2,556 Community Economic Development Grants

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives in distressed and underserved communities. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, technical assistance, and capacity-building. Additional grants support beautification efforts and development projects that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

Economic development funding spans everything from small-business loans to major infrastructure grants. Sort by recipient type, location, or project type above to match your initiative. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for multi-phase development projects.

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Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribal entities for projects that will have a positive impact on eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163774
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of job training, affordable housing, assisting the economically disadvantaged, education, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 173604
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Grants to Texas Musicians, Promoters, and Venues to Advance the Music Industry

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas professional musicians, independent promoters, and music venues to promote the music industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the music sector through activities and events that benefit tourists and expand the creative workfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 224377
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Grants to USA States to Increase Exports of Small Businesses

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA states and territories to increase exports of small businesses. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to build the capacity of current and future small business exporters to compete in the global marketpl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231299
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and marketing organizations for projects and events that promote local tourism in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for the prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 149037
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Grants to Oregon Entities for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, individuals, and entities for projects and services to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-bound, specific initiatives that fulfill at least one specified goal to benefit the community...

GrantWatch ID#: 150849
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Grants to Alaska Cities and Housing Authorities for Boat Harbor Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Alaska municipalities and regional housing authorities to improve and upgrade facilities in small boat harbors. Funding is intended for the expansion, major repair, construction, and maintenance of facilities throughout the state. The goal of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 172187
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Grants to California Businesses and Nonprofit Entities to Produce Recycled Tire Products

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to California businesses and nonprofit entities for activities to promote the recycling of rubber tires. Funding is intended to provide incentives to manufacturers and processors to market recycled products, prevent tire dumping, and divert waste tires from...

GrantWatch ID#: 172941
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191
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Grants to Maryland Local Governments to Improve Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Maryland local governments to improve outdoor recreational facilities and green space systems. Funding is intended to support capital projects to develop, enhance, or expand parks, green spaces, trails, playgrounds, and water recreation facilities in tow...

GrantWatch ID#: 174302
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions to Enhance Communities

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and public institutions for community enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborative initiatives that improve the way communities work together, solv...

GrantWatch ID#: 186570
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Grants to Washington Owners or Managers of Multifamily Housing Projects for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington owners or managers of multifamily housing projects to provide additional rental units to eligible tenants. Funding is intended for non-elderly individuals with developmental disabilities, with mental illness, or who are receiving long-term ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 219452
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Address Social, Health, and Human Service Needs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to address the social, health, and human service needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the focus areas of health, youth opportunity, and financial security. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 222482
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Agencies for Forestry Initiatives

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, schools, and local governments for forestry initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for long-term and sustained urban and community fores...

GrantWatch ID#: 230295
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations with major initiatives designed to ensure long-term growth. Funded progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 131626
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Grants to Wisconsin and Illinois Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of women and girls in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support services and initiatives in the areas of economic opportunity, health and stab...

GrantWatch ID#: 147529
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Basic Needs of Residents

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the basic needs of residents in eligible communities. Priority will be given to organizations that are dedicated to meeting residents' basic needs, including shelter, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150204
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Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations in eligible areas for projects, activities, and events that encourage tourism and overnight visits. Eligible projects are those that are designed to promote economic growth, particularly through overnight stays in loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Benefit Disadvantaged and Low-Income Populations

Deadline: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations to benefit disadvantaged and low-income populations. Applicants must submit an eligibility test prior to applying. Funding is intended for the development of community centers and facilities purposed for the delivery of...

GrantWatch ID#: 172674
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Expand and Improve Organizational Capac...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand and improve organizational capacity. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible organizations are those that primarily serve residents with l...

GrantWatch ID#: 173759
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Grants to Colorado Destination Marketing Organizations to Increase Statewide Tourism

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Colorado destination marketing organizations and tourism industry associations for projects and initiatives to enhance tourism throughout the state. Funding is intended for marketing campaigns related to travel and tourism. Eligible projects must be new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175963
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Initiatives

Deadline: 08/20/26

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 North Carolina Agencies for Capital Projects that Lead to Job Creation

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies for projects that create new jobs through the expansion, renovation, or construction of buildings. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 180898
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies to Raze Buildings, Redevelop Sites, and Facilitate the Creat...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to North Carolina government agencies for projects to create new jobs through the demolition and renovation of buildings that are not in use. Applicants must participate in a conference call prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195749
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Grants to Michigan Organizations for Projects and Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the workforce and to create projects within a broad range of interest areas, including education, health, the arts, disadvantaged yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 197909
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Grants and Technical Assistance to USA City and County Governments for Financial Empowerment

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants and technical assistance to USA city and county governments for financial empowerment initiatives. Funding supports the development of strategic plans, community engagement, and policies that improve financial stability, expand wealth-building opportunities...

