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Community Development grants for nonprofits

Community development grants for nonprofits - economic opportunity, housing support, and neighborhood programs from federal agencies.

15 open opportunities in this category (updated from Grants.gov).

Quick Answer: Community Development grants for nonprofits

Community development grants usually support housing stability, neighborhood services, economic opportunity, facilities, outreach, and local partnerships. Nonprofits should match the grant to a clear community need and prepare a budget that can be reported by program.

Who should review these grants

  • Neighborhood and community development nonprofits
  • Housing, workforce, and resident services programs
  • Organizations working with local government or community partners

Prepare before applying

  • Describe the community need with current local evidence.
  • Confirm whether local match or partner commitments are required.
  • Build a reporting plan before the proposal is submitted.

After you win

  • Track expenses by program, fund, and reporting period.
  • Keep partner documentation and outcomes in one place.
  • Report remaining grant balances to leadership regularly.
Department of Housing and Urban Development

Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP)

Posted: Jun 15, 2026
Closes: Jul 15, 2026
#CPD-2600-DC-0019
Department of Housing and Urban Development

Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025

Posted: Jun 10, 2026
Closes: Aug 10, 2026
#CPD-2600-DC-0035
Bureau of Indian Affairs

BIA-IBIP-OIED-2026

Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Closes: Jul 24, 2026
#BIA-IBIP-OIED-2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development

Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing

Posted: Jun 5, 2026
Closes: Jul 6, 2026
#CPD-2600-DC-0007
Department of Housing and Urban Development

FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)

Posted: Jun 3, 2026
Closes: Aug 3, 2026
#CPD-2600-DC-0098
Department of Housing and Urban Development

FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO

Posted: Jun 1, 2026
Closes: Aug 26, 2026
#CPD-2600-DC-0025
Rural Utilities Service

Revolving Fund Program

Posted: Jun 1, 2026
Closes: Jul 3, 2026
#RDRUS-26-RFP
U.S. Mission to Kuwait

U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement

Posted: May 19, 2026
Closes: Jul 15, 2026
#PAS-KWT-FY26-01
Rural Utilities Service

Community Connect Grant Program

Posted: May 13, 2026
Closes: Jun 29, 2026
#RDRUS-CC-2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development

FY 2025 Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants (RCB)

Posted: May 6, 2026
Closes: Jul 6, 2026
#CPD-2600-DC-0008
Rural Utilities Service

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants

Posted: May 1, 2026
Closes: Jun 30, 2026
#RUS-26-01-DLT
VA National Cemetery Administration

Veterans Cemetery Grants

Posted: Feb 9, 2026
Closes: Jul 1, 2026
#VA-NCA-VCGP-2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development

ROSS Rapid Response Program

Posted: Jan 26, 2026
Closes: Jan 25, 2027
#PIH-ROSS-26-001
DOC NOAA - ERA Production

FY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial

Posted: Aug 19, 2024
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#NOAA-NESDISPO-STAR-2024-27967
U.S. Mission to Tunisia

U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT

Posted: Jun 28, 2024
Closes: Jan 1, 2099
#OFOP0001473

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Community Development grant questions

What are community development grants used for?

They can support neighborhood services, housing work, economic opportunity, facilities, and local program delivery, depending on the grant notice.

Do community grants require local partners?

Some do. Read the official listing for partner, match, and local government requirements before your team starts writing.

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