Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.

Senior Citizens Services Grants: Housing is a grant from Pinellas Community Foundation that funds direct service programs supporting housing stability for adults aged 55 and older in Pinellas County, Florida. Eligible activities include rent subsidies, housing referral assistance and education, relocation assistance, aging-in-place home modifications such as ramps and door widening, and other housing-related services. Awards range from $800 to $20,000, with a maximum of $20,000 for housing grants in the 2026–2027 cycle. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government agencies that have provided services for at least one year; all funds must be used exclusively for Pinellas County residents aged 55+. Applications are accepted online, and a Letter of Intent is required during the January 5–20 submission window.

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY – Consolidated Submission for 2026‑2027 Federal, State, and Local Housing and Community Development Programs is sponsored by Pinellas County Housing and Community Development Department. Pinellas County is accepting applications for FY 2026‑2027 housing and community development projects via federal (CDBG, HOME, ESG), state (SHIP), and local (HTF, NSP) funds.

The FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program, administered by Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management in Maryland, provides funding to local nonprofit organizations for community-based projects and services. The program is part of a broader portfolio of county grant initiatives spanning food assistance, nonprofit security, community health, place-based management, and strategic planning. Eligible applicants apply through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process, with information sessions available to guide prospective grantees. Awards support a range of community development and social service activities throughout Montgomery County.

AARP Community Challenge Grants - Flagship is a grant from AARP that funds quick-action projects that make communities more livable for people of all ages, with a particular focus on those aged 50 and older. Funded projects typically address improvements to public spaces, transportation and mobility, housing accessibility, digital connectivity, and disaster preparedness and resilience. The program emphasizes tangible, visible changes that can be completed within a short timeframe. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofits as well as government entities; other organization types are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Projects must align with serving adults 50 and older. Awards range from $500 to $15,000. The 2026 application deadline was March 4, 2026.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - MI Neighborhood Program is sponsored by Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Allocates CDBG funds from HUD to non-entitlement units of general local government in Michigan for housing programs benefiting low- and moderate-income households. Currently accepting Letters of Intent until March 4, 2026, followed by consultations and reservations.

Livability Initiatives is sponsored by AARP. Funding for community livability improvements such as crosswalks, benches, bike lanes, housing designs, and public space enhancements that overcome policy barriers and foster collaborations. This program should be reviewed carefully against your organization's mission, staffing capacity, timeline, and compliance readiness before you commit resources to a full application. Strong submissions usually translate sponsor priorities into concrete objectives, clear implementation milestones, and measurable public benefit. For planning purposes, treat March 4, 2026 as your working submission target unless the sponsor publishes an updated notice. A competitive project plan should include a documented need statement, implementation approach, evaluation framework, risk controls, and a realistic budget narrative. Even when a grant allows broad program design, reviewers still expect credible evidence that the proposed work can be executed within the grant period and with appropriate accountability. Current published award information indicates Varies Organizations should verify the final funding range, matching requirements, and allowability rules directly in the official opportunity materials before preparing a budget. Finance and program teams should align early so direct costs, indirect costs, staffing assumptions, procurement timelines, and reporting obligations all remain consistent throughout drafting and post-award administration. Eligibility guidance for this opportunity is: Nonprofits partnering with communities for livable community projects If your organization has partnerships, subrecipients, or collaborators, define responsibilities and compliance ownership before submission. Reviewers often look for implementation credibility, so letters of commitment, prior performance evidence, and a clear governance model can materially strengthen the application narrative and reduce concerns about delivery risk. A practical approach is to begin with a focused readiness review, then build a workback schedule from the sponsor deadline. Confirm required attachments, registration dependencies, and internal approval checkpoints early. This reduces last-minute issues and improves submission quality. For the most accurate requirements, always rely on the official notice and primary source links associated with Livability Initiatives.

2026 AARP Community Challenge Grants is a grant from the AARP Foundation that funds quick-action local projects making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on adults age 50 and older. Since its 2017 debut, the program has invested $24.3 million across 2,100 projects throughout the United States. In 2026, AARP is doubling its annual investment to award more than $8 million in grants. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state and local governments, and Tribes partnering with AARP chapters. Projects should drive meaningful community improvements in areas such as housing, transportation, public spaces, health, and civic engagement. Applications are accepted on a competitive basis through the AARP Community Challenge portal.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a formula-based entitlement grant from the City of Orlando, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program supports non-profit agencies implementing projects that assist low- and moderate-income households and revitalize distressed neighborhoods within Orlando. Eligible activities include public services, housing counseling and rehabilitation, and public facilities acquisition and improvements. Non-profit organizations must serve residents within Orlando city limits and meet HUD eligibility and regulatory requirements. The City solicits applications each February, with pre-application deadlines typically in March. For Program Year 2026-2027, the pre-application deadline was March 13, 2026, with final applications due March 27, 2026. Rent limits follow Florida Housing Finance Corporation guidelines.

