Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to increase housing options for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop housing units to be sold at prices tha...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address specific needs in eligible communities. Organizations may apply for a grant from several community foundations through the program. Specific funds address the focus areas of education,...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, workforce development, health, hum...
Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these org...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities to implement and expand the use of artificial intelligence in local communities. The purpose of the program is to assist organizations in their work on behalf of the community to increase AI public understanding...
Grants and cooperative agreements of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and individuals for programs to strengthen U.S. ties in eligible regions of the Pacific. Applicants are adv...
Grants to USA nonprofit, educational, and faith-based organizations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and business organizations to work collaboratively to promote local economic development. The purpose of funding is to support educational programm...
Grants to USA and territories states, planning organizations, and tribal governments for local and national transportation infrastructure initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of the program is to increase accessible, safe p...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois organizations for collaborative projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs and promote inclusivity within the community. Eligible proposals are those in which two or more ...
Grants to USA Federal land management agencies and Tribes for transportation infrastructure improvements. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible applicants may apply on behalf of state, county, or local gove...
Grants to USA Tribal Energy Development Organizations and Indian Tribes to develop and regulate energy resources. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the development of a legal framework to regulate Tribal energy resourc...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding will be issued for small but crucial capital improvement projects in the following categories: Facility up...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and inves...
In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to build coalitions that will improve banking access. Applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a learning cohort and will receive technical assistance to build a successful coalit...
Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for cybersecurity education and workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workf...
Cooperative agreements to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions to strengthen ties between the two countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...
Grants to USA state and territory governments for projects to improve recreational boating facilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to operate, renovate, construct, and maintain was...
Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit organizations, school districts, IHEs, regional organizations, and tribal governments in eligible areas for workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...
Grants to USA federally insured depository institutions for small dollar loan programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to expand access to banking services for people who are not currently...
Grants to USA federally insured depository institutions for programs that promote economic development in distressed communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible activities include financing and inves...
Grants to USA tribal governments, tribal organizations, and IHEs for programs to encourage business development amongst Native American populations. Applicants are advised are required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Successful applicants w...
Grants to USA private transportation operators to protect surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and increase the resilience of transit infrastructure. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applyi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, high schools, and IHEs to improve K-14 science education to prepare students for the agricultural workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppo...
Grants to USA small businesses for collaborative research on emerging technologies that can strengthen the nation's competitiveness. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Some applicants must work collaboratively with an eligib...
Grants to USA small businesses to develop scientific instrumentation. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop next-gen equipment and technologies with the ability to strengthen and advance scientifi...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA businesses and attractions in multiple states for preservation and economic development. Funding is intended for helping new businesses and attractions to open, and assisting existing businesses and attractions to stay in operation. E...
Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improveme...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community groups to stage local festivals and events that promote community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to host events that help people meet each other while educating partici...
Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHE's, and public bodies for economic development activities in eligible regions. Funding is inte...
Grants to Illinois eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to a range of transportation projects and programs. Funding is intended to support smaller-scale projects such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, community improve...
Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...
Grants to Illinois and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities partnering with funding source members to support professional development initiatives for affordable housing developers. Funding is intended for fellowships and internships that prov...
Grants and in-kind support to Illinois qualifying communities to expand urban forests in local communities. In addition to funds to purchase trees, participating communities will receive support in planning, program implementation, and developing or updating manag...
Grants to Illinois qualifying local governments for professional tree inventories and urban forest management plans. Funding is intended to prioritize canopy improvement and enhance long-term forest health through strategic planning and maintenance. Grant recipien...
Grants to Illinois qualifying communities for initiatives to benefit the local tree canopy. Funding is intended to hire contractors or utilize staff to remove of dead, dying, or damaged trees. The goal of the program is to improve public safety and clear space for...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to benefit the economic, educational, and cultural interests of the community. Priority is given to organizations ...
Grants to Illinois private or nonprofit news organizations or academic institutions for activities to benefit local media in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the well-being and professional development of journalists or newsrooms, increasing reve...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support educational initiatives in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to provide educational opportunities for underserved populations, including scholarships, matching grants, and partnerships wi...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a competition to develop research projects related to the global economy and artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects that generate recommendations on how to positively i...
Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of immigrants and refugees, seniors,...
Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a...
Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to ...
Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve watershed quality in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding priority is intende...
Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations to implement plans to foster tourism. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the program is to significantly benefit the community by supporting i...
Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...
Grants to USA farmers to encourage the development of specialty crops. Funding is intended for expanding specialty crops, with payments based on reported 2025 planted acres. This assistance helps address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflati...
Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...
Grants to Illinois property owners to preserve and upgrade landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate individually designated landmarks and contributing buildings in landmark districts. The grant aims to restore designated landmark buildings ...