2,526 Community Economic Development Grants

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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Activities that Promote Tourism

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses for tourism-related activities and capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support marketing events, advertising, festivals, and facilities such as convention cent...

GrantWatch ID#: 148971

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the local quality of life. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 179759

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environment, family, health and wellness, recreation, and res...

GrantWatch ID#: 181470

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

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletics, conservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 06/19/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

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

Deadline: 06/19/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212884
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Service Projects and Programs in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 06/20/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for community service projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to economic development, education and youth, the environment, disaster relief, emergency energy assistance, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225947
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Beautification Projects

Deadline: 06/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for projects and programs that enhance and beautify local neighborhoods. Funding is intended to support planting projects that foster community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210585
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Grants to California Cities, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits for Affordable Housing

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding m...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848
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Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 160240
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Contracts for Services to Kansas and Missouri Agencies to Plan Transportation Projects

Deadline: 06/22/26

Contracts for services to Kansas and Missouri government entities and transportation agencies to plan sustainable transportation projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support planning activities that integrate environment, land use, transportation,...

GrantWatch ID#: 193331
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Conservation and Recreation Proje...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for conservation and recreation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve community-based trails, parks, and open spaces. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 198640
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Grants to Idaho Businesses to Promote Workforce Expansion

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Idaho businesses to promote workforce development. Funding is intended to assist employers who want to expand their current workforce or retrain existing workers with skills necessary for specific economic opportunities or industrial expansion initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 210645
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Grants to Idaho Community-Based Partnerships to Promote Workforce Development

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho community-based partnerships to promote workforce expansion opportunities. Funding is intended to support the efforts of teams, with representation and guidance from businesses, educational institutions, and other community partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 210647
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Grants to Idaho Collaboratives to Develop Workforce Training Programs

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Idaho consortia of businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement workforce training programs. Funding is intended for activities that offer transferable skills gains for all individuals participating in the program. Training may include...

GrantWatch ID#: 210648
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism and Improve the Local Quality o...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that promote tourism and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that benefit visitors, as well as those who l...

GrantWatch ID#: 214456
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Grants to Washington, DC Small Businesses for Rental and Tenant Improvements Assistance

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit and for-profit businesses in eligible locations to support rental and other expenses of small businesses that enhance the neighborhood. Funding is intended to offset rental costs and assist with qualifying tenant improvements. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 219819
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for housing and community development initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Eligible project focus areas include housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 221814
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Grants to Washington, DC Businesses for Rent and Tenant Improvements Assistance

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Washington, DC businesses to support rental payments and tenant improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offset expenses of small-sized businesses which provide activities or services that increase customer flow and strengthen community...

GrantWatch ID#: 229107
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Grant to a Washington, DC Nonprofit or For-Profit to Support International Businesses

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization or for-profit entity to coordinate and manage a program to provide support for international businesses seeking to establish a presence in the District. The purpose of the program is to connect international startup...

GrantWatch ID#: 229179
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Artists to Enhance Culture and Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists to engage residents and visitors while enhancing culture and tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that heighten disaster resilience awareness and prep...

GrantWatch ID#: 179519
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Rural Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185115
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses for Bag Drop Recycling Programs

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to California nonprofits, IHEs, local government entities, tribes, for-profit businesses, and private entities to support bag drop recycling programs. Funding may be used to establish new recycling centers or to update a currently existing one. Priority wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 213029
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Grants to Minnesota Water Systems to Protect Water Sources

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to Minnesota public water systems for projects that help to promote source water protection. Funding is intended to support community and non-community, non-transient water systems. Activities must focus on managing or eliminating one or more potential sour...

GrantWatch ID#: 224885
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include youth development, health and wellbeing, economic opportunity, basic needs, and arts and creativity. Suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 169966
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Grants to Minnesota Schools, IHEs, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Youth Career Pathway Programs

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and Agencies for youth career pathway programs. Funding is intended to support the creation or expansion of programs for high school students that provide career awareness, exploration, j...

GrantWatch ID#: 193344
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Grants to New Hampshire Organizations to Enhance State Tourism

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to New Hampshire organizations to enhance state tourism. Funding is intended to increase the number of tourists and their length of stay, and build an image of New Hampshire as a vacation destination throughout the year. Among other goals of the grant progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196634
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Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Tribes, and Residents to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nevada charities, tribal entities, and individuals to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address at least one of the following themes: biodiversity, community, digital skills, culture & he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229738
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Grants to Iowa Organizations for Recreational Events and Activities

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Dubuque Region, Iowa event organizers for the development, marketing, and promotion of recreational events that will benefit local residents. Applicants must explain how the activity or event will benefit the residents of Dubuque Region and must specify ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149299
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 06/25/26

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 Louisiana Nonprofits to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to youth and children, older adults, housing, adult education, community leadership capacity building, beautification project...

GrantWatch ID#: 181032
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Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Rail Transportation Systems

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198480
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies to Host Sporting Events

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia sports organizations, community associations, clubs, registered societies, local government agencies, academic institutions, and Aboriginal bands to host amateur sporting events. Funding is intended to support sports pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 198998
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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must present ideas to program staff before applying. Funding is intended to market and advertise e...

GrantWatch ID#: 219377
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Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221045
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Grants to Massachusetts Residents, Artists, Neighborhood Groups, and Youth in Eligible Areas t...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts residents, artists, neighborhood groups, and youth in eligible areas to support local arts and culture activities. Funding is intended to support activities that are small in scale and led by residents and artists. Programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227309
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration i...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Preservation and Recrea...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to support a range of preservation and recreation projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide ordinance and planning assistance an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144607
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to meet community needs and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Eligible programs will benefit underserved populations and low and moderate-income residents. Funding priorities include non-hous...

GrantWatch ID#: 145620
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Grants to Tennessee Arts Nonprofits for General Operations

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operational support. Eligible organizations are those whose main mission is to support the exhibition, performance, or instruction of art. Funding is intended for organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 151699
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits be more effective, efficient, and self-sustaining....

GrantWatch ID#: 152402
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Groups to Enhance Recreational Facilities and Parks

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, homeowner associations, and other organizations to enhance local recreational facilities and parks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to the general p...

GrantWatch ID#: 161853
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Arizona, Iowa, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents of eligible communities. Funding priorities include leadership and capacity building, workforce deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 170488
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 06/19/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759
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Grants to Tennessee Artists, Collectives, and Nonprofits for Community Arts Projects

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Tennessee artists, artist collectives, and community-based nonprofit organizations for arts projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations in building, strengthening, and cultivating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183958
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Grants to Texas Organizations for Programs to Benefit Families

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit vulnerable families and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects that are within the focus areas of healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 193001
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Grants to Iowa Businesses for Business Growth and Development

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Iowa for-profit businesses in eligible locations to promote business growth and development. Funding is intended for innovative, sustainable proposals that will result in improved revenue and business expansion. The goal of the program is to assist parti...

GrantWatch ID#: 194174
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Grants to Ontario Companies for Mining Exploration Projects

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Ontario early-stage mining companies and prospectors for exploratory mining-related projects. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support companies that are conducting mineral exploration and developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197761
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for General Operating Support

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to strengthen capacity and improve general operations. Priority is given to organizations within the following focus areas: basic needs, arts and culture, economic mobility, and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 204825
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Opportunity for Virginia Individuals to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 06/26/26

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