Last updated June 14, 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.
REALTOR® Care Day Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbus Realtors Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The REALTOR® Care Day Grant, offered by the Columbus…
REALTORS Housing Opportunities Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The REALTORS Housing…
Rebuild Distressed Communities (RDC) Program - Small Business Grants Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Local Initiatives Support Group (LISC), and Chicago…
Rebuild Midwest Status: Open initiative (specific round/deadline not provided) Geographic Scope: Midwest United States Focus Areas: - On-farm infrastructure development - Regional agrifood system…
Rebuild Texas Fund Administrator: OneStar Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas statewide (disaster-impacted communities) Overview: The Rebuild Texas Fund channels Texan generosity into communities…
Reconnecting Communities Project Funder: San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE) Geographic Scope: San Antonio Eastside, historically divided neighborhoods Focus Areas: Community access…
RECREATION – Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests and Communities Invests in collaborative activities that support wildfire resilience, recreation opportunities, land &…
RECREATION – Matching Awards Program: Connecting People to Forests Supports projects that inspire their participants to get personally involved in caring for their public lands. Project must…
RECREATION – Sparks Good Local Grants Supports a variety of projects that address the specific needs of local communities, including efforts to strengthen community ties, promote…
Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing…
Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) Last Updated: March 22, 2024 Summary The…
Red Ants Pants Foundation Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Red Ants Pants Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Red Ants Pants Foundation…
Red Wing Area Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Red Wing Area Fund Grant supports projects enhancing the quality of…
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Funder: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Administrator: PIDC Community Capital (conduit) Purpose: Commonwealth-funded grant program that supports the…
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Overview: A Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-funded grant program supporting the acquisition and construction of regional economic development, cultural,…
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Program Type: Commonwealth-funded grant program administered through PIDC Purpose: Supports the acquisition and construction of regional economic…
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Purpose: Commonwealth-funded grant program that supports the acquisition and construction of regional economic development, cultural, civic, and…
Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025…
Reduce Sewage Overflows Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The William Penn Foundation aims to reduce annual untreated sewage overflows in…
Reducing Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The William Penn Foundation aims to significantly reduce illegal…
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.