Community Development & Employment Grants
Last updated October 7, 2026
Grantable tracks 3,297 active community development & employment grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 78 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,522 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.
- Grants tracked
- 3,297
- from 2,000 funders
- Median award
- $30K
- middle half $10K–$150K
- Total listed funding
- $532.9M
- across 1,522 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 129
- 157 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Open Grants Program The Golden Leaf Inc · Foundation Oct 22, 2026 · Up to $500K The Open Grants Program by the Golden LEAF Foundation offers funding to governmental entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina. | |
| Lawrence REALTORS® Community Foundation Grants Lawrence Board of Realtors Inc · Foundation ~October · Varies The Foundation has supported the following local 501(c)(3) organizations: | |
| Alabama Power Foundation: Good Roots Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 23, 2026 · Up to $1K The Alabama Power Foundation's Good Roots Grants provide up to $1,000 for tree planting in public spaces across central and south Alabama. | |
| Alabama Power Foundation Good Roots Grant Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · Up to $1K Grants of up to $1,000 to cities, towns, communities, school systems, universities, or any 501(c)(3) to plant trees and support community beautification. | |
| Delta Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Oct 23, 2026 · $10M – $200M The purpoose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. | |
| Community Innovation Prize Dakota Resources · Foundation ~October · $2K Annual award celebrating innovative approaches to solving community problems or changing patterns in rural communities. | |
| Leveling-Up Award Dakota Resources · Foundation ~October · $1K Annual award recognizing organizational breakthroughs and capacity building in economic development organizations. | |
| I.M.P.A.C.T. Council Grants The Siragusa Family Foundation · Foundation Oct 26, 2026 · $5K – $20K The Siragusa Family Foundation's I.M.P.A.C.T. (Investing in Movements for Prevention and Action for Community Transformation) request for proposals is a participatory grantmaking initiative addressing community violence in Chicago. | |
| Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion Capitol Hill Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · $25K The Keller Grant is a single $25,000 grant awarded each year. Similar to Innovation Grants, it supports the creation or expansion of major initiatives with potential to significantly benefit the Capitol Hill community. | |
| Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Oct 27, 2026 · $1K – $100K Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants 'provide funding for projects and programs that most effectively make a positive impact on the greater Wausau area and Marathon County' (Wisconsin). | |
| Samerian Foundation Grant Samerian Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · Up to $5K The Samerian Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life through financial support for education, economic development, health, youth sports, and humanitarian projects. | |
| Loudoun Chamber Foundation Grant Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · $2K – $5K The Loudoun Chamber Foundation Grant, established in 2014, supports 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun County. Grants of $2,000 to $5,000 prioritize economic development, education, public safety, and community health. | |
| Rural Communities Opportunity Grant Economic Opportunity Grants · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies Competitive grants available to rural counties, cities, and towns to support unique economic development projects and activities. | |
| ABNY Foundation Grant Program Abny Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · $10K In addition to the $10,000 grant award, grantees receive: | |
| CDBG | Community Facilities: Large Grants Commerce Grants Calendar · State Oct 31, 2026 · $150M Support major public facility improvements serving whole communities. Requires 20% local match. | |
| CDBG | Community Facilities: Small Grants Commerce Grants Calendar · State Oct 31, 2026 · $21M Support public facility improvements serving whole communities. Requires 10% local match. | |
| CDBG | Regional Water Implementation Commerce Grants Calendar · State Oct 31, 2026 · $200M Expand water access and quality through regional partnerships. Requires 50% local match. | |
| Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · $1K – $4K | |
| CDBG | Blueprint to Build Commerce Grants Calendar · State Oct 31, 2026 · $400M Funds construction for new community centers that support local needs. Match requirements vary by project. | |
| CDBG | Economic Development Commerce Grants Calendar · State Oct 31, 2026 · $75M Support projects that create and retain jobs in local communities. Requires 50% local match. | |
| Chevron Catalyst Grant Program Carlsbad Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · $500 – $5K Charitable organizations may apply for grants to address a wide variety of community needs, including: | |
| Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation - Phase III Grants (New Haven County) Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Varies The Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation makes grants in three phases each year, one per Connecticut county it serves. Phase III covers New Haven County communities (Middlebury, Waterbury and Wolcott). | |
| ABNY Foundation General Grants 2026 Abny Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · $10K The ABNY Foundation provides grants in two priority areas: In addition to the $10,000 grant award, grantees receive: Applications are reviewed twice per year. | |
| Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund - Fall 2026 Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Varies Sparklight (Cable One) awards about $250,000 a year through its Charitable Giving Fund to nonprofits and local governments in communities it serves. |
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Community development & employment grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 129 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 157 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 420 13%
- No deadline published
- 2,591 79%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 157 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
2,000 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 3,297 active community development & employment grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 7, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 101 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 44 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 3,297 community development & employment grants Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 1,522 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, 2,000 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are community development & employment grants due?
Of 3,297 grants listed, 129 accept applications on a rolling basis, 157 have a published upcoming deadline, 420 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 2,591 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 59% 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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