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Federal Community Development Grants

Explore 427 grant opportunities

Grants for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides funding to rural Alaskan villages to improve access to safe drinking water and waste disposal systems, addressing urgent sanitation needs in underserved communities.

Infrastructure
Native American tribal organizations
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06 Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,300,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally-recognized American Indian and Alaska Native communities for health-related research and capacity-building projects that address their specific health priorities.

Health
Native American tribal organizations
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This federal funding program provides resources to local agencies that assist low-income individuals and families in overcoming poverty through essential services and community development initiatives.

Community Development
State governments
Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nursing schools and community organizations to collaborate on research projects that address health challenges and improve well-being in local populations.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to South Africa)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in South Africa to collaborate on community projects that promote American values and address local needs.

International Development
Individuals
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and certain nonprofit organizations to enhance their capacity for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding to rural communities for the development of essential facilities like healthcare centers, schools, and public services, helping to improve the quality of life in areas with populations of 20,000 or fewer.

Community Development
City or township governments
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, enabling them to recover and build resilience through various projects aimed at economic development and infrastructure improvement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R34 Clinical Trial Optional)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve health outcomes for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities through culturally relevant interventions and strong community partnerships.

Education
State governments
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and programs that align with NOAA's strategic goals, targeting researchers, educators, and organizations focused on marine, atmospheric, and environmental sciences.

Community Development
Private institutions of higher education
OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
$1,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. state and federally recognized Tribal governments to develop and implement comprehensive plans that improve the identification, protection, and support of child and youth victims of human trafficking.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, Native American Tribes, and eligible local governments to strengthen their capacity for controlling lead-based paint hazards in housing, particularly in homes built before 1978.

Housing
State governments
Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides federal financial support to state and tribal governments for projects that reduce flood damage in communities affected by recent flood disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
OVC FY25 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and tribal task forces for developing collaborative strategies to identify and assist victims of sex and labor trafficking through partnerships among law enforcement, victim services, and community stakeholders.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Advancing Research on the Application of Digital Health Technology to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes (R01- Clinical Trail Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research on digital health technologies to improve the management of type 2 diabetes, targeting a wide range of eligible organizations including universities, nonprofits, and community groups.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Extension of the World Trade Center Health Registry (U50)
$9,480,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations for the ongoing maintenance and expansion of a public health registry that monitors the health effects of the September 11 attacks on affected individuals.

Health
State governments
Fiscal Year 2026 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach
$200,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. universities with operational nuclear research reactors to promote collaboration, education, and public engagement in nuclear science and engineering.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to distressed communities for infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives that create jobs and enhance local economies.

Community Development
State governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $8 million annually for four years to organizations that offer technical assistance to health centers across the U.S., focusing on improving primary health care access and quality.

Health
State governments