118 Delaware Community Economic Development Grants

118 Community and Economic Development Grants for Delaware

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 helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for multi-phase development projects.

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

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
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Agencies to Improve the Safety of Dams

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203397
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 135007
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities to Improve Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228538
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/04/26

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
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address the Economic Needs of Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that assist low-income residents in achieving economic independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 231972

Grants to USA Local and State Agencies for Bollard Installations

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA city, township, county, and state government agencies to install bollards. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to mitigate acts of terrorism and injuries in are...

GrantWatch ID#: 232009

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515

Grants to Delaware Small For-Profits for Company Enhancement and Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Delaware small-sized businesses for programs and activities to help the company develop, expand, and grow. Funding is intended to support a wide range of services and capital investments, including equipment, advertising services, building projects, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185995

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

Deadline: 09/12/26

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

Award to a USA Business Owner to Recognize Perseverance in Facing Business Challenges

Deadline: 09/12/26

Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228667

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Improvemen...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations for programs that support community needs, promote STEM and skilled trade, and enhance sustainability in eligible locations. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 173205

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

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 Delaware Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for organizations that address the focus areas of community development, education, health, children, and community insecurities such as basic needs, ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 220496

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists and Teams to Design Public Murals

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists and teams to design public murals for eligible locations. Funding is intended to beautify crosswalks throughout the city. The goal of the program is to utilize art as a means for calming traffic, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231907
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Grants to USA and Australia Nonprofits and Schools to Promote US Interests in Australia

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and Australia nonprofits, NGOs, schools, individuals, and other qualifying entities for projects that promote American security, commercial, and economic interests in Australia. Required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 232519

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Improve Public Transportation

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories' government agencies and tribal entities for projects that improve public transportation. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231645

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 USA Nonprofits to Provide Loans to Individuals for Water Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to provide loans and sub-grants to low-income individuals in rural areas for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197215

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Nonprofits Focusing on Japan-US Relations to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations focusing on Japan-US relations to enhance organizational capacity. Funds are intended to support nonprofits that foster greater grassroots-level understanding between Japan and the US. Project categories inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210726

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance Rural Community Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance rural community life. Applications from nonprofits that focus on community opportunities and resources will be prioritized. The int...

GrantWatch ID#: 216804

Loan Guarantees to USA Banks, Tribes, Credit Unions, and Cooperatives to Support Eligible Indu...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Loan guarantees to USA and territories banks, tribes, credit unions, and cooperatives to support the renewable chemicals and biobased product manufacturing industries. Applicants are required to submit an intent to apply and ensure that required registrations are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207938
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 for infrastructure and equipment projects that improve the well-being and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies for local historical preservation projects in multiple states. Funding is intended for planning, education, and outreach activities related to the preservation of historical properties and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225814

Competition for USA Students in IHEs for Early Stage Business Ideas

Deadline: 10/08/26

Opportunity for USA and territories students enrolled in colleges, universities, and trade schools to participate in a competition for early-stage business ideas. The purpose of the competition is to spotlight the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators in...

GrantWatch ID#: 232253

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Eligible California Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, tribes, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit eligible regions in California. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for bold i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231944

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Agricultural Product Promotion

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for agricultural product promotion. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address issues related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 164785

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects that will allow organizations to increase their efficiency and that will have a positive impact on the community. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 178508

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable activities that create a positive impact worldwide. Focus areas include healthcare, arts, environment, peace, education, child welfare, and community initiatives. However, proposals addressing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 176816

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Career Opportunities for Underserved Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for underserved youth and young adults. Funding is intended to support initiatives that promote school-to-career pathways for youth ages 14 to 24. Grants primarily provide flexible program sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 198004
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Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 10/31/26

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Strengthen the Semiconductor Supply Chain

Deadline: 11/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, private, and public entities to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to bolster all aspects of semiconductor m...

GrantWatch ID#: 232406

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Competitive Technological Research

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to USA small businesses for collaborative research on emerging technologies that can strengthen the nation's competitiveness. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Some applicants must work collaboratively with an eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 229620

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Develop Scientific Instrumentation

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to USA small businesses to develop scientific instrumentation. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop next-gen equipment and technologies with the ability to strengthen and advance scientifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229621

Awards to Delaware Individuals, For-Profits, and Organizations for Enhancing Local Tourism

Deadline: 11/06/26

Awards to Delaware individuals, organizations, and for-profit entities in eligible regions to recognize outstanding dedication to the local tourism industry during the past year. Awards will be presented in categories that relate to encouraging and enriching touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176155

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Sustainable Devel...

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support projects addressing sustainable development. Applicants should be aged 21 to 30 and work in disciplines including art, fashion, architecture, design, engineering, and technology. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 217330

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

Deadline: 11/15/26

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 and Canada Entities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 210562

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

Deadline: 11/30/26

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
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Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Cities, and HOAs for Tree Management and Planting Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and homeowner associations for tree management and planting projects. Interested applicants must host a site visit prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 179082
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