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Megasites Development Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local government entities in Rochelle and Lee County, Illinois, for infrastructure improvements that prepare large industrial sites for development, fostering economic growth in the region.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Region 12: Creative Sector Flex Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to small arts organizations in certain Pennsylvania counties to help cover various operational and project-related expenses.

Arts
Nonprofits
DNREC Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Delaware's municipal and county governments, as well as park districts, for acquiring public park land and developing outdoor recreation facilities that enhance accessibility and inclusivity.

Community Development
City or township governments
Oklahoma Viticulture and Enology Fund
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance Oklahoma's grape and wine industry through research, education, product development, outreach, and marketing, specifically for higher education institutions, government agencies, and trade groups.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Investment Fund 2030
$676,000,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Connecticut to support economic development projects that benefit historically underserved communities, focusing on equity and inclusion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
$1,500,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Florida for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreational spaces, such as parks and trails, to enhance public access and preserve natural resources.

Environment
State governments
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Southwest Intervention Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and public agencies for urgent preservation projects and cultural heritage initiatives in the American Southwest.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Warren County Community Foundation Grants
$1,500
Warren County Community Foundation (Affiliate of North Carolina Community Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits, government entities, and religious organizations in Warren County to address education and food insecurity issues.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Government Child Care Planning Grant Program
$75,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and tribal entities in Colorado to assess child care needs and develop policies that encourage the establishment of new child care facilities.

Community Development
City or township governments
The 2025 Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Program
$350,000
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations, and tribal organizations to transport youth to county and local agricultural fairs, promoting education and community engagement in agriculture.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Parks Capital and Open Space Grant
$1,000,000
King County Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides funding to city and town governments, as well as park districts in King County, to develop and improve recreational facilities and open spaces for the community.

Community Development
City or township governments
Lunch at the Library Summer
Contact for amount
California State Library
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to California public libraries to offer free meals and educational activities for children and youth during the summer, helping to combat food insecurity and promote learning.

Food and Nutrition
Special district governments
Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund
$50,000
Calvert County Department of Community Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, community groups, and government entities in Calvert County to implement programs that enhance quality of life and promote economic development in historically impacted communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
DEEP Sustainable Materials Management Grant Program
$7,500,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to Connecticut municipalities and regional authorities to implement permanent waste diversion and reduction programs, addressing critical waste management challenges in the state.

Environment
City or township governments
Hotel-Motel Small Fund
$50,000
Snohomish County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and public agencies in Snohomish County to create tourism-related projects that attract visitors during major events, particularly the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Recreation
Nonprofits
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Broadband Acceleration Grant Programย 
$2,000,000
Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development of reliable broadband infrastructure in underserved and economically distressed communities across Kansas.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and select public sector activities that benefit Lorain County, Ohio, focusing on projects in arts, education, health, and civic affairs that address social issues and promote community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Vibrant Community Fund
$200,000
City of Charlottesville (Department of Human Services)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that implement programs focused on education, public health, economic development, and the arts for residents of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Community Development
Nonprofits