Community Development Grants
12 active federal community development grant opportunities. Updated daily from Grants.gov.
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FY 2026 Bank Enterprise Award Program Application
USDOT-CDFI · CDFI-2026-BEA
Fiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program
USDOT-CDFI · CDFI-2026-SDL
Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)
DOI-BIA · BIA-TTGP-2026-OIED
Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP)
HUD · CPD-2600-DC-0019
Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025
HUD · CPD-2600-DC-0035
BIA-IBIP-OIED-2026
DOI-BIA · BIA-IBIP-OIED-2026
FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
HUD · CPD-2600-DC-0098
FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO
HUD · CPD-2600-DC-0025
U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement
DOS-KWT · PAS-KWT-FY26-01
ROSS Rapid Response Program
HUD · PIH-ROSS-26-001
FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
DOC-DOCNOAAERA · NOAA-NESDISPO-STAR-2024-27967
U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT
DOS-TUN · OFOP0001473
About Community Development Grants
Federal community development grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Who's eligible: Most community development grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).
Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.
FAQ
How do I find community development grants for my nonprofit?
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Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for community development grants?
Most community development grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.
How much funding is available for community development grants?
Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for community development programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.