Economic Development Grants for Individuals

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 57 Economic Development Grants for Individuals — 2 open right now, across 29 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $15M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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57total grants
2open now
29agencies
$1K–$15Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Illinois Grocery Initiative

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
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Illinois Grocery Initiative

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 ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $100,000 – $1,500,000
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Economic Development grants by state

California (101) Pennsylvania (51) Montana (31) Illinois (29) Ohio (17) Iowa (11)

Economic Development grants by applicant

Nonprofits (216) Public Authority (151) Small Business (SBA-defined) (149) Tribal Nation (111) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (109) City / Municipal Government (98) County Government (85) Low-income (65) Individuals (57) State Government (54) Public University (45) Public K-12 School (39)

Frequently asked questions

How many economic development grants for individuals are available?
Grantoria currently lists 57 economic development grants for individuals, of which 2 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 47 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 $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 individuals, 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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