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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Community Development

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Community Action Grants
$75,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that help Maine communities develop and implement strategies for reducing energy use and improving resilience to climate change impacts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Untold Stories Grants
$5,000
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering the Untold Stories Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to institutions in Coles County that aim to preserve, educate, and disseminate stories of historically underrepresented individuals, thereby promoting racial equity and social justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$75,000
West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in West Virginia that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through education, research, and marketing initiatives benefiting multiple growers and industry stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
District of Columbia Watershed Stewardship Project
$70,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that will educate and engage District of Columbia residents in improving water quality and stewardship practices, particularly in the Anacostia River watershed and Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Building Grant Program
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in Maine to support community-building projects and general operational needs that enhance local engagement and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Public Art & Murals Grant
$10,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Kansas-based nonprofit organizations and public entities in creating community-centered public art projects, such as murals and sculptures, that enhance local identity and engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Arkansas communities for projects that improve transportation options and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Transportation
City or township governments
The Rochester Garden Grants Program
$1,000
Rochester Public Works Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides funding to residents, schools, and community organizations in Rochester, Minnesota, to create gardens that support pollinators and improve water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
Strengthening Advocacy in Ohio Grant
$50,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Ohio to become leaders and advocates in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Salisbury Rowan Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Foundation For The Carolinas
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities in Salisbury and Rowan County to support charitable initiatives that address community needs and promote measurable improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Matching Awards Program
Contact for amount
National Forest Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and universities in engaging underserved communities through hands-on conservation projects that benefit U.S. National Forests and Grasslands.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Perris
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and projects that assist low-to-moderate income residents in Perris, focusing on services like job training, health care, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants
$3,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund
$981,250
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maryland that aim to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved rural populations through various health initiatives and programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps State and National
$25,000
AmeriCorps (Georgia Department of Community Affairs (Georgia Serves))
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Georgia that engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects addressing local needs, with a focus on areas such as education, economic opportunity, and environmental stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Digital Divide Grant Program
$100,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to low-income public schools and nonprofit organizations in California to improve broadband access, technology resources, and digital literacy training for underserved communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program
$880,000
South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 25, 2026

This program provides funding to schools and community organizations in South Carolina to create or expand after-school and summer learning opportunities for students and their families, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.

Education
Nonprofits
Rio Grande Project Drought Resilience Efforts Initiative
$19,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance water sustainability and ecosystem health in the Lower Rio Grande region of New Mexico and Texas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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