2,025 Community Economic Development Grants

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations and groups for programs to increase affordable housing in eligible regions. Funding may be used for campaigns to advocate for social housing justice. Programs must fall into one of the following categories: c...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations to meet community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for the start-up costs of new projects and programs with a focus on health, income, or education. Applicants should submit requests that present i...

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $40,000 to Indiana businesses in eligible locations for structural improvements and exterior building enhancements. Applicants must contact program staff and attend a project meeting prior to applying. Funding is intended to ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana property owners in eligible locations for project evaluation and clean-up activities related to abandoned properties. Applicants must contact program staff and select a contractor prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

Grants of up to $5,000 and subsidies to Virginia businesses in eligible regions for workforce enhancement. Applicants must contact a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for wage subsidies for the filling of a new or vacant position or as reimbursement f...

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, IHEs, and tribes for projects to protect and manage coastal resources. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of planning, outreach, youth education, technol...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana businesses for innovative technology development projects. Funding is available for the planning and research phase as well as the development phase. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of products and services develo...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding may be...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for programs that increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events, festivals, and programs that increase visitor spending, support businesses, and enhance the local quality of life. Special ...

Opportunity for Ontario industrial property owners to receive development certification for their site. Applicants are required to consult with the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to expedite the search process for poten...

Grants to Vermont municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and groups for community development projects. Funding is intended for activities that involve residents and demonstrate community support. The goal of the grant program is to provide initial funding for promot...

Grants to New Mexico local agencies and tribal governments to meet matching fund requirements for federal grants. Eligible proposals relate to economic development, infrastructure projects, research, and energy transition, as well as other critical projects benefitting...

Grants of up to $6,500 to New Hampshire small businesses to promote export activities. The purpose of funding is to expand the state's export ability, increase the number of small businesses that export their goods, and open up new trade opportunities. Funding may be u...

Grants to Illinois units of local government for projects for neighborhood improvement programs benefiting low and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations and a public hearing must be held before applying. Funding is intended to p...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local area. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects to protect natural resources...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland small businesses for structural repairs and improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote and support physical enhancem...

Grants to California commercial property owners and tenants for property improvements and renovations in eligible locations. The goal of the program is to encourage economic revitalization as well as to enhance the city's commercial corridors. Eligible properties are l...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland businesses in eligible communities for capital improvements to storefronts. Funding may be used for expenses including but not limited to painting, lighting, masonry repair, signage, and awnings. Eligible buildings are those located ...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Florida commercial and residential historic building owners in eligible locations for rehabilitation and renovation activities. Funding is intended for visible exterior improvements and improvements to ensure that ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida owners of commercial properties in eligible locations for capital improvements. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance of main thoroughfares by offsetting costs associated with materials, hardscape plazas, irrigation, professio...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida businesses to promote commercial activity in eligible areas. Funding is intended to assist restaurants, professional offices, and retail merchants with costs associated with leasing commercial buildings. Any new business locating, or e...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Florida homeowners in eligible locations for exterior improvements to residential properties. The purpose of this program is to improve the appearance of residential buildings and encourage investment in single-fami...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida commercial building owners in eligible locations to convert portions of commercial buildings to residential units. Certain applicants require pre-approval prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include building costs such as walls,...

Grants of up to $90,000 to Colorado community-based organizations and public agencies partnering with community members for initiatives to strengthen communities and achieve health equity. Eligible programs focus on populations that have been historically excluded from...

Loans to Minnesota businesses to purchase necessary equipment. Applicants must submit a pre-application questionnaire prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help eligible businesses enhance automation and productivity. Funding may be used to purchase softw...

Grants to Georgia businesses to promote development and increase growth. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help local companies access capital to help strengthen and advance their business. Projects should fall into the focus...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within a wide range of focus areas including but not limited to economic and workforce development, health, liter...

Grants and in-kind support to Michigan small businesses in eligible regions to mitigate the negative economic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Successful applicants will receive business coaching from a dedicated business consultant and services from loc...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin business owners in eligible locations to make capital improvements on commercial buildings. Applicants are required to meet with staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to improve the appearance of local proper...

Sponsorships to Texas and Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for events to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for one-time events and activities. Eligible organizations are those that serve the communities and resi...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects and activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for a range of programs that improve the local quality of life and enhance playgrounds, parks, and schools. Eligible proposals b...

Grants of up to $500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, schools, special districts, individuals, citizen groups, and community councils for projects that benefit rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the local quality of life. Proposa...

Grants to New Mexico small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for assistance in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to help launch new businesses and promote the growth of establ...

In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribes to address community needs. Applicants must complete a concept form prior to completing a full application. The program is intended to support projects rel...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta businesses in eligible locations to support repairs to commercial buildings. Funding is intended to assist businesses that have broken windows and damaged storefronts resulting from an act of vandalism. Funds may also be used to repair...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts small businesses and individual business owners in eligible locations to promote economic development. Funding is intended to help create and support microbusinesses owned by low and moderate-income residents. The long-range goa...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support events and projects that will attract overnight visitors to the area. Initiatives should bring in visitors from outside the area, drive...

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota neighborhood associations, community organizations, and residents for events that build local communities in eligible locations. Examples of eligible activities include social gatherings, neighborhood block parties, and movie nights. E...

Grants to Nevada food-related businesses to address food insecurity and promote economic development. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance food security across the state and create opportunities for food ...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies in eligible locations for capital improvement projects that promote productivity, economic growth, a clean environment, and strong communities. Funding is intended for construction and renovation projects in a range of cat...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of community improvement, health and...

Grants to West Virginia property owners, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, to address critical preservation and restoration needs related to historic sites. Funding is intended to offer emergency assistance to promote the protecti...

Grants to Utah small businesses to foster innovation and economic development in the local marketplace. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Women-owned businesses and businesses in rural regions are eligible to receive additional funding....

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit sports organizations in eligible regions to host competitive amateur sports events. Funding is intended for competitions that are open to the public and that feature regional, provincial, or international competitors...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for projects and programs to benefit the local equine industry. Funding may be used for events, educational programs, and initiatives. The purpose of the program is to promote the equine in...

Grants of up to $750 to Prince Edward Island businesses to translate websites from English to French. The purpose of the program is to enhance the web presence of tourism products and services to benefit Francophone visitors to the region. Enhanced support is also avai...

Grants to Alberta individuals and nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote connections in the community through gatherings and activities. Grant...

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in eligible communities for programs and projects to advance social justice. The purpose of the program is to help achieve justice and equity for people of African her...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that promote economic development. Applicants must pre-qualify in the grantee portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to increa...

Loans of up to $50,000 to Connecticut small businesses and property owners in eligible regions for capital upgrades. Funding is intended to enhance the external appearance of local businesses in order to attract customers and increase the appeal of the neighborhood. El...