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State Capacity Building Grants

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ThreeStar Grant Program - Certification Required: All Other Counties
$250,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding opportunities for certified counties in Tennessee to support community development projects that align with their strategic goals.

Community Development
County governments
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Community Firewise Grants
$5,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey communities at risk of wildfires to enhance their resilience through proactive planning, risk mitigation, and public awareness initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
California Advanced Services Fund Adoption Account
$36,385,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, libraries, and nonprofits to improve broadband access and digital literacy in underserved communities across California.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
ThreeStar Grant Program - Pre-Certified Counties
$250,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to certified counties in Tennessee for community development projects that align with local goals, enhancing collaboration and long-term prosperity.

Community Development
County governments
2021 Arizona Post-Wildfire Infrastructure Assistance Program
$500,000
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to eligible governmental organizations, non-profits, and Indian Tribes in Arizona for repairing infrastructure damaged by wildfires or fire suppression activities since July 1, 2020, with a focus on those most significantly impacted and lacking other funding sources.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Regional School Food Infrastructure 2025 (Round 3)
$5,000,000
New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $5 million each to two eligible regions in New York State to improve school food infrastructure, promote local farm products in school meals, and support workforce development in related fields.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Blueprint to Build - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$4,000,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small Kansas communities for constructing new community centers that serve low- to moderate-income residents, utilizing pre-designed architectural plans to streamline the process.

Community Development
City or township governments
City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ)
$10,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities for revitalizing underutilized areas, creating jobs, and boosting local economies through the development of designated zones.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
ThreeStar Grant Program - Certification Required: Distressed Counties
$1,000,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to distressed counties in Tennessee for high-impact projects that promote economic development and community growth, with a focus on strategic planning and measurable outcomes.

Community Development
County governments
Maine Office of Touristm: Enterprise Marketing Grant Program
$30,000
Maine Office of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Maine municipalities, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for tourism marketing initiatives aimed at increasing visitor traffic to their destinations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Community Controlled Affordable Housing (CCAH) Program
$150,000
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HTFC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for community-led housing initiatives that promote affordable and sustainable living solutions governed by the residents they serve.

Housing
Nonprofits
NMED Overflow Sewer Grants and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program
Contact for amount
New Mexico Environment Department: Construction Programs Bureau
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This program provides full funding for municipalities to undertake projects that improve sewer systems and promote stormwater reuse.

Environment
City or township governments
Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Senior Citizen and Community Centers
Contact for amount
Idaho Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help small Idaho communities improve or build senior citizen and community centers, enhancing services for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund
$7,500,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and recognized tribes in Virginia for community-level projects that enhance flood prevention and resilience, particularly in low-income areas.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Child Care Grant: Infant/Toddler – New Capacity
$20,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to child care program owners to expand their facilities by adding spaces for infants or toddlers, addressing the critical need for more early childhood care options in the state.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
Bridge to Practice
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to Delaware public school districts and charter schools to implement evidence-based early literacy instruction for students in pre-kindergarten through third grade, particularly in schools with low literacy proficiency.

Education
Independent school districts
AGRI Livestock Investment Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers for improving and modernizing their operations through infrastructure and equipment investments.

Agriculture
Individuals
Institutional Support for Capacity Building Grant for Historic Preservation Nonprofits
$50,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut focused on historic preservation, helping them improve their operations, diversify funding, and enhance community engagement.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to communities to combat the housing crisis caused by foreclosures and problematic mortgage lending, enabling them to revitalize neighborhoods and support affected residents.

Housing
County governments