2,448 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 Alabama Property Owners and Tenants to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 05/06/25

Grants to Alabama property owners or business tenants to promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve and restore the exterior of existing commercial buildings. The goal is a vibrant, visually appealing downtown area with hist...

GrantWatch ID#: 221769
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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 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
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Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States and Locations for Programs Benefiting Local Com...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175956
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Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275
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Grants to Kentucky Restaurants, Food Distributors, and Other Food Services to Reimburse Food P...

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176326
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and For-Profits to Strengthen the Local Economy

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations to strengthen the local economy in eligible locations. First-time applicants and programs must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of small business promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178408
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Grants to Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for grassroots efforts that support community engagement for individuals affected by racial inequity and poverty. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 179365
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Grants to Connecticut and Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and Rhode Island nonprofits and agencies to improve the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for the following program areas: economic development, arts and culture, environment, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 179483
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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of economic development, disaster relief, education and leadership,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179605
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Grants to Kansas Organizations, Attractions, and Events to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179809
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Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Grant funds may be used to support programs or capital projects. Focus areas include environment, health and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179909
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. First-time applicants must meet with program staff before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended for activities within t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180686
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Grants to Kansas Organizations, Groups, and Businesses for Projects and Events to Increase Tou...

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 180742
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and CBOs to Enhance Community Programming and Benefit Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit societies and community organizations for projects that enhance community programming and benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote diversity and inclusion, foster a sense of community,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181065
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Grants to Tennessee Marinas to Promote Tourism and Enhance the Experience for Visitors

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Tennessee privately owned marinas for projects that improve the visitor experience to the site. Funding is intended for marketing projects or infrastructure improvements that enhance the operation of the marina, improve the experience for the visitor, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182751
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Grants to Ontario Production Companies for Television and Film Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 in...

GrantWatch ID#: 183504
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Grants to South Dakota Agencies, Tribal Governments, and Local Development Businesses to Impro...

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184058
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Grants to Ontario Music Promoters, Presenters, and Agents to Promote Entrepreneurship and Deve...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Ontario music promoters, presenters, and booking agents to stimulate entrepreneurship and develop the local music industry. Funding is intended to support music-based businesses and artist entrepreneurs so that they can increase access, advance competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 184158
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and government entities for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to protect and preserve collections, buildings, or sites of cultural and historical significance. Approved projects must result...

GrantWatch ID#: 184335