educational Institutions to Benefi...

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to qualifying New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, public benefit corporations, and public educational institutions to benefit the farmer's market sector. Nonprofit applicants must preregister prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 206821

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects to Benefit Loca...

Deadline: 05/28/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for projects to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include education; arts, culture, and humanities; health and human services; recreation and the environment; and...

GrantWatch ID#: 154470

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals to ...

Deadline: 05/28/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...

GrantWatch ID#: 188527

Grants to California Public Libraries to Provide Faster Access to Resources

Deadline: 05/28/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to California public libraries to provide faster access to resources. Through this program, libraries will order books requested by patrons and have the books delivered directly to the patron's home. After using the resource, the book becomes pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214432