Community Development Grants

This program provides funding to grassroots organizations led by or serving Latinx communities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico for heritage conservation and historic preservation projects.

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in Hubbard County that aim to create lasting positive impacts for local residents through public service initiatives.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for innovative and experimental arts projects that engage communities and promote new creative solutions.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut that support programs for inner-city youth and youth amateur sports.

This program provides funding to organizations in Washington State to replace or repower diesel-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with all-electric alternatives, focusing on improving air quality in overburdened communities.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in western Massachusetts that are dedicated to empowering communities and promoting social justice through effective community organizing.

This program provides funding to local organizations and agencies in Oregon for projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and forest health on private forestlands.

The De Colores Rapid Response Fund is a program of the Peace Development Fund (PDF), created in honor of retired Development Officer Ray Santiago, who was deeply involved in the farmworker movement. Named after a beloved traditional Mexican folk song associated with solidarity and grassroots activism, the fund embodies the same spirit of resilience and unity. It is designed to respond quickly to dynamic and strategic opportunities for organizing in marginalized urban and rural communities across the United States and U.S. territories, rather than providing humanitarian aid or technical support. The fund supports short-term interventions at key moments of social change or crisis, where rapid, well-thought-out responses can make a measurable impact. These might include unanticipated events or strategic inflection points such as social justice uprisings or cultural shifts. The fund specifically targets groups organizing within communities of color and low-income or working-class populations. Preference is given to organizations with annual budgets under $250,000 and with limited access to traditional philanthropic support. Grants range from $500 to $1,000, and project budgets should not exceed $5,000. Funding is intended for groups already rooted in grassroots organizing work. The fund does not support individual applicants, groups based outside the U.S., budget shortfalls, or long-term pre-planned campaigns. It also excludes general operating support, charity events, direct services, and ongoing programming. Applications are accepted from organizations, coalitions, and non-501(c)(3) groups, provided they align with the Peace Development Fund's principles and are based in the U.S. or its territories. The application process begins with a brief interest form. If an organization qualifies, PDF staff will schedule an interview to discuss the proposal further. Decisions are typically made within one to three weeks of submission, with funds disbursed shortly after approval. Grants are issued on a rolling basis throughout the year, enabling rapid turnaround and deployment of resources when needed most. Applicants must demonstrate clear goals and desired outcomes tied to the event or opportunity they are responding to. Funded projects are expected to support systemic social change and reflect the Peace Development Fund’s core values of shifting power, building movements, dismantling oppression, and creating alternative community-based structures. Final reports are required within three months of receiving the grant and must outline how the funds were used and what progress was made toward the project’s objectives. This rapid response mechanism provides timely support to organizations poised to make a significant impact during critical moments of transformation.

This funding opportunity supports youth-led community organizing groups in the U.S., Mexico, and Haiti that focus on social justice issues like economic justice, housing, and climate change, empowering young people to take on leadership roles in their communities.

This program provides funding to California-based nonprofit organizations, including religious institutions, to improve their physical security against violent attacks and hate crimes.

This funding opportunity supports small grassroots organizations in the U.S., Mexico, or Haiti that are focused on building community power and promoting justice through effective organizing and leadership development.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and local governments in Northwest Minnesota to implement community-led projects that enhance wellbeing, promote economic mobility, and foster inclusivity for underserved populations.

This grant provides financial support to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities in Fishers, Indiana, for creating and installing public art projects that enhance community identity and cultural vibrancy.

This funding initiative provides financial support to homeowner associations and neighborhood groups in Fishers, Indiana, for projects that enhance community spaces through beautification and sustainability efforts.

This grant provides funding to local organizations that support women, children, and seniors by addressing critical issues such as mental health, hunger, education access, poverty, and domestic violence in the Wellesley area.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer shelter and services to victims of family violence, including counseling and advocacy, while promoting collaboration with community stakeholders.

This program provides funding to organizations in New Hampshire that are addressing urgent community health needs and promoting health equity for disadvantaged populations.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit legal service organizations in Massachusetts to help tenants understand and navigate the new eviction sealing process, promoting housing access and economic mobility for marginalized communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Tempe, Arizona, focusing on education, youth development, community engagement, and assistance for under-resourced families.

This funding initiative provides financial support to California-based nonprofit organizations and houses of worship at high risk of violent attacks or hate crimes, enabling them to enhance their security and emergency preparedness.