Community Development Grants for Startup

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 12 Community Development Grants for Startup — 5 open right now, across 9 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $136.9M. The next application deadline is November 6, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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12total grants
5open now
9agencies
$5K–$136.9Mfunding range
Nov 6next deadline
OPEN 16 days left Moderate to apply

Innovation Vouchers Program

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
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OPEN Hard to apply

SBIR/STTR Match Program

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are competitive federal grant programs that provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $1 – $250,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Ben Franklin Partners (BFTDA) Challenge Grant

Provides funds to businesses through the four Ben Franklin Technology Partnes for access to capital, business expertise, technology commercialization services to advance the development of new…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development ⏰ Dec 31, 2035
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Video Game Production Tax Credit (VGP)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (the “commonwealth”), through the Department of Community and Economic Development (the “Department”), administers the Video Game Production Tax Credit Program (the “Program”)…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development ⏰ Dec 31, 2035
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Community Development grants by state

California (2024) Ohio (364) Pennsylvania (112) Illinois (70) New York (48) Iowa (12) Virginia (12)

Community Development grants by applicant

Nonprofits (2099) Public Authority (1904) Tribal Nation (1738) Small Business (SBA-defined) (1500) Individuals (1242) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (768) City / Municipal Government (644) County Government (622) Low-income (513) Public K-12 School (440) Tribal Organization (278) State Government (245)

Frequently asked questions

How many community development grants for startup are available?
Grantoria currently lists 12 community development grants for startup, of which 5 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 November 6, 2026 — about 16 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 $5K 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 startup, 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.

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