Grants for City or township governments - Community Development

This funding opportunity supports small, community-led projects in Washington, D.C. that improve local waterways and engage underserved populations in environmental education and restoration efforts.

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.

This funding initiative provides financial support for Mississippi-based nonprofits and government entities to create original public artworks that celebrate the state's cultural narratives and engage local communities.

This grant provides financial support to Colorado school districts for implementing a comprehensive system aimed at improving academic and behavioral outcomes in schools identified as needing additional assistance.

This grant provides $5,000 to small arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000 to support various operational and project-related expenses, fostering community engagement and artistic development.

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Arizona to deliver prevention, education, and cessation services aimed at reducing commercial tobacco use among underserved populations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, or tribal entities to facilitate collaborative workshops that help mayors tackle urban design challenges and improve city livability and equity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged urban communities across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides micro-grants to local non-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies in Chippewa County, Michigan, to support small-scale projects that improve the quality of life for residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, organizations, and landowners in Illinois to improve infrastructure and prepare industrial sites for investment and job creation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that expand high-speed internet access to underserved and unserved communities in Michigan, prioritizing areas with limited connectivity and community anchor institutions like schools and healthcare providers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to health departments and community organizations in Illinois for outreach and education initiatives focused on breast cancer awareness and prevention, particularly targeting underserved populations.

This program provides funding to small cities in Oregon for essential transportation projects, such as road maintenance and safety improvements, to enhance community infrastructure.

This funding initiative provides financial support for local conservation and outdoor recreation projects in the Lehigh Valley, targeting nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions committed to enhancing community green spaces and ecological resilience.

The Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure (TEDI) Program is authorized under Minnesota Statute 116J.436 and is administered jointly by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The program is designed to foster interagency coordination and provide financing for infrastructure projects that promote economic development, create jobs, and improve transportation systems throughout Minnesota. It specifically supports projects that accommodate private investment and job creation by funding infrastructure improvements beyond trunk highway projects, although coordination with trunk highway work undertaken by MnDOT is encouraged. Eligible projects include predesign, design, land acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and infrastructure improvements that enhance economic development and employment opportunities. Funding cannot be used for trunk highway improvements, but it can support nontrunk highway infrastructure improvements connected to trunk highway projects. Applicants must be local units of government, such as cities, counties, or special districts. DEED awards funds as grants, and although there is no formal match requirement, applications with substantial private investment and leverage of nonstate funds are more competitive. A resolution from the local government certifying that pledged match funds are secured is required as part of the application. Applications will be evaluated competitively based on job creation (25 points), increase in local tax base (20 points), level of private investment (15 points), leverage of nonstate funds (15 points), and improvements to the transportation system serving the project area (25 points). Geographic balance between the metropolitan area and greater Minnesota is also considered, and applications must score at least 50 points to be eligible. The strongest proposals demonstrate a well-documented need, secured leverage resources, project readiness, and committed businesses with job creation plans. The application process opens June 30, 2025, with an informational session on July 10, 2025. Applications are due to DEED by 4:00 PM on September 29, 2025. Project selections will be made in December 2025. Projects should be completed within three years of the funding agreement execution, with DEED reserving the right to cancel awards for delays exceeding six months past the scheduled start date. Payment requests must be supported with invoices, canceled checks, and documentation of both TEDI and matching fund expenditures. Applicants must submit a completed TEDI Application in PDF format under 5 MB via email to Jeremy LaCroix at jeremy.lacroix@state.mn.us. The application includes detailed questions on project summary, job creation, transportation improvements, local tax base increases, private investment, and leveraged nonstate funds, as well as budget tables for nontrunk and trunk highway components. Required attachments include a local government resolution, maps, permit approvals, engineering status, construction timelines, property acquisition documentation, business commitment letters, and evidence of community support. Key contact for the program is Jeremy LaCroix at 651-259-7457 or via email at jeremy.lacroix@state.mn.us. Additional resources, such as the Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure (BDPI) program and MnDOT’s Transportation Economic Development (TED) program, may be available through separate applications. All application materials are subject to public data rules under Minn. Stat. § 13.599 once the evaluation process is complete.

This program provides funding to California cities, counties, nonprofits, and tribes to permanently protect agricultural lands from urban development, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and local development groups in New York State to host community viewing events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promoting regional engagement and economic activity.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to independent cultural venues in Sacramento, such as music venues, art galleries, and bookstores, to help them recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arizona-based organizations that can enhance the visibility and operations of a program honoring veterans for their significant community contributions after military service.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities for developing coordinated systems and direct services to reduce homelessness among youth aged 24 and under.