Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
Open Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Golden LEAF Inc Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Open Grants Program by the Golden LEAF Foundation offers funding…
Open Space - River Corridors Grant (WA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Parks Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Open Space - River Corridors Grant in Washington…
Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Open Space Lands Acquisition and…
Operating Assistance Grants - Technical Assistance Grant The Operating Assistance Grant - Technical Assistance Grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, and local governments to support…
Operation Round Up Grants Funder: North Georgia Electric Membership Foundation (administered by Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia) Geographic Scope: Member service counties: - Catoosa -…
Opportunities Grants Overview: A Catalyst Grants program addressing intractable community issues through compelling strategies and innovative partnerships. Focus Areas: - Fund solutions to root…
Opportunity on the Plains Grant Overview: United Way of the Plains' grant program that invests in nonprofit organizations working in their four focus areas to create opportunities and positive impact…
Opportunity Zone Tax Incentive Program Overview: A federal tax incentive program established through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to revitalize and create jobs in designated areas through…
OR Water Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Water Resources Department Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) offers Water Project Grants to…
ORCF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ocean Reef Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $120,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Ocean Reef Community Foundation's Community…
Osceola County Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (MI) Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Osceola County Community Foundation (OCCF) enhances…
OTHER – Building Communities Human Services and Education Grants Capital costs associated with major maintenance, renovation, or development of a facility-based project that: provides, or…
OTHER – Community Heart & Soul Seed Grants Provides start-up funding for resident-driven groups looking to implement the Community Heart & Soul model in communities with populations under 30,000. The…
OTHER – Community Heart & Soul Seed Grants Provides start-up funding for resident-driven groups looking to implement the Community Heart & Soul model in communities with populations…
OTHER – Community Wellness Grants Supports development of new community wellness initiatives, improvement of existing community wellness programs, and/or collaboration between worksites and…
OTHER – Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships Supports student learning partnership focused in the areas of regenerative agriculture, community schools, transit and housing solutions, remote and…
OTHER – Placemaking Grant Funds state and local REALTOR® association-led projects that create new, outdoor public spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites. …
OTHER – Rural Investment Project Grant Funds efforts that allow the grantors to support and learn from multi-town partnerships, collaboratives, and development hubs that are advancing projects…
OTHER – Seed Grants/Grow Grants Seed Grants: Provides seed money to grassroots organizers to launch new projects or start to significantly change the direction of an existing…
OTHER – Small Grants for Smart Growth Provides seed money for catalyzing community-based initiatives related to smart growth. Project might address activities such as advocacy for better land…
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.