1,981 Community Economic Development Grants

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental projects, ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan businesses for economic development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract, retain, and strengthen small businesses in historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial corridors. This program provides technology...

Opportunity for Minnesota early-stage social entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business cohort that supports innovative business development. Eligible applicants are those seeking to launch and lead new businesses that address social or environmen...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the work of local arts organizations, collectives, and artists. Projects should attract young professionals, students,...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects in the focus areas of education, healthcare, community development, social services, and the environment. Funding may be requested for capacity-building support or project support. Projects mus...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for arts, humanities, and cultural programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, programming, fine art education, and art exhibition spaces. The Foundation prima...

Grant to an Illinois community college in eligible locations for training programs related to electric vehicles. Funding is intended for career advancement and professional development in the clean energy sector. The goal is to strengthen the related workforce througho...

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind support to Illinois disadvantaged communities to expand urban forests in local communities. In addition to funds to purchase trees, participating communities will receive support in planning, program implementation, and developing or...

Grants to Iowa municipalities and communities for professional tree inventories and urban forest management plans. Funding is intended to prioritize canopy improvement in disadvantaged areas and enhance long-term forest health through strategic planning and maintenance.

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois eligible communities to support initiatives to benefit the local tree canopy. Funding is intended to hire contractors or utilize staff to remove of dead, dying, or damaged trees. The goal of the program is to improve public safety an...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core values o...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects that address the needs of the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of economic development, community services, youth, education, emergency ener...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Washington organizations to promote tourism opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for tourism-related projects and events that attract overnight visitors and result in the use of local lodging facilities. Priority may be giv...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan registered nonprofit groups and organizations in eligible locations to host large events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a broad range of events that benefit...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies in eligible counties for capacity-building programs. Funding is intended to support a wide range of initiatives to benefit a broad sector of the community. Eligible appl...

Grants and in-kind support to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and agencies in eligible communities to promote local tourism opportunities that attract visitors from outside the area. Funding is intended to encourage tourists to experience local tradition...

Grants to Tennessee institutions of higher education, cooperatives, producers, and nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance local agricultural crops. Funding is intended for innovative projects that impact growers and producers and have a lasting effect on loc...

In-kind grants to Illinois and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Grantees will receive volunteer labor and materials for renovation projects that will benefit the community. Eligible projects include painting, glazi...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, building owners, and property managers for the implementation of solar upgrades in new buildings. Funding is intended to offer opportunities for commercial and multifamily buildings to lower electricity usage and reduce envi...

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies, nonprofit water companies, and water utilities to find, inventory, and remove lead service lines and connectors from the water system. Funding is intended to reduce the hazard presented by lead pipes, particularly in ...

Grants and sponsorships to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall within the Foundation's focus areas and enhance the quality of life for community mem...

Grants to Alaska local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to assist cities, boroughs, reserves, and unincorporated communities in providing basic public services and ad...

Grants of up to $20,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for capacity-building programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enable eligible organizations to overcome challenges and maintain services during periods of extensive org...

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for projects to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the functionality of the area's sewer system by decreasing the amount...

Grants to Washington local governments to support the development of plans related to climate change within the state. Funding is intended to assist counties and cities in planning activities to prepare for the implementation of projects that improve climate resilience...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies in mid-Atlantic states for programs that address the protection of cultural and natural resources in the region. Funding is intended for projects and activities that increase public awareness, en...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and public agencies to preserve historic sites in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the preservation, maintenance, and acquisition of historic landmarks. Eligible uses of funding include property pur...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities for equipment purchases to improve local recycling programs. Funding is intended to support drop-off recycling programs for food waste, cardboard, glass, household goods, paint, and/or universal waste. Eligible purchases include c...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities for equipment purchases to reduce food waste in local communities. Funding is intended to support programs that provide residents with curbside collection services for food waste. Funds may be used to purchase wheeled carts for th...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities to improve waste reduction programs in local communities. Funding is intended to support communities that have implemented programs and policies to promote waste reduction, recycling, and reuse and have demonstrated best practices...

Grants to Massachusetts regional waste reduction authorities for waste reduction program improvement activities. Funding is intended for services and materials and equipment purchases that facilitate new initiatives or sustain existing programming. Funds may be used fo...

Grants to Massachusetts towns, cities, and regional authorities to improve waste reduction programs at the local and regional levels. Funding is intended for activities to improve programming related to waste reduction, hazardous waste collection facilities, and organi...

Grant of up to $25,000 to an Alberta individual curator or curatorial collective to create, present, and manage a plan for public art in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support an Indigenous art curator or consultant who will develop a comprehensive vision a...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Ontario artists, arts collectives, and nonprofit organizations to provide public programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programming in a range of artistic disciplines including music, dance, t...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Focus areas include human needs, economic prosperity, historical and cultur...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, special districts, schools, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for business development activities and projects within the focus areas of education, health, a...

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 more ...

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 Delaware vendors for workforce expansion efforts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of local service programs that engage residents in intensive service to meet critical community needs. Funding is intended to provide state license(s) and/or certifi...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and for-profit entities, farmers, local units of government, and institutions of higher education for projects that benefit the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the state. Applic...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit arts and cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations to carry out public arts and cultural programs and activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for special events, programs, and cross-sector initiatives. The purpose of t...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. First-time applicants must submit a pre-application form before applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to arts, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies and certain individuals to benefit the homeless population in eligible regions. Applicants should be aware that required registration can take several days. Funding is intended to ...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities, development authorities, and nonprofit development entities for construction and building projects. Eligible activities include site preparation, predevelopment, and planning. Funding is intended to increase the state’s invento...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and public entities for infrastructure projects. Funding is intended for projects that will improve public infrastructure including roads, bridges, utilities, and water and sewer systems. Additionally, funding may be used to impro...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts towns and cities for technical assistance related to downtown revitalization projects. Funding is intended for services to support the community and economic development needs of downtown areas across the commonwealth. Requests ...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and public entities in rural communities for community and economic development projects. Funding is intended for construction, redevelopment activities, planning activities, and more. Eligible applicant entities must meet the def...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts municipalities to offer tax credit incentives to businesses that will open in vacant storefronts. Funding is intended to encourage new occupancy in storefronts that have been vacant for over six months, thereby strengthening com...

Grants to Massachusetts municipal entities serving eligible communities for projects to plan and build diverse and sustainable housing. Funding is intended to help address local housing needs by making available a variety of housing choices in eligible areas. Applicant...

Grants to Massachusetts municipal entities for community planning activities. Funding is intended for zoning revisions, planning activities, housing, and community plans. The grants may be used for professional services necessary to complete the planning activities. Fu...