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Grants for Special district governments - Community Development

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Peer and Circuit Rider Grant Programs
$72,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments and municipal agencies in improving their recreational and conservation services through collaborative projects and shared professional expertise.

Community Development
City or township governments
Meetings Mean Business! (MMB) Grants Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to destinations for hosting regional and national meetings or conventions, helping cover facility rental and transportation costs to boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Enterprise Zone Designation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides support to municipalities and organizations in Pennsylvania to revitalize distressed industrial areas, attract new businesses, and create jobs through strategic economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
AARP Community Challenge Demonstration Grants
$25,000
AARP Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local governments in creating innovative projects that enhance community livability for residents aged 50 and older, focusing on pedestrian safety, broadband access, and innovative housing solutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2027 ArtsNEXT
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for innovative and experimental arts projects that engage communities and promote new creative approaches.

Arts
Nonprofits
Surface Water Efficiencies Program
Contact for amount
Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding to various water management entities in the Eastern Snake River Plain to implement projects that improve surface water efficiency and reduce demand.

Environment
Nonprofits
Used Oil Collection Gift Grant Program
$5,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, non-profits, and registered businesses to establish or improve used oil collection centers for recycling purposes.

Environment
City or township governments
The Daniels Fund Grants Program
Contact for amount
Daniels Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming that focus on improving lives in areas such as education, youth development, and support for disadvantaged populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal governments to improve law enforcement strategies and victim services aimed at reducing violence against women.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Recreation Passport Grants
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan local governments for developing and renovating public outdoor recreation facilities to enhance community parks and recreational spaces.

Recreation
City or township governments
Drinking Water SRF 
$1,000,000
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides low-cost financial assistance to public and private community water systems in Texas for improving water infrastructure and quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Un-Sewered Area Assistance Program
$1,000,000
Ohio Water Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in Ohio for constructing sewer systems in areas where individual septic systems are failing, specifically targeting communities with low median household incomes.

Environment
City or township governments
Daaga' Award
$3,000
Doyon Limited
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Interior Native individuals and organizations in Alaska to promote drug and alcohol-free communities through traditional arts and values.

Health
Nonprofits
AARP Community Challenge Capacity-Building Microgrants
$2,500
AARP Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This grant provides $2,500 to nonprofit organizations and government entities for community projects that improve livability and support the needs of residents aged 50 and older.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kansas State Revolving Fund
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities in Kansas for improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and enhance water quality.

Environment
City or township 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 in Virginia to improve access to freight rail services, promoting economic growth and reducing highway congestion.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fall Public Health Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and religious organizations in implementing projects that enhance public health outcomes in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Early Childhood Education & Development Fund
$4,054,185
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to improve access to quality early childhood education and care for children from birth through kindergarten.

Education
Nonprofits
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Kentucky for the preservation and maintenance of historic buildings, landscapes, and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits