Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Seeds of Strength…
Seherr-Thoss Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seherr-Thoss Foundations Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Seherr-Thoss Foundation Grant, established in 1991, primarily supports…
Self Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Self Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Self Family Foundation Grant aims to strengthen communities in Greenwood, South…
Sensata Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Sensata Foundation, established in 2017,…
SER YouthBuild Construction Institute Program Type: Youth workforce development and education program Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Target Population: - Ages 18-24 years old - Detroit…
Sewage Facilities Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The Sewage…
Seward Community Foundation Grant Cycle Geographic Scope: Seward/Moose Pass area, Alaska Mission: Enhance the quality of life in the Seward/Moose Pass area by addressing and assisting local needs,…
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (NJ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025…
Overview This funding opportunity is made possible by the Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund, which was established by a bequest from Mr. Shore who lived in East Bend. Grants of up to $12,000 may be…
Shared Pathways Fund Funder: AlphaMundi Foundation Program Type: Capital access and financing initiative Geographic Scope: Kenya Focus Areas: - Refugee-led businesses - Refugee-serving businesses -…
Overview The purpose of the Shelby County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Louisville, is to enrich the quality of life of all citizens of Shelby County by providing…
Sherwood Trust: Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sherwood Trust Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Sherwood Trust offers Core Grants to enhance community well-being in the Walla Walla Valley.…
SHF: Responsive Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sisters Health Foundation Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The SHF Responsive Grant Program, offered by Sisters…
SHIP-Homebuyer Education & Counseling Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade County Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The SHIP-Homebuyer Education & Counseling program in Miami-Dade County…
Shoup Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shoup Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Shoup Foundation Grant supports Protestant churches and organizations aiding needy individuals…
Showcasing Agroforestry in SE Wisconsin - Milwaukee Site Partner Award Program Type: Site partnership opportunity for urban agroforestry demonstration Geographic Scope: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin;…
Shullsburg Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The Shullsburg Fund Grant, established in 2004, supports…
Sidewalks and Trails Grant Program - >5,000 population Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $800,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2025 Summary The Sidewalks and Trails…
Sierra Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank of the Sierra Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Sierra Grant Program, initiated by Bank of the Sierra, aims to enhance community welfare…
Silver Bay Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Silver Bay Charitable Fund Grant…
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.