Economic Development Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 113 Economic Development Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 12 open right now, across 65 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $120.15M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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113total grants
12open now
65agencies
$1K–$120.15Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)

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
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA)

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
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program

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
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OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

RESTORE Act Direct Component – Non-Construction Activities

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Direct Component and is only for…

🏛 U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program 📋 CFDA 21.015 ⏰ Oct 31, 2026 💰 up to $120,153,261
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OPEN 46 days left Hard to apply

Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP). The SCMP…

🏛 Agricultural Marketing Service 📋 CFDA 10.170 ⏰ Dec 4, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy…

🏛 Bureau of African Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.989 ⏰ May 27, 2027 💰 $5,000,000 – $50,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy…

🏛 Bureau of African Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.989 ⏰ May 27, 2027 💰 $5,000,000 – $50,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program

The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and Commercial Diplomacy…

🏛 Bureau of African Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.989 ⏰ May 31, 2027 💰 $5,000,000 – $50,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Venture VI Program for SNAP Participants

Venture VI Program for SNAP Participants is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Total…

🏛 New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance ⏰ Jul 22, 2030
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Construction RSBA

The Appalachian Region, as defined in ARC’s authorizing legislation, is a 205,000-square-mile region that follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development ⏰ Dec 31, 2035
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Frequently asked questions

How many economic development grants for 501(c)(3) public charity are available?
Grantoria currently lists 113 economic development grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 12 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 30, 2026 — about 11 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 $120.15M, 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 economic development grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, 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 Economic Development Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Economic development grants fund community revitalization projects, workforce training initiatives, small business support services, and infrastructure improvements delivered by nonprofits to underserved regions. 7,368 active grants support these outcomes, with the Department of Commerce leading funding alongside the Administration for Community Living and Economic Development Administration. Most awards target measurable job creation, entrepreneurship expansion, and regional capacity strengthening.

Median awards range from $150,000 to $550,000, with two-thirds awarded through competitive selection processes. Nearly half require cost-sharing partnerships, strengthening local investment commitments. To refine your search, filter by support type—Program grants dominate this combination and signal direct service delivery over consulting-only arrangements.