1,995 Community Economic Development Grants

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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and Homeowner Associations for Flo...

Deadline: 05/23/25

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: coastal fl...

GrantWatch ID#: 141950

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/23/25

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-incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 161531

Grants to British Columbia Agencies to Improve Infrastructure Management

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia regional districts and municipalities for capacity-building projects. Funding is intended to increase the sustainability of services by improving asset management practices. New projects and new project components are eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 163288

Awards to Alaska Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Outstanding Contributions to t...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Awards to Alaska organizations, businesses, and individuals in recognition of significant contributions to the arts and humanities within the state. Awards are intended to honor achievements in areas including community, leadership, education, and Native arts and langu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175219

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181053

Grants to Florida Small Businesses in Eligible Locations for Business Development

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind technical assistance to Florida small businesses in eligible locations, including home-based companies, for business development activities. Funding is intended for supplies and equipment purchases, renovations, insurance, inventory, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185230

Grant to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit for Programs to Benefit Residents and Enhance Communities in...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grant to a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization for programs to benefit residents and enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for creative and impactful projects and activities in the areas of workforce development and healthy and safe communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190552

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Projects to Serve Local Residents

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for projects to serve local residents. Funding is intended for new and existing projects and capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, recreation and preservation, fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 195857

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

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects and programs must align with the following funding priorities: education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletic...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

Grants to Vermont Municipalities for Projects to Improve the Quality of Eligible Roads

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to Vermont municipalities for projects to improve the quality of eligible roads. Funding is intended to implement best management practices to align municipalities with statewide standards. Eligible roads are those that drain directly into surface waters, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208571

Grants to Virginia Parks and Recreation Departments and Sports Organizations for Recreational ...

Deadline: 05/23/25

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 significant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209126

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Implement Marketing Initiatives that...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to implement marketing initiatives that benefit the tourism industry. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the application de...

GrantWatch ID#: 211270

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Tourism-Related Marketing Activities

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments for marketing activities that benefit the tourism industry in local communities. Applicants must complete the online portal registration at least two weeks prior to the appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211271

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Support Events that Will Benefit the...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to support events that will benefit the local tourism economy. Applicants are advised that registration on the online portal is required at least 2 weeks prior to the appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 211272

Opportunity for Texas Early Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/23/25

Opportunity for Texas start-ups in eligible locations to participate in a business development program and compete for a chance to secure funding of up to $40,000. The opportunity is a highly competitive, intensive 8-12 week program designed to help companies effective...

GrantWatch ID#: 214795

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/25/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the local q...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304

Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Pro...

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia resident groups in eligible locations for community improvement projects. An eligibility screening is required prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas in...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Businesses to Serve French-Speaking Communities

Deadline: 05/26/25

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 culture an...

GrantWatch ID#: 183696

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects to Benefit Resident...

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants may choose one of two grant options. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, health care...

GrantWatch ID#: 204194

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Businesses for Programs and Events to Attract Tourism

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants of up to $12,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and businesses for activities and programs to attract tourism in eligible locations. Events must be accessible and open to the general public and should be recurring events. Grants may also fund a one-time publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212884

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Training Providers for Professional Development P...

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, training providers, and schools to offer professional development programming. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Preference will be given to applicants serving minority, economi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176708

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts to Promote Workforce Training for High School Students

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants to Wisconsin school districts for equipment related to workforce training programs designed for high school students. Funding is intended to train secondary school students in advanced manufacturing or construction fields to help address Wisconsin's skilled work...

GrantWatch ID#: 188388

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and Churches to Enhance the Quality...

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that address the needs of the local community. Areas of focus include education and yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 190409

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Public Agencies to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public agencies to strengthen community connections throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs that build communities and promote grassroots efforts to enhance neighborhoods and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191360

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Public Educational Institutions to Benefi...

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to qualifying New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, public benefit corporations, and public educational institutions to benefit the farmer's market sector. Nonprofit applicants must preregister prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 206821

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects to Benefit Loca...

