Community Development Grants in New York
Last updated October 14, 2026
There are 13 active community development grants tagged to New York, part of 3,275 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| Direct Funding for CDBG-Eligible Activities HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies HTFC may directly fund eligible CDBG activities that demonstrate need and viability outside of regular funding rounds. Eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties may submit a project summary and preliminary budget for consideration. | |
| Smart Growth 2026-2027 Community Planning Grant Program Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Community planning grant program supporting smart growth initiatives. RFA# 26-OPDSG-18. | |
| Cayuga Community Fund Grants Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cayuga Community Fund, an affiliate/component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation (created 2008), makes annual grants from its endowment to nonprofits serving Cayuga County, NY — aiding education, health, social services… | |
| Brownfield Opportunity Area Program Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Supports communities interested in redeveloping brownfields. 2026-2027 funding cycle. | |
| Allyn Family Foundation Opportunity Fund Allyn Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Allyn Family Foundation's Opportunity Fund supports organizations in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, New York, that advance a vibrant, equitable and prosperous community. | |
| Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Helps local governments revitalize their communities and reconnect to their waterways. 2026-2027 funding cycle. | |
| 2026 NYS CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Community Planning, Microenterprise, and Imminent Threat HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies CDBG funding for multiple program areas including public infrastructure projects, public facilities improvements, community planning initiatives, microenterprise business support, and projects addressing imminent threats to community… | |
| 2026 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies The NYS CDBG Program provides federal funding to eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for… | |
| Smart Growth 2026-2027 Smart Growth Community Planning Grant Program Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Grant program supporting community planning initiatives for smart growth in New York State. | |
| 2026 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Open Round HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies Federal funding for eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties (populations under 50,000 for cities/towns/villages; area population under 200,000 for counties) to assist low- and moderate-income communities. | |
| 2026 NYS CDBG - Public Infrastructure, Community Planning, Public Facilities, Microenterprise, and Imminent Threat HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies 2026 CDBG funding for non-housing activities including public infrastructure projects (drinking water, sanitary sewer), community planning, public facility improvements, microenterprise assistance, and imminent threat activities addressing… | |
| 2026 NYS CDBG Public Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Public Facilities, Microenterprise, Community Planning, and Imminent Threat Applications HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies Multi-category CDBG funding for community planning, public infrastructure, public facilities, microenterprise development, and imminent threat projects. | |
| Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund Grants Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund, an affiliate/component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation (established 1991), makes annual grants supporting arts & culture, community development, education, environment… |
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About community development grants in New York
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
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.
Who funds community development?
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.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
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.
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