2,500 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 Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, businesses, and groups for events and programs that are likely to increase overnight stays in lodging facilities in eligible locations. Special consideration may be given to first-time events or programs. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 150198

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Economic Development and to Address Needs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to create jobs, improve economic infrastructure, address emergency needs, and promote charitable and service organizations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to implement projects or purchase n...

GrantWatch ID#: 168284

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Culture and Heritage Projects

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and local agencies and tribes for programs and projects to preserve, enhance, and promote the cultural and heritage experience in eligible locations. All funded project activities must take plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 169898

Grants to New York Municipalities for Planning and Engineering Reports to Improve Wastewater I...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to New York municipalities to support the preliminary planning and engineering stages of wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist communities in preparing a preliminary study and engineering repor...

GrantWatch ID#: 172575

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects within a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, basic needs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173424

Grants to Arizona Native American Tribes and Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Tribal Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Arizona eligible Native American tribes and nonprofit organizations for sustainable projects that address community needs. Applicants must indicate approval by the tribal council and watch a training video before applying. Funding is intended for project...

GrantWatch ID#: 174882

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Provide Community Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage new, creative programming and increase local access to the arts. Organizations may apply for funds to support costs re...

GrantWatch ID#: 177139

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects that promote tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that encourage overnight stays in unincorporated areas and/or highlight local cultural and historic venues, recreational faci...

GrantWatch ID#: 179834

Grants to Vermont Agencies and School Districts to Enhance Safety for Walking and Biking

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Vermont local government entities, school districts, schools, transit agencies, and regional planning commissions to develop and construct accessible and safe facilities for walking and bicycling. Two types of projects will be funded - evaluation studies...

GrantWatch ID#: 181528

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Preserve Historical Buildings

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies to preserve and rehabilitate historically important structures and buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote historic preservation as a tool for buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186121

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Improve Internet Connectivity

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, businesses, political subdivisions, and service providers to improve internet access and connectivity. Priority will be given to proposals that address broadband infrastructure needs in economically distressed communities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 193784

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, Corporations, and Individuals to Improve the Alfalfa...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...

GrantWatch ID#: 202964

Grants to Utah Businesses and Agencies for Public Art Pieces

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah businesses and government agencies in partnership with artists to produce public art pieces in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to beautify local communities through public murals. Eligible projects are those that wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 203753

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Improvements in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for neighborhood improvement projects benefiting low- to moderate-income individuals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for public services, public facilities improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 213894

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Social Disparities and Poverty

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address social disparities and promote the economic well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for planning and capacity-building efforts...

GrantWatch ID#: 213961

Grants to Maryland For-Profits to Repair Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland businesses and business owners for capital improvement projects to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support interior upgrades and renovations that promote the success of individual companies and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219489

Grants to Massachusetts Municipalities to Increase Accessibility for Individuals with Disabili...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Massachusetts towns and cities to increase accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to support planning projects and capital improvements that improve access or remove barriers in municipal programs, services, and facilities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220865

Grants to New York Municipalities and Local Districts for Stormwater Management Projects

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to New York municipalities, state agencies, tribes, schools, and public authorities to implement stormwater management activities. Funding is intended to support transformative projects on both the local and regional levels that enhance water quality and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 221355

Grants to Vermont Agencies, Transit Entities, and Schools for Walking and Biking Projects

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Vermont government agencies, transit entities, school districts, and schools for construction projects to support walking and biking. Proposals may be for constructing new facilities, improving existing infrastructure, or a combination of both. Making im...

GrantWatch ID#: 221835

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Business Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for business and entrepreneurship initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding will support projects to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225873

Grants to Alberta Artists to Create Public Works of Art

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Alberta artists to create public artworks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local artists or teams of artists in developing free-standing sculptures. The grants cover costs related to the creation of the artwork, including artist fees...

GrantWatch ID#: 228764

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits for Salvaged Lumber Projects

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit entities in eligible locations for projects related to wood waste diversion. Funding is intended for deconstruction, wood salvage, product development, reuse, or business development in the lumber industry. Grant appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 229171

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for workforce development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding is intended for job training init...

GrantWatch ID#: 229192

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and IHEs to address community needs. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to meet unmet needs that may be addressed by AmeriCorps members in the areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229340

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 06/12/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/14/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and services that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health, basic human needs, economic development, education, environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 161100
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that empower women and girls to bring about positive change in the community. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 154973
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Grants to Idaho Local and Tribal Governments for Rural Economic Development

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Idaho city, county, and tribal governments to support a broad range of economic development projects in small rural communities. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation of public infrastructure projects that generate job creation and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162595
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Business Development in Non-Urban Areas

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and services that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, youth, civic affairs, community development, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 174201
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Cultural, Recreational, and Fitness Programs

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $2,200 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for fitness, sports, cultural, and other recreational programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is available for programs and events in the areas of arts and culture, sports and recreat...

GrantWatch ID#: 175172
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Grants to Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Benef...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for programs to benefit communities in areas served by the funding source. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178551
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Grants to Vermont Organizations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont organizations for environmental conservation projects and general operational support. Funding is intended to provide organizations with the resources needed to create a positive and sustainable change for Vermont’s residents a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178569
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Programming and Operational Support

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming and general operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in providing services that help to identify and address the root c...

GrantWatch ID#: 178900
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support capital projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to small office equipment, building equipment, building renovation, co...

GrantWatch ID#: 178901
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180040
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Neighborhoods in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, community groups, and public institutions to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support vulnerable residents, develop underse...

GrantWatch ID#: 181267
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of arts and culture; medical, health, and wellness; community beautification; and historic preservation. Eligible organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 186414
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Grants to Idaho Small Cities, Counties, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Idaho small cities, counties, and Tribes for activities and projects that benefit rural communities. The process involves at least one public hearing for review of the application. Funding supports workforce growth and strengthens the local economy by de...

GrantWatch ID#: 190779
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, CBOs, and Businesses for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Hawaii nonprofit and community-based organizations, and small businesses for community and economic development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that strengthen economic development, workforce advancemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 202441
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Grants to USA Entities for Research to Benefit the Aquaculture Industry

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202963
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647
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Grant to a Wisconsin Nonprofit or Agency to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grant of up to $50,000 to a Wisconsin nonprofit organization or government entity for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that will have a major positive impact. Eligible applicants are lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209241
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Grants to Illinois Tourism and Convention Bureaus to Increase International Travel to the State

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Illinois tourism and convention bureaus in eligible regions for activities to increase international travel to the state. Applicants must prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funds are intended to support advertising activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210788
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Grants to Ohio Qualifying Cities for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Ohio municipalities with small populations for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement roadway, signal, safety, or congestion mitigation projects in qualifying cities. This program provides federal funds to ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 210800
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Meet Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to meet community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to implement simple solutions to straight-forward problems. Eligible programs are those that have a positive impact on the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210945
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Grants to USA Agencies and Urban Planning Groups to Improve and Protect Bridges

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 212437
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Promote the Professional Development of Local Artists

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to promote the professional development of local artists. Funding is intended to allow recognized artists, including visual artists, writers, and musicians, to participate in residencies that involve Hawai'...

GrantWatch ID#: 214194
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Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and First Nations governments and entities to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs offering attractions and services in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214570
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Programs, Projects ...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit schools, institutions of higher education, faith-based entities, and community-based organizations for programming, projects, and general operations. Funding is intended to support educational programs, advance building projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 214710