198 Florida Community Economic Development Grants

198 Community and Economic Development Grants for Florida

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

Economic development funding spans everything from small-business loans to major infrastructure grants. Sort by recipient type, location, or project type above to match your initiative. GrantWatch's Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline help local governments and nonprofits track multi-phase development projects, while GrantWatch Intelligence™ and the AI Grant Writing Tool speed up funder research and proposal writing.

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Grants and Technical Assistance to Florida Small Businesses for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind technical support to Florida small businesses in eligible locations for business development activities. Funding is intended to cover a range of expenses, including but not limited to capital purchases, renovations, insurance, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 185378

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 193389

Grant to a Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi Nonprofit for Property Enhancements

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant to a Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi nonprofit organization for property improvement in eligible locations. Funding is intended for enhancements that will enable the organization to increase services and benefit community members. Organizations in the foll...

GrantWatch ID#: 197672

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

Deadline: 07/31/26

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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507
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Grants to Florida Businesses and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Building Renovations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Florida businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for building upgrades and renovations. Applicants must contact program staff or attend a workshop before submitting an application. Funding is intended to help building and business own...

GrantWatch ID#: 218048
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Join a Research Competition

Deadline: 08/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a competition to develop research projects related to the global economy and artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects that generate recommendations on how to positively i...

GrantWatch ID#: 222194
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to benefit the community. Funding is intended to address the funder's focus areas of youth development, support for veterans and military, and the rejuvenation of neighborhoods within the funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222768
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Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida Entities for Cultural Preservat...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for local community cultural preservation projects. Eligible projects focus on education, environmental topics, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 227234
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Grants to USA Agencies for Projects to Enhance Access to Affordable Housing

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210894
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Grants to Florida Groups and Organizations for Events to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/06/26 Conference Date: 07/30/26

Grants to Florida groups and organizations for public events in eligible locations that attract overnight visitors to the area and promote local tourism and economic development. Applicants must participate in an informational workshop prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 171864
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Grants to Florida Groups and Organizations to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/06/26 Conference Date: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Florida groups and organizations in eligible locations for public events and festivals that promote tourism. Applicants must attend an information workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for events that will attract overnight vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 186091
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Grants to Florida Organizations and Groups for Sporting Events to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/06/26 Conference Date: 07/30/26

Grants to Florida groups and organizations for public sporting events that attract overnight visitors and promote economic development in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend a grant orientation workshop to be eligible for the awards. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 186092
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Grants to USA Tribes to Implement Plans that Foster Tourism and Economic Development

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations to implement plans to foster tourism. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the program is to significantly benefit the community by supporting i...

GrantWatch ID#: 197657
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Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Cooperatives to Enhance Beef Processing

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201901
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Grants to USA Farmers to Encourage the Development of Specialty Crops

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA farmers to encourage the development of specialty crops. Funding is intended for expanding specialty crops, with payments based on reported 2025 planted acres. This assistance helps address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229755

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 08/10/26

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Grants to USA Tribes and Microenterprise Development Organizations for T&TA

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 231460

Grants to USA Agencies to Mitigate the Risks of Earthquakes

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to promote resilience to earthquakes. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 203364

Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits and State Agencies for Overseas Marketing Expenses

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations and state agencies to offset the cost of overseas agricultural marketing expenses. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230110

Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits to Facilitate the Export of US Agricultural Produc...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations to facilitate the export of US agricultural products. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 230129

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Pursue New International Agricultural Marketi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230131

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Threats to US Specialty Crop Exports

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230133

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Attract Foreign Agricultural Interest

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 230137

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

Deadline: 08/15/26

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 USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 08/15/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs and Events That Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations for events and activities that attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for one-day or multi-day, publicly accessible events, including, but not limited to, festivals, historical programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 203962

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Competition t...

Deadline: 08/16/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222076

Grants to Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support software purchases, facility renovations, and construction projects. The foundat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178386

Grants to Florida Businesses for Capital Outlay to Support the Seafood Economy

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Florida private businesses and governmental entities for capital outlay to support the seafood economy. Funding is intended to benefit the local economy through supporting the aquaculture and seafood industries. Eligible costs include repair and maintena...

GrantWatch ID#: 222867

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and For-Profits for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations for events and projects that promote tourism, cultural vibrancy, and community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create engaging, community-focused events that celebra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222952

Grants to USA State Government Workforce Agencies to Support Training Programs for Workers

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA state and territory government workforce agencies to support training programs for workers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support companies in expanding or creating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231051

Grants to USA States to Increase Exports of Small Businesses

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA states and territories to increase exports of small businesses. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to build the capacity of current and future small business exporters to compete in the global marketpl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231299

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

Deadline: 08/19/26

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

Grants and Technical Assistance to USA City and County Governments for Financial Empowerment

Deadline: 08/20/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants and technical assistance to USA city and county governments for financial empowerment initiatives. Funding supports the development of strategic plans, community engagement, and policies that improve financial stability, expand wealth-building opportunities...

GrantWatch ID#: 200670

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Organization for Technical Assistance to Tribal Entities

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231568

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Data Collection and Performance Management

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 231571

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Assist Eligible Grantees with Program Implementation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231572

Grants to USA Tribes and Native Communities to Improve Rural Public Transportation

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Alaska Native groups, communities, and villages to improve transportation services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested for capital, oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 209331
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Grants to USA Tribal Entities to Encourage Economic Independence in Native Communities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 231650

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450

Prize to a USA Individual Artist or Team of Artists for the Creation of Outdoor Artwork

Deadline: 08/28/26

Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222297

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

Deadline: 08/31/26

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

Opportunity for International Entrepreneurs for Social and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215166

Grants to Florida Businesses for Building Upgrades to Commercial Properties

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Florida businesses in eligible regions for exterior improvements and upgrades to buildings. Funding is intended for structural enhancements that are visible from the street, as well as landscaping, signs, awni...

GrantWatch ID#: 191639

Grants to Florida For-Profits for Opening Events for New Businesses in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Florida for-profit organizations in eligible locations for events that mark the opening of a new business. Funding is intended for event expenses. Successful applicants can also receive email promotion, marketing assistance, and event...

GrantWatch ID#: 191640

Grants to Florida Agencies to Address Flood Risks

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida municipalities, counties, and other local government entities to address the impacts of climate change. Funding is intended to prepare and execute projects that address flood risks due to rising sea levels identified in a vulnerability assessment...

GrantWatch ID#: 204947

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Special Events and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for special programs and events that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that help to raise awareness, encourage economic development, and foster a sense of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214517

Grants to Florida Businesses to Create Small Parks in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida businesses to create small parks in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the development of the downtown area and to establish gathering spaces that will attract customers and support businesses. Grant funds can be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 217731

Grants to Florida Agencies and Entities to Plan and Implement Water Conservation Strategies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida government and nonstate entities to plan and implement water conservation strategies. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including feasibility studies, construction, conservation programs, and agriculture cost-share programs. Prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 222305
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