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Youth in Eligible Locations is a grant from the Los Angeles County Bar Foundation that funds programs and projects serving youth across eligible California communities. Supported activities align with priority areas including disadvantaged communities, housing and economic development, employment and training, law and legal services, and science and technology. Awards of up to $20,000 are available to California nonprofit organizations. The application deadline was March 15, 2026. Eligible applicants are California-based nonprofits with programming that directly benefits local youth populations in qualifying geographic areas.

Capital Grants Program is sponsored by Gates Family Foundation. The Gates Family Foundation provides capital grants for building purchases, construction, expansion, renovation, and land acquisition. The foundation prioritizes projects that address root problems, demonstrate strong community support, and serve rural or low-income areas and communities of color in Colorado. Geographic focus: Colorado Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Parks & Recreation, Well-being of children, youth & families

Small Business Enhancement Program (Equipment-Marketing Grant) is a grant from the City of Cambridge, funded through HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources, that provides up to $8,000 in reimbursement funding to help eligible small businesses purchase equipment and marketing materials to grow their operations. The program targets retail, food, home-based, and creative for-profit businesses located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Applicants must hold a Cambridge Business Certificate, and brick-and-mortar businesses must have commercial leases of at least one year. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and business owners may apply once every three years. The application includes a two-part process covering eligibility confirmation and a full grant application with vendor quotes.

Unsolicited Grant: Project/Program Proposals is sponsored by Williamsburg Community Health Foundation Inc.. Funding for evidence-based, promising, or previously successful approaches and new ideas that improve the health and well-being of residents in Greater Williamsburg. Proposals should target factors such as access to care (primary, behavioral, dental), economic advancement (housing stability, transportation, educational success), and healthy living (nutrition, physical activity). Geographic focus: Greater Williamsburg (City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County, Virginia) Focus areas: Access to Care, Economic Advancement, Healthy Living, Behavioral Health Services, Healthy Aging, Integrated Care, Two-Generation Family Services, Community Capacity Building

Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (administering HUD funds). This program provides funds for economic development, housing rehabilitation, community revitalization, and public facilities designated to benefit low- and moderate-income people, prevent or eliminate slum and blight, or address recent local needs for which no other funding sou…

The Community Quarterback Grant is a grant from The Coalition (formerly CNHED) that funds nonprofits serving as community anchors to strengthen small business ecosystems in the District of Columbia. The grant provides up to $50,000 to support organizations working as "community quarterbacks" — coordinating cross-sector efforts in equitable economic development, affordable housing, workforce development, and small business support for under-resourced communities. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations focused on small business development projects. The Coalition leverages its convening power and network of practitioners, residents, and elected officials to advance innovative community economic development solutions addressing systemic inequity in Washington, D.C.

Systems Change Grants is a grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina that funds organizations and coalitions working to change the policies, power structures, and mindsets that cause and reinforce poverty across South Carolina. The program specifically targets systems change that supports economic mobility and housing security in any of the state's 46 counties. Eligible work may include advocacy, lobbying, policy reform, litigation, narrative change, and community organizing that centers the voices of people experiencing poverty. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or coalitions actively engaged in systems change work. Awards of up to $75,000 annually support local or regional initiatives, while state-level work is eligible for up to $100,000 per year. Grants run for one year with possible renewal up to three years, and the Foundation intends to fund up to 20 organizations annually.

FY27 Community Project Funding (CPF) / Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) is sponsored by U.S. Congress via Vermont Congressional Delegation. This federal appropriations process allows Vermont's Congressional Delegation to direct funds to Vermont projects meeting House and Senate criteria. Applications are for state government entities, municipalities, local government entities, and some 501(c)(3) non-profits.

Site Development Grant is a grant from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) that funds governmental entities to prepare industrial sites for economic development and business attraction. Eligible projects include access road construction, utility line installation, property acquisition, grading, drainage improvements, and rehabilitation of publicly-owned industrial buildings. Awards reach up to $5,000,000 per project, with due diligence studies capped at $100,000. Sites must be publicly owned, at least 20 acres (10 acres in Tier 3-4 counties), and evaluated through Select Tennessee or affiliated certification programs. Applicants such as cities, counties, and industrial development boards must be located in counties meeting ThreeStar annual requirements. Deadline is March 26, 2026.

Lowcountry Artistic Vitality Grants is sponsored by Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. Supports small, professional arts organizations in the South Carolina Lowcountry that provide outlets for creative expression, nurture local talent, and increase access to arts and culture within their communities. Geographic focus: Lowcountry South Carolina (Charleston, Beaufort, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper, Williamsburg counties) Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Community Development, General Operating Support

The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Year 2026-2027 is a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development administered through the City of Orlando that funds nonprofit organizations providing emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing services to low- and moderate-income residents. Funded activities must meet HUD eligibility requirements and address community-identified needs documented in the City's Annual Action Plan. Eligible applicants are nonprofit agencies operating in Orlando. Funding amounts are unspecified and determined through the annual allocation process. Final applications for ESG and CDBG funding were due March 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - City of Orlando is a grant from the City of Orlando, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), that funds programs and projects assisting low- and moderate-income households and revitalizing distressed neighborhoods. Priority activities are guided by community input and the City's Consolidated Plan, addressing housing, public services, and neighborhood improvements. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations serving residents within the City of Orlando. Award amounts vary by project. Final applications for Program Year 2026-2027 were due March 27, 2026.

