1,953 Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to Prince Edward Island organizations for events that have a positive economic impact in eligible communities. Funding is intended for events that increase tourism to the local area. Eligible types of activities include sporting, recreational, and tourism events...

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia government agencies and Indigenous groups to improve the economic standing of Indigenous communities. Funding is intended to promote communication between these communities and local governments to address issues pertaining t...

Grants and event sponsorships to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to support the community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of arts and culture, economic development, community improvement, and workforce. Applicants must be lo...

Grants to Nebraska qualifying counties and municipalities for infrastructure projects or business loans that help to promote economic development. The purpose of the program is to assist businesses that create jobs for low- to moderate-income employees, and that expan...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for environmental projects that benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of climate change, preservation and protection of public res...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida business and neighborhood associations and resident groups for physical upgrades and improvements in eligible communities. Funding is intended for enhancement projects that improve the community and strengthen relationships. Eligible ...

Grants of up to $750 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and churches in eligible locations for promotional expenses related to tourism events and festivals. Funding may be requested for general brochures, websites, and other promotional activities related to events and...

Fellowships of up to $30,000 to Ontario individuals associated with nonprofit organizations or IHEs to pursue projects related to the performing arts, the environment, or improving inclusiveness in local economies. Applicants must consult with staff and submit an expre...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida production companies for production or digital media projects that are filmed and/or produced in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including motion pictures, television shows, commercials, music videos, ...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to British Columbia youth in eligible locations for leadership opportunities in conducting community events and projects. The program is intended to provide groups of local teenage youth with funding, mentoring, and workshops ...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to provide community services in eligible regions. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of human services, the environment, youth, education, arts and culture, community and economic development, and health ...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit community-based organizations and residents in eligible areas for activities that enhance local neighborhoods. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of projects including bu...

Grants to Minnesota small businesses to develop and expand exportation capabilities. Applicants must register as a vendor prior to submitting a proposal. Funding may be used for activities that develop exporting capabilities and related training programs. The purpose o...

Grants of up to $30,000 per year to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit organizations for workforce development programs. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for paid internships and work experiences that will en...

Grants and loans to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible areas for community and economic development projects. Some applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help attract new businesses...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to address community challenges, needs, and opportunities. Funding is intended for operational support, capital projects, and programming. Focus areas include arts and culture, education and ...

Grants of up to $500 to Texas voluntary community associations and groups for community engagement activities in eligible regions. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance collaboration among residents, b...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit sporting organizations in eligible locations for athletic events that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to host and promote events that have a positive economic impact on the community. The goal of the grant program is to attract v...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is primarily intended to support activities in the areas of financial health, small business development, and affordable housing. Re...

Grants of up to $500 to Alabama nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs and projects that focus on addressing the needs of low-income residents. Funding is intended for the assistance related to the health and basic needs of local residents and to provide ...

Grants to British Columbia organizations in eligible regions to host community events. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support the development of significant events open to the general pu...

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence for events and activities that benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of arts and...

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina arts organizations, businesses, art venues, and artists in eligible locations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief. Funding is intended to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the pandemic due to canceled events and loss of emp...

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind support to Iowa businesses in eligible locations for marketing projects. Funding is intended to strengthen businesses with the help of a strategist who will assist with planning a custom-made marketing campaign that builds capacity. ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana for-profit businesses to increase export sales. Eligible expenses include costs associated with attending trade shows, trade missions, and training workshops. The purpose of this program is to help local small businesses generate ne...

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities for activities that strengthen and unify communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects t...

Grants to Wisconsin organizations and communities to support local start-up companies and emerging businesses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide investment capital to new companies in a range of industries, which wi...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and educational institutions to build capacity to advance economic development in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of capacity-buil...

Tax credits to Wisconsin investment companies and individual investors to support emerging companies. The tax credits are intended to promote equity investment in technology-based businesses across the state. The tax credits are available to Angel and Venture Fund inve...

In-kind technical support to Michigan municipalities, organizations, and individuals to assist communities in revitalizing historic downtown areas. The purpose of the program is to promote the economic development and preservation of traditional downtown areas and comm...

Grants to Maryland regional councils and multi-county partnerships for activities and projects that address the needs of rural communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist with rural regional planning and development activ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for research support. Funding is intended for organizations that are working to solve existing needs by developing long-term, well-designed strategies for their communities. Preference will be...

Grants to Minnesota organizations, agencies, developers, and Tribal entities to assess underused, idled, and abandoned commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for research on previous use of sites, study of hazardous materials, and development ...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community groups in eligible regions for environmental projects. The purpose of this program is to identify and address environmental concerns. Funding is intended to defray the costs of environmenta...

Grants to Montana eligible cities, towns, and counties collaborating with nonprofit organizations for housing projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation or construction of housing units. Preference will be given ...

Grants to Wyoming eligible programs and instruction providers to provide workforce development opportunities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of this funding is to develop an industry-specific workforce for a business ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina organizations in eligible areas to increase the use of broadband technology in local communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote economic advancement and community enhancement by improving access to ...

Grants to New York community organizations, agencies, and affordable housing and service providers to develop low-cost solar energy solutions. Funding is intended to support solar projects and energy storage installations. Eligible proposals benefit low-to-middle-incom...

Grants to Kansas businesses in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended to support aesthetic improvements and renovations to building facades. Eligible uses of grant funds include windows and doors, signage, awnings, and exterior renovation. Applica...

Grants to Canada businesses to pursue global marketing opportunities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities to expand the applicant's overseas target markets. Eligible projects dev...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida organizations to produce television shows or films in eligible locations. Funding is intended for local productions including scripted feature films, short films, television shows, and documentaries. Grants may be used for equipment r...

Grants to Florida businesses to increase employment through high-wage job creation in specific industries in eligible locations. Funding is intended for workforce development in the target industries of creative arts and design, marine and life sciences, financial serv...

Grants and in-kind support to California Black-owned businesses in eligible locations to assist in business development and to promote success. In addition to the cash grant, technical assistance will be awarded to successful applicants. Grants must benefit businesses ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities for projects that enhance organizational capacity and strengthen operations. Funding is intended to support the cost of consultants to promote conversations related to a variety of topics, inc...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipal entities in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs that have a large impact on the community. There is interest in projects which support the fund...

Grants to California agencies, public IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to address community and economic needs. Funding priorities include environmental education, recreation and tourism, and historic and cultural preservation. Proje...

Grants to Florida businesses in eligible regions for exterior improvements and upgrades to buildings. Funding is intended for structural enhancements that are visible from the street, as well as landscaping, signs, awnings, and other facade improvements. The purpose of...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida for-profit organizations in eligible locations for support of an event that marks the opening of a new business. Funding may be used for event expenses related to refreshments or music, or to cover costs for advertising or mailings tha...

Grants to California non-entitlement units of government, including municipalities, cities, and counties for community and economic development activities that benefit low-and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying....

Grants to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible regions for a wide range of projects and programs to benefit the community. Focus areas include education, health and human services, environment, and c...