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.
Overview Urban Agriculture Resilience Program In 2020, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and the American Public Gardens Association (the Association) initiated the Urban Agriculture…
Urban and Community Forestry - Inflation Reduction Act Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 17,…
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program - Agency: Department of Forestry - Application Period: TBA
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated:…
Urban and Community Forestry: Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Department of Forestry Amount: US $1,000 - US $55,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary…
Supports local governments in completing comprehensive planning for land within a city's urban growth boundary that is not yet annexed. Eligible projects include analysis to address Statewide Land…
Urban Trees Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Urban Trees Mini Grant, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust,…
US Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Status: Awarded June 2024; active implementation phase (2024-2029) Geographic Scope: Mendocino County, California Funding Amount: $1,300,000…
USDA Grant: Supporting Farmers of Color and Small Farm Resiliency Program Type: USDA-funded collaborative project (not a traditional grant program with open applications) Geographic Scope: Southern…
USDA Local Food Promotion Program Funder: USDA Award Amount: $100,000 Geographic Scope: Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region Award Year: Fall (year not specified in source) Program…
USDA Revolving Loan Fund Funder: Nishnabotna Valley REC (administered through USDA program) Overview: Through the operation of a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), Nishnabotna Valley REC provides a funding…
USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Funder: USDA Rural Development Administrator: Mohawk Valley EDGE Geographic Scope: Mohawk Valley region (eligible rural areas) Program Duration: Active…
USDA's AMP Program – Advancing Markets for Producers Program Type: USDA initiative providing critical funding and technical assistance Geographic Scope: Currently enrolling producers in 82…
USEF Opportunity Fund Purpose: A grant-making resource dedicated to supporting USEF Community Outreach Organizations who are dedicated to increasing access to horses, horse sports, and equine-based…
Utah Impact Partnership Fund Organization: Community Foundation of Utah Geographic Scope: Utah Program Type: Community Impact Fund Description: A Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation of…
UWBA Ambassadors Community-Led Housing Grants Status: Active grantmaking program Geographic Scope: Bay Area Focus Areas: - Community-led funding decisions for housing-related initiatives - Projects…
UWSELA: Collaborative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Southeast Louisiana Amount: Up to US $275,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The United Way of Southeast Louisiana is launching…
VA AmeriCorps State Formula Grant: Operational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve Virginia Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The VA AmeriCorps State Formula Grant supports programs that engage…
VA Citizen Water Monitoring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) Amount: Up to US $11,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Virginia Citizen Water…
Valley County Community Foundation Grants Funder: Valley County Community Foundation (VCCF) Geographic Scope: Valley County, Montana Mission: Awards grants to help pay for worthwhile community…