Urban Development Grants for Nonprofits

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MIT Solve

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Application Deadline:
  • Global Challenges: May 21, 2026
  • Indigenous Communities Fellowship: April 17, 2025 (latest expired date)
  • Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced

Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), supports technology-driven solutions that address global challenges.

Through open innovation challenges, Solve…

Bader Philanthropies, Inc.

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Application Deadline:

Preliminary applications: May 31 and November 30, annually

Grant Range:
$45286451 - $45286451
Average Grant:
$45286451

Bader Philanthropies, Inc., including the Helen Daniels Bader Fund and the Isabel and Alfred Bader Fund, supports nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life in Wisconsin and…

Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$1000 - $250000
Average Grant:
$10000 - $20000

The Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that are striving to make a better life for the people of Marshalltown, IA, and the surrounding area.

The Foundation seeks…

Svane Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • June 1, September 1, and December 1, 2026
  • Grant applications will remain open on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly through 2027.
Grant Range:
$5000 - $250000
Average Grant:
$69473

The Svane Family Foundation supports the arts, artists, and arts organizations.

The Foundation's Culture Forward program supports arts and culture projects in downtown San Francisco, CA.…

Johnson County Kansas

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Application Deadline:
  • City of Olathe: June 5, 2026
  • Johnson County: June 12, 2026

The Johnson County Government in Kansas provides funding for local initiatives in Johnson County and the City of Olathe. 

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides…

Saint Luke's Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Community Grants: March 2, May 4, July 6, in September 7, 2026
Board Grants: March 9, June 8, and September 7, 2026
Staff Grants: none

Grant Range:
$894 - $350000
Average Grant:
$53595

The Saint Luke's Foundation reinvests its resources to provide leadership and support for the improvement and transformation of the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities…

The Atmospheric Fund

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Application Deadline:
  • Expression of interest deadline: February 20 and June 12, 2026
  • Full application: April 17 and August 7, 2026

The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) is a regional climate agency that invests in low-carbon solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area of Ontario and helps scale them up for broad implementation…

Lockhart Vaughan Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 20, June 20, and October 20, annually

Note: Organizations that have never received a grant from the Foundation will need to complete a letter of intent prior to applying.

Grant Range:
$4000 - $125753
Average Grant:
$32217

The Lockhart Vaughan Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, MD.

The Foundation areas of interest include:

Education
The goal is that Baltimore children…

Cities provide the impetus for the vast majority of America’s economic growth. However, the design of North American cities also render them extremely expensive to maintain. But it’s not just about dollars and construction. Cities are also the centers of our culture - local, national and global. Many nonprofits have made it their mission to focus on urban development, to help cities and the communities within them thrive.

These nonprofits can only pursue their missions thanks to the generous funding provided by urban development grants. These grants help cover a wide range of activities, including urban renewal, affordable housing, public infrastructure, sustainable urban planning and improved social services.

There are many different kinds of organizations that provide these kinds of grants. These traditionally included federal organizations such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Kresge Foundation. 

When drafting an urban development grant proposal, it's essential that you collect relevant data regarding the cities and communities you intend to help. This could include demographic data on statistics such as income levels, housing availability and public transportation access. A good place to begin collecting such demographic data is the U.S. Census Bureau. 

If you need more pointers on writing great grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a range of urban development grants right here, all open for applications.