As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 154 Economic Development Grants for Public Authority — 12 open right now, across 53 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 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
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
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
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
Main Street Matters program (MSM) is designed to support our downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with tools to create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Aug 31, 2035
The Pennsylvania First Program was established as a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation in the commonwealth and to enable the commonwealth…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Dec 31, 2035
The Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) was established to provide grant and loan funding to eligible applicants to develop competitive sites for…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Dec 31, 2035
The Pennsylvania First Program was established as a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation in the commonwealth and to enable the commonwealth…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Dec 31, 2035
Promotes and stimulates the general economic welfare of various regions and communities in the Commonwealth and assists in the development, redevelopment and revitalization of Brownfield and…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Dec 31, 2035
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⏰ Oct 20, 2026
How many economic development grants for public authority are available?
Grantoria currently lists 154 economic development grants for public authority, 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 10 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 public authority, 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 Public Authority
Economic development grants for public authorities range from $600,000 to $1.0 million in typical award size, with 7,381 active opportunities currently available. The Employment and Training Administration leads funding in this category, reflecting strong federal investment in workforce and community strengthening initiatives designed for government entities.
Most grants in this combination follow a competitive application process, requiring strategic planning and detailed proposals. Nearly three in ten awards mandate cost-sharing arrangements, so budget planning should account for matching fund requirements. Filtering by support type—particularly "Training" or "Capacity Building"—will help identify grants most aligned with infrastructure and workforce development priorities.
