1,907 Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities to promote recovery efforts and business development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to generate opportunities that lead to the long-term success of the local community. The program seeks to support the municipalities a...

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

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement sustainability measures that also help reduce operating ...

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants must...

Loans to Delaware small for-profit and nonprofit business entities to provide support for minor credit or collateral issues or to enable expansion and growth. Applicants must contact and meet with a business manager prior to applying. The goal of these programs is to o...

Grants and in-kind assistance to Washington communities in rural areas of eligible counties for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must attend a mandatory webinar series prior to submitting an application. Awarded communities will receive $15,000 yearly fo...

Grants and agreements to Texas community groups, neighborhood associations, and nonprofit organizations for small- and medium-sized community benefit projects in eligible regions. Eligible projects must be in compliance with City regulations and codes. Some projects ma...

Grants to Virginia businesses in eligible locations for start-up or expansion support. Funding is intended to assist in creating new jobs in the region. Eligible companies are IT businesses, distributors, manufacturers, R&D companies, and call centers that are located ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and small businesses for environmental projects in eligible regions. Projects must have a proven impact in the areas of business management, sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, water conservation an...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oklahoma commercial property owners and renters for signage projects that promote economic development and advance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop a corridor with historic and historically inspired signs that use...

Grants to Michigan organizations for capital projects that benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended to enhance the economy, create high-paying jobs, revitalize communities, and improve infrastructure. The program seeks to improve the quality of life for ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois businesses in eligible locations to promote growth and implement physical improvements. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen local businesses or t...

Grants to Florida businesses in eligible areas to facilitate business expansion. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover rent payments for new or expanding businesses to contribute to the economic develop...

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations to address community needs. Applicants are required to complete an eligibility questionnaire prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include health, the arts, youth development, cultural en...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and for-profit institutions and tribal and government agencies for clean energy initiatives. The purpose of the program is to advance the state toward its goal of reaching carbon neutrality while providing job opportunities and promoting ec...

Grants to Texas businesses for new projects that promote workforce expansion and economic development. Funding is intended to motivate companies to implement Texas-based projects when competing with out-of-state sites. The fund serves as a performance-based financial i...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico private sector lenders to increase the level of financing to qualified borrowers for constructing or preserving affordable housing. Funding may be used for buying land, providing infrastructure, and improving properties. Borrowers may be s...

Guaranteed loans to USA and territories lenders to help finance community and economic development projects in rural areas. Funding is intended for projects such as the development of community facilities, the improvement of water and waste disposal, energy efficiency ...

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural familie...

Grants to Alberta businesses, community organizations, and property owners for building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair and upgrade eligible commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and apartment buildings and properties. The program aims...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and Tribes for housing construction projects to benefit low-income people in rural areas. Funding is intended to provide safe and affordable housing to families and individuals who cannot afford it on their own, thr...

Grants to Maryland municipalities to acquire and develop recreational and open spaces. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life of residents. Eligible expenses in...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for neighborhood improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities including landscaping, signage, and ...

Grants to Georgia nonprofit housing developers and builders for housing projects that benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop affordable homes for people historically excluded from homeownership and to address the racial we...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies in eligible locations to support recovery from natural disasters. Funding is intended to support grants in the focus areas of education, health, wellness, housing, and commun...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs. Funding is intended to support capital projects, programming, and capacity-building efforts. The Foundation seeks to promote local and community development by funding ...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for education, health, human services, religion, animal care, arts an...

Loans to Indiana small food processors for business development projects. Funding is intended to help meat and poultry packers and processors access affordable capital for expansion projects. Loans are available to small and very small primary (slaughter) and secondary...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that focus on public safety, education, inclusion and diversity, community development and engage...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to California businesses and arts and cultural organizations in eligible regions to establish and carry out new public arts and cultural programs in downtown neighborhoods. Funding is intended for activities that include live...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington owners of commercial and industrial buildings in eligible regions to refurbish building exteriors. Eligible projects include murals and art installations, sidewalk patios and parklets, and façade refacing. The goal of the grant pro...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Rhode Island small businesses in eligible locations to mitigate the lasting negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is intended to promote economic development through helping small businesses grow and thrive. Applicants m...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland businesses in eligible locations for workforce training projects. Funding is intended to provide training support to companies with a plan or an interest in training their current employees. All training must result in a credential th...

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible regions for economic development activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of activities including structural work, facade improvem...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts business owners for projects to improve the facade of commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of f...

Loans and business support to Montana microbusinesses for business support. Businesses must contact a local business development corporation to apply. The purpose of the program is to provide capital for business expansion or start-up funds. Participants will also rece...

Opportunity for New Jersey businesses to receive assistance with applications to federal programs. The opportunity is intended for grant development support for entrepreneurs applying for federal grant opportunities. The program offers innovation-based startups additio...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois and Missouri small businesses to activate temporary stores in unoccupied storefronts in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist companies, startup retailers, and entrepreneur...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois and Missouri small businesses for activities to improve commercial street areas in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that assist businesses on downtown streets...

Loans to Minnesota Tribal entities, housing corporations, private developers, nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, and housing owners to promote affordable housing projects. Funding is intended for rental and single-family projects that benefit low-income resi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas property owners for exterior structural improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of building enhancements, including painting, awnings, facades, landscaping, and more. Approved projects...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas property owners to destroy and renovate commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage commercial property owners to raze neglected and abandoned buildings for future development. Eligible projects are loca...

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia sports and youth organizations to improve sports fields in eligible areas. Funding is intended to enhance venues within communities by addressing identified needs and filling funding gaps. The grants cover a var...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs focused on children's education and development, boosting household income, and improving economic security for families. Pr...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, arts and cultural institutions, and recreational centers to invigorate communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to revitalize areas through economic development, education, and energy. The progra...

Grants to New York organizations, chambers of commerce, and consortiums to help small businesses improve employee technical skills. Funding can be used to assist with loan applications and other financial needs, needs assessments, staffing, marketing, and expanding div...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, community groups, and schools to revitalize parks and landmarks. Funding is intended for abandoned, underdeveloped, and overgrown parks, as well as important landmarks. Included in this grant is support for seating ...

Grants to New York cities, counties, and towns in eligible locations to plan for the impacts of energy plant closures. Funding is intended to provide relevant entities with planning services for site reuse to help communities pursue economic growth as they proceed towa...

Grants to Wisconsin economic development organizations, municipalities, tribal entities, and counties to promote the success and development of small businesses. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for innovative programs that dir...

Grants of up to $2,000 for Wisconsin owners and leasers of qualifying properties to improve commercial buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to rehabilitate, maintain, and upgrade commercial properties. The goal of the program is to encourage ...