2,519 Community Economic Development Grants

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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Projects to Benefit Eligible C...

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees for resident-led projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 164757
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Municipalities for Projects to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to attract visitors and support local events. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to TV, radio, and social med...

GrantWatch ID#: 191404
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Grants to Florida Agencies for Community-Based Activities to Support Military Bases

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to Florida local governments for community-based projects that benefit military bases. Funding is intended for activities that protect military installations, diversify the economy of a defense-dependent community, or develop plans that facilitate the reuse...

GrantWatch ID#: 211453
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Grants to Indiana Organizations for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to Indiana organizations for programs that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, youth, civic enhancements, nature, historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214849
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Grants to Ohio Production Companies to Improve the Creative Economy

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ohio production companies for activities that strengthen the creative economy in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects such as feature-length narrative films, documentaries, long-form specials, miniseries, series, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221184
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Grants to Florida Agencies to Benefit Military Members, Veterans, and Families

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to Florida government agencies to protect military bases and benefit members of the military. Funding is intended to maintain military installations; promote economic and workforce development efforts; conduct R&D; and improve the environment for service me...

GrantWatch ID#: 222596
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Grants to New Jersey Municipalities to Integrate Regional Climate Change Resilience

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to New Jersey municipalities and counties to integrate regional climate change resilience into development planning. Localities are expected to develop regional teams to work together by enhancing the region's comprehension of how climate change impacts mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223446
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Grants to Kansas Agencies and Nonprofits to Address the Root Causes of Poverty

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to Kansas agencies and nonprofit organizations to address the causes and impacts of poverty. Funding is intended to support services and activities for individuals and families with low incomes that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229662
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in El...

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in areas such as human services, arts and culture, education, economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178881
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Grants to New York Nonprofits for Environmental Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York nonprofit organizations for environmental projects in eligible regions. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that emphasize the integration of systems and cross-s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179493
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Grants to Alberta Businesses and Organizations to Improve Building Façades and Exteriors

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta businesses and organizations in eligible locations for exterior building improvements. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the aesthetic appeal and the quality of life of the community. Eligible projects are those that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180986
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Startups to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants and in-kind support to Nova Scotia startup companies for activities that assist in achieving investment readiness. Funding is intended to promote the growth of emerging businesses in the following sectors: clean technology, agriculture technology, health te...

GrantWatch ID#: 192115
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Arts-Related Events to Create Employment Opportunities

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for arts-related events that create employment opportunities. Funding may be used for concerts, cultural events, and festivals that employ local performing artists, actors, dancers, and musicians. Funds must be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204398
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents and meet community needs in eligible locations. Priority is given to innovative and new ideas. Eligible proposals have an element of economic development....

GrantWatch ID#: 228137
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Grant to an Ontario Individual Artist or Artist Team for a Public Art Piece

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grant to an Ontario individual artist or artist team for a public art piece in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support the creation and installation of a public art initiative that recognizes and celebrates Indigenous presence, acknowledges the significance...

GrantWatch ID#: 229606
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Grants to Massachusetts Conservation and Agricultural Agencies for Resource Protection

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipal conservation agencies and agricultural commissions to acquire land to protect, restore, and conserve state resources. Funding is intended to acquire properties such as fields, forests, habitats, and historic or cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141708
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Grants to Massachusetts Agencies to Provide Outdoor Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for residents throughout the state. The purpose of funding is to make land available for recreation in urban areas and to protect conservation and recreation land. Funding can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141709
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Grants to New Jersey Municipalities for Land Development Projects

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to New Jersey municipalities in eligible locations for land development projects. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve public park areas, preserve historic resources, and provide access to local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 146436
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to produce events that improve the area’s cultural presence, offer valuable arts and cultural experiences, and advance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and events that enhance the Orlando a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171874
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Economic Development Projects in Underserved Areas

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit rural and economically distressed communities. Funding is intended to identify, survey, and develop new industrial sites for development projects that attract new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204824
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities within the funding source's service area. Areas of focus inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 141579
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking to implement a new idea that has not been piloted in the past...

