Grants for Community Centers
Last updated September 28, 2026
There are currently 132 open grants for community centers in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 74 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.
- Open grants
- 132
- from 117 funders
- Median award
- $50K
- middle half $10K–$243K
- Total listed funding
- $35.5M
- across 74 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 15 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Facility Grant Program The Durham Arts Council Inc · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies The Facility Grant Program provides support to help fund short-term arts activities in the Durham Arts Council building. | |
| Community Facilities: Large Grants Commerce CDBG · State October 16, 2026 · Up to $150M CDBG funding for large community facility projects that serve low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. | |
| Community Facilities: Small Grants Commerce CDBG · State October 16, 2026 · Up to $21M CDBG funding for smaller community facility projects that serve low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Eligible applicants are local units of government in Kansas cities or counties, excluding federal entitlement areas. | |
| InnerSpace Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan · Foundation October 30, 2026 · Varies Partner Organizations in Committee for Belonging & Bridging: | |
| CDBG | Blueprint to Build Commerce Grants Calendar · State October 31, 2026 · $400M Funds construction for new community centers that support local needs. Match requirements vary by project. | |
| Physical Activity Grant Program Chatham County Partnership for Children · Foundation November 14, 2026 · $10K Grants to promote physical activity for children and/or adults in Chatham County through innovative projects. | |
| Community Grants Merrick Foundation Inc · Foundation January 2, 2027 · Varies Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. | |
| Rural Community Grant Program Economic Development Rural Grants · State March 11, 2027 · Up to $1.5M Matching funds grant for incorporated towns with less than 3,000 population and unincorporated rural areas. 50/50 match ratio required (communities must provide half the project cost). | |
| Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation June 30, 2027 · Varies The Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant (Berrien Community Foundation, MI) supports programs serving Berrien County residents of any age held at Howard-named facilities (e.g., John & Dede Howard Ice Arena, Band Shell, Skate Park… | |
| Creative Learning Grants Program Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · $4K – $8K The Creative Learning Grants Program, offered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, funds artist-led projects that engage older adults in arts education and hands-on creation. | |
| Spokane Parks Foundation Community Grants Spokane Parks Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $6K The Spokane Parks Foundation has been enhancing community well-being for over 72 years by supporting parks and recreational programs. | |
| Corridors of Opportunity: National Night Out Mini-Grant City of Charlotte · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Corridors of Opportunity: National Night Out Mini-Grant offers neighborhood organizations in Charlotte up to $500 for eligible expenses related to National Night Out events in 2025. | |
| BlueCross Healthy Place Program Grant Tennessee Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The BlueCross Healthy Place Program aims to enhance community well-being by developing accessible public spaces. | |
| Smart Growth America: Community Connectors Grant Program Smart Growth America · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Smart Growth America Community Connectors Grant Program supports small and mid-sized cities in addressing divisive infrastructure caused by dangerous roads. | |
| FUN Park Grants Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Office of Outdoor Recreation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $100K The FUN Park Grants, managed by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, aim to enhance local outdoor recreation facilities for small communities with populations of 7,500 or less. | |
| Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest - Need-Based Award MNY Group, LLC. · Foundation Rolling · $50K – $65K The Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest, co-hosted by Inside Edge Safety Surfaces, offers two all-expenses-paid awards for Life Floor safety surfaces, aimed at enhancing community splash pads. | |
| Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Senior Citizen and Community Centers (ID) Idaho Department of Commerce · Foundation Rolling · Up to $245K The Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program supports cities and counties in developing essential public infrastructure. | |
| MULTIPLE – Hometown Grants T-Mobile · State Rolling · Up to $5M Supports shovel-ready projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Only physical builds or improvements are eligible. | |
| Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation that provides grant funding support for parks, trails, and recreational amenities in the Bemidji area. | |
| Main Grants Scheme: Community Buildings Biffa Award · Foundation Rolling · £10,000 - £75,000 The Biffa Award's Main Grants Scheme supports community projects near landfill sites, focusing on enhancing community buildings such as village halls and community centers. | |
| Community Grants Rush County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| OCCF: Parks & Public Space Initiative/Margaret Annis Boy Trust Grant Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $40K The OCCF: Parks & Public Space Initiative, stemming from the Margaret Annis Boys Trust, aims to enhance neighborhood and community parks in Oklahoma City. | |
| Diversity Grant Program - Community Impact Grant US Lacrosse Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which provides funding to qualified organizations that initiate or continue programs and projects that promote lacrosse participation and education in underrepresented… | |
| Community Grants & Green Spaces Initiative Grant Program The Carlilian Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Carlilian Foundation's Community Grants & Green Spaces Initiative aims to enhance the quality of life in Schenectady County, NY, by funding transformative projects that promote capital improvements and community engagement. |
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Grants for community centers by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 15 11%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 18 14%
- No deadline published
- 95 72%
Only 15 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for community centers
- Kansas Department of Commerce 3 open
- The William Penn Foundation 3 open
- Biffa Award 2 open
- California State Library 2 open
- Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc 2 open
- Commerce CDBG 2 open
117 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 132 open grants for community centers (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 28, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 4 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for community centers
Grants for community centers help nonprofits and local governments build, renovate, equip, and operate gathering spaces such as recreation centers, youth facilities, and multi-service hubs. In rural areas and small towns, USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities program offers direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants for essential facilities including community centers. Community foundations, corporate funders, and capital campaign grants from regional philanthropies also support center construction and programming.
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Grants for Community Centers by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for community centers award?
Of the 132 open grants for community centers Grantable lists as of September 28, 2026, 74 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $243K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for community centers?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Kansas Department of Commerce (3), The William Penn Foundation (3), Biffa Award (2), California State Library (2), and Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc (2). In all, 117 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for community centers due?
Of 132 open grants, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 15 have a published upcoming deadline, 18 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 95 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for community centers?
Funding supports construction, expansion, renovation, equipment, and programming for community centers and similar facilities. USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities program funds essential community facilities, including community centers, in rural areas and towns, while urban and suburban projects often draw on Community Development Block Grant funds for public facilities. Foundations and corporate funders frequently support capital campaigns and specific programs.
Does USDA fund community centers?
Yes. USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities program provides direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants to build, renovate, or expand essential community facilities, including community centers, in rural areas and towns with populations up to 20,000. Eligible applicants include public entities, nonprofit corporations, and tribal governments, and funds can cover land acquisition, construction, and equipment. A related technical assistance program helps organizations prepare applications.
Can a community center get grants for construction and renovation?
Yes. Capital projects are eligible under several programs: USDA Community Facilities funding for rural facilities, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public-facilities funds administered through local governments, and capital grants from foundations. Construction grants are competitive and often require matching funds, a feasibility study, and proof of community benefit, so a clear capital budget and demonstrated need strengthen applications.
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