Community Development & Employment Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Small Communities Planning Grants for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience RFP Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Amount: US $1,100,000 Last Updated: November 15,…
Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Water Resources Control Board Last Updated: September 15, 2024 Summary The Small Community Clean…
Small Dollar, Big Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: AARP Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Small Dollar, Big Impact Grants program in Wisconsin…
Small Grant Rolling Funds Funder: Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Alliance Inc (Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area) Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Overview: These grants are designed for…
Small Grants for Smart Growth Funder: Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) Award Amount: $1,500 per grant Geographic Scope: Vermont Focus Areas: Smart growth, sustainable communities, land use…
Small Orgs, Big Impact Fund Status: Active program (funded through multi-year grant) Funder Partners: Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF) and United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM), with funding…
Small Town Challenge Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Small Town Challenge Fund, launched…
Small Town Enhancement Grant Program Overview: LEAP's grant program in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) that invested in community enhancement projects across…
Small Town Grants Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Contact: Sarah Scheffert Phone: (507) 214-7015 Email: inquiry@smifoundation.org Address: 525 Florence Ave, PO Box 695, Owatonna, MN…
Small Town Grants (formerly Small Community Matching Grants) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Small Town Grants…
Smallwood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Smallwood Foundation Grant supports charitable purposes…
Smart Futures Lab Program Overview: A no-cost, six-month incubator and accelerator program created in partnership between CU Denver, Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, and Innosphere Ventures to support…
Smart Growth America: Community Connectors Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smart Growth America Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Smart Growth America Community…
Overview _NOTE: Due to overwhelming interest, the 2025 Smart Growth Grant program has reached full capacity and is no longer accepting applications. The program will reopen in January 2026._ Smart…
SMCF General Grant Program Funder: Sierra Madre Community Foundation (SMCF) Geographic Scope: Sierra Madre, CA and surrounding community Mission: Distribute funds to support Sierra Madre activities,…
SMIF- Taylor Rural Improvements Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Southern Minnesota…
Smith Family Foundation: Small Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Smith Family…
SMSC Donations & Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community offers various funding…
SMUD's Shine Award Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Municipal Utility District Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The SMUD's Shine Award Program aims to…
Social Innovations Grant Funder: Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) Program Type: Competitive grant for nonprofit organizations Geographic Scope: Six-county service area of TAUW: Creek, Okmulgee, Osage,…