Community Development Grants

11,796 foundations$32.7B total annual giving$15K median grant74 states with funders

Discover 11,796 grantmaking foundations funding community development programs, with combined annual giving of $32.7B. The median grant size for community development is $15K.

Community Development Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

11,796

Total Annual Giving

$32.7B

Total Assets Under Management

$1.5T

Median Grant Size

$15K

States with Funders

74

Total Grants on Record

0

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding community development that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: $5K – $15K

HDR Canada Fund Community Grants

From Hdr Foundation

EducationHealthy communitiesEnvironmental stewardship+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be charities appearing on the eligible Canadian charities list and provide proof of compliance with subsection 149.1(1) of the Income Tax Act. Funding is employee-driven and generally requires HDR employee involvement or sponsorship.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Community Grants

From Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation

Community developmentCommunity centersEmergency services+2 more

Who can apply: Requests must benefit the specified communities and address eligible community needs. Grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Community Development Grants

From Ross Foundation Inc C/O Cresset

community revitalizationdowntown revitalizationhousing development+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS-approved 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofits, or government entities, located in or supporting activities in Doddridge, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, or Wood County, West Virginia, with a community development purpose.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: Varies

50/50 Raffle Community Grants

From Nolan Ryan Foundation

community developmentyouth serviceseducation+1 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Texas (local nonprofits in Central Texas encouraged to apply).

Open nowCloses in 13 days (Oct 9, 2026)Award: Up to $20K

Team Indiana Grant Program

From Indiana Sports

Sports eventsSports tourismEconomic development+1 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations hosting a sporting event in Indiana are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet the requirements in the grant guidelines and complete post-event reporting and economic impact calculations before funding is released.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Oct 15, 2026)

Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Grants

From Nebraska Recycling Council

community developmentenvironment

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations in the listed Nebraska counties.

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Largest Community Development Foundations

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$15.1B

Total Assets

$86.3B

Median Grant

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AMERICA VOTES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$168.6M

Total Assets

$22.3M

Median Grant

$200K

S20National
STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$149.5M

Total Assets

$257.3M

Median Grant

$125K

S41National
NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$149.3M

Total Assets

$55.6M

Median Grant

$44K

S40National
FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$135.2M

Total Assets

$2.6B

Median Grant

$525K

S500Regional
FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$117.6M

Total Assets

$75M

Median Grant

$83K

S50Local
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$115.5M

Total Assets

$75.2M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$102.8M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$41K

S200National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$101.2M

Total Assets

$67.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S50National
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ALLIES INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$79M

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

$25K

S11National

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Where Community Development Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

ON
Foundations

1,267

Total Giving

$139.4M

QC
Foundations

1,233

Total Giving

$10.5M

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

627

Total Giving

$1.1B

BC
Foundations

620

Total Giving

$30.8M

New YorkView all
Foundations

499

Total Giving

$2.5B

Foundations

474

Total Giving

$609.3M

AB
Foundations

447

Total Giving

$2.7M

NS
Foundations

416

Total Giving

$818K

MB
Foundations

341

Total Giving

$929K

IllinoisView all
Foundations

337

Total Giving

$405.8M

FloridaView all
Foundations

336

Total Giving

$421M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

323

Total Giving

$530.6M

Foundations

314

Total Giving

$451M

SK
Foundations

220

Total Giving

$529K

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

203

Total Giving

$15.4B

Types of Foundations in Community Development

Operating Nonprofit5,374 (45.6%)

$1.6B in annual giving

Family Foundation1,626 (13.8%)

$1.8B in annual giving

Independent Foundation1,486 (12.6%)

$1.1B in annual giving

Professional Association471 (4.0%)

$691.8M in annual giving

Community Foundation348 (3.0%)

$221.2M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal338 (2.9%)

$132.8M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation334 (2.8%)

$53.3M in annual giving

Other1,819 (15.4%)

$27.2B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Community Development

Median Grant Size

$15K

New Grantee Rate

45%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

77%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Community Development foundation awards grants of $15K. Approximately 45% of Community Development foundations actively fund new organizations, and 77% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Community Development Grants

How many foundations fund community development?
There are 11,796 grantmaking foundations that fund community development programs across 74 states.
What is the median grant size for community development?
The median grant from foundations funding community development is $15K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest community development foundations?
The largest foundations funding community development by annual giving include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, AMERICA VOTES, STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC, with combined giving of $15.4B.
Which states have the most community development funders?
The states with the most community development foundations are ON (1,267), QC (1,233), California (627). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find community development grants for my nonprofit?
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