Economic Services Grants

Last updated September 28, 2026

There are currently 528 open economic services grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 248 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.

Open grants
528
from 418 funders
Median award
$50K
middle half $15K–$250K
Total listed funding
$117.4M
across 248 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines
25
25 with a published date

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

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Economic Development

Commerce CDBG · State

October 16, 2026 · Up to $75M

CDBG funding for economic development projects that support community growth and benefit low- to moderate-income areas. Eligible applicants are local units of government in Kansas cities or counties, excluding federal entitlement areas.

Community Gift Awards Program

United Way of Kenosha County Inc · Foundation

October 21, 2026 · $250 – $500

Designed to expand the community investment work of United Way of Kenosha County by supporting one-time projects that align with UWKC's mission and key focus areas.

Community Innovative Grants

United Way of Midland Inc · Foundation

October 31, 2026 · Up to $15K

Funded Partner Grants (RFP)

North Texas Area United Way Inc · Foundation

October 31, 2026 · Varies

North Texas Area United Way (NTAUW) invites local nonprofits to apply annually for funding through the RFP (Request for Proposal) grant application process.

ARC POWER Grant - GROW Appalachia Project

Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers Coalition · Foundation

October 31, 2026 · $1.4M

The "GROW Appalachia" Project aims to develop a Manufacturing Support Center (MSC) in Southeastern Ohio that aligns with ARC's goals to build Appalachian business strengths and diversify the region's economy through economic development…

Missouri ID Access Subgrants

Ashrei Foundation · Foundation

December 1, 2026 · Up to $5K

Funding to help organizations strengthen or launch Missouri ID Assistance programming to help communities access official identification documents.

Community Investment Grant

Roane County United Way Inc · Foundation

December 5, 2026 · Varies

Applications must relate to one of these three areas: Organizations receiving funding must provide:

Illinois Grocery Initiative

Commerce And Econ Opp · State

December 9, 2026 · $50M – $520M

2026 Agency Assistance Application

Atchison United Way Board · Foundation

December 31, 2026 · Varies

Partnership funding program for nonprofit organizations to support specific programs or services aligned with United Way's strategic pillars.

Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program

Right Place Foundation · Foundation

December 31, 2026 · $1M – $20M

Women & Girls of Color Fund

The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc · Foundation

December 31, 2026 · Varies

A community-developed, community-led field-of-interest fund that partners with women-of-color-led organizations working to advance the economic security of Colorado women and girls of color.

Competitive Grantmaking Program

The Community Foundation of Greater · Foundation

December 31, 2026 · Varies

2026 VITA Support Fund

Prosperity Now · Foundation

January 27, 2027 · $5K – $20K

A national funding opportunity supporting certified VITA programs and organizations that directly support VITA operations to strengthen no-cost basic tax return preparation services during the filing season.

Community Impact Councils Grant Program

United Way of Fairfield County · Foundation

January 28, 2027 · Varies

United Way of Fairfield County accepts and reviews applications for funding through Community Impact Councils once each calendar year.

Community Building Grant Program

Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting · Foundation

February 17, 2027 · Up to $10K

Supports projects and organizations focused on making communities stronger across Maine. This is MaineCF's largest grant program, receiving over 600 applications annually.

Community Grants

Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation

March 1, 2027 · Varies

OCCF awards grants annually to support charitable programs and initiatives that address current and emerging needs in the fields of education, health and social services, economic development, natural resources, and the arts.

United Way of Western Kentucky - Community Impact Funding

United Way of Western Kentucky · Foundation

March 27, 2027 · Varies

To apply for funding, agencies must be able to adhere to and provide United Way with the following:

Annual Competitive Grants - Program Grant

United Midcoast Charities Inc · Foundation

March 31, 2027 · $1K – $25K

Funding for agencies whose mission is broader than UMC's focus areas, but one or more programs fall securely within them. This allows organizations to seek funding for specific programs aligned with UMC's priorities.

Community Impact Grant

United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc · Foundation

March 31, 2027 · Varies

Competitive program funding for nonprofit partner organizations addressing community needs in health, education, and financial stability within Galveston County Mainland.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Economic Development

CDBG Program · State

June 30, 2027 · Varies

Funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes.

Economic Development

CDBG Program · State

June 30, 2027 · Varies

CDBG funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes.

Community Grants

Korean-American Community Foundation Inc · Foundation

August 29, 2027 · Up to $100K

KACF invests in programs that strengthen the economic security of low-income Korean Americans. This is a multi-year grant for 3 years with the maximum annual grant amount of $100,000.

Underwriting for Racial Justice Lender Pilot Program

Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · Varies

Beneficial State Foundation launched a two-year pilot program composed of 20 diverse lenders focused on dismantling racially-inequitable underwriting practices in the financial industry and increasing capital access and wealth for people…

Chicago Prize

Pritzker Traubert Foundation · Foundation

Rolling · Varies

_Note: The Phase I deadline is represented by the pre-proposal deadline and the Phase II deadline is represented by the full proposal deadline.

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Economic services grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing
25 5%
Upcoming date published
25 5%
Stated cycle, no date yet
74 14%
No deadline published
404 77%

When dated deadlines fall

Share of the 25 grants with a published date, by quarter.

28%
Jan–Mar
8%
Apr–Jun
12%
Jul–Sep
52%
Oct–Dec

Funders with the most open economic services grants

  1. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development 7 open
  2. Department of Commerce 6 open
  3. Economic Development Council of 6 open
  4. The Golden Leaf Inc 5 open
  5. US Economic Development Administration 5 open
  6. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America 3 open

418 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 528 open economic services grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 28, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 27 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About economic services grants

Economic services grants support programs that build financial stability for low-income individuals and families, including workforce development, financial coaching, asset-building, and emergency assistance. The Community Services Block Grant, administered by HHS's Office of Community Services, funds income and asset-building services through local Community Action Agencies. HUD's Community Development Block Grant also funds micro-enterprise and economic-opportunity activities, and foundations back economic-mobility initiatives.

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Economic Services Grants by state

Browse economic services grants available to organizations in 18 states.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do economic services grants award?

Of the 528 open economic services grants Grantable lists as of September 28, 2026, 248 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $250K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most economic services grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (7), Department of Commerce (6), Economic Development Council of (6), The Golden Leaf Inc (5), and US Economic Development Administration (5). In all, 418 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are economic services grants due?

Of 528 open grants, 25 accept applications on a rolling basis, 25 have a published upcoming deadline, 74 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 404 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 52% fall in October–December.

What economic services grants are available?

Funding supports employment and job-training programs, financial education and coaching, asset- and income-building services, micro-enterprise development, and emergency financial assistance. The Community Services Block Grant funds income and asset-building work, while the Community Development Block Grant supports business and micro-enterprise assistance. Foundations and corporate funders also invest in economic-mobility programs.

Who funds economic services and economic mobility programs?

Federal funding comes largely through HHS's Community Services Block Grant and HUD's Community Development Block Grant, both of which reach nonprofits through states and local governments. The U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund supports lending and asset-building in underserved areas, and private funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation invest in increasing economic opportunity. State workforce and human-services agencies fund job-training programs.

Are there grants for workforce and job-training programs?

Yes. Workforce development is funded through several channels, including state workforce agencies, Community Services Block Grant employment services, and dedicated federal labor programs. Many nonprofits partner with local workforce boards or Community Action Agencies to access these funds. Strong applications typically show measurable employment outcomes and partnerships with employers.

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