1,920 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 Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, environment and recreation, culture and the arts, economic development, health, and human services. The geog...

GrantWatch ID#: 130148

Grants to Vermont Farms, Food Businesses, Food Producers, and Facilitators to Promote Access t...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont farms, food businesses, food producers, and facilitators to increase access to wholesale markets. Required registration in the application portal may take up to several days. Funding is intended to increase the availability of locally...

GrantWatch ID#: 140893

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 consid...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect and Enhance Public Spaces

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, local governments, and regional recreation authorities to preserve public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the acquisition of land and conservation easements, capital projects for pas...

GrantWatch ID#: 146706

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible areas. First-time applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Interest before applying. Types of support considered include general operating support, annual fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159468

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Sustainable Energy Proj...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be used fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535

Grants to Washington Organizations and Groups for Small Community Improvement Projects in Elig...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington neighborhood groups, business groups, community organizations, and informal groups for small-scale community improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss projects prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 161269

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Events to Strengthen and Connect Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for events to bring together and strengthen communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of events that support youth, engage community members, and increase volunteerism. Eligible act...

GrantWatch ID#: 161896

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs and proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 162128

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, healthcare, human services, and civic assets. Grants may be used for programming, ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 162292

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

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Grant funds are proceeds from a local race and are intended to support local civic projects. In previous years, grants have been awarded to local fire departments, to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163545

Grants to Wisconsin and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164400

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

Deadline: 10/31/25

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, stra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166400

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Programs that Benefit...

Deadline: 10/31/25

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, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171509

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/25

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, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173596

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Heritage Tourism Initiatives in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to conduct heritage tourism projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that include tourism events, exhibits, heritage tours, maps and interpretive brochures, pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 175010

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315

Grants to Kentucky Restaurants, Food Distributors, and Other Food Services to Reimburse Food P...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of state-grown agricultural products. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced ingred...

GrantWatch ID#: 176326

Grants to New York Municipalities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to New York communities for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for plans or projects related to natural and cultural resource protection, economic development, public access, regional planning, and heritage and environmental educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176420

Grants to USA Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of charitable activities with worldwide benefit. Funding is intended to empower organizations. Focus areas include education, environment, child welfare, arts, healthcare, and community. However, all types of propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176816

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Boating Througho...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of $1,000 to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit boating organizations and for-profit entities for activities that promote boating throughout the region. The overall goal of these grants is to increase attendance, promote diversity and inclusion, and get new...

GrantWatch ID#: 177396

Grants to Kansas Organizations, Attractions, and Events to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations, attractions, and events for marketing assistance to promote and advertise tourism events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage overnight visitors to the community and increase travel and tourism while enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 179809

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 start-up ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179824

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Schools for Community Benefit Projects in Elig...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Michigan and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and schools for community benefit activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to health and wellness, youth, community develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179917

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of human services, entrepreneurship, housing, economic and workforce development, healthcare access, and abuse prevention. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 180220

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

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Grants to New York Municipalities for Planning and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to New York municipalities to develop projects that address conservation goals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities related to regional planning, the protection of natural and cultural resources, heritage and environmental education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180428

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Tourism Projects in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and public entities for tourism-related events and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for cultural, recreational, educational, and entertainment events and attractions that improve the quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 180562

Grants to Kansas Organizations, Groups, and Businesses for Projects and Events to Increase T...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to Kansas organizations, groups, and businesses to promote and advertise projects and events that will increase tourism and overnight visits to eligible areas. The purpose of the program is to encourage events that will have a significant economi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180742

Grants to British Columbia Agencies to Enhance Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia local governments in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended to improve, upgrade, and enhance the exterior of commercial buildings. The purpose of this program is to support economic development by encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 182163

Grants to Ontario Production Companies for Television and Film Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 183504

Grants to South Dakota Agencies, Tribal Governments, and Local Development Businesses to Impro...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to South Dakota agencies, tribal agencies, and development corporations for improvements to local infrastructure. Before submitting an application, applicants must identify an economic development project and then work with their area planning district to apply....

GrantWatch ID#: 184058

Grants to New Hampshire Professional Artists for Career Development Opportunities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Hampshire professional artists for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to encourage artists to participate in programs that will enhance their careers and bring their small businesses to the next level. The goal of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185415

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Low- an...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and faith-based organizations to benefit low- and moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priorities include economic developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 185684

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vitality. This grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 185816

Grants to Montana Members of Federally Recognized Tribes for Business and Start-Up Support

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Montana Native American tribal members to promote and create business opportunities across the state. Funding is intended for the development of start-up operations and the expansion of existing businesses. Grants may be used to support a variety of activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 186324

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Youth and Improve the Local Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs benefiting youth and the greater community. Funding is intended for projects that align with one of two program areas: improving the delivery of services and the quality of life fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 186423

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Veterans in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, public service agencies, and public schools for programs and projects that benefit veterans and their families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for supportive programming and activities that serve and assist veteran...

GrantWatch ID#: 186843

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Foster Tourism and Economic Development in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations to foster tourism and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended for marketing expenses associated with the promotion of programs, events, and projects that draw tourists to the area. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 187495

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Sporting Events in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for sporting events in eligible communities. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation of sports events that draw tourists to the area. Eligible expenses include facility rental, official salaries...

GrantWatch ID#: 187496

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies to improve the quality of life in local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for innovative, projects and programs to spur community growth and well-being. Projects must benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190124

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that align with the focus areas of economic justice, community ownership, and rapid community response. Priority areas within these ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191257

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Schools for General Programs and Projects in Eligible Cou...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and schools for general programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives that make a difference in the community and meet the changing needs of the area. Eligible applicants are located in one...

GrantWatch ID#: 191688

Grants to California Artists to Create Works of Visual, Literary, Design, or Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of $10,000 to California artists in eligible locations to create works of visual, literary, design, or performing arts. Funding is intended to support local mid-career artists with experience creating contemporary works of art. Eligible artists are current resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 192770

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Interactive Programs that Engage the Community...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individual artists for projects that engage community members in eligible locations. Funds may be used to support freelance teaching artists working in non-arts venues or for collaborations between teaching artists and n...

GrantWatch ID#: 192771

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include public safety, education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, economic development, and community health. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 193092

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Tribes for Programs that Benefit Local Tribal Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations and eligible tribes to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for community programs, activities, and events that promote education and training, health and wellness, cultural preservation, economic deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 195830

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for leadership training, community development, and projects to create a positive image of the local area. Eligible applicants serve re...

GrantWatch ID#: 197691

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits for Business Expansion and Development Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to stimulate the establishment and growth of non-farm business investments. Eligible proposals benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 198383

Grants to North Carolina Farmers to Improve Operations

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198384