2,462 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 New York Organizations and Agencies for Environmental Awareness

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York community organizations and government agencies to foster increased awareness of environmental issues, pollution prevention practices, and sustainability in local communities. Funding is intended to support collaborative project...

GrantWatch ID#: 162552

Grants and In-Kind Services to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Associations to Improve ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind technical assistance to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and parks associations to improve access to streams and rivers for outdoor recreational activities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 163319

Grants to Prince Edward Island Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit women and girls. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits whose mission is to promote the social, health, legal, and economic equality of women. The proposal must demonstrate how women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166163

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Organizational Efficiency and Capacity-B...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Manitoba nonprofit agencies in eligible locations for projects that support organizational efficiency and strengthen capacity. Eligible uses of funds include research, human resources, financial management, strategy and business planning,...

GrantWatch ID#: 166400

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to promote the tourism industry in eligible areas. Grants may be used to support projects that attract state, regional, and national audiences. Funding is intended for one-time and ongoing projects and events within...

GrantWatch ID#: 180702

Grants to Alabama Agencies and Nonprofits for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Alabama government agencies and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood improvement projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide affordable housing, appropriate living accommodations, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183879

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities benefiting local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives, projects, and programs that enhance the quality of life and strengthen designated communities within the regio...

GrantWatch ID#: 198843

Grants to Michigan Agencies, Authorities, and Organizations to Develop Downtown Businesses

Deadline: 04/24/26

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

Grants to New Jersey IHEs for Research, Education, and Demonstration Projects to Expand and Im...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to New Jersey institutions of higher education for projects related to the development and expansion of recycling programs statewide. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities related to research, demonstration projects, professional training, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213506

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Neighborhood Groups to Promote Community Development

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, CDCs, merchant associations, and neighborhood groups for operating assistance to promote community development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for locally-led revitalization activities that advance neighborhoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 213683

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Education, Human Services, Public Inter...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for activities in the focus areas of education, human services, public interest, and arts in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221972

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, local governments, Tribes, and housing assistance organizations for projects to increase affordable housing. Priority is given to projects serving historically underserved populations. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226427

Grants to California Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects to Benefit Local Communities in Eli...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support collaboration among organizations that are working together to improve services, increase efficiency, and ampli...

GrantWatch ID#: 227777

Grants to Missouri Property Owners and Businesses to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri property owners and businesses for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support exterior improvements that strengthen the downtown area, preserve historic character, and create a more vibrant business di...

GrantWatch ID#: 227957

Grants to New York Municipalities and Counties for Community and Economic Development

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to New York municipalities and counties in eligible locations for community and economic development. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: cultural initiatives, waterfront revitalization, conservation strategies, and master planning. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 228178

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Strengthen and Develop Communities

Deadline: 04/24/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 228581
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 04/25/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, municipalities and public agencies, and school districts to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects, capacity-building efforts, and star...

GrantWatch ID#: 179824
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Grants to Rhode Island Authorities and Nonprofit Affiliates to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: 04/25/26

Grants to Rhode Island public housing authorities and nonprofit affiliates to increase the housing supply for low- to moderate-income households. Funding is intended for capital projects that can serve as case studies in the successful development of new affordabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 227294
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Grants to North Carolina Property Owners to Develop and Improve Commercial Properties

Deadline: 04/26/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina property owners for projects that improve underutilized commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow small businesses to improve their space, create jobs, and enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 202648
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residents ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs. services, and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to organizations that focus on programs related to senior citizens, youth, community deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 181195
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907
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Grants to Ontario Content Production Companies for Activities to Promote Company Growth and Bu...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario digital content production companies for activities to promote company growth and business development. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of networking ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189199
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects Providing Financial Education to Vulnerable Popul...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects providing financial education to vulnerable populations. Funding is intended for organizations to design and provide free in-person or online financial courses, coaching, products, and services to consumers...

GrantWatch ID#: 195884
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Opportunity for Virginia Individuals in Eligible Regions to Participate in a Professional Deve...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for Virginia individuals in eligible regions to participate in a professional development program. The current career focus for the program is artificial intelligence. The purpose of the program is to help job-seekers develop skills to find in-demand r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204998
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Grants to Connecticut Resident Groups to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 04/27/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 222696
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Grant to a Vermont Nonprofit, School, or Agency in Eligible Locations to Address Community Nee...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grant to a Vermont nonprofit organization, school, or government agency in eligible locations to address critical community needs. Funding is intended to offer significant capacity-building support for innovative and effective proposals that could benefit from rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 149851
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health and welfare, education and culture, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180421
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Grants to Ontario Communities and Indigenous Communities to Enhance Water Crossing Infrastruct...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Ontario communities and Indigenous communities to enhance water crossing infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding may be used for repairs to existing structures and the installation of new infrastructure. Eligible projects are located in and benefit c...

GrantWatch ID#: 210262
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Grants to Washington Nonprofit Lending Entities to Improve Credit Availability

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit lending institutions to increase the availability of financial assistance for vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to promote investment in small, rural, and underserved businesses to boost community and economic development. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215067
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Grants to Louisiana Humanities Nonprofits for Programming Related to the Constitution

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribal governments for programming related to the constitution. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support existing or developing programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228350
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for organizations that assist with food, health, safety, shelter, education, economic development, and cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 166464
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for African Americans

Deadline: 04/29/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for African Americans in eligible locations. Funding is intended for Black-led organizations in the following focus areas: wealth building, community mobilization, and mental health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 170392
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Grant to an Illinois Artist or Artist Team for the Development of Original Public Art

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grant to an Illinois artist, artisan, and artist team for the development of original public art. The goal of this program is permanent public art celebrating coal country in rest areas of eligible locations. Work will be installed on large granite walls adjacent ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228107
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Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribes, and Districts for the Development of Public Recreationa...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington local and state agencies, tribes, and special purpose districts to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities including trails, parks, and wildlife lands. Applicants must submit a comprehensive plan prior to applying. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 137046
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Grants to California Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance the quality of life of local residents. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, civic engagement, health and wellness, disaster recovery and emergency preparedness...

GrantWatch ID#: 139356
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Local Events that Promote Community Engagement and Unity

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for activities that foster community engagement and unity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that are open to the public and are community-based. Grants will assist with new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140769
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Develop and Renovate Athletic Facilit...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and park districts to develop outdoor sports facilities. Funding may be used for land purchases, development, and renovation. Funding is primarily focused on developing facilities for youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 147288
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that advance long-term, measurable impact in the areas of financial wellness and housing stability. Eligible proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 147603
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grant of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, schools or faith-based organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 153612
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve the quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 155551
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Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for activities that promote education, arts and culture, the environment, community and neighborhood development, and health and human services. Eligible organizations must benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 164400
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Grants to Arkansas Agencies, School Districts, Tribes, and Transit Agencies to Support Alterna...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Arkansas government agencies, schools, school districts, tribal governments, regional transportation authorities, and transit agencies for alternative transportation projects and infrastructure improvements that enhance communities and protect the enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 169702
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Capacity-Building Activities and Programs to B...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, community vit...

GrantWatch ID#: 169781
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Programs that Benefit...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of public safety, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Bands for Marketing Initiat...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations bands in eligible locations for marketing projects and campaigns that promote the region. Funding is intended to support initiatives that attract new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173047
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services within a wide range of focus areas including but not limited to the arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 173596
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to support community development initiatives, particular...

GrantWatch ID#: 175144
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315