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FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program
$50,000
Main Street America
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides funding to small towns and rural communities in the U.S. for projects that enhance public spaces and foster community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Hazard Mitigation Assistanceย 
Contact for amount
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that enhance community resilience and reduce risks from future disasters following a presidential disaster declaration.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state entities in acquiring land or conservation easements to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and preserve wildlife habitats.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant โ€“ Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township governments
State Participation Programย 
Contact for amount
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas political subdivisions, such as water supply corporations, to help them build essential regional water, wastewater, or flood control infrastructure that they cannot afford on their own.

Environment
State governments
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments
Housing Readiness Incentive Grant Program
$50,000
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Michigan to adopt policies and make changes that promote affordable housing development.

Housing
City or township governments
Critical Infrastructure Grant Program
$50,000
New York Division of Homeland Security
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides local governments in New York with financial support to improve security and preparedness at critical infrastructure sites and large event locations.

Safety
City or township governments
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA)
$320,000,000
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in California to develop and improve affordable housing, including support for homeownership and homelessness reduction initiatives.

Housing
City or township governments
Cybersecurity Grant Program
$50,000
New York Division of Homeland Security
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to New York State counties and municipal governments to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and infrastructure.

Safety
City or township governments
FY24 General Letter of Inquiry
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations seeking financial support for projects that do not fit within existing grant programs, requiring a preliminary Letter of Inquiry for consideration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Child Care Infrastructure Fund Program
$2,000,000
Oregon Business Development Department (Business Oregon)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

Business Oregon is offering a grant of over $1 million for the development and expansion of early learning and child care resources, prioritizing culturally specific organizations, programs expanding child care slots, and those operating in child care deserts, with funds to be used for construction, renovation, property acquisition, and planning projects related to child care infrastructure.

Education
Nonprofits
Tourism Development Grant
$1,500
Muskingum County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit, for-profit, and municipal organizations in Muskingum County, Ohio, to promote tourism through marketing and event initiatives that attract visitors and boost local economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FreshConnect CSA for SNAP 2025 Grant Program
$50,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in New York State to help low-income families access fresh, locally grown farm products through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs using SNAP benefits.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve essential water and waste management infrastructure for populations of 10,000 or fewer residents.

Infrastructure
State governments
American Spirit Grant Program
$25,000
Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance tourism and celebrate the county's historical significance in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Community Development
Special district governments
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Yamaha
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to promote and enhance responsible outdoor recreation access, particularly for off-highway vehicle use and related environmental stewardship projects.

Recreation
Nonprofits