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Find similar grantsSMART Growth Grants is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Sustainable Communities. These grants support activities that improve the quality of development and protect human health and the environment through smart growth strategies.
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Recreation Economy for Rural Communities We help communities grow their outdoor recreation economies and revitalize their main streets. Visit our webpage to learn more . Sustainable Communities Accelerator Network A national peer learning program to support local leaders in implementing plans to prioritize sustainability actions in their communities.
Local Foods, Local Places EPA, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, provided assistance to six communities through the Local Foods, Local Places program in 2024 and 2025. View a map of smart growth projects in communities across the country .
Small Towns and Rural Communities Location and Green Building Disaster Resilience and Recovery Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Local Foods, Local Places Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) Rethinking Highways for Healthy Communities Smart Growth in Your Community (Map) Sustainable Communities Accelerator Network Regional Resilience Toolkit Full Library of Publications Interested in developing local plans for setting and achieving local food and revitalization goals?
View the Local Foods, Local Places Toolkit (pdf) EPA Engagement with Energy Communities Find our latest newsletters here . Explore the Community Revitalization Playlist and the Sustainable Communities Playlist on YouTube. Read EPA Staff Stories about Community Revitalization , as published in EPA's Perspectives blog.
Contact Us about Smart Growth to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on April 13, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities vary by specific funding opportunity, but generally include state, local, and tribal governments, as well as non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
SMART Growth Grants is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Sustainable Communities. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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