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

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The John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $8K The John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County provides grants of $5,000 to $7,500 to support organizations dedicated to enhancing the educational and cultural opportunities for Monroe County residents.	Not published	$5K – $8K
Clean Water Fund: Small Implementation Grant