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Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to Virginia Agencies, Schools and Tribal Governments for Transportation Projects

Deadline 09/15/25 LOI Date: 05/30/25

Grants to Virginia government agencies, school districts, and tribal governments for transportation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand non-motorized travel choices, strengthen local economies, improve safety and quality of life, and protect the...

GrantWatch ID#: 220096

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, Libraries, and Churches for Charitable Activities

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, IHEs, libraries, and churches for charitable activities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, environment and animals, health, human services, religion, public and societal benefit, and ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 220186

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Welfare of People of Color and Disadvantaged Popu...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit people of color and other underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the economic, social, and educational welfare of d...

GrantWatch ID#: 209787
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Capital Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline 09/17/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large-scale capital investments that will lead to a major physical asset for an organization and the community. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190714
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Grants to Tennessee Agencies for Industrial Development Projects in Rural Areas

Deadline 09/18/25 Conference Date: 07/29/25 LOI Date: 08/21/25

Grants to Tennessee government agencies, including counties, cities, and Industrial Development Boards, for construction and property-related activities that develop rural areas. All applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 176788
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Youth and Families

Deadline 09/18/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to strengthen families and benefit local youth. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life and enhance the economy. Focus areas include youth and family support. Eligible programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 191654
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Vitality of Communities in Eligi...

Deadline 09/18/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the vitality of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the arts, education, the environment, and other programs for public benefit. Applicants must be located in and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220316
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs and Enhance the Quality of Li...

Deadline 09/19/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to respond to needs and opportunities within eligible communities. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to proposals addressing children's needs, hunger, the env...

GrantWatch ID#: 168417

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Black Community in Eligible Re...

Deadline 09/19/25 Conference Date: 07/09/25 LOI Date: 07/25/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the Black community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses and projects or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191606
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents in Eligible Com...

Deadline 09/19/25

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address a wide range of opportunities and needs within the community. While the initial foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 205190

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, Municipalities, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 09/22/25 LOI Date: 08/15/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, municipalities, and public school systems for programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174420
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Grants to Iowa Small Business Entrepreneurs in Eligible Locations for Business Growth and Expa...

Deadline 09/24/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business support. Funding is intended to support project-related expenses that provide growth and expansion opportunities for new small businesses located in the region. Applications are limited to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217155

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Communit...

Deadline 09/24/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address critical needs, including housing, education, and community...

GrantWatch ID#: 218698
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline 09/24/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects such as building renovations, new construction, land acquisition, and equi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218699

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline 09/25/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 157363

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline 09/25/25 LOI Date: 07/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of historic preservation, education, arts and culture, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 173509

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Charitable Organizations, and Individuals for Programs and Proj...

Deadline 09/25/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and individuals for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Projects must fall into one of the following categories: beautification, health and recreation, youth and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 204831
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Programs in Eligible A...

Deadline 09/26/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and fire and ambulance organizations for economic development programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities, including enhancing public services, training and education...

GrantWatch ID#: 152116

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizati...

Deadline 09/26/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitation, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services to Vulnerable Residents

Deadline 09/29/25

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to assist underserved residents. Funding is intended for programs to support legally vulnerable citizens with mortgage issues and to help improve neighborhoods. Eligible uses of funds are limited to the provision of mortgage f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179555
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Grants to Wyoming Small Businesses to Increase Export Activities

Deadline 09/29/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wyoming small businesses to attend trade events and enhance export activities. Funding is intended to increase the number of small businesses that are involved in exporting, expand the value of exports, and increase the number of small busines...

GrantWatch ID#: 201795

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and Schools for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 09/29/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, community groups, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, youth, arts and culture, social services, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 210587
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Co...

Deadline 09/30/25

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 fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 129040

Grants and Loans to USA Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses for Energy Improveme...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170109

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Assist Disadvantaged Populations

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for operational support and programs that will improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for initiatives that address the needs of individuals who are socially, economically, or...

