As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 223 Economic Development Grants for Nonprofits — 33 open right now, across 84 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $550M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
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
The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 14 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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
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
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
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
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…
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
A grant program for certified local tourism and convention bureaus to develop, coordinate and promote international tourism marketing efforts. The intent of the program is to…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Jan 31, 2027💰
$10,000 – $200,000
Creative Catalyst is a grant program of Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), that supports new initiatives and opportunities that advance…
🏛 Pennsylvania Council on the Arts⏰ Feb 2, 2027💰
up to $25,000
The Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program competitively awards funding to eligible applicants. If selected through this NOFO, you will deliver technical assistance (TA) to Units…
🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development📋 CFDA 14.259⏰ Mar 11, 2027💰
$400,000 – $3,000,000
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
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
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
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
How many economic development grants for nonprofits are available?
Grantoria currently lists 223 economic development grants for nonprofits, of which 33 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 $550M, 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 nonprofits, 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 Nonprofits
Economic development grants support nonprofits launching job-creation initiatives, workforce training programs, community revitalization projects, and small business assistance services. The 7,368 active grants in this category are led by the Department of Commerce, which funds infrastructure improvements, entrepreneurship hubs, and regional competitiveness strategies that strengthen local economies and expand employment opportunities.
Most awards range from $215K to $550K and use competitive application processes, meaning rigorous proposal evaluation. Notably, 40% require cost-sharing arrangements, so budget planning should account for matching funds. To narrow your search, filter by support type—grants emphasizing "Capacity Building" tend to fund operational strengthening, while "Technical Assistance" grants focus on advisory services for economic planning.