GrantWatch ID#: 200670
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Grants to Massachusetts Agricultural Businesses in the Cranberry Sector to Increase Productivi...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Massachusetts agricultural production businesses in the cranberry sector to enhance existing cranberry bogs and increase productivity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to promote long-term growth, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 214390
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Grants to South Dakota and Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to South Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible activities are in the focus areas of community service, economic development, education and youth, the environment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225409
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Grants to New York Organizations, Companies, and Institutions for Projects to Develop and Impr...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to New York organizations, companies, and institutions for projects to develop and improve maritime ports throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that benefit and build the capacity of the state's offshore wind industry and improve the stat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225739
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and DMOs to Foster Tourism Across the State

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and DMOs to increase tourism to communities across the state. Funding may be used for services contracted through a third-party vendor, advertising, trade shows, and eligible Explore Minnesota progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 156102
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Grants to Montana Government Agencies for Assistance in Developing Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Montana local, tribal, and state agencies for assistance and technical services related to the development of conservation projects. Eligible expenses may include surveys, studies, sample collections, growth and capital improvement plans, and technical s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178571
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Grants to Oregon Local and Tribal Governments for Transportation Planning Projects

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon cities, counties, tribal governments, government councils, and special districts for local transportation planning activities. Funding is intended to support planning projects that result in policy decisions related to land use and local transport...

GrantWatch ID#: 181220
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance nonprofit initiatives that foster socially and economically thriving communities while addressing significant community needs or...

GrantWatch ID#: 181494
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health, education, community development, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 215271
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Grants to Maryland Business and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Maryland commercial property owners in eligible locations for exterior structural enhancements. Funding is intended for facade upgrades including re-painting, windows, doors, shutters, gutters, siding, masonry, lighting, signage, and more. Assistance is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215725
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Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Increase Tourism in Their Communities

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Tennessee marketing, regional, and tourism organizations to increase tourism to their communities. Funding is intended to increase visitation, broaden the impact of marketing communication, and generate travel-related revenue. Tourism marketing efforts c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222595
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Grants to Washington, DC Small Businesses to Support Business Growth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Washington, DC small businesses in eligible locations to support business growth. Funding is intended to provide access to capital and to encourage long-term business success. Eligible costs include administrative, software and technology, utilities, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222742
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Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Washington organizations and agencies for activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for special events, festivals, tourism facilities, and marketing projects. The grant program invests in community events and projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 229400
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Grants to Arizona Commercial Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Arizona commercial property owners in eligible locations for facade improvements. Funding is intended for storefront improvements and/or historic preservation projects that will attract customers and enhance the streetscape in the area. All proposed proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 229837
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Contract for Services to a Massachusetts Organization to Evaluate a Crisis Response Program

Deadline: 08/21/26

Contract for services to a Massachusetts organization to evaluate a community-led crisis response pilot program in eligible regions. The successful applicant will function as an independent evaluator, assessing and interpreting data and offering community oversigh...

GrantWatch ID#: 231123
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Grants to Minnesota Organizations for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/23/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations for projects that benefit communities within the funder's service territory. Focus areas include youth, educational scholarship programs, cultural programs, environmental education, hardship relief, and activities to improve the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 228211
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Grants and In-Kind Support to North Carolina Startups to Advance Business Ventures

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina startup companies to assist in advancing business ventures. Funding is intended to positively impact the future success of emerging and early-stage businesses. Startups will also participate in an accelerator...

GrantWatch ID#: 135795
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Grants and In-Kind Support to North Carolina Startups for Business Development

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to North Carolina early-stage companies for business development assistance. Funding is intended to help startups advance their companies, reduce risks, gain customers, and attract future investment. In addition to grant funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 145633
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Eligible programs benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 156671
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits or Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Women

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations or government agencies to meet the needs of women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and programs that address issues that are important to women in areas including edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176040
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Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups for Community Improvement Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia neighborhood groups for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas include safety, leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846
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Grants to California Entities to Benefit Populations Affected by Anti-Drug Policies

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to California community-based nonprofit organizations and local health departments for programs to benefit populations that have been negatively affected by policies related to the War on Drugs campaign. Applicants must submit a Phase 1 application prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 192650
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Grants to Missouri Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Missouri government agencies for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide affordable housing and an appropriate living environment and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 210455
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Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Infrastructure Development

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, cities, faith-based groups, unions, CBOs, IHEs, trade schools, and Tribes in multiple states for local infrastructure development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to focus on transportation, flood control, and basic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214019
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