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Community Development Grants

Explore 8,078 grant opportunities for community development initiatives

Transportation Alternatives Program
$47,250,000
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Nebraska for small-scale transportation projects that improve accessibility, safety, and nonmotorized travel options.

Transportation
City or township governments
CBDG Downtown Revitalization
$435,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to Nebraska local governments for revitalizing downtown areas through infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
CBDG Economic Development (ED)
$515,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska to help businesses create or retain jobs that primarily benefit low and moderate income individuals.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant
$600,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (CDOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Colorado's non-entitlement areas for infrastructure and public facility improvements that primarily benefit low- to moderate-income communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and organizations in Nebraska for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, promoting outdoor access and environmental preservation for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
Fiscal Year 2025 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
$2,250,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the administrator of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to enhance disaster response capabilities and improve resource coordination among states during emergencies.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Exclusive - see details
Ward 8 Community Investment Fund Grant
$100,000
District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses owned by residents of Ward 8 in Washington, D.C., helping them access capital for growth and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Local Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Safety Program (Section 130)
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2024

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for improving safety at rail-highway crossings through various infrastructure enhancements and safety measures.

Safety
County governments
Crossing Safety Improvement Program (CSIP)
$12,000,000
Illinois Commerce Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvements at highway-rail crossings on local roads, helping to reduce accidents and enhance safety.

Transportation
County governments
Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides no-interest or low-interest loans to municipalities in Illinois for the cleanup of contaminated sites that have already been assessed and have an approved remediation plan.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IDCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Planning Grant
$40,000
Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for developing comprehensive plans focused on parks, recreation, and environmental management.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transportation Economic Assistance
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for essential transportation infrastructure projects that help create or retain jobs by attracting or supporting businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Economic Development Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for transportation infrastructure improvements that facilitate business growth and job creation.

Transportation
County governments
Certified Local Government (CLG) GrantS Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Certified Local Governments in Illinois to develop and improve their local historic preservation initiatives.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
RTA Community Planning and CMAP Technical Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides technical planning assistance to local governments and community partners in northeastern Illinois to enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability through various local planning initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Off-Highway Vehicle Program (OHV)
$500,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle parks and trails in Illinois, targeting local governments, private clubs, and individuals involved in outdoor recreation.

Recreation
County governments

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