Community Development Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined)
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 1,500 Community Development Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined) — 51 open right now, across 96 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Eligible Projects Include: This grant is for projects that demonstrate the ability to expand furnace-ready glass cullet processing in the State of California. Projects must be…
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)⏰ Oct 22, 2026💰
$1,000,000 – $4,000,000
This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing…
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)⏰ Oct 22, 2026💰
$500,001 – $3,000,000
The Energy Transition Navigators Program will provide outreach and recruitment for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce and contractor programs. The Department seeks to…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026
Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Centers (“Pre-apprenticeship Centers”) throughout the State that will recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training, for which participants can attend free of…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026💰
$3,000,000 – $6,500,000
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is the SSBCI implementing entity for the State of Illinois. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO),…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity📋 CFDA 21.031⏰ Oct 30, 2026
The program is intended to provide financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation⏰ Oct 30, 2026💰
up to $3,000,000
These grants are available to organizations that offer on-the-water boating safety education courses. Courses offered should be designed to enhance boater knowledge of boating laws, practical…
🏛 Department of Parks and Recreation (California)⏰ Oct 30, 2026💰
$250,000 – $62,000
Goal: Encourage outdoor recreation and natural, historical, and cultural tourism that expands access to and awareness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and fosters economic development of…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.930⏰ Nov 4, 2026💰
$10,000 – $50,000
A suite of strategic programs aimed at attracting and retaining job creators looking to locate or expand their business in Illinois. Attracting and retaining job creators…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Nov 6, 2026
Innovation Vouchers will provide grants for companies to engage in research projects in partnership with an Illinois institute of higher education. This will facilitate the sharing…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Nov 6, 2026
This program aims to combat food insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts by reimbursing successful applicants…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Dec 9, 2026💰
$500,000 – $5,200,000
The funds for the Line Extension Grant Program come from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). CPF provides $10 billion, with Ohio receiving $268.5 million, to states,…
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support research on interventions to improve health in Native American (NA) populations. This includes 1)…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ Jan 7, 2027
The purpose of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 State and Regional Primary Care Association (PCA) program is to develop and deliver technical assistance (TA) that supports…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.129⏰ Jan 25, 2027💰
$790,000 – $4,900,000
How many community development grants for small business (sba-defined) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 1,500 community development grants for small business (sba-defined), of which 51 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 22, 2026 — about 2 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 $5B, 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 small business (sba-defined), 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 Small Business (SBA-defined)
Grants in this category fund community-focused initiatives including workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and service delivery programs that strengthen local economies. 7,381 active grants support small businesses driving measurable community benefit, with the National Institutes of Health, Administration for Children and Families, and Department of Housing and Urban Development leading funding efforts across competitive award processes.
These grants typically range from $500K to $600K and universally employ competitive application models, making preparation and demonstration of community impact essential. Few grantmakers require cost-sharing in this combination—just 8%—reducing financial barriers for applicants. Use the Support Type filter to focus on Capacity Building or Program grants most aligned with your project's primary objective.
