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Federal Community Development Grants

Explore 416 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
APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities to enhance their capacity to assist businesses in securing government contracts, particularly with the Department of Defense.

Business and Commerce
State governments
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
Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents
$525,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing or expanding programs that help reduce reoffending among female juvenile delinquents by addressing their unique needs through direct intervention services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
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, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions and organizations in conducting preparatory research to improve health outcomes in Native American communities through culturally appropriate and community-engaged interventions.

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
FY24-25 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program - National
$5,070,784,989
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT - Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides federal funding to states, tribal entities, and public agencies for projects that improve and expand intercity passenger rail infrastructure and services across the country.

Transportation
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
ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in enhancing the interpretation and education of historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

Humanities
State governments
Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations to create loan and sub-grant opportunities for low to moderate-income households in rural areas to improve their water and wastewater systems.

Environment
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

Nov 7, 2025

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
Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist rural communities in improving their water and waste management systems, enhancing sustainability, and addressing public health challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
$1,500,000
Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indian tribes and intertribal consortia for developing and improving solid waste management and recycling infrastructure in their communities.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations