Community Development Grants for Public University

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 172 Community Development Grants for Public University — 16 open right now, across 61 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $136.9M. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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172total grants
16open now
61agencies
$1K–$136.9Mfunding range
Oct 20next deadline
CLOSING SOON 1 day left Hard to apply

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges…

🏛 AmeriCorps 📋 CFDA 94.002 ⏰ Oct 20, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP)

The purpose of the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP) is to support community-based projects that promote access to preventive clinical and public health services…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.110 ⏰ Jan 20, 2027 💰 $75,000 – $75,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program

The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural…

🏛 Rural Business-Cooperative Service 📋 CFDA 10.377 ⏰ Jan 31, 2027 💰 $600,000 – $1,000,000
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Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $2,500 – $750,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Rural Health Network Development Planning Program

The Rural Health Network Development Planning Program supports the planning and development of rural integrated health care networks with specific focus on collaboration of entities to…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.912 ⏰ Mar 23, 2027 💰 up to $100,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many community development grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 172 community development grants for public university, of which 16 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 20, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $136.9M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse community development grants for public university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Community Development Grants for Public University

The Administration for Community Living funds infrastructure and service expansion projects that strengthen public universities' community engagement capacity. This page features 7,368 active grants in this category, representing a robust funding landscape for institutions seeking to deepen their institutional and regional impact through coordinated development initiatives.

Most opportunities here are competitive, with median awards ranging from $325K to $550K. Over one-third require cost-sharing commitments from your institution. To sharpen your search, filter by support type—capacity building grants often have less stringent matching requirements than program implementation awards.