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Grants for Special district governments - Community Development

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South Carolina Parks and Recreation Development Fund
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 2, 2023

This grant provides financial support to local governments and special purpose districts in South Carolina for developing or renovating public recreational facilities accessible to the community.

Recreation
City or township governments
Brownfield Grants
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for environmental assessments and cleanups of contaminated properties to promote economic development and revitalization in Michigan communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Travel Nevada Rural Marketing Grant Program
$1,500,000
Nevada Division of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides matching funds to rural Nevada organizations and local governments for marketing initiatives that promote tourism and stimulate economic growth in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Economically Distressed Areas Program 
$100,000,000
Texas Water Development Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas cities, counties, and water districts for water and wastewater projects in economically distressed residential areas lacking adequate services.

Environment
City or township governments
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climbing Conservation Grant
Contact for amount
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Assistance Program: Helping Systems and Tribes Access BIL Funding in Region 6
$100,000
Southwest Environmental Finance Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to small, publicly owned water and wastewater systems in Oklahoma to improve their infrastructure and ensure long-term sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Michigan Clean Diesel Program
$500,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments and private entities in Michigan to replace old diesel vehicles and equipment with all-electric alternatives, promoting cleaner air and sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
DOYON GWINTŁ’EENEEGIYILII (DOYON GIVES BACK)
Contact for amount
Doyon Limited
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal councils that promote rural education, economic development, and the well-being of shareholders in communities where Doyon operates.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
Pathways Program
$300,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado organizations in addressing community challenges related to outdoor stewardship, equity, and climate resilience through collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment (V-FIRE) Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to volunteer fire departments in New York State for upgrading facilities and purchasing essential equipment to enhance emergency response capabilities.

Safety
Nonprofits
Livable Communities Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Metropolitan Council
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial resources to local governments in the Twin Cities area to support equitable and sustainable development projects that enhance affordable housing, local economies, and community well-being.

Community Development
City or township governments
Local Training and Education Program for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (DV)
$1,171,200
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in implementing community-led initiatives that prevent domestic violence through education and social norm change, rather than providing direct services to victims.

Health
State governments
Cleveland Foundation
Contact for amount
The Cleveland Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and churches in Northeast Ohio to support community-focused initiatives and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Lead Service Line Funding
$5,000,000
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Missouri communities for identifying and replacing lead service lines to ensure safe drinking water, prioritizing disadvantaged areas at higher risk for lead exposure.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Forestry Grant Program
$100,000
Texas A&M Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides funding to public and non-profit organizations in Texas to support sustainable community forestry initiatives that promote healthy urban and community forests.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
iF Social Impact Prize
$100,000
iF Design
Private

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports innovative and sustainable design projects that positively impact society, specifically targeting organizations aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Community Development
Nonprofits