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.
OTHER – Smart Growth Grant Supports advancement of programs, policies and initiatives aligned with one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles . Level 1 supports efforts to educate…
Other Charitable Interest Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2024 Summary The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) offers the Other…
Other Grants- Hemlock Semiconductor Community and Regional Empowerment (Care) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025…
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grant Program…
Overview West Central Initiative Mission Serving to improve west central Minnesota through funding, programs, and technical assistance. Vision A vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable world starts here…
Otto Bremer Trust Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Otto Bremer Trust Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Otto Bremer Trust Strategic Grants focus on enhancing the quality of life in…
Overview **Impact Area Update and Background **Through the Sustainable Communities Program, we hope to support economically and environmentally resilient communities. The Sustainable Communities:…
Our Legacy Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: McKean County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Our Legacy Fund Grants, offered by the McKean County…
Our Valley, Our Future Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2024 Summary The Our Valley, Our Future Grant,…
Ouray County Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Colorado Community Foundation Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Ouray County Community Fund (OCCF) supports local nonprofits and…
Overview _NOTE: Please note that grant applications that were not requested by the Outcalt Foundation in response to a Letter of Inquiry will not be considered. Letters of Inquiry may be submitted at…
Outdoor Equity Fund Program Type: Participatory grantmaking program (co-developed and administered by Maine Initiatives and Nature Based Education Consortium) Geographic Scope: Maine Focus Areas: -…
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (WA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Amount: US $300,000 - US $15,000,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026…
Nationwide competitive grant program authorized under LWCF Act. Provides new or significantly improved recreation opportunities in disadvantaged urban communities (population 30,000+). Requires 1:1…
Outreach and Restoration Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust Amount: Up to US $125,000 Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The Outreach and Restoration Grant Program, a…
Outside Entity Funding (OEF) Overview: NSEDC's Outside Entity Funding program provides grants to organizations and entities to improve quality of life and encourage economic development in member…
OWEB Operating Capacity Grants - Council Capacity Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The OWEB Operating Capacity Grants support…
Owen-Carr Townships Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Jackson County Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Owen-Carr Townships Community Fund Grants aim to…
Ozark Foothills Regional Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Ozark Foothills…
P4G - Safi Organics Partnership Funder: AlphaMundi Foundation with support from World Resources Institute (WRI) and P4G Program Type: Business partnership and scaling initiative Geographic Scope:…
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.