Grants for Community Centers

Last updated August 17, 2026

There are currently 128 active grants for community centers in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	CPAC Grants (Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council Grants)	Cincinnati Parks Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Placemaking Grants	C K Blandin Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $150K
Foundation	Park Pride Large Capital Improvements Grants	Park Pride Inc	Rolling	$3K – $100K
Foundation	Bexley Community Foundation Annual Sponsorship Program	Bexley Community Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $1K
State	RECREATION – Building Communities Recreational Facilities Grants	Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services	Rolling	Up to $2.5M
Foundation	Equitable Community-Designed Outdoor Spaces Grant	The Colorado Health Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Recreation Passport Grants (MI)	Michigan Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$8K – $150K
State	RECREATION – Building Communities Recreational Grants	Vermont Buildings and General Services	Rolling	Up to $2.5M
Foundation	Parks for All Grants -Hydro Flask Product Donations	Hydro Flask	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Facilities: Small Grants	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	$50K – $210K
Foundation	WA RCO: Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant	Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office	Rolling	$200K – $4.8M
Foundation	Mary Alice Warren Community Center (Lewisville) Programming Grants	Shallow Ford Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Blueprint to Build Grant Program	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	$1.5M – $2.5M
Foundation	Vibrant Spaces Grant (WI)	Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Pop-Up Libraries at Community Meal Sites' Grant Program	California State Library	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neighborhood Collaboration Grant	Fairmount Park Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	T-Mobile Hometown Grants	T-mobile Usa Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	City of Bellingham Community/Public Facility and Improvements Grants	City of Bellingham	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Foundation	NWT Recreation & Parks: Water Smart Grant	NWT Recreation & Parks Association	Rolling	Up to $750
Foundation	General Grant Program	Adolph Coors Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural YMCA Grant Program (IA)	Iowa Economic Development Authority	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Foundation	Detroit Parks Coalition 2026 Summer Parks Programming Grants	The Kresge Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF)	Somercor 504 Inc	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Ice Rink at Chester Park Fund	The Almanor Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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