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.
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...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...
Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Alaska Native groups, communities, and villages to improve transportation services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested for capital, oper...
Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...
Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...
Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...
Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, transportation-related organization, or nonprofit organization to assist small businesses competing for transportation contracts in multiple states. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi organizations and groups for projects and events to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop quality marketing programs and sales outreach to attract visitors to the area. Eligible programs increa...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi organizations, government agencies, and associations for projects to increase tourism in eligible locations. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: attractions and public use facilities, festivals and...
Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies for projects to restore and improve hazardous dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested either for projects that are construction-read...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of economic development, community service, education, youth, and the en...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations to support projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: children and families, placemaking, and community partnerships. E...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi events, organizations, and government agencies to increase tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended to stimulate the economy and promote overnight travel and stays. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, fest...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...
Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support startup programs and capital projects. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the quality of life of co...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that assist low-income residents in achieving economic independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support activities...
Grants to USA city, township, county, and state government agencies to install bollards. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to mitigate acts of terrorism and injuries in are...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama and Mississippi nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of civic benefit, community and economic development, and education. Progr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...
Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...
Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified c...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...
In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...
Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists and teams to design public murals for eligible locations. Funding is intended to beautify crosswalks throughout the city. The goal of the program is to utilize art as a means for calming traffic, en...
Grants to USA and territories' government agencies and tribal entities for projects that improve public transportation. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related e...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...
Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to provide loans and sub-grants to low-income individuals in rural areas for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations focusing on Japan-US relations to enhance organizational capacity. Funds are intended to support nonprofits that foster greater grassroots-level understanding between Japan and the US. Project categories inclu...
Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...
Loan guarantees to USA and territories banks, tribes, credit unions, and cooperatives to support the renewable chemicals and biobased product manufacturing industries. Applicants are required to submit an intent to apply and ensure that required registrations are ...
Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects mu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...
Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts to preserve historic properties. Eligible uses of funding include repairs, restoration, development, interpretation, and rehabilitation. Funding is intended for structures tha...
Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and historical societies to preserve historic sites. Funding is intended to maintain significant properties through a range of activities, including appraisals, acquisition and improvement o...