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.
Space2Place Strategic Placemaking Micro-Grants Funder: Big Sky Economic Development Corporation Status: Based on 2018 announcement; current status unknown Geographic Scope: Yellowstone County,…
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Status: No longer accepting new applications at this time. Overview: The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was launched to generate economic development activity in…
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Status: No longer accepting new applications as of 2026-04-03 Overview: The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was designed to generate economic development activity in…
Spartanburg County Foundation: Continuous Improvement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spartanburg County Foundation Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Spartanburg County…
Special Grants & Initiatives Funder: Akron Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Summit County and Greater Akron area Program Description: Strategic, one-time grants addressing specific community…
Special Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County offers the Special Project…
Funds for Kentucky-based farms and agricultural organizations supporting specialty crop initiatives. Five priority categories: Value-Added Enterprise, Certified Organic Agriculture,…
Overview Spencer County Community Foundation The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Spencer…
SPF: The Discretionary Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Partners Fund Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Southern Partners Fund's Discretionary Fund Grant aims…
Spinks Family Foundation: Small Grant Request Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spinks Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Spinks Family Foundation offers small…
Sponsorship Program Funder: Lincoln Parks Foundation Program Purpose: Lincoln Parks Foundation supports Lincoln Parks and Trails through sponsorship of projects and events. Geographic Scope -…
Sports Development Grant Overview: Grants up to $25,000 to support special events or qualified projects. The Sports Development Grant supports sports events and special projects that strengthen and…
Spring Grant Cycle Overview: The Wayne County Foundation's annual Spring Grant Cycle provides funding to support local programs or projects aimed to enhance the spirit of the community and improve…
Spring Grant Cycle Funder: Kansas City Chiefs and Hunt Family Foundation Overview: Every spring, the Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation give grants to various local organizations making Kansas…
Springboard Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Durfee Foundation Amount: US $90,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Springboard Fund Grant, provided by the Durfee Foundation, offers…
Springville Chamber of Commerce Fund Overview: This fund supports community projects that will have a lasting benefit for residents and visitors in the Springville area. Geographic Scope: Springville…
Sprout Grants Funder: Growing Hope Inc Geographic Scope: Ypsilanti, MI Focus Areas: Community gardens, food sovereignty, local food production, food security Purpose The Sprout Grants aim to foster…
Sprouts Fund Funder: Milwaukee Parks Foundation (MPF) Mission: Supporting Milwaukee County Parks through partnerships with community groups that anchor the parks they call home, with focus on…
Spur Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spur Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Spur Community Grant offers up to $10,000 for nonprofits…
SSA #79 Security Camera Rebate Program Funder: Special Service Area (SSA) #79 Geographic Scope: SSA #79 service area (Pulaski-Elston region, Chicago, IL) Program Description: Property owners and…
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.