2,418 Community Economic Development Grants

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Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/17/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Units to Enhance the Quality of Life for Lo...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and public governmental units to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the focus areas of human relations, human services, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 163126
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that fall within the focus areas of education and student success, civic and cultural life, climate action, housing, economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 179189
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Grants and Loans to Washington Agencies, Municipal Corporations, Tribes, and Special Districts...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants and loans to Washington government agencies, municipal corporations, tribes, and special districts for public infrastructure projects to enhance economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 203467
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, CBOs, and School Di...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts community-based organizations, academic institutions, school districts, trade associations, tribal entities, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to expand the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218640
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Collaborative Community Projects

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and academic institutions for collaborative community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to address challenges related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 221252
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Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations to benefit small communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community engagement and to build or expand sports and recreational facilities. Grant awards must be for a pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 229082
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Grants to Montana Agencies for Capital Projects Related to Water Systems and Bridges

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to Montana local government agencies for water resource-related projects that address the health and safety of state residents. Funding is intended for a range of projects including those related to wastewater, drinking water, storm sewers or storm drains, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202669
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Grants to Alberta Businesses in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/19/26

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 Illinois Local Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Illinois local governmental agencies, school districts, park districts, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions of higher education for environmental projects in eligible areas. Applicants must pre-qualify before applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 167268
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Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 05/20/26

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 loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331
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Grants and In-Kind Support to New York City Nonprofits to Benefit Commercial Districts

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York City nonprofit organizations to develop programs that benefit commercial districts in eligible low- and moderate-income communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167488
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Grants to Alberta Businesses and Organizations in Eligible Locations to Improve Building Faça...

Deadline: 05/20/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180986
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Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capacity Development Projects

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capacity development projects to benefit low- and moderate-income communities. Funding is intended to enhance the leadership, strategic capabilities, project and fiscal management, legal compliance, and program e...

GrantWatch ID#: 188410
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Private Entities to Strengthen the Wood P...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, businesses, and other private entities for activities to preserve local forests. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of research and development, forest-related work...

GrantWatch ID#: 203351
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Grants to Florida Local Agencies for Community Development Projects in Rural and Small Urban A...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Florida local government agencies for community development projects in rural and small urban areas. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of commercial revita...

GrantWatch ID#: 203436
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Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214
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Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects to improve the city's commercial neighborhoods. Funding is intended for projects within the following three areas: lighting, public art, and wayfinding. The purpose of the program is to encourage...

GrantWatch ID#: 213803
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Grants to Pennsylvania Agricultural Producers and Retailers for Local Food Market Expansion

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Pennsylvania agricultural producers and retailers for local food market expansion. Funding is intended to support the development, construction, improvement, and growth of grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other food-related businesses, including t...

GrantWatch ID#: 218090
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Opportunity for Washington, DC Property Developers to Build Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for Washington, DC, property developers to plan and build affordable housing projects on awarded plots of land. The opportunity is intended to allow a developer to bid on, plan, finance, build, and manage housing projects that are located in wards thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 219973
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Grants to Mississippi Property and Business Owners for Facade Enhancements in Downtown Areas

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Mississippi property owners and business owners for exterior building enhancements in downtown districts of eligible regions. Funding is intended for facade improvements that revitalize the character and attractiveness of the area. Eligible properties mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221032
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Grants to Montana Organizations to Promote the State's Cattle Industry

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Montana organizations to promote the state's cattle sector. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and events that help Montana's ranchers, strengthen the future of the cattle industry, and build bridges between the agriculture industry and local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222464
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Grants to South Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to South Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible activities are in the focus areas of community service, economic development, education and youth, the environment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225409
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Grants to New York Businesses for Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to New York businesses for workforce training programs to promote clean energy employment. Funding is intended for rigorous and high-quality technical skills training along with career preparation designed to prepare individuals for clean energy jobs. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228358
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Grants to Illinois Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Coastal Restoration and Conservation

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Illinois government entities, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for coastal restoration and conservation. Applicants must be pre-qualified before being approved. Funding is intended for projects that enhance coastal public access, the coastal-dependent e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228673
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Expand and Improve Organizational Capac...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand and improve organizational capacity. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations are those that primarily serve residents with l...

GrantWatch ID#: 173759
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Public Entities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/21/26

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179171
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing and Services that Benefit Low-Incom...

Deadline: 05/21/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 185391
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, churches, government agencies, and conservation districts in eligible regions for community improvement projects. Funding is intended for shovel-ready projects that increase the number ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196615
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Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Flood Control Projects

Deadline: 05/22/26

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: coast...

GrantWatch ID#: 141950
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and First Nations Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, foundations, and First Nations and Metis organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for one-time init...

GrantWatch ID#: 159573
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

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-...

GrantWatch ID#: 161531
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities in the following areas of focus: capacity building and development, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 167918
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and Individuals for Arts and Humanities Programming

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and individuals for arts and humanities programming. The goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life for local residents, strengthen the creative economy, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 171430
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/22/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, 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 must...

GrantWatch ID#: 181053
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Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties to Improve Water and Sewage Systems in Low and Moderate-Inc...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Iowa cities and counties for improvements to water and sewage systems throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects such as water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, wastewater and water treatment facility projects, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 183671
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and CDFIs for Small Business Loan Programs

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, and community development financial institutions (CDFI’s) to support financing small businesses in eligible locations. Funding is intended for loans for businesses owned and operated by underserved po...

GrantWatch ID#: 194842
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to children and youth, elder care, community beautifica...

GrantWatch ID#: 201814
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Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming Benefiting Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Washington, DC BIPOC-focused nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide impactful, high-quality arts and humanities experiences to residents livi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203920
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Grants to New Jersey and New York Nonprofits for Financial and Workforce Development

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to New Jersey and New York nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities and build nonprofit capacity. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects focusing on workforce development and financial empow...

GrantWatch ID#: 207641
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Grants to Colorado School Districts, BOCES, and Institutions to Promote Locally-Sourced Food

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying school districts, BOCES, charter schools, and residential childcare institutions to improve food services. Grant funds may be used for costs associated with obtaining locally-sourced food products. Funding is intended to provide stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 208456
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Grants to Virginia Parks Departments and Sports Organizations for Recreational Events

Deadline: 05/22/26

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 signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209126
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Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Utilities to Improve Natural Gas Infrastructure

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214834
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Associations, Attractions, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, associations, attractions, and government agencies to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourist visitation by providing support for activities in the focus areas of sports and communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220868
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Grants to Michigan Municipalities, School Districts, and Colleges for Local Planning

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Michigan municipalities, school districts, and community colleges for local planning efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for planning projects related to transportation, stormwater management, streetscapes, greenways, and more. All project...

GrantWatch ID#: 226130
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Grants to Nebraska Homeowners in Eligible Locations to Install or Repair Residential Sidewalks

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Nebraska homeowners in eligible locations to install or repair residential sidewalks. Funding is intended to enhance the appeal of the city, increase property values, and improve the usability of the area. Eligible projects must be for the repair, replac...

GrantWatch ID#: 227463
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects including historic preservation, transportation, workforce development, parks and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 227757