GrantWatch ID#: 170944
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Grants to Wyoming Counties and Municipalities for Community and Economic Development

Deadline 09/30/25 Conference Date: 05/08/25 LOI Date: 08/29/25

Grants to Wyoming counties and municipalities in eligible locations for economic and community development. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 172047
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government, including libraries, public schools, state universities, and fire departments to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include health; human services; education; the environment; a...

GrantWatch ID#: 172752

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs, activities, and events that benefit local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support community developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 175144

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Programs and Projects to Benefit ...

Deadline 09/30/25 LOI Date: 08/15/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact the program staff to be invited to apply. Applicants are then required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178332
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Resid...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Grants are focused on project...

GrantWatch ID#: 179125

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building projects and initiatives that will improve organizational...

GrantWatch ID#: 179292

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, government agencies, and academic and research institutions for programs to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for organizations and projects dedicated to community and civic affairs, social and economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 179293
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Community Development Projec...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible areas for community development projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the areas of education, culture, social services, wellness, recreation, environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 180015
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit the Local Community in Eligib...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies, including public schools and libraries, state universities, and volunteer fire departments, to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 181434
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and government entities for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to protect and preserve collections, buildings, or sites of cultural and historical significance. Approved projects must result in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 184335
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Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and California Nonprofits to Enhance the W...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the welfare of residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of health, education, youth, and community building. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 187065
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Grants to Illinois Small Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit State Residents

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Illinois small nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit state residents. Funding is intended for proposals addressing needs in the areas of economic and workforce development and housing. Funding priority will be given to applicants located in an area ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194377

Grants to Oregon Local Governments in Eligible Regions for Planning Projects that Foster Econo...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Oregon local governments for planning activities that foster economic and workforce development and enhance local communities within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, transportatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 194702

Grants to Oregon Land Owners, Schools, IHEs, Businesses, Local Governments, Nonprofits, and In...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon land owners, school districts, IHEs, businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in eligible regions for economic development projects. Funding is intended for programs that will improve opportunity and vita...

GrantWatch ID#: 194704

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Agencies for Community Revitalization Projects that Benef...

Deadline 09/30/25 LOI Date: 08/30/25

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon government agencies for community revitalization projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 197007

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve t...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to promote economic development and expand the local workforce. Funding is intended for activities that positively impact job creation, education, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197645
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Grants to Kansas Organizations in Eligible Counties for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Kansas organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs related to museums and historic preservation; agriculture and conservation programs; and rural and community development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198884
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Housing Developers to Provide Affordable Rental Housing

Deadline 09/30/25 Conference Date: 05/08/25 LOI Date: 08/29/25

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, community housing development organizations, and other entities to address housing needs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote affordable, safe, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 205524
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of environment, arts and culture, economic development, and health and wellness, with an emphasis on edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 208366
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Grants to New York Female Entrepreneurs in Eligible Locations for Business Development Assista...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York female entrepreneurs in eligible locations to promote success and business development. Funding is intended to help women company owners thrive and grow their businesses. Eligible businesses are at least 51% women-owned and are locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 210627
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Grants to Minnesota Transit Agencies to Improve Local Transportation Services

Deadline 09/30/25 Conference Date: 07/15/25

Grants to Minnesota transit agencies to enhance transportation services in rural and small urban areas. Funding is intended to promote large-scale capital improvement projects required to advance the delivery and improvement of modern transit services. These capital gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 211221
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Grants to Minnesota Agencies to Enhance Transit Services

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Minnesota transit agencies to improve, renovate, or construct transportation facilities in rural and small urban areas. Applicants must submit an architect’s conceptual design and conceptual budget prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and act...

GrantWatch ID#: 211222

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Residents and Promote Communit...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations to benefit residents and promote community and economic development. Funding is intended to provide programmatic and operational support for initiatives in the focus areas of safe communities, workforce d...

GrantWatch ID#: 212860
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Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in E...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women empow...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve Historical Landmarks and Contribute to ...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and eligible municipalities for projects and activities that help preserve historical landmarks and contribute to economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to revitalize the communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 215218
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