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

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Rebecca Pomroy Foundation Grant Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (Cust) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation provides annual grants to support charitable organizations that align with its mission to enhance community health, education, and recreation.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Parks & Public Space Initiative Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of OCCF's Community Grant Programs designed to meet pressing community needs. Guidelines and eligibility criteria are based on donor intent.	Not published	Varies
Bethel Park Community Foundation Grant Bethel Park Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bethel Park Community Foundation (Bethel Park, PA) makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental entities located in Bethel Park for CAPITAL projects (not day-to-day operating expenses) in one of five enrichment areas: Community…	Rolling	Varies
County Fairground Improvement Grant Compeer Financial, ACA · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant Program aims to support rural communities within Compeer Financial’s territory by providing funding for upgrades and repairs to county fair facilities.	Not published	Up to $4K
Culture and Community Grant Program Albers Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Launched in 2023, the Culture and Community grant program awarded $363,000 in grants across three categories (Educational Programming, Visual Arts, and Festivals & Public Events) to 27 organizations in October 2023. 1000 N. Broadway Ave.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Community Arts Grants Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Arts Grants, funded by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, aim to enhance local arts programming and promote community engagement through diverse artistic activities.	Not published	Up to $5K
LWCF Grants - Local Agency California Department of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Up to $6M The LWCF Grants program, administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, aims to enhance the state's recreational, cultural, and historical resources.	Not published	Up to $6M
Rock On Foundation Organizational Grant Rock On Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Rock On Foundation, established in 2013 by brothers Luke and Matt Bonner, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that enhances community artistic and athletic opportunities in New Hampshire.	Not published	Up to $5K
MiSpace Grant Mielle Cares Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K – $500K A $1M strategic initiative advancing teen mental health across Chicago's communities. Mielle Cares provides MiSpace Grants to Chicago area community centers.	Not published	$75K – $500K
Grow the Game Grant USA Pickleball Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grow the Game Grant is administered by USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball.	Not published	Varies
T-Mobile Hometown Grant Listed by Middle Michigan Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K T-Mobile is investing $50,000 in community projects focused on technology, outdoor spaces, arts, and community centers.	Not published	Up to $50K
Sprouts Fund Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sprouts Fund distributes grants of up to $10,000 per project with a total of $50,000 distributed annually.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Event Sponsorships Brookline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsors community events that strengthen and celebrate the Brookline community.	Not published	Varies
Alberta Blue Cross: Built Together Grants Alberta Blue Cross · Foundation Not published · $50K The Alberta Blue Cross Built Together Grants support Albertans in creating spaces for active living, such as outdoor gyms, skate parks, and playgrounds.	Not published	$50K
North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant North Carolina State Parks · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) provides matching grants up to $500,000 to local governments for the development and improvement of parks and public beach access.	Not published	Up to $500K
Charleston County Parks Small Project Grant Program Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) offers a Small Project Funding Program to organizations for projects that align with CCPRC's mission to improve quality of life in Charleston County through park facilities…	Not published	Varies
Title III-B Senior Center Services Purchase Area Development District Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for senior center services through the Older Americans Act.	Not published	Varies
CPAC Grants (Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council Grants) Cincinnati Parks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Cincinnati Parks Advisory Councils (CPAC) are volunteer citizen groups which seek to build and maintain public support for neighborhood Cincinnati Parks and provide programming for the community.	Not published	Varies
Rural Placemaking Grants C K Blandin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Rural Placemaking Grants by the Blandin Foundation aim to enhance the quality of life in the most diverse and underserved rural communities.	Not published	$25K – $150K
Park Pride Large Capital Improvements Grants Park Pride Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $100K The Park Pride Large Capital Improvements Grants support transformative projects in Atlanta's parks, providing funding between $2,500 and $100,000.	Not published	$3K – $100K
Bexley Community Foundation Annual Sponsorship Program Bexley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K Grant requests can become sponsorship requests if the event is an established annual event and the Foundation has awarded a grant in the past. Events must be open to the entire Bexley community to qualify for funding.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Recreation – Building Communities Recreational Facilities Grants Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services · State Not published · Up to $2.5M Capital costs associated with development and creation of a facility-based project that provides, coordinates, or organizes recreational programs for youth and/or adults within a community area.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Equitable Community-Designed Outdoor Spaces Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Equitable Community-Designed Outdoor Spaces Grant, offered by the Colorado Health Foundation, supports planning grants for designing and constructing inclusive outdoor spaces like parks and playgrounds in Colorado.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Recreation Passport Grants (MI) Michigan Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $8K – $150K The Recreation Passport Grants (MI) program provides financial support for local units to develop and renovate public recreation facilities.	Not published	$8K – $150K

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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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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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