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.
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund Funder: Maryland Nonprofits Status: The fund is currently accepting applications as part of a two-program grant cycle. Focus Areas: - Rural Maryland…
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program The purpose of RMAP is to support the development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises, each as defined in 7 CFR 4280.302.…
Rural Murals Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Rural Murals Grant Program, funded by the Kansas…
Funds to recruit new rural Kansas residents. Requires 100% match (in-kind acceptable).
Rural Partnerships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Rural Partnerships Program Grant,…
Rural Placemaking Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blandin Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Rural Placemaking Grants by the Blandin Foundation aim…
Rural Tourism Support (RTS) Program Funder: State of Washington Tourism (Washington Tourism Alliance) Geographic Scope: Washington State, targeting rural and tourism-dependent communities Program…
Rural Transformation Grants The Rural Transformation Grant Fund provides local governments with grants and expert guidance to improve economic vitality and overcome the unique challenges many rural…
Rural Vitality Grant Overview: Partnership between Fond du Lac Area Foundation, Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation, and Compeer Financial to support strength and stability of rural communities.…
Rural West-Central Texas- Paula Windham Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Rural West-Central Texas- Paula Windham Fund Grants…
Rural Winnebago Revolving Loan Fund Purpose: A flexible gap financing tool to support small and emerging businesses engaged in job creation and economic development in the rural Winnebago area. Award…
Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) Grant Program Geographic Scope: Russell County, Kansas Application Period: August 1 - September 30 Focus Areas: - Community revitalization - School…
Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant offers funding for religious,…
Overview _NOTE: We strongly encourage you to talk to a program officer before applying._ Mission Working with the community, we connect people, ideas, and resources for a vibrant and inclusive Flint.…
RWN Foundation: Sustainable Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ronald W Naito Md Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Ronald W. Naito MD…
SACF Great Idea Competition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The SACF Great Idea Competition, hosted by the…
SACF: Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF)…
Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Source: Federal Next Funding Opportunity: Expected to open February 2024 Eligible Applicants: Metropolitan planning organizations, counties, municipalities,…
Safe Streets and Roads for All The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program provides grants to local, regional, and Tribal communities for…
Safe Streets to Transit Funding Source: State Eligible Applicants: NJ municipalities/counties Focus Areas: To improve the overall safety and accessibility for mass transit riders: - Intersection…
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.