Economic Development Grants for County Government

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 73 Economic Development Grants for County Government — 27 open right now, across 27 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $120.15M. The next application deadline is June 17, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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73total grants
27open now
27agencies
$10K–$120.15Mfunding range
Jun 17next deadline
CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

Local Economic Development (LED) Loan Program

The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance for water and sewer projects for industries making a significant investment in Ohio and creating new…

🏛 Ohio Water Development Authority ⏰ Jun 1, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program

The Regional Site Readiness Program aims to better prepare sites for industrial development across the state. Input from community leaders and economic development experts has raised…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Jun 1, 2026
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OPEN 16 days left Moderate to apply

Marketing Partnership Program – Cook County

Tourism promotes Illinois as Travel Destination, both domestically and internationally, to increase awareness of Illinois as a travel destination. The Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) manages…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Jun 17, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $100,000
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OPEN 24 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program

Program funding of $230 million is available and will expire if not obligated prior to the close of business on September 30, 2026. No award may…

🏛 Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation 📋 CFDA 12.027 ⏰ Jun 25, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $20,000,000
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OPEN 45 days left Hard to apply

National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) anticipates soliciting applications for a National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families.The Center aims to improve the…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OFA 📋 CFDA 93.595 ⏰ Jul 16, 2026 💰 $1,200,000 – $1,500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)

The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $3,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many economic development grants for county government are available?
Grantoria currently lists 73 economic development grants for county government, of which 27 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 June 17, 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 $10K 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 county government, 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 County Government

County governments access 5,305 active grants to fund workforce development initiatives, infrastructure modernization, business incubation centers, and regional competitiveness strategies. The Department of Commerce leads funding in this category, supporting counties in launching economic revitalization projects and expanding entrepreneurial ecosystems that drive sustainable growth and job creation across rural and urban jurisdictions.

Award amounts typically range from $300K to $738K, with the majority awarded through competitive selection processes. Over half of these grants require cost-sharing partnerships, strengthening local investment commitments. To focus your search, filter by support type—capacity building grants are particularly common for counties establishing new economic development offices or regional partnerships.