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Explore 535 grant opportunities

Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
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
Local Share Account (LSA) - Fayette County
Contact for amount
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local authorities and development agencies in Pennsylvania for large-scale construction and redevelopment projects that boost employment and economic activity.

Community Development
State governments
Keystone Communities Program (KCP)
Contact for amount
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in Pennsylvania to support various projects that revitalize neighborhoods, enhance community livability, and stimulate economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)
$100,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (CDOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural Colorado communities in creating jobs and fostering economic growth through projects like infrastructure improvements, workforce development, and entrepreneurial support.

Community Development
City or township governments
Transportation Economic Assistance
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for essential transportation infrastructure projects that help create or retain jobs by attracting or supporting businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IDCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

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
Economic Development - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$750,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides repayable loans to for-profit businesses and agricultural cooperatives in Kansas to support job creation and retention, with potential loan forgiveness for timely project completion.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Commercial Rehabilitation 
$300,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (CDBG)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to private property owners in non-entitlement communities in Kansas for rehabilitating blighted commercial buildings to boost economic revitalization and improve downtown areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Commercial Redevelopment Grants Program 2026
$1,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for the demolition and environmental cleanup of commercial and industrial properties, preparing them for new development and economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
Rural County Grant Program
$200,000
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to rural Utah counties for economic development projects, including business growth, workforce training, and infrastructure improvements.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Business Attraction Prime Sites
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Illinois, encouraging significant job creation and investment in key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania-based high-growth companies and startups for the development and commercialization of advanced technologies, fostering innovation and economic growth in the state.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Block Grants (CBDG) Downtown Revitalization
$750,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Missouri for revitalizing downtown areas by improving commercial buildings and infrastructure in communities facing slum and blight conditions.

Community Development
City or township governments
Clean Tech Seed Grant
$75,000
New Jersey Commission on Science Innovation and Technology
State

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $75,000 to early-stage clean tech and clean energy companies in New Jersey to support research and development projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Regional Rural Development Grant
$250,000
Florida Department of Commerce (FDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations representing at least two neighboring rural counties in Florida to collaboratively develop and implement economic and tourism strategies that enhance community growth and leadership.

Community Development
County governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Northampton and Lehigh Counties
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Northampton and Lehigh Counties for community improvement and economic development projects that enhance quality of life and create jobs.

Community Development
County governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Monroe County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Monroe County and its neighboring areas for community development projects that improve quality of life, stimulate local economies, and enhance civic and recreational opportunities, utilizing a portion of gaming revenues.

Community Development
County governments