2,460 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 North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that promote economic development. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of job creation, economic development, agriculture, community capacity, and workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179845
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must provide programs in one of the following focus areas: environment, education, community, social services, arts, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180762
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Businesses to Serve French-Speaking Communities

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and businesses to promote culture, community, and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183696
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Grants to Ontario Record Labels, Music Publishers, and Music Management Companies for Business...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario record labels, music publishers, and music management companies for business development. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of featured artists and available jobs, to expand industry diversity, strengthen professional production an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184159
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Grants to Arizona Neighborhood Groups and Homeowners' Associations for Community Improvement P...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Arizona neighborhood groups, homeowners' associations, and apartment communities for capital and physical enhancement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 184829
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and School Districts to Improve Quality of ...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, agencies, churches, and school districts to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include education, health, human services, the environment, youth services, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192385
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749
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Opportunity for Washington, DC Microbusinesses to Join a Business Training Program

Deadline: 04/23/26

Opportunity for Washington, DC microbusinesses in eligible regions to participate in a business training program. Successful applicants will receive training in branding and marketing, financial management, business basics, operations and sustainable growth, and A...

GrantWatch ID#: 201688
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Promote the Growth of Downtown Areas

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to North Carolina local governments to promote the renewal and growth of downtown areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities that encourage economic development, building improvements, and downtown area enhancements. The grant program seeks to h...

GrantWatch ID#: 213229
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Public Spaces in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects that strengthen and ignite existing public spaces as centers of community gathering, social connection, and civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 222605
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Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits to Reduce Sewage Overflows in Vulnerable Comm...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects that reduce sewage overflows in vulnerable communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the health and safety of communities that ofte...

GrantWatch ID#: 222607
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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