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

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 107 Economic Development Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 15 open right now, across 60 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $120.15M. The next application deadline is September 8, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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107total grants
15open now
60agencies
$1K–$120.15Mfunding range
Sep 8next deadline
CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

Community Economic Development Projects

The Office of Community Services (OCS) will award approximately $18.57 million in Community Economic Development (CED) discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDC) to enhance job…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS 📋 CFDA 93.570 ⏰ Sep 8, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $800,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Jobs Plus NOFO for FY2026

The subject line of the email message should be, “FY26 Jobs Plus NOFO.”

🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development 📋 CFDA 14.895 ⏰ Sep 14, 2026 💰 $1,600,000 – $3,700,000
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a…

🏛 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.600 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $30,000,000
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a…

🏛 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.600 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $30,000,000
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OPEN 57 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 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 107 economic development grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 15 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 September 8, 2026 — about 4 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. 7,047 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.