2,425 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 Florida Nonprofits to Promote Tourism Through Local Arts and Cultural Events

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and events to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an informational workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for public arts, cultural, and heritage performances, events, and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143831

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of community development, social services, youth, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153582

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, IHEs, Research Institutions, and Individuals for Projects that Pr...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofits and other organizations, IHEs, schools, extension programs, research institutions, and individuals to increase the competitiveness of the specialty crop industry throughout the state. Funding is intended to support marketing activities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 171562

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Economic and Community Development

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for community development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents and increase the competitiveness and success of local businesses. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 175044

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital expenditures, operating costs, and project-related expenses. Preference is given to orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 180085

Grants to a Georgia Nonprofit to Serve Women and Children

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grant to a Georgia nonprofit organization for projects and programs that improve the lives of local women and children. Focus areas include economic independence, education, health, human rights, and social wellbeing. Preference will be given to proposals that can...

GrantWatch ID#: 181317

Grants to Texas and Arkansas Organizations to Reduce Poverty in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Texas and Arkansas organizations to reduce poverty and provide access and opportunities for local residents in eligible regions. Funding may be used for the following types of support: general operating support, project support, capital improvements, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 190346

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Host or Enhance Athletic Events

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to host or improve athletic events throughout the state. Funding is intended to encourage communities to attract and support sporting events that will positively impact the economy through participant spen...

GrantWatch ID#: 191887

Grant to New York City Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Equity and Social Justice

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance equity and social justice. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address racism, gender bias, access to housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 192220

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs to Enhance the Local Quality ...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capacity building as well to to support projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 194290

Grants to Ontario Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to promote local tourism. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a preliminary application. Funding is intended to increase cultural tourism by helping arts, cultural, and he...

GrantWatch ID#: 199915

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Preser...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grant of up to $50,000 to a West Virginia nonprofit or for-profit organization, government agency, individual, or public institution to preserve and repair properties with historic significance. Funding is intended to encourage economic development through the ren...

GrantWatch ID#: 200776

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Housing Project Planning Activities

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah nonprofit and for-profit organizations and municipalities for planning activities associated with low-income housing. Funding is intended to offset planning costs to develop housing for low-income individuals and families in rural r...

GrantWatch ID#: 201678

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Expand the Wind Energy ...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit community-based organizations, government agencies, labor unions, institutions of higher education, and training providers for workforce expansion efforts in the alternative energy sector. Funding is intended to ensure the availab...

GrantWatch ID#: 213477

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended to support capacity building and to assist nonprofits in strengthening infrastructure, enhancing organizational stability, plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 214941

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Community Development Proje...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and units of local government for community development projects to benefit low- to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop affordable housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 215416

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Businesses, Individuals, Agencies, and Cooperatives to Improve the ...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, government agencies, and agricultural cooperatives for projects to enhance the dairy industry. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including job creation, marketing, improvements in pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217516

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and human services, arts and culture, community development, conse...

GrantWatch ID#: 218499

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools and Agencies for Programs that Ben...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects offering material purchases alongs...

GrantWatch ID#: 219521

Grant to Massachusetts Individuals, Groups, Entrepreneurs, and Emerging Nonprofits for Innovat...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grant of $5,000 to Massachusetts Individuals, students, groups, entrepreneurs, and emerging nonprofits in eligible areas for innovative solutions to community challenges. Funding is intended for projects and programs that can make a difference for communities, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219624

Grants to British Columbia Small Groups and Individuals in Eligible Locations to Improve the L...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia small groups and individuals in eligible locations to improve the local community. Funding is intended to support small-scale projects to enhance resilience and strength and increase connections within the community. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 223108

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of housing, education, food access, and health & wellness. Grants are available for general operations, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 224943

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Transportation Projects

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and transportation authorities for transportation projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects aimed at improving safety measures for non-motorized modes of transporta...

GrantWatch ID#: 227819
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Grants to Ontario Charities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 04/19/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible regions for activities to benefit the community. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: economic development, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, and supporti...

GrantWatch ID#: 156494
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 04/19/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community-based projects that improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that improve the quality of life and health of local residents. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 169813
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Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life in Eligibl...

Deadline: 04/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit organizations in communities served by the funding source to enhance economic vitality and the local quality of life. Requests for funding on behalf of organizations working in the areas of arts, civic,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181059
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects in Economic Development, Arts, Social Services, a...

Deadline: 04/19/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations for small-scale community projects in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include economic development, arts and culture, social services, and community pride and sense of place. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 219391
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/20/26

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 Washington Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for program/event support and small capital projects. Program areas include education, health, human services, the en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175723
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for tourism opportunities in eligible locations that attract visitors from out of the region. Funding is intended to assist local organizations with events designed to generate trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 179788
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Grants to Indiana Organizations and Groups for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Indiana organizations and groups for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support charitable projects that enhance the quality of life in the community. Eligible applicants and progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 189911
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Grants to Michigan Agencies, Authorities, and Organizations to Develop Downtown Businesses

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan government entities, development authorities, and community development organizations to assist in the development of businesses located in eligible downtown retail areas. Eligible expenses include renovations, technical support...

GrantWatch ID#: 199079
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Grants to Michigan For-Profits and Nonprofits for Business Development Efforts

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support building upgrades, technical assistance, marketing, technology, the activation of outdoor space, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 212536
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Grants to New Mexico Rural Health Providers for Operating Costs

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants to New Mexico rural health providers for operating costs related to the expansion of services. Funding is intended to offset expenses that arise during the start-up and growth of rural healthcare facilities. Applicants should be health providers who are ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 217077
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Grants to New Jersey CBOs, Companies, High Schools, and IHEs for Workforce Training Programs f...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants to New Jersey CBOs, companies, workforce development boards, high schools, and colleges for workforce training programs for the green economy. Funding is intended to increase the number of people trained for jobs such as renewable energy, clean transportati...

GrantWatch ID#: 227318
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Grants to Alberta Businesses in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including programs, recreational facilities, community beautification, and placemaking. Businesses must be located in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227801
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Grants to Minnesota Public Water Systems to Address Drinking Water Contamination

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota public water systems for initiatives to address drinking water contamination in local communities. Funding is intended for projects that implement measures to address public health risks and provide sustainable, long-term manag...

GrantWatch ID#: 228152
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Grants to Yukon Musicians to Expand the Province's Music Industry

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Yukon musicians to expand the province's music industry. Funding is intended to help both novices and established musicians build enduring careers in the music industry. Yukon resident musicians can apply as i...

GrantWatch ID#: 203951
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Grants to California and New York City Organizations for Activities that Benefit Children, You...

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants of $3,000 to California and New York City organizations for activities that benefit children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community involvement, school activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221446
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Grants to Massachusetts Municipalities for Community Improvement Activities

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities for community improvement activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in a range of areas, including infrastructure, housing rehabilitation, business assistance, public facilities, and social services....

GrantWatch ID#: 226996
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Special Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to California nonprofit and community based organizations for special events that take place in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events that offer cultural, recreational, social, or charitable value to the community or help highlight the City and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227903
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist local organizations seeking support to promote tourism and enhance economic impact. The grant program supports new an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228043
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Enhance the Wood Product ...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 164183
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Grants to USA Agricultural Businesses to Develop and Market Value-Added Agricultural Products

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goals of this program are to generate new pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172471
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the focus areas of education, health, human services, community development, arts and culture, and youth. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182120
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 188906
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Forest Health and...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 200052
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179845
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must provide programs in one of the following focus areas: environment, education, community, social services, arts, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180762
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898