1,949 Community Economic Development Grants

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Grants to California Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Local ...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to California nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for projects in the following focus areas: resident programs, community development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 198940

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347

Grants to Florida Organizations for Arts and Cultural Community Events

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Florida organizations in eligible areas for arts and cultural events. Event organizers must contact program staff prior to the event. Funding is intended to promote social connections and strengthen local economic development. Events must be open to the publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204566

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and For-Profits for Relocation or Expansion Activities

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible sectors for business development activities. The purpose of the program is to support businesses that plan to relocate to, expand, or retain their physical location within the District. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 206026

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576

Grant to an Indiana Nonprofit, Agency, or School to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents ...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grant to an Indiana nonprofit organization, government agency, or educational entity for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community programs that engage residents in the areas of health, educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 209430

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209701

Grants to Virginia Neighborhood Associations and Civic Leagues for Community Improvement Proje...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Virginia nonprofit civic leagues and neighborhood associations for community improvement activities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist neighborhoods in creating and implementing communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 210048

Grants to USA Agencies, Transportation Authorities, Urban Planning Groups, and Groups of Entit...

Deadline: 08/01/25

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 advised ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437

Grants to USA Agencies, Planning Organizations, Special Purpose Districts, and Multi-State Gro...

Deadline: 08/01/25 LOI Date: 07/04/25

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations, multi-state groups of entities, and special purpose districts for large-scale bridge improvement projects. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212464

Grants to Ohio Event Organizers to Assist with Waste Reduction and Diversion in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $2,000, grants of up to $4,000, and grants of up to $6,000 to Ohio event organizers to assist with waste reduction and diversion in eligible areas. Funding is available to improve, expand, and establish waste reduction activities while educating the pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 214647

Grants to California Nonprofits for Inititaives to Improve the Quality of Life for State Resid...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, public...

GrantWatch ID#: 215734

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington Organizations, Governments, and IHEs for Environme...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington community organizations, local and tribal governments, and IHEs for environmental projects. Funding is intended for organizations that recognize the inequity of environmental impacts in local communities....

GrantWatch ID#: 217810

Grants to California Entities for Transportation Planning Projects

Deadline: 08/01/25 Conference Date: 06/10/25 LOI Date: 07/31/25

Grants to California local jurisdictions, government agencies, and transportation providers for planning projects to improve transportation in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that support net...

GrantWatch ID#: 218592

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs in Multiple States and Locations for Economic Dev...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, public authorities, and metropolitan planning organizations in multiple states and locations for economic development planning activities that benefit distressed communities. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218821

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Organizations and Institutions for Charitable Activities in Eligib...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and institutions for charitable projects in eligible regions. Priorities for funding include health and hospitals, human services, education, public benefit, arts, culture, and humanities. Organizations must be in, or in the vi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220293

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Initiatives That Benefit th...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support initiatives that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs in the following focus areas: religion, health, environment and animals, arts, culture, and humanities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220347

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health, social services, environment, and community developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 220807

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits. Agencies, and Communities to Address Important Community Needs in E...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, and community groups in eligible areas to address needs not met by other resources. Funding focuses on social services, environment, community development, economic growth, and health. Eligible areas ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 220833

Grants to USA Aerospace Institutions in Multiple States for the Enhancement and Strengthening ...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA aerospace institutions and IHEs in multiple states for the enhancement and strengthening of their aerospace research capabilities. The project aims to provide funding to jurisdictions that have not participated equally in aerospace research. With these gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220971

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Educational Initiatives in Communities Served by the Fundi...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support educational initiatives in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to provide educational opportunities for underserved populations, including scholarships, matching grants, and partnerships with lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221051

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Challenge to Pr...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a challenge to produce forecasts about world economics. Participants must create their forecasts, a framework, and an analytical appendix. The top five winners will receive a cash award as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 221602

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/04/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, health, arts and culture, community development, human services, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 158101

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve Communities and Educational Systems in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 08/04/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to improve communities and educational systems in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that help to strengthen public schools and early childhood education, address student emotional health, and enhance neigh...

GrantWatch ID#: 166650

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/04/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, community development, human services, environment, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171180

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 08/04/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Focus areas include human needs, economic prosperity, historical and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 179891

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Human Services, Youth, Arts, Education and Community Development...

Deadline: 08/05/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit the communities served by the funding source. Eligible focus areas include health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, and community development. Funding is intended to support communities in centr...

GrantWatch ID#: 170952

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/05/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of community development, the arts, education, health, environment, mental health, hunge...