Deadline: 05/28/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations for projects to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include education; arts, culture, and humanities; health and human services; recreation and the environment; and...

GrantWatch ID#: 154470

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals to ...

Deadline: 05/28/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...

GrantWatch ID#: 188527

Grants to California Public Libraries to Provide Faster Access to Resources

Deadline: 05/28/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to California public libraries to provide faster access to resources. Through this program, libraries will order books requested by patrons and have the books delivered directly to the patron's home. After using the resource, the book becomes pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214432

Fellowships to USA Young Innovators in Multiple States for Ideas to Transform their Communities

Deadline: 05/28/25

Fellowships to USA young innovators in multiple states for ideas to transform their communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community issues, utilize existing local assets, and employ collaboration as a tool to design their innovation. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 214592

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 05/29/25

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Grants to USA Graduate Students at IHEs in Multiple States for Projects Related to Agricultura...

Deadline: 05/29/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs in multiple states for projects addressing sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance agricultural businesses and the quality of the environment, and improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 185594

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/29/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, community needs, youth, and legacy. Eligible applicants are located in one of the 21 co...

GrantWatch ID#: 214182

Grant to a Washington Business to Collaborate on the Development of a Resource Center for Yout...

Deadline: 05/29/25

Grant to a Washington business to collaborate on the development of a resource center for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. The grantee will work together with a local University and the youth themselves, ages 13-26, to create a national model exemplify...

GrantWatch ID#: 220873

Grants to Oregon and Idaho Transportation-Related Entities to Establish Intercity Bus Service ...

Deadline: 05/29/25 Conference Date: 05/27/25

Grants to Oregon and Idaho nonprofit organizations, transportation districts, tribes, businesses, municipalities, or public corporations that provide transportation service for intercity bus service in eligible areas. Once established, the service must operate daily th...

GrantWatch ID#: 221039

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Neighborhood Groups, and Business Associations in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, business and neighborhood associations, and other qualifying entities in eligible locations for projects that improve or expand physical spaces in local neighborhoods. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 136606

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Local Events that Promote Community Engagement and Unity

Deadline: 05/30/25

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 or uni...

GrantWatch ID#: 140769

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to Nevada nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote and develop the tourism industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for advertising tourism resources, accommodations, transportation, special events, and natural resources. Grants should be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 149045

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations to Addr...

Deadline: 05/30/25

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 life i...

GrantWatch ID#: 155551

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and First Nations and Metis Organizations to Benefit Resid...

Deadline: 05/30/25

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 initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159573

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Events that Promote Tourism and Economic Development in E...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for events that promote local tourism and economic development. Funding is intended for operating, programming, promotional, and marketing expenses. Grants wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166719

Grants to Washington Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals for Airport Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to Washington local and tribal agencies, businesses, and individuals for infrastructure projects that enhance public-use airports. Funding is intended for planning, acquisition, construction, improvements, and maintenance in one of the following categories: pave...

GrantWatch ID#: 170214

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for economic development projects in the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for projects that advance the local workforce and drive economic growth. Emphasis will be placed on pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 176256

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 05/30/25

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 improvements. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Enhance the Local Qu...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of community benefit activities that serve residents living in communities that make u...

GrantWatch ID#: 178009

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits for Economic Development and Tourism Initiatives

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to promote economic development and tourism. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities, initiatives, and events that sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 179214

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries and IHEs to Benefit Lo...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal government, libraries, and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include workforce training, small business devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 180555

Grants to Nevada Organizations to Promote Local Tourist Attractions and Events

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to Nevada organizations in eligible locations to promote and advertise local tourism opportunities. Funding is intended for requests that demonstrate the potential to benefit the tourism industry, increase the use of local lodging facilities, generate dollars sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180849

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Municipalities to Foster Economic Development and Improv...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to foster economic development and improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for beautification projects, capital improvements, op...

GrantWatch ID#: 190454

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits and Schools for Programs that Benefit Residents in ...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that will have long-lasting community impact. Eligible applicants directly provide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191707