State Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 per year for two years to organizations in New Jersey that create free arts-based learning experiences for older adults aged 55 and over, promoting creativity and engagement in the community.

The Governor and the General Assembly direct the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to administer grants for specific miscellaneous purposes to bolster the state’s economy, promote a clean environment, and improve the overall quality of life throughout the state of Illinois. This grant program is available to any entity receiving funding via lump sum appropriation. Eligible costs for this program are bondable costs associated with site improvements. This includes demolition; grading/earthwork; landscaping; sidewalks; replacement of bridges; construction and/or upgrade of roads, parking lots, curb and gutter, parks and other open spaces as well as structures within them; etc. This may include associated streetscaping.

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and municipal authorities in Pennsylvania for improving public water supply and sanitary sewer systems through various infrastructure projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that expand dental services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who face challenges accessing traditional dental care.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities and nonprofit organizations in New York to develop innovative programs that help individuals involved in the criminal justice system successfully reintegrate into their communities and reduce recidivism.

This program provides financial support to established dairy farms in Missouri for projects that improve production capacity and operational efficiency.

This program provides funding to preserve and restore historic barns in Vermont, supporting the state's agricultural heritage and visual landscape.

This program provides funding to certified local tourism and convention bureaus outside Chicago to enhance international marketing efforts and attract global visitors to Illinois.

This program provides financial support to local visual artists and nonprofit art organizations in Washington, DC, to acquire and showcase their artwork in public government buildings, enriching the community's access to the arts.

This program provides funding to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Missouri for projects that increase local food production and availability, particularly in areas facing food insecurity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Puerto Rico for implementing off-grid energy solutions, helping them maintain essential services without relying on the unreliable local power grid.

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofits, local governments, and public-private partnerships in North Carolina for environmental assessments and redevelopment planning of properties impacted by Hurricane Helene.

This grant provides local health departments in Indiana with resources to distribute naloxone kits for reversing opioid overdoses and to train community members on their use.

This funding initiative provides resources to the Military Child Education Coalition to improve educational support and resources for military-connected students and their families in Texas public schools.

Please visit the Cooperative Efforts webpage on the CAL FIRE website for more information about this grant and how to apply. https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-protection/cooperative-efforts

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal police departments in Massachusetts to address critical public safety needs through various law enforcement initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to fire departments, EMS units, and rescue companies in Pennsylvania to enhance their training and equipment for responding to emergencies related to unconventional gas well operations.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is offering the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Urban Shelter Program, focusing on constructing, reconstructing, rehabilitating, or acquiring properties for homeless shelters. With $15 million in federal funding, the program aims to return shelter capacities to pre-COVID levels. Eight awards, ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, are anticipated. The program prioritizes projects that address the impacts of COVID-19, with an emphasis on assisting the homeless population and enhancing public health and safety. Eligible applicants include local government units with direct HUD funding and entities with a strong homelessness support network.

This program provides funding to assist families caring for loved ones with developmental disabilities, offering a variety of support services to help them maintain care at home and improve their quality of life.

This program provides financial support to new farmers in Minnesota for purchasing essential equipment and developing infrastructure to enhance their farming operations.