Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives in distressed and underserved communities. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, technical assistance, and capacity-building. Additional grants support beautification efforts and development projects that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Economic development funding spans everything from small-business loans to major infrastructure grants. Sort by recipient type, location, or project type above to match your initiative. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for multi-phase development projects.
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and schools to enhance the quality of life through new projects and activities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to create opportunities for collaboration, capacity building, establishing new group...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...
Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Alaska Native groups, communities, and villages to improve transportation services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested for capital, oper...
Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...
Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...
Grants to Ohio and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of youth, teachers, community development, culture, seniors, veterans, and food insecurity. El...
Cooperative agreement to a USA transportation-related organization, nonprofit organization, or IHE for technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states competing for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take s...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, animal welfare, children, economic development, education, the environm...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs with community or global impact. Grants may be approved for new programs or for projects that reach ...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include health, education, arts, culture, social services, economic development, civic affairs, and humanities. Funding is i...
Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies for projects to restore and improve hazardous dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested either for projects that are construction-read...
Grants to Alabama and Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service areas. Programs and projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: basic needs, arts and education, and mental health ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Priority is given to initiatives in the areas of education, economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life in the community. Funding ...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit low-income residents. Funding is intended to support proposals in the focus areas of education, healthcare, economic independence, and cultural activities. Priority...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community programs and capital projects that meet the needs of local residents. Priority is given to projects that foster the development of responsible young people in the community. Eligible organiza...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote entrepreneurial innovation and education in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for business-related activities and projects that benefit th...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of health and wellness, economic empowerment, and education. ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit local communities, with an emphasis on underserved populations. Funding is intended for activit...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies, including libraries and educational institutions, for local, regional, and statewide programs that preserve and share the state's history with the public. Funding is intended for activiti...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, environmental stewardship, health and huma...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public organizations, and schools for activities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs focusing on environmental stewardship, education, economic and community developmen...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and public organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of community and economic development, environment, education, health a...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and economic development, education, env...
Grants to Ohio nonprofits, public organizations, and schools for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, health and human services, community and economic ...
Grants to Ohio nonprofits, public organizations, and schools for programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of environmental stewardship, education, arts and culture, community and economic devel...
Grants to Ohio nonprofits, schools, and public organizations for programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the focus areas of health and human services, environmental stewardship, arts and culture, ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that assist low-income residents in achieving economic independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support activities...
Grants to USA city, township, county, and state government agencies to install bollards. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to mitigate acts of terrorism and injuries in are...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community development corporations, and other entities to clean up and rehabilitate neglected properties across the state. Funding is intended to promote economic development through the improvement and ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...
Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...
Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include the arts, education, health and human services, and community development. The Foundation will also support specific funding intere...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Programs will be accepted in the following focus areas: education, arts, health and human services, and community enrichment. The Foundation will accept ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, hea...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to meet community needs in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to implement simple solutions to straight-forward problems. Eligible programs are those that have a positive impact on the r...