137 Alabama Community Economic Development Grants

137 Community and Economic Development Grants for Alabama

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Enhance the Wood Product ...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 164183
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Grants to USA Agricultural Businesses to Develop and Market Value-Added Agricultural Products

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goals of this program are to generate new pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172471
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 188906
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Forest Health and...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 200052
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Grants to Alabama Agencies and Nonprofits for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Alabama government agencies and nonprofit organizations for neighborhood improvement projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide affordable housing, appropriate living accommodations, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183879
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States and Locations for Programs Benefiting Local Com...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175956

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 195581

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Fund Impactful Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for impactful projects in eligible communities. Eligible projects include tackling food insecurity, education and digital literacy, and initiatives to foster economic growth. Communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 198633

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Grants to Alabama Municipalities to Attract Visitors and Businesses to Communities Statewide

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama municipalities for promotional and economic development projects that attract visitors and businesses to cities, towns, and communities statewide. Funding is intended to market and advertise the economic and cultural value within ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167263

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is available for programming, operating, and capital grants. Funding is intended for the areas of education, the environment, neighborhood revitali...

GrantWatch ID#: 179546

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects to Meet Community ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220740

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia Credit Unions for Member Well-Being

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia credit unions for initiatives to support the well-being of their members. Funding focus areas include promoting financial literacy, assistance in attaining certain certifications, and grant writing assistance. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 220646

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Municipalities for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of $25,000 and equipment vouchers to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195030

Grants to Alabama and Mississippi Nonprofits for Community and Economic Development, Education...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama and Mississippi nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of civic benefit, community and economic development, and education. Progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 179296

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/10/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and government agencies to strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and...

GrantWatch ID#: 178798

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline: 05/15/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, health, science, technology, cultural awareness, and economic empowe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223030

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Workforce and Education Programs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, governments, workforce boards, IHEs, faith-based entities, and Tribes for workforce and education programs in multiple states. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects address workforce needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228112

Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Utilities to Improve Natural Gas Infrastructure

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214834

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Develop Sustainable Uses for Wood Products

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to develop sustainable uses for specific wood products. Funding is intended to find new uses for wood industry byproducts that are no longer being efficiently utilized. Projects should also focus on market development...

GrantWatch ID#: 228227

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Alternative Transportation Projects

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Alabama government agencies, transportation authorities, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for alternative transportation projects. Funding is intended to plan, design, and construct infrastructure-related projects and system...

GrantWatch ID#: 228292

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants and In-Kind Resources to USA Black-Owned Businesses to Foster Business Development

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind resources to USA Black-owned businesses to foster business development. Priority will be given to new businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. In addition to the monetary award, successful businesses will recei...

GrantWatch ID#: 203714

Grants to Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming Nonprofits and Schools ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and schools for projects and programs to benefit local community residents. Eligible focus areas include education, environment, health and human services, and civic and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222205

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Address Equity Gaps and Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that are working to close opportunity gaps in a variety of areas that affect quality of life. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 228400

Grants to USA Cities to Implement Programs with a Strong Resident Engagement Aspect

Deadline: 06/01/26 Conference Date: 05/15/26

Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228444

Grants to USA Minority Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Expansion

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228639

Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Opportunity for Alabama Emerging Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program in...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Opportunity for Alabama start-ups focusing on energy and climate-related technology to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. The opportunity is intended for participation in a mentorship-based program that assists startups that focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 208022

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Grants to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Create Charter Schools

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to USA government agencies in multiple states to create charter schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to open new charter schools and expand access to existing schools. Grant fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 214312

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the local quality of life. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 179759

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911