Grants for Community Centers
Last updated October 18, 2026
Grantable tracks 125 active grants for community centers in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 71 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.
- Grants tracked
- 125
- from 111 funders
- Median award
- $50K
- middle half $10K–$248K
- Total listed funding
- $34.4M
- across 71 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 7 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Physical Activity Grant Program Chatham County Partnership for Children · Foundation ~November · $10K Grants to promote physical activity for children and/or adults in Chatham County through innovative projects. | |
| Community Grants Merrick Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. | |
| Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~June · 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… | |
| Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Capital Improvement Grant Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation · Foundation ~September · ~$1.5M-$2M total awarded across ~35 grants/year The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation makes about 35 grants a year totaling approximately $1.5-2 million for capital improvements by 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in South Santa Barbara County, California (from Carpinteria, Summerland, and… | |
| Creative Learning Grants Program Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $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 Not published · 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 · State Not published · 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 Not published · Varies The BlueCross Healthy Place Program aims to enhance community well-being by developing accessible public spaces. | |
| Community Investment Program (Community Grants) Coast Central Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment Program provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties in California. | |
| Smart Growth America: Community Connectors Grant Program Smart Growth America · Foundation Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · $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 Not published · Up to $245K The Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program supports cities and counties in developing essential public infrastructure. | |
| Hometown Grants T-Mobile · State Not published · 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 Ongoing · 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 Not published · £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 Not published · Varies | |
| OCCF: Parks & Public Space Initiative/Margaret Annis Boy Trust Grant Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · 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 Not published · 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 Not published · 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. | |
| Priority Health Fitness Courts® Grant Program Michigan Association of Health Plans · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest - Inclusive Design Award MNY Group, LLC. · Foundation Not published · $50K – $65K The Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest invites municipal entities and non-profits in the U.S. to apply for the Inclusive Design Award. | |
| Cloudsplitter Foundation: Program + Project Support Grants Cloudsplitter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Due to the high grants volume, next grant round we be closing down the application process once we have received our fixed number of applicants. We would advise you get your application in well before the grants deadline. | |
| Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $50K – $350K The Outdoor Recreation Grant Program offers matching grants to local governments for up to 50% of the costs related to acquiring, developing, or redeveloping local parks and recreation areas. |
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Grants for community centers by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 7 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 20 16%
- No deadline published
- 94 75%
Only 7 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for community centers
- Kansas Department of Commerce 3 active
- The William Penn Foundation 3 active
- Biffa Award 2 active
- California State Library 2 active
- Commerce CDBG 2 active
- Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority 2 active
111 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 125 active grants for community centers (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 18, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 3 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 125 grants for community centers Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 71 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $248K. 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 active listings, the leading funders are Kansas Department of Commerce (3), The William Penn Foundation (3), Biffa Award (2), California State Library (2), and Commerce CDBG (2). In all, 111 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for community centers due?
Of 125 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 7 have a published upcoming deadline, 20 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 94 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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