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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 program provides funding to Virginia local governments to promote and strengthen agriculture and forestry industries through strategic planning and innovative initiatives.

Agriculture
County governments
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago โ€“ 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
The Louisiana FastSites program
$25,000,000
Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, economic development organizations, and eligible private landowners in Louisiana to improve site infrastructure and readiness, attracting new businesses and fostering economic growth.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Accessibility Grant Program
$1,000
Destination Door County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Door County businesses, non-profits, and local governments to improve accessibility for the public through various enhancements and services.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant
$3,500
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to rural fire departments with populations of 10,000 or less to help them purchase essential wildland firefighting equipment.

Safety
City or township governments
Planning and Capacity
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, particularly focusing on equity and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides substantial funding to nonprofit organizations in the East Bay Area of California for capital projects that create a lasting impact and demonstrate strong leadership and financial sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New Mexico Preservation Loan Fund
$2,000,000
New Mexico Housing New Mexico (HNM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This funding program provides low-interest loans to organizations and agencies in New Mexico for the preservation and rehabilitation of existing affordable multifamily housing at risk of losing its affordability.

Housing
Nonprofits
Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Comp A
$1,600,000
New York State Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies in New York State to implement community-level strategies that promote healthy eating and physical activity, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
City or township governments
The Colorado Resource for Emergency and Trauma Education (CREATE) Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to urban and rural emergency medical services and trauma organizations in Colorado for training and education to improve their emergency response capabilities.

Health
Special district governments
The Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund
$2,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for mentorship and travel costs to help preservation organizations enhance their leadership and operational capacity through peer-to-peer learning engagements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clean Water Project Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant
$820,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont's conservation districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve water quality and protect the state's water resources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Solid Waste Management Grant Program
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, and tribes to improve solid waste management in rural areas, focusing on reducing pollution and enhancing sustainability practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Research to Advance Racial and Indigenous Health Equity - New Research Support Awards
$500,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations conducting research to improve health equity for Indigenous and historically marginalized communities of color in the U.S.

Health
Nonprofits
Delaware PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Delaware-based organizations in raising public awareness about the health risks and environmental impacts of PFAS chemicals, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Renewable Resource - Emergency Grants
$30,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides urgent financial assistance to local governments and districts for critical repairs to renewable resource infrastructure, such as dams and water systems, to prevent significant damage or legal issues.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Multipurpose (MP) Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and tribes for assessing and cleaning up contaminated properties to revitalize communities and promote economic development.

Environment
City or township governments
Services to Older Refugees Program RFP, 2025
$285,000
New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that assist older refugees in New York State, helping them integrate into their communities and access essential services to live independently.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments