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.
Downtown and East Side Grant Programs Administrator: Market Lubbock, Inc. (LEDA) Program Status: Active; grants awarded during 2018-19 fiscal year and ongoing Geographic Scope: Downtown Lubbock and…
Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants Funder: Missoula Downtown Foundation (MDF) Geographic Scope: Downtown Missoula, Montana Focus Areas: Arts and culture initiatives that enhance Downtown Missoula…
Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants Funder: Missoula Downtown Foundation Inc (MDF) Geographic Scope: Downtown Missoula, Montana Focus Areas: Arts and culture initiatives that have an impact on…
Downtown Banner Program Overview: The street banner program beautifies downtown with a display of banners designed to promote downtown as well as to celebrate its revitalization and progress. The…
Downtown Building Rehabilitation Grant Funder: Barberton Community Foundation Amount: $125,000 Purpose: Support rehabilitation and improvement of downtown buildings in Barberton Geographic Scope:…
Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program Administrator: Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Overview: The DDD Rebate Program, created by legislation in May 2014, provides rebates to…
Downtown Facade Enhancement Program Overview: A City of Bowling Green initiative to assist in preserving historic buildings in downtown Bowling Green by improving the appearance of downtown…
Downtown Façade Loan Program Purpose: Elevate created the Downtown Façade Loan Program to encourage revitalization of the downtown, stimulate additional private sector investment in the downtown and…
Downtown Improvement Grants Funder: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Geographic Scope: Downtown Jamestown, New York Program Status: Announced October 11, 2024 for 2025; current status unknown as of…
Downtown Investment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Downtown Investment…
Downtown Muskogee Revitalization Multi-Grant Program Overview: A comprehensive grant program supporting downtown Muskogee revitalization through multiple funding categories. Program Components - Loft…
Downtown Ontario Façade Improvement Program Funder: City of Ontario (funding from HUD CDBG) Award Amount: Up to $25,000 (50/50 matching grant - City matches 50%) Geographic Scope: Historic Downtown…
Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Fund Status: Application deadline has closed (March 6, 2026). Applications are under review and grant award winners will be announced soon. Overview: A grant initiative…
Downtown Reading Facade Grant Status: Program was closed as of the webpage publication date Geographic Scope: Downtown Reading, specifically properties located within the target area (Penn Street…
Downtown Reading Facade Grant Status: Closed (as of the information provided) Geographic Scope: Downtown Reading, Pennsylvania - specifically properties located in the Penn Street Corridor target…
Downtown Trenton (DTTN) Grants Geographic Scope: Downtown Trenton neighborhood, bordered by the Assunpink Creek and D&R Canal (also called "Creek to Canal, Rte 1 to Old Barracks") Focus Areas: -…
Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bridge Builders Community Foundations Fka Venango Area Comm Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The…
Dr. Young Building Improvements Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: Approximately US $41,500 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The…
Drescher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Drescher Foundation Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Drescher Foundation, established in 1989, is dedicated to enhancing community life in…
Drinking Water and Wastewater Funding (ID) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) Amount: US $45,000 - US $65,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The…