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LISC Community Development Grants

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

LISC invests over $2 billion annually across 35+ US cities for affordable housing, economic development, and community facilities. One of the nation's largest CDFIs.

Grant Summary

LISC Community Development Grants is a Local Initiatives Support Corporation grant providing $25K to $1M for nonprofit, municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

housingeconomic developmentcommunity developmenthealth

Eligibility

  • Open to organizations nationwide
nonprofitmunicipality

Requirements

  • Check program website for current application guidelines and deadlines

How to Apply

Funding Range

$25K$1M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for LISC Community Development Grants from Local Initiatives Support Corporation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Local Initiatives Support Corporation before the deadline.
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LISC Community Development Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the LISC Community Development Grants?

LISC Community Development Grants is offered by Local Initiatives Support Corporation and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the LISC Community Development Grants provide?

LISC Community Development Grants provides between $25K and $1M per award from Local Initiatives Support Corporation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the LISC Community Development Grants deadline?

LISC Community Development Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the LISC Community Development Grants?

To apply for LISC Community Development Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Local Initiatives Support Corporation.