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Community Development grants for nonprofits

Community development grants for nonprofits - economic opportunity, housing support, and neighborhood programs from federal agencies.

10 open opportunities in this category (updated from Grants.gov).

Quick Answer: Community Development grants for nonprofits

Community development grants usually support housing stability, neighborhood services, economic opportunity, facilities, outreach, and local partnerships. Nonprofits should match the grant to a clear community need and prepare a budget that can be reported by program.

Who should review these grants

  • Neighborhood and community development nonprofits
  • Housing, workforce, and resident services programs
  • Organizations working with local government or community partners

Prepare before applying

  • Describe the community need with current local evidence.
  • Confirm whether local match or partner commitments are required.
  • Build a reporting plan before the proposal is submitted.

After you win

  • Track expenses by program, fund, and reporting period.
  • Keep partner documentation and outcomes in one place.
  • Report remaining grant balances to leadership regularly.
AmeriCorps

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Closes: Jan 13, 2027
#AC-08-28-26
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National Park Service

Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Posted: Aug 27, 2026
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
#P27AS00032
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AmeriCorps

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

Posted: Aug 20, 2026
Closes: Oct 20, 2026
#AC-08-20-2026
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Forest Service

2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program

Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Closes: Oct 12, 2026
#USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026
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Rural Housing Service

Rural Housing Preservation Grant

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Sep 8, 2026
#USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2026
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Rural Utilities Service

Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program

Posted: Jul 28, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#RDRUS-26-DWS2
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U.S. Mission to ASEAN

U.S.-ASEAN Road to 50: Rising Leaders Forum

Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Closes: Aug 30, 2026
#PDS-USASEAN-FY26-01
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Forest Service

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Closes: Dec 8, 2026
#USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP
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Department of Housing and Urban Development

ROSS Rapid Response Program

Posted: Jan 26, 2026
Closes: Jan 25, 2027
#PIH-ROSS-26-001
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U.S. Mission to Tunisia

U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT

Posted: Jun 28, 2024
Closes: Jan 1, 2099
#OFOP0001473
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Community Development grant questions

What are community development grants used for?

They can support neighborhood services, housing work, economic opportunity, facilities, and local program delivery, depending on the grant notice.

Do community grants require local partners?

Some do. Read the official listing for partner, match, and local government requirements before your team starts writing.

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