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State Community Development Grants

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Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Land and Water Conservation Fund - State and Local Assistance Grant Program
$2,500,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Virginia for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation sites and facilities, ensuring they remain accessible for public use.

Recreation
City or township governments
Downtown Revitalization Fund
$650,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This program provides funding to small Iowa cities and counties to revitalize downtown areas by improving building exteriors and public infrastructure, enhancing safety, accessibility, and economic vitality.

Community Development
City or township governments
DOT/DNR Fund
$100,000
Iowa Department of Transportation - Design Bureau
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments in beautifying roadside areas along primary highways by providing financial assistance for planting seeds or live plants.

Environment
State governments
Community Facilities: Small Grants
$210,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to small cities and counties in Kansas for infrastructure and facility projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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
Community Development Block Grants (CBDG) Water / Wastewater
$750,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Missouri local governments for essential water and wastewater infrastructure improvements that benefit low- and moderate-income communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Ohio History Fund
$20,000
Ohio History Connection (OHC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This competitive matching grant program provides funding to Ohio-based nonprofit organizations and public entities for projects that preserve and share the state's historical resources, fostering community engagement and inclusivity.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Community Resilience Centers Round 2 PLANNING Grant (FY 26-27)
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California-based organizations for planning community resilience centers that will help neighborhoods prepare for and respond to climate-related challenges while fostering local engagement and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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 grant provides funding to local governments in Virginia to develop strategic plans and innovative programs that strengthen agriculture and forestry sectors within their economic development strategies.

Agriculture
County 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
Economic Development - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$750,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides loans to Kansas cities and counties to support business projects that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals, with a portion of the loan potentially forgivable upon successful project completion.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Arts Respond Performance Support Grant
$8,000
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to Texas-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries to hire professional artists for performances and workshops, enhancing community access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Connecting Communities to State Trails Grants
$1,900,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to small North Carolina municipalities to develop trails that connect them to the state's larger trail network, promoting outdoor recreation and community accessibility.

Recreation
City or township governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
New Mexico Food Pathways Grant Program
$100,000
New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This program provides funding to food retailers and community organizations in New Mexico to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas through practical projects that enhance food storage, handling, and sales.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Opportunity Attraction Fund
$3,067,898
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin cities, tribes, and organizations to attract and host major events that boost tourism and economic activity in the state.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Safe Oklahoma Grant Program
Contact for amount
Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2026

This program provides funding to local law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma to enhance their capacity to combat violent crime through targeted resources and community partnerships.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Alabama Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Economic Development Fund
$400,000
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alabama communities for infrastructure projects that create or retain jobs, particularly benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments