Community Development Grants

6,955 foundations$30.5B total annual giving$15K median grant62 states with funders

Discover 6,955 grantmaking foundations funding community development programs, with combined annual giving of $30.5B. The median grant size for community development is $15K.

Community Development Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

6,955

Total Annual Giving

$30.5B

Total Assets Under Management

$1.5T

Median Grant Size

$15K

States with Funders

Total Grants on Record

204,056

Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)Award: $120K – $40M

Education Grants

From Lettie Pate Evans Foundation

Higher education (private colleges & universities)Health education (pediatric residency programs)Capital projects for historic grantee independent schools

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities/institutions; located/operating in Georgia (Virginia eligible only if previously supported by Mrs. Evans); paid full-time staff and annual budget over $500,000; alignment with Education priorities. The Foundation does not fund scholarships, student organizations, endowments, public education, academic research, or athletic facilities.

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Open nowRolling / open intake

Power Up Grants

From Gvec Charitable Foundation

educationhealthcarecommunity development+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must operate a nonprofit or other organization with tax-exempt status that supports GVEC’s service territory. Projects should have a definite completion date and are generally not for ongoing operational expenses. Community projects must lie within the outer geographical boundary lines of the GVEC service area or have overlapping service areas.

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Open nowCloses in 13 days (Aug 25, 2026)Award: Up to $1K

Jackson Young Professionals Grants

From Jackson Community Foundation

community developmentquality of lifeyouth and young professionals+1 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations serving Jackson County, Michigan.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)

Affiliate Annual Grant Cycles (County Community Foundations)

From Community Foundation Alliance

Community DevelopmentEducationHealth+3 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) and 509(a) or governmental agencies serving the county; non-501(c)(3) organizations may be considered with a fiscal sponsor.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: Varies

RSTEF Annual Funding Program

From Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation

postsecondary educationworkforce developmentcommunity development+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Proposals must align with the Foundation’s Focus, Strategy, and Initiatives. A dollar-to-dollar hard cash match is required; no in-kind match. Proposals should demonstrate need, innovation, clear milestones, outcomes, and/or performance targets.

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Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: $50K – $150K

Regenerative Land Initiative 2026

From Elevar Fund

Regenerative agricultureEcosystem restorationLand-management technology and data innovation+2 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or projects fiscally sponsored by one; projects must be based in the United States.

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Largest Community Development Foundations

Foundation	Location	Annual Giving	Total Assets	Median Grant	NTEE	Scope
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND	BOSTON, MA	$15.1B	$86.3B	—	S500	unknown
AMERICA VOTES	WASHINGTON, DC	$168.6M	$22.3M	$200K	S20	National
STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC	ARLINGTON, VA	$149.5M	$257.3M	$125K	S41	National
NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC	WASHINGTON, DC	$149.3M	$55.6M	$44K	S40	National
FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION	BOSTON, MA	$135.2M	$2.6B	$525K	S500	Regional
FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY	NEW YORK, NY	$117.6M	$75M	$83K	S50	Local
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION	WASHINGTON, DC	$115.5M	$75.2M	$346K	S20	National
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION	NEW YORK, NY	$102.8M	$1.6B	$41K	S200	National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION	OAKLAND, CA	$101.2M	$67.5M	$30K	S50	National
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ALLIES INC	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	$79M	$4.5M	$25K	S11	National

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$15.1B

Total Assets

$86.3B

Median Grant

—

S500unknown

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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State

Foundation Type

Grant Size

Where Community Development Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

State	Foundations	Total Annual Giving
California	624	$892.7M	View all in California
New York	498	$2.9B	View all in New York
Texas	475	$594.7M	View all in Texas
Florida	337	$421M	View all in Florida
Illinois	337	$388.8M	View all in Illinois
Pennsylvania	323	$204.9M	View all in Pennsylvania
Ohio	314	$451M	View all in Ohio
Massachusetts	203	$15.4B	View all in Massachusetts
Michigan	199	$292.2M	View all in Michigan
Missouri	196	$199.6M	View all in Missouri
District of Columbia	194	$4.7B	View all in District of Columbia
Minnesota	192	$281.4M	View all in Minnesota
Virginia	176	$617.1M	View all in Virginia
Wisconsin	175	$158.5M	View all in Wisconsin
Indiana	153	$236.9M	View all in Indiana

CaliforniaView all

Foundations

624

Total Giving

$892.7M

New YorkView all

Foundations

498

Total Giving

$2.9B

TexasView all

Foundations

475

Total Giving

$594.7M

FloridaView all

Foundations

337

Total Giving

$421M

IllinoisView all

Foundations

337

Total Giving

$388.8M

PennsylvaniaView all

Foundations

323

Total Giving

$204.9M

OhioView all

Foundations

314

Total Giving

$451M

MassachusettsView all

Foundations

203

Total Giving

$15.4B

MichiganView all

Foundations

199

Total Giving

$292.2M

MissouriView all

Foundations

196

Total Giving

$199.6M

District of ColumbiaView all

Foundations

194

Total Giving

$4.7B

MinnesotaView all

Foundations

192

Total Giving

$281.4M

VirginiaView all

Foundations

176

Total Giving

$617.1M

WisconsinView all

Foundations

175

Total Giving

$158.5M

IndianaView all

Foundations

153

Total Giving

$236.9M

Types of Foundations in Community Development

Family Foundation

23.4%

1,62623.4%$1.8B

Family Foundation1,626 (23.4%)

$1.8B in annual giving

Independent Foundation

19.3%

1,34319.3%$1.5B

Independent Foundation1,343 (19.3%)

$1.5B in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit

12.6%

87712.6%$1.5B

Operating Nonprofit877 (12.6%)

$1.5B in annual giving

Professional Association

4716.8%$691.5M

Professional Association471 (6.8%)

$691.5M in annual giving

Community Foundation

3444.9%$219.1M

Community Foundation344 (4.9%)

$219.1M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal

3394.9%$132.8M

Service Club / Fraternal339 (4.9%)

$132.8M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation

3344.8%$53.3M

Private Operating Foundation334 (4.8%)

$53.3M in annual giving

Other

23.3%

1,62123.3%$24.6B

Other1,621 (23.3%)

$24.6B in annual giving

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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 6,955 grantmaking foundations that fund community development programs across 62 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 California (624), New York (498), Texas (475). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.

How do I find community development grants for my nonprofit?

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