Explore Community Development Grants Nationwide

The Walmart Spark Good Local Grants program awards local nonprofits and community organizations with grants typically ranging from $250 to $5,000, aiming to invest in the communities where Walmart operates.

Eligible for: 501(c)(3) public charities, gov’t agencies, educational institutions, faith-based orgs in Walmart service areas

The grant aims to support the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Threshold Program in the Solomon Islands, focusing on community engagement and cross-cutting program support services to facilitate economic growth and poverty reduction. Eligible applicants include unrestricted organizations. Interested parties can apply by registering for a virtual Industry Day event, where they can learn more about the procurements and submit questions in advance.

The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (SSH) provides funding for small community-based development projects that align with U.S. Embassy priorities, such as economic diversification, women's entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants include registered Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and Community or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that demonstrate community involvement and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. To apply, submit a completed SSH form, project proposal, and required documents via email to the U.S. Self-Help Coordinator at praiagrants@state.gov, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until June.

The grant aims to solicit cooperative agreement research applications for evaluating and implementing population-based interventions that promote integration of services and address oral disease burdens in communities through cross-sector partnerships. Eligible applicants include state and tribal governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses. While applications are not currently being accepted, potential applicants are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

The AEIF grant provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement innovative solutions addressing global challenges in their communities, particularly in North Macedonia. Eligible applicants include alumni associations or teams of at least two alumni from North Macedonia, with projects focusing on themes such as democratic values, rule of law, and social cohesion. Applications must be submitted through a not-for-profit organization, and interested parties can contact the grantor at SkopjeGrants@state.gov for more information.

The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program aims to fund strategies and services to prevent homelessness among youth aged 12 to 26, particularly those at high risk due to factors like housing instability or transitioning from foster care or the juvenile justice system. Eligible applicants include state agencies, tribes, counties, cities, and both public and private non-profits, with a requirement to collaborate with youth with lived expertise. The application process details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

The grant aims to support Tribal and Urban Indian communities in implementing activities that positively impact individuals at risk of or living with dementia, focusing on mini-grants, community engagement, documentation of best practices, and evaluation. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations, all of which must provide letters of support or proof of nonprofit status. The application process details are not yet available, as the grant is still in the forecasting stage and will be updated when published on Grants.gov.

The AEIF 2022 grant aims to provide funding for alumni of U.S. sponsored exchange programs to develop innovative solutions to global challenges in their communities, focusing on themes such as democratic practices, human rights, and youth engagement. Eligible applicants include individuals and NGOs, specifically teams of at least two alumni. Proposals must be submitted to italyalumni@state.gov by January 30, 2022.

The grant aims to support organizations in Albania in their efforts to counter and prevent violent extremism by fostering community resilience and promoting democratic values. Eligible applicants include Albanian not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and civil society groups with relevant expertise, while U.S. organizations and individuals are not eligible. To apply, interested organizations should follow the instructions provided in the grant announcement.

The grant aims to fund projects that protect the rights and prevent abuse of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their participation in community life and supporting policy development. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and foreign entities are not eligible. Application details are not provided, but interested parties can contact Larissa.Crossen@acl.hhs.gov for more information.

The grant aims to fund projects that enhance the participation and contribution of individuals with developmental disabilities in community life, while also supporting the development of relevant national and state policies. Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, various government entities, and nonprofit organizations, including those without 501(c)(3) status. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

The grant aims to establish a national training center to enhance community capacity for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) involved with the juvenile justice system. Eligible applicants are the 67 designated University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDDs). Applications must be submitted by these UCEDDs, as applications from other entities will not be considered.