1,977 Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and businesses for sports events in eligible locations that promote tourism. Funding is intended for athletic events showcasing sports that require physical skills and expertise. Grants may be used for one-day or multi-day comp...

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia commercial property owners and tenants in eligible regions for capital improvements to storefronts. The purpose of the program is to encourage business development and improve the appearance of commercial ar...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire small and emerging businesses in eligible locations for company development activities. Funding is intended to implement the next phase of a for-profit's business plan, thereby creating a gradual pathway to business expansion. Th...

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Hampshire businesses in eligible locations for building repairs and renovations. Funding is intended to assist with project costs including but not limited to labor, materials, and professional services related to facade enhancements. The ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Hampshire for-profit companies and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business development assistance and start-up support. Funding is intended to offer local businesses a range of services, resources, and training opportun...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont small businesses to encourage the development of new international sales markets and promote exports. Applicants must contact program staff to apply. Funding is intended to help small companies market and sell their products or servic...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida lodging establishments in eligible locations for expenses related to meetings and events. Funding is intended to attract customers and strengthen local hotels. Eligible uses of funds include, but are not limited to, room rate reduction...

Grants to Florida retail and consumer service businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements and to cover rent and maintenance expenses. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to reduce blight and encourage t...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community events. Funding is intended for programs that are free and open to the public and that promote community building, diverse cultures, social awareness, and good health. Events ...

Tax rebates to Florida property owners in eligible locations to promote sustainable building. Eligible properties are commercial and multi-family buildings. The purpose of this program is to incentivize green building and development. Eligible properties must be locate...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida tenants and property owners for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit local residents and attract visitors by improving outdoor dining establishments. Eligible uses of funds include partitions and barri...

Grants to Texas units of local government in non-entitlement cities and counties for projects related to public infrastructure and real estate development. The goal of the program is to support the development, retention, and expansion of businesses in rural areas by p...

Tax incentives to Texas businesses to encourage relocation to eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Businesses may receive full or partial exemption from certain taxes. Eligible applicants are those consideri...

In-kind services to Oregon businesses in eligible counties to improve financial planning. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance in financial analysis, identifying external funding sources, strategic planning, and aid in completing funding applications...

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 $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...

Opportunity for Michigan small food businesses in eligible regions to receive access to business development tools. Successful applicants will receive access to a kitchen space, monetary support, coaching, marketing assistance, and funding. Eligible applicants are thos...

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 $10,000 to Oregon small businesses to participate in international business events. The purpose of the program is to help businesses enter international markets, increase international exports, find potential buyers, and increase their visibility in for...

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...