Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant Awards
The 2027 grant application period opens Friday, June 5, 2026! Application is available here.
About the Awards
Cities face rising pressure to improve health and build sustainable, resilient communities with limited resources. The Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant Awards give mayors a practical, high‑impact tool, investing nearly $6 million since 2012 to help cities strengthen community health, environmental resilience, and overall quality of life.
A total of $1,000,000 in funding will be awarded to nine cities across three population categories: Small City (less than 75,000), Medium City (75,000–250,000), and Large City (more than 250,000). Applications are due Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
We are pleased to announce that the program has expanded its scope, introducing a new name and increased investments for winning cities.
Large City
1st Place: $275,000
2nd Place: $100,000
3rd Place: $75,000
Medium City
1st Place: $200,000
2nd Place: $75,000
3rd Place: $50,000
Small City
1st Place: $150,000
2nd Place: $50,000
3rd Place: $25,000
All member cities of The United States Conference of Mayors are eligible to apply, including service cities. Each application must include a current mayoral letter of support tied to the proposed grant activity. There is no limit to the number of applications a mayor may submit or support. Eligible program types include, but are not limited to:
- Community Health and Wellness Initiatives
- Environmental, Sustainability, and other Resiliency Efforts