Grants for Economic Development

Discover 13 funding opportunities focused on economic development from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

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Skoll Award for Social Innovation

Skoll Foundation

Recognizes and supports social entrepreneurs whose proven models are disrupting existing systems to create transformative social change.

$1.5 MillionGlobal
Social Justice & EquityEconomic Development
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CompetitionNEW
48 days left

Housing Equity Innovation Challenge

The Chicago Community Trust

Seeks innovative solutions to increase affordable housing and address displacement in the Chicago metro area.

$25K - $150KChicago Metropolitan Area
Housing & HomelessnessEconomic Development
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Clean Energy Impact Fund

Omidyar Network

Provides growth-stage capital to social enterprises developing clean energy solutions for underserved markets.

$500K - $3M investmentGlobal
Environment & ClimateEconomic Development
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79 days left

Financial Empowerment Initiative

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Supports programs helping low-income families build financial capability, access banking services, and build assets.

$50K - $300KUnited States
Economic DevelopmentCommunity Development
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Social Enterprise Startup Fund

Skoll Foundation

Provides seed-stage equity and debt investments to social enterprises with scalable models for impact.

$100K - $500KGlobal
Economic DevelopmentSocial Justice & Equity
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93 days left

Community Land Trust Capacity Building

The Kresge Foundation

Supports the development and expansion of community land trusts as a model for permanently affordable housing.

$50K - $250KUnited States
Housing & HomelessnessEconomic Development
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Corporate GivingNEW
62 days left

Neighborhood Builders Award

Bank of America

Provides $200,000 in flexible funding plus leadership training for nonprofit leaders addressing economic mobility in local communities.

$200,000 + leadership trainingBank of America Markets (US)
Community DevelopmentEconomic Development
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Corporate GivingNEW
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Community Homeownership Commitment Grants

Bank of America

Funds organizations providing down-payment assistance, financial counseling, and homeownership education to low-to-moderate income communities.

$25K - $150KUnited States
Housing & HomelessnessEconomic Development
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Corporate GivingNEW
109 days left

JPMorgan Chase Advancing Cities Initiative

JPMorgan Chase

Invests in collaborative, data-driven solutions to drive inclusive economic growth in cities facing persistent challenges.

$500K - $3MUS Cities
Economic DevelopmentCommunity Development
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Corporate GivingNEW
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JPMorgan Chase Small Business Forward

JPMorgan Chase

Supports CDFIs and nonprofit lenders providing affordable capital and technical assistance to minority- and women-owned small businesses.

$100K - $500KUnited States
Economic DevelopmentWorkforce Development
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Corporate GivingNEW
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Coca-Cola Foundation Community Grants

The Coca-Cola Foundation

Funds community organizations working on water stewardship, women's economic empowerment, and youth education and development.

$25K - $100KGlobal
Education & LearningEconomic DevelopmentInternational Development
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79 days left

Unity Fund Grants

The Chicago Community Trust

Invests in organizations addressing racial and ethnic wealth gaps in the Chicago region through workforce, housing, and economic programs.

$25K - $150KChicago Region, IL
Economic DevelopmentWorkforce DevelopmentSocial Justice & Equity
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