Community Development & Employment Grants
Last updated October 27, 2026
Grantable tracks 3,255 active community development & employment grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 74 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,480 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.
- Grants tracked
- 3,255
- from 1,982 funders
- Median award
- $30K
- middle half $10K–$150K
- Total listed funding
- $515.9M
- across 1,480 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 130
- 148 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grant-PY25 Competitive eCivis Grants Network (direct) · State Nov 10, 2026 · Varies Competitive Community Development Block Grant program for program year 2025 under the Department of Housing. | |
| Tourism Attraction Grant Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Nov 13, 2026 · $1.5M – $20M | |
| Paulding County Area Foundation General Grants Paulding County Area Foundation · Foundation Nov 14, 2026 · Varies The Paulding County Area Foundation offers grants to support community projects and initiatives. The foundation has implemented a simplified process for grant project submissions. | |
| Visit Eau Claire Tourism Grant Program Eau Claire Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc · Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Varies To be competitive, projects must be time-limited, seasonal, or pilot programs that are open to the public. Priority given to: | |
| Clark County Community Foundation Grants Clark County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The Clark County Community Foundation (Loyal, WI) awards grants to Clark County-area nonprofit organizations at the discretion of its Board of Directors, across board-designated fields of interest (Agriculture; Arts/Cultural/Historic… | |
| Rural Employment Development Incentive Economic Opportunity Grants · State Nov 15, 2026 · Varies Grants for businesses creating new high-paying jobs in rural Utah communities. Quarterly application windows available. | |
| Visit Eau Claire Cultural Arts Grant Program Eau Claire Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc · Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Varies The program prioritizes innovation, experimentation, and artistic growth, encouraging projects that: To be competitive, a project must be time-limited and open to the public. Priority given to: | |
| Crook County Cultural Coalition Grants Crook County Foundation · Foundation ~November · Up to $5K Applications must address one or more of the six priorities from the Crook County Cultural Plan: The Cultural Coalition evaluates each application based on: Most competitive applications will provide matching resources, either in… | |
| DFE - Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program 2026 eCivis Grants Network (direct) · State Nov 15, 2026 · Varies Grant program for urban and community forestry projects and initiatives. | |
| Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Nov 16, 2026 · Varies | |
| First Federal Foundation - Winter 2026 Grant Cycle (Southern Idaho) First Federal Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 20, 2026 · $1K – $5K The First Federal Foundation (First Federal Bank, Twin Falls, Idaho) awards grants twice a year to nonprofits across Southern Idaho, focused on capital projects that provide lasting community benefit. | |
| Event Support Erie Canalway Heritage Fund Inc · Foundation ~November · $500 – $3K Events should demonstrate how they will achieve one or more of the following: Canal-related events and tours generate $1.3 billion in economic impact for Canal Corridor communities annually. | |
| Stay785 - Topeka Youth Commission Topeka Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · $2K – $10K | |
| Colcom Foundation Local Grants (Southwestern Pennsylvania) Colcom Foundation · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Varies Colcom Foundation is an independent Pittsburgh-based foundation (est. | |
| CCCF Sumter Community Foundation Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Varies The Sumter Community Foundation (an affiliate of Central Carolina Community Foundation) awards grants for projects that address community needs and improve quality of life in Sumter County, SC. Applications open Nov 1, close Nov 30. | |
| Camp Fire Fund Grant Program North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies After seven years of grants for Camp Fire relief and recovery, the North Valley Community Foundation is moving to an annual grant cycle. | |
| Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as… | |
| Amboy Foundation Grant The Amboy Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · $1K – $10K The Amboy Foundation Grant provides funding to tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. | |
| CFCC Competitive Community Grants Community Foundation of Crawford County Inc · Foundation ~December · $5K – $25K The Community Foundation of Crawford County offers competitive grant funding for charitable nonprofit organizations and programs serving Crawford County residents. Grants support both general purpose and education initiatives. | |
| Community Arts Development Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies Assists small nonprofit Alaskan organizations in developing art programs in underserved areas of the state and/or underserved disciplines. Multiple annual deadlines. | |
| Project Support: Small Grants Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $15K The Kirkpatrick Family Fund offers Project Support through small grants aimed at enhancing community quality of life in central Oklahoma. | |
| Charles & Betty Degenstein Foundation Grant Degenstein Charitable Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · $500 – $5K The Charles & Betty Degenstein Foundation, established in 1977, aims to enhance lives through grants supporting various sectors such as education, health care, and conservation. | |
| Montecito Community Foundation General Grants Montecito Community Foundation · Foundation Dec 4, 2026 · Varies | |
| United Way Impact Funding United Way of the Ocoee Region · Foundation ~December · Varies Previously known as the Campaign Fund and Spring/Health Endowment Fund. This is the primary grant opportunity for organizations seeking to partner with United Way to address community needs. |
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Community development & employment grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 130 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 148 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 427 13%
- No deadline published
- 2,550 78%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 148 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active community development & employment grants
- Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development 23 active
- Economic Development Authority 22 active
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development 21 active
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) 17 active
- Foundation for Appalachian Ohio 16 active
- Kansas Department of Commerce 15 active
1,982 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 3,255 active community development & employment grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 27, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 90 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About community development grants
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Community Development Grants by state
Browse community development grants available to organizations in 43 states.
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Top funders for community development
Foundations and grantmakers active in public, societal benefit — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- Association of the Graduates of the United States Military Academy West Point, NY $184.3M given/yr
- Educational Credit Management Corporation Minneapolis, MN $177.0M given/yr
- National Endowment for Democracy Washington, DC $118.5M given/yr
- NEO Philanthropy Inc New York, NY $103.5M given/yr
- Breakthrough Energy Foundation Kirkland, WA $71.9M given/yr
- State Democracy Project Brooklyn, NY $46.9M given/yr
- Helios Education Foundation Phoenix, AZ $19.5M given/yr
- College Futures Foundation Oakland, CA $16.7M given/yr
- Center for Technology and Civic Life Chicago, IL $12.4M given/yr
- State Leadership Project Raleigh, NC $11.3M given/yr
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Washington, DC $10.7M given/yr
- Institute for Responsive Government Inc Chicago, IL $10.2M given/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do community development & employment grants award?
Of the 3,255 community development & employment grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,480 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $150K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most community development & employment grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (23), Economic Development Authority (22), Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (21), Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) (17), and Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (16). In all, 1,982 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are community development & employment grants due?
Of 3,255 grants listed, 130 accept applications on a rolling basis, 148 have a published upcoming deadline, 427 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 2,550 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 49% fall in October–December.
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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