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African American Heritage Preservation Program
$250,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and individuals for the preservation and enhancement of sites significant to the African American experience in Maryland.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants
$10,000
Louisiana Office of Cultural Development (OCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports the revitalization of historic commercial properties in designated Louisiana Main Street districts, aimed at property owners and tenants who wish to enhance their buildings while preserving their historical significance.

Community Development
Small businesses
Rhode Island Business Competition
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Business Competition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This competition provides funding and support to individuals or teams with innovative business ideas aimed at creating jobs and fostering economic growth in Rhode Island.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
NFPF Matching Grants
$75,000
National Film Preservation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public institutions for significant film preservation projects, ensuring culturally and historically important films are restored and made accessible to the public.

Arts
Nonprofits
Linn County Cultural Coalition Grant
$2,500
Linn County Cultural Coalition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Oregon, to support projects that enhance arts, heritage, and humanities while promoting community engagement and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program
$10,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This program provides matching reimbursement funds to small business owners and property owners in Raleigh for improving the exteriors of their commercial buildings, fostering community enhancement and economic growth.

Community Development
Small businesses
Placemaking Grant Program
$25,000
City of Charlotte
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This program provides funding to community groups, businesses, and residents in Charlotte to transform underutilized public spaces into vibrant, accessible areas that reflect local needs and enhance community identity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Video Production, Great American Main Street Awards
$40,000
Main Street America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for experienced video production companies to create inspiring documentary-style videos that showcase the revitalization stories of communities recognized for their excellence in enhancing historic downtowns and commercial districts.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Facade Grant Program
$10,000
Heart of Jasper
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to property owners in downtown Jasper, Indiana, for improving the exterior appearance of their commercial and residential buildings to enhance the community's aesthetic and economic vitality.

Community Development
Individuals
Love Your Block CommUNITY Mini-Grant
$5,000
City of Reno
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides mini-grants to residents and organizations in Reno's Ward 3 to fund community-driven projects that enhance neighborhoods through beautification, public space improvements, and small home repairs.

Community Development
Individuals
Folklife and Traditional Arts Project Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate and preserve New Hampshire's folklife and traditional arts, encouraging community engagement and participation from local artists.

Arts
County governments
Historic Preservation Grant
Contact for amount
Gallatin County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that preserve and restore historically significant sites and cultural assets in Gallatin County, Montana.

Arts
Nonprofits
NYCHA Resident Climate Action Grants
$15,000
Public Housing Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to residents of New York City Housing Authority developments to create and implement innovative climate action and sustainability projects that benefit their communities.

Environment
Individuals
Welcoming Communities Grants
$2,000
Cultural Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community events in York City that promote inclusivity, diversity, and cultural engagement, ensuring they are free and accessible to all residents.

Community Development
Individuals
Public Art Grant Program
$4,000
Town of Silverthorne
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This program provides funding to artists and businesses in Silverthorne, Colorado, to create public art projects that enhance community engagement and beautify the downtown area.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Zoo Labs Fund Grant
$225,000
Center for Cultural Innovation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Bay Area music entrepreneurs, particularly culturally-rooted artist teams, to help them launch or grow their businesses while promoting cultural preservation and community enrichment.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Film and TV Workforce Training Program
$180,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Illinois that provide workforce training programs to develop a skilled and diverse film and television production workforce, focusing on entry-level positions for high school graduates and equivalent qualifications.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
South Dakota Destination Development Program
$15,000
South Dakota Travel South Dakota
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding and support to rural South Dakota communities to develop and promote tourism initiatives that reflect their unique culture and natural resources.

Community Development
City or township governments
Creative Space Assistance Program
$60,000
City of Austin
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to creative commercial spaces in Austin, such as live music venues and theaters, to help them manage rising costs and avoid displacement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grants for Arts Programs (GAP)
$5,000
Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and individual artists in Tompkins County to create professional public arts events that engage diverse communities and address local cultural needs.

Arts
Nonprofits