GrantWatch ID#: 167241
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Preservation Pr...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, municipalities, and faith-based entities for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation, renovation, and upkeep of historic pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 170714
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the needs of older adults, promote projects for youth, and improve labor/management relations through education...

GrantWatch ID#: 171156
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Projects Benefiting People With Disabilities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, including schools, faith-based organizations, and tribal entities, for programs that benefit individuals with disabilities and their families. Funding is intended for activities that address social int...

GrantWatch ID#: 171909
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. New applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172243
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs to address community needs within a range of focus areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 172293
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, Schools, and Agencies for Charitable Prog...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, and eligible government entities for programs and projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and programs in any charitable focus area. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 173213
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of health, youth, arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 174200
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts to Enhance Cultural Buildings

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts for capital projects related to cultural centers. Funding is intended for the acquisition, construction, and renovation of facilities used for ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 181516
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Grants to Florida Small Businesses for General Operational Support

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida small businesses in eligible locations for general operational support. Funding is intended for supplies and equipment purchases, renovations, insurance, security systems, and advertising. Requests will be accepted from eligible b...

GrantWatch ID#: 182990
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Grants to Florida Small Businesses for Business Development

Deadline: 07/10/26

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, invent...

GrantWatch ID#: 185230
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Sports Events that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and groups for sports events to foster tourism and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program-related expenses such as production, site fees, marketing, and travel for public events that at...

GrantWatch ID#: 185897
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Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Municipal Entities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipal entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used for project and event costs, capital improvements, and promotional costs. Projects should also focus on collaborative partnershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 190524
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Grants to New Mexico Businesses for Workforce Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to New Mexico businesses for workforce training programs. Applicants must submit an eligibility form before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for coursework and on-the-job training. The program aims to strengthen the economy by providing finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 193606
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Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 201090
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Opportunity for Texas Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for Texas underserved entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive funds in the form of a loan and a grant, training, professional resources, networking opportunities, tools and technology, and ongoing suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 202058
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Projects that Positively Impact the Community

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for projects that positively impact the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the growth, development, and well-being of the community's residents. Eligible organizations and projects must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203576
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Opportunity for California Artists and Artist Teams to Participate in a Public Art Project

Deadline: 07/10/26

Opportunity for California artists and collaborative artist teams in eligible counties to participate in a public art project. The goal of the program is to create a vibrant sense of connection, community, and shared humanity. Successful applicants will receive a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203944
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Grants to Oklahoma Agencies for Planning Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies to inventory all their assets and prepare a strategic plan using that information. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to undertake a comprehensive inventory of all government-owned ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 204382
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Grants to Montana Agencies for Planning Projects for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Montana local government agencies for programs and projects to benefit local communities. The purpose of the program is to support the planning stage of community development programs to address community needs. Funding is intended for l...

GrantWatch ID#: 205874
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthy Farms and Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to request...

GrantWatch ID#: 207576
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Grants to West Virginia Property Owners for Development Projects on Lands Affected by Mining

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to West Virginia property owners for economic and community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to redevelop and return to use properties containing abandoned mines. Priority is given to projects that address the health and safet...

GrantWatch ID#: 209163
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994
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Grants to Maryland Property Owners and Businesses to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Maryland property owners, tenants, and businesses for capital projects that enhance commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the appearance and structural integrity of commercial facades. The grant is available to commer...

GrantWatch ID#: 229465
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Grants to Texas Small Businesses for Exterior Property Improvements

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Texas small businesses for exterior property improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the visual appeal, attractiveness, and overall aesthetic quality of commercial buildings while encouraging property owners and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229813
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Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects and initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for meeting essential needs, enriching community life, protecting the environment, and inspirin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229932
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Grants to Indiana Businesses to Strengthen the Downtown District

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $2,500 to Indiana businesses in eligible locations to strengthen the downtown district. Funding is intended to support improvements to the exterior of the building, ADA compliance, and the purchase of business equipment. Examples include, but are not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 229966
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Loans to New York Commercial Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 07/10/26

Loans of up to $20,000 to New York owners of commercial properties in eligible locations for facade improvements. Funding is intended to rehabilitate commercial buildings and to improve the look, commercial viability, and quality of life of the area. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230095