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FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based nonprofits and accredited colleges in Illinois to help develop clean energy contractors and support workforce growth in economically challenged areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
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 allows municipalities and certain nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to designate areas for revitalization and economic growth, providing access to various state resources and support for attracting new businesses and creating jobs.

Community Development
City or township 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
Digital Divide Grant Program
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission
State

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to low-income schools and community organizations in California to improve digital access and equity for students through infrastructure, devices, and training.

Education
Nonprofits
New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
$5,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York-based nonprofits, municipalities, school districts, and BOCES for projects that improve school meal facilities, promote local agriculture, and address food insecurity across multiple districts.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Statewide Arts Service Organizations - SASOs Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer professional services to arts and cultural groups statewide, helping to strengthen the arts sector across the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
Job Training Economic Development Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to offer job training and support services for unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented individuals, helping them gain skills for stable employment in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Green Jobs for Youth - Skills Training
$250,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and Tribal groups in New York to train young people from disadvantaged communities for careers in clean energy and environmental conservation.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Guarantee Program
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial guarantees to support local governments and developers in revitalizing underutilized properties and stimulating economic growth in communities across the Commonwealth.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program
$5,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides funding to urban farms and agricultural producers in Colorado to enhance their operations and promote local food access and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Block Grant โ€“ Cares (CDBG-CV)
$71,493,980
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding provides financial assistance to eligible municipalities in Pennsylvania for community development activities aimed at preventing, preparing for, and responding to the impacts of COVID-19.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$10,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.

Natural Resources
State governments
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and organizations in Pennsylvania to develop and enhance competitive sites for businesses looking to relocate or expand in the state.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

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
Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant
$200,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and nonprofits in Colorado to create tailored job training for new hires and existing employees, enhancing workforce skills and competitiveness.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local agencies that help low-income individuals and families improve their living conditions and access essential services.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Florida Cancer Innovation Fund
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare entities in Florida to develop innovative cancer research and treatment projects that improve patient care and access to services, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Artificial Intelligence Technology in Career and Technical Education Pathways
$25,000
New Jersey Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to New Jersey County Vocational School Districts to develop a comprehensive career and technical education curriculum in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, in partnership with higher education institutions and industry experts.

Education
Independent school districts