Unified Grant Program is sponsored by Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation. The foundation provides resources to nonprofit organizations that build thriving communities and improve the quality of life. The board welcomes requests for general operations, programs, or projects that address community health and stability, with an emphasis on helping the underserved and under-resourced. Geographic focus: St. Croix Valley region of Minnesota and Wisconsin (specifically Washington and eastern Ramsey County in MN; Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce counties in WI). Focus areas: Healthcare, Housing, Education, Human Services, Civic, Environmental

Virginia Adult Education 2026 Five-Year Competitive Grant Application (Opportunities 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Education (Federal and State Funds). This application package provides instructions and required forms to apply for grants supporting adult basic education, literacy workforce development activities, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), and Corrections Education and Other Institutionalized Indi…

This NOFO supports comprehensive service networks addressing untreated mental illness and substance use at the intersection of mental health, substance use, and justice systems. This program responds to the growing burden of endemic vagrancy, disorderly behavior and public safety threats faced by law enforcement agencies. These agencies are often positioned as first responders to situations better addressed by health and social service systems. Law enforcement and justice agencies nationwide need actionable alternatives that prioritize both public order and appropriate treatment settings for those experiencing mental illness or substance use disorders. Specifically, this initiative provides funding to support activities through four core areas: (1) crisis stabilization centers; (2) treatment services; (3) housing access; and (4) electronic health record (EHR) systems and technology modernization. Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2025-172486. Assistance Listing: 16.745,16.812,16.838. Funding Instrument: G. Category: HU. Award Amount: Up to $3M per award.

Superior HealthPlan Community Grant Program is a grant from Superior HealthPlan that provides $10,000 awards to community-based organizations across Texas addressing non-medical drivers of health (NMDOH) and social determinants of health. The program funds initiatives in housing stability, food security, healthcare access, transportation, and economic mobility for Medicaid members. All applications must be submitted online by March 31, 2026, with award decisions communicated by the tenth business day of April. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have not received Superior HealthPlan funding within the previous 12 months.

The Central Minnesota Difference Maker Grants, offered by the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF), provide $10,000 to $30,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on helping individuals and families maintain stable housing in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties. Applications open February 1, 2026, with a March 31 deadline. Competitive applicants demonstrate partnerships with local housing nonprofits, leverage multiple funding sources, and address equity and disparities in their communities. The program prioritizes sustainable housing outcomes, long-term stability, and initiatives that inspire additional community investment.

Superior HealthPlan Medicaid Population Grants is a community grant program from Superior HealthPlan that funds Texas-based nonprofit organizations serving Medicaid populations. Grants of up to $10,000 support projects focused on three priority areas: housing stability and support, food security and nutrition, and health care access and health literacy. The program reflects Superior HealthPlan's commitment to addressing social determinants of health for vulnerable Texans enrolled in Medicaid. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Texas that directly serve the Medicaid population. Organizations that received a Superior HealthPlan grant within the past 12 months are not eligible to apply. The application deadline is March 31, 2026.

Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) is a grant from the European Union and the Global Youth Mobilization that funds youth-led community development projects in EU partner countries worldwide. Part of a €10 million pilot initiative launched in 2023, the fund provides micro-grants of €500 to €5,000 to support projects advancing Agenda 2030 sustainable development goals, including climate action, gender equality, education, and employment. Eligible applicants are young people aged 14-30 and registered youth-led organizations in EU partner countries, with priority for marginalized and underrepresented communities. Applications close March 31, 2026.

Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants is a program from the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), funded by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, that provides one-time grants of up to $3,000 to professional dancers facing dire financial emergencies. Eligible emergencies include imminent loss of housing, medicine, healthcare, utilities, or food resulting from circumstances outside the dancer's control, including loss of live performance work. The program aims to cover up to three months of essential expenses. Approximately $65,000 is distributed per cycle. Eligible applicants must be individual professional dancers aged 21 or older residing in the US, DC, a Tribal Nation, or US Territory, with adjusted gross income at or below $80,000 (individual) or $160,000 (joint filers). The Cycle 23 deadline is May 19, 2026.

Fund For A Just Society is a grant from the Unitarian Universalist Foundation providing up to $15,000, with typical awards of $6,000 to $8,000, to non-Unitarian Universalist groups in the United States and Canada that use community organizing to bring about systemic change. Eligible organizations must meet all four criteria: they use community organizing for systemic change leading to a more just society, mobilize disenfranchised populations excluded from resources and power, maintain an active focused campaign to create systemic change, and have an annual operating budget under $500,000. The fund prioritizes active, specific campaigns that change economic, social, and political structures, and welcomes projects less likely to receive conventional funding due to their innovative or challenging nature. The program explicitly distinguishes systemic change work from charitable services, funding groups that address root causes rather than symptoms through collective responses such as affordable housing coalitions, minimum wage campaigns, and disability rights organizing.