GrantWatch ID#: 179491

Grants to Yukon Musicians to Expand the Province's Music Industry

Deadline: 08/05/25

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 indivi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203951

Grants to Ontario Artists, Collectives, and Nonprofits for Arts-Based Community Engagement Pro...

Deadline: 08/05/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artist collectives, and individual artists in eligible locations for activities that engage communities through the arts. Funding is intended for projects that promote inclusion and self-expression. Projects can involve o...

GrantWatch ID#: 220558
Upcoming

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Nonprofit Research Organizations for Life Sciences and Techn...

Deadline: 08/06/25

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research organizations for life sciences and technology inventions with commercial potential. Prior to applying, applicants must register on the portal, and previously funded applicants must contact staff. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185823

Grants to Ontario Trade and Event Nonprofits for Capacity-Building and Business Development

Deadline: 08/07/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for capacity-building and business development activities. Funding is available for projects that will encourage the growth of local cultural media industries. Priority will be given to projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 175127

Grants to Minnesota Farmers, Businesses, Cooperatives, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Agricultur...

Deadline: 08/07/25

Grants to Minnesota farmers, businesses, agricultural cooperatives, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies for the purchase of agricultural equipment to increase sales. Priority will be given to projects to ensure food safety and to projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 179425

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Elig...

Deadline: 08/07/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and services primarily within the foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 181540

Grants and In-Kind Support to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Culture and Heri...

Deadline: 08/07/25 Conference Date: 06/24/25

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and public corporations in eligible locations for for culture and heritage capital projects. Funding is intended to support applicants intending to make majo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218349

Grants to Washington Agencies and Utility Districts for Drought Relief

Deadline: 08/07/25

Grants to Washington government and Tribal agencies and utility, conservation, and port districts for projects to provide relief from drought conditions. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects related to agriculture and livestock, fisheries and wildlife, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220541

Opportunity for California Nonprofits, Municipalities, Counties, and Tribal Governments to Obt...

Deadline: 08/07/25 Conference Date: 06/10/25

Opportunity for California nonprofit organizations, municipalities, counties, and Tribal governments to collaborate in efforts to obtain designation as a California Cultural District. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of said districts within the sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 221519

Grants and In-Kind Services to North Carolina Organizations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/08/25

Grants and in-kind support to North Carolina organizations for community benefit projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of community development, education and youth development, and workforce development. Eligible applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 173642

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Cultural and Community Improvements in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/08/25

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for community programs related to cultural and community improvements in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including shelter, community development, social services, culture, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 178466

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Local Charitable and Educational Projects

Deadline: 08/08/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for charitable and educational programs in eligible communities. Proposals should align with one of the following areas of focus: senior citizens, food shelves, youth, fire and first responders, and community. Eligible progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 180333

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 08/08/25

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support both general and capital requests within a broad range of interests. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, so...

GrantWatch ID#: 180366

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/08/25

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, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180598

Grants to South Carolina Local Agencies to Promote Tourism in Less Traveled Areas of the State

Deadline: 08/08/25 LOI Date: 06/20/25

Grants to South Carolina local government agencies to promote tourism in less-traveled areas of the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for public projects in developing destinations and to impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 205531
Upcoming

Grants to Illinois and Wisconsin Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Professional Developmen...

Deadline: 08/08/25

Grants to Illinois and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities partnering with funding source members to support professional development opportunities for housing developers working in the affordable housing industry. Funding is intended for fellowsh...

GrantWatch ID#: 216358

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit Veterans in Local Communities

Deadline: 08/10/25 LOI Date: 06/30/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the lives of veterans in local communities. Funding is intended for existing or new programs and can be a collaborative effort among several nonprofit groups. Projects must address one of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 207841

Grants to Ohio Groups of Residents for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 08/11/25

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 promote po...

GrantWatch ID#: 173429

Grants to Minnesota Agencies in Eligible Counties for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 08/11/25

Grants to Minnesota municipalities, counties, and agencies in eligible locations to support local communities. Certain applicants must complete a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects addressing the following areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 194772

Grants to Minnesota Agencies to Create Projects Near Transportation Hubs

Deadline: 08/11/25

Grants to Minnesota local government agencies in eligible regions to create projects that connect local amenities to jobs, houses, and services. Funding is intended to support projects that are located in close proximity to a major transit stop and that typically inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 198288

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Enhance Economic Development and Business Capacity in the Crea...

Deadline: 08/12/25

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, and dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 184161

Opportunity for Indiana Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/12/25

Opportunity for Indiana small companies 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, restaurants, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221615