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Grants for Special district governments - Business and Commerce

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Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional planning organizations in Southern Illinois for planning and preparing a 27-acre industrial site in Marion to attract manufacturing investments and create jobs.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Sports Tournament Grant Reimbursement Program
$100,000
Loudoun County
Local

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports parks and recreation departments and sports organizations in Loudoun County to host sports tournaments that attract visitors and boost local tourism.

Recreation
Special district governments
Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations for assessing and cleaning up environmental contamination at former industrial sites to promote community redevelopment.

Environment
City or township governments
Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Capital Grant Program
$500,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This program provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns for projects that enhance downtown areas, improve public spaces, and stimulate local economic growth.

Community Development
City or township governments
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that foster job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant – Phase II
$20,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments without a cannabis retail licensing program to help them create and implement such programs, ensuring safe access to regulated cannabis for consumers.

Housing
City or township governments
AI Upskill Accelerator Pilot Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement workforce training initiatives focused on artificial intelligence skills, aimed at enhancing job opportunities and meeting industry demands.

Workforce Development
State governments
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic growth in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AHEAD Economic Development Grant
Contact for amount
FHLBank San Francisco
Private

Application Deadline

May 27, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in Arizona, California, and Nevada to create jobs, provide job training, and assist low-income entrepreneurs and at-risk communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
AFID Planning Grant Program
$35,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in Virginia to develop strategic plans and innovative programs that strengthen agriculture and forestry sectors within their economic development strategies.

Agriculture
County governments
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CDBG Community Improvement Grants
$3,500,000
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to Virginia's local governments to tackle community development challenges, focusing on projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, improve infrastructure, and address urgent community needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
Opportunity Attraction Fund
$3,067,898
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin cities, tribes, and organizations to attract and host major events that boost tourism and economic activity in the state.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Statewide Recycling Market Development Grant
$300,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota businesses and organizations in enhancing recycling infrastructure and developing markets for recyclable materials to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Environment
Small businesses
Development Partnership Grant Program
$2,000,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides financial support to cities, nonprofits, and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for projects that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund (TROF)
Contact for amount
The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Virginia's Tobacco Region to attract and expand businesses that create jobs and invest in the local economy.

Business and Commerce
County governments