1,936 Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for capital projects that improve recreational facilities. Funding is intended to enhance and expand existing community sport and recreation infrastructure and support th...

Loans to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations for business growth and job expansion. Funding is intended to support disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, or veterans with disabilities. Eligible uses of funds include construction, lan...

Loans to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations for capital business development projects. Loan funds may be used for building and land acquisitions, equipment purchases, construction projects, and working capital for direct labor and inventory expenses. Eligible b...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut women-owned small businesses to support projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for businesses that are majority-owned by women and are to be used for specific projects that will impact the business' profitability and grow...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut businesses for projects to impact economic and business development in eligible areas. The application includes questions about how your company will change after receiving and using the funding; applications must be very specific...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana property and business owners to revitalize and enhance public spaces in eligible areas. Funding may be used for placemaking activities such as outdoor performances, for art installations, and for the implementation of safety improveme...

Grants of $10,000 to Maryland new business owners for startup costs and job creation in eligible areas. Applicants must have a pre-application meeting with the staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the new enterprise with the capabili...

Grants of up to $5,000 are available to Texas community groups and individuals for small-scale projects that enhance parks in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for community-initiated park improvement project...

In-kind grants of trees to Ohio residents in eligible locations for planting on streets outside of family residences. The purpose of the program is to plant trees that will benefit local neighborhoods. Trees must be planted in the public right-of-way. Requests will be ...

In-kind grants to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations to provide trees in urban areas. The purpose of the program is to plant trees in approved areas in order to bring the economic, climate, and health benefits associated with trees to local residents. Interested app...

Grants to Illinois food and beverage establishments in eligible locations to upgrade and expand their space. Funding is intended to help stimulate the local economy and workforce by strengthening local businesses by improving the functionality and appearance of their c...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations for large-scale events that attract tourists and benefit local residents in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include marketing, operating, programming, and promotional expenses. Events must take place in the City of...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington organizations for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations address obstacles to developing large-scale, strategic, high-priority proposals; or to support organizations with limited capa...

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies, Tribes, visitor centers, and private entities for projects to increase tourism to the state. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to boost the local economy by dr...

Grants to Florida residents and businesses for upgrades and repairs to commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support facade improvements such as exterior lighting, landscaping, benches, bicycle racks, and public art, as well as entrances, ...

Grants to Florida independent businesses for exterior enhancements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements such as landscaping, benches, exterior lighting, bicycle racks, and public art, as well as entrances, windows, and AD...

Grants of up to $25,000 to California commercial property owners in eligible locations for façade improvements. Funding is intended for street-facing improvements, such as signage, exterior lighting and finishes, canopies and awnings, door and window replacements, and...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture, environment, anima...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit and community organizations for projects and activities that address barriers to wellness, safety, and health. Funding is intended for events and programs that directly impact the health of Marylanders. Activities must be aligned with the m...

Grants to Michigan organizations for activities that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs with a social, cultural, educational, and/or wellness focus. Funds may also be used for conferences, community develop...

Grants of up to $2500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to support community-building events in eligible areas. Funding is intended for events such as holiday activities and community dinners. Activities must address the needs of local reside...

Grants to North Carolina organizations for disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist the local community in recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The grant program aims to support eligible organizations that are lo...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities for programs and projects that benefit communities and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that remove barriers to racial and social equity, expand housing opportunities, and involve an...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida businesses to create small parks in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to promote the development of the downtown area and to establish gathering spaces that will attract customers and support local businesses. Eligible busin...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to proactively address health gaps in eligible areas. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to serve as quick responses to requests for in...

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia individuals and businesses for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist residents and companies who were negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene. The grant provides re...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to California small businesses and entrepreneurs in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods in eligible regions for business development activities. Funding is intended to help businesses increase their workforce, strengthen inf...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors such...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the expansion of public charter schools. Applicants must first complete a questionnaire before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for schools that wish to serve about one thousand additional stud...

Grants of up to $500 to Texas individuals, organizations, and businesses to hold small events that will attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for first-time events in public spaces that will draw in visitors, increase money spent at local business...

Grants to Georgia and South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to mitigate the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Funding is intended to support a wide range of initiatives that will benefit the long-term stabilization and recovery of the community. ...

Grants and loans to Montana individuals and private contractors working in the wood industry to encourage job opportunities. Funding is intended as loans to businesses in the wood products industry, focusing on geographical locations where there is the greatest threat ...

Forgivable loans to Oklahoma individuals and families for down payments on new homes in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to enable homeownership for low-to-moderate-income families. Funds may be used to pay 50% of the down payment. The home must be loc...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, social and health equity, and community safety and devel...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to support recovery activities and rebuilding projects following the devastation caused by Tropical...

Grants to Missouri small businesses in eligible locations to repair damage caused by vandalism, or to undertake projects to prevent possible future damage from vandalism. Eligible expenses include repairs, security measures, and other storefront improvements. Businesse...

Grants to New York non-entitlement units of general local government for economic development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents throughout the state. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and conduct a public hearing prior to subm...

Grants to Washington organizations and municipalities to support community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to offset the cost of event supplies, including displays, furnishings, décor, lighting, and heaters. Eligible events must take place within the C...

Opportunity for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana individuals and entrepreneurs from tribal communities to participate in a business development program that will assist in commercializing a food product. The opportunity is intended to help peop...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for product development projects that will increase tourism to eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before submitting an application. All projects must increase...

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that will increase overnight stays in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will draw groups and events to the area for multi-day stays in Cumberland ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies for projects to assist with the recovery of tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants must meet with program staff before submitting an application. Al...

Grants to Canada registered charities and qualified donees for initiatives to effect policy change. Certain applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: education, the e...

Grants to Canada organizations for initiatives to address the needs of the community. Eligible areas of interest include education, sustainability, community development, arts and culture, and health. Particular attention is paid to projects that support women, DEI, vu...

Grants to Illinois individuals to purchase and improve a property in eligible locations. Applicants, depending on their status, are required to attend at least one workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for homeowners who will occupy the prope...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to promote public infrastructure for current and future residents and to provide...

Grants of up to $500 to Indiana community-based organizations for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that help to strengthen communities with a demonstrated neighborhood benefit. Requests may be for one larger pr...

Grants to Minnesota organizations to benefit communities and individuals throughout the state. Interested organizations must send an inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs, initiatives, and activities in the focus areas of climate action and pathwa...

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support several types of requests, including general operating assistance, program requests, capital projects, capacity building, and more. Requests for specif...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. The fun...