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Community Development Block Grant Competitive Program (CDBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to small local governments in Pennsylvania for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
County governments
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to public-use airports in Illinois for essential infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and capacity upgrades to support aviation development and economic growth.

Transportation
State governments
Rail Industrial Access (RIA) Program
$750,000
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments for connecting to the freight railroad network, promoting economic growth and reducing truck traffic.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Bend Sustainability Fund
Contact for amount
City of Bend
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that enhance or protect tourism-related facilities in Bend, Oregon, benefiting both residents and visitors while promoting sustainable tourism development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grey to Green Fund
$50,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Boulder County to transform impervious urban areas into green spaces that enhance ecological resilience and address climate equity.

Environment
Small businesses
Washington State Volkswagen Federal Settlement Grant Program
$9,000,000
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Washington State to replace or repower diesel-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with all-electric alternatives, focusing on improving air quality in overburdened communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Health Foundation Responsive Grant
$5,000
Community Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Clark and Champaign Counties, Ohio, to improve community health and well-being by addressing various health priorities and promoting equity.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$10,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD), FY 2026
$540,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, or tribal entities to facilitate collaborative workshops that help mayors tackle urban design challenges and improve city livability and equity.

Arts
State governments
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
$62,574
City of Marietta Community Development Division
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups that deliver essential services to low- and moderate-income residents of Marietta.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dekko foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Dekko Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to various organizations in specific counties across the USA to support projects that promote the healthy development of children from birth to age 18.

Education
Nonprofits
Tourism Capital Grant
Contact for amount
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, museums, attractions, government agencies, and tourism-based businesses in Haywood County to make significant capital improvements that enhance the visitor experience and promote long-term tourism growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Round 11a Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grants
$500,000
California Department of Conservation (DOC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to California cities, counties, nonprofits, and tribes to permanently protect agricultural lands from urban development, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
State governments
Charge Where You Are
$100,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Washington to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, particularly in areas where vehicles are parked for short durations, to improve air quality and promote clean transportation.

Environment
State governments
Knight Foundation Fund Grant
$100,000
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve social cohesion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank (PIB)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to a variety of organizations, including municipalities and transportation authorities, to finance critical transportation infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program
$450,000
Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local law enforcement agencies in Ohio to implement effective strategies for reducing and preventing violent crime in their communities.

Safety
City or township governments
Wastewater Facility Planning Grants
$20,000
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small public wastewater treatment systems in Nebraska, helping communities with populations under 10,000 assess and improve their wastewater infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements.

Environment
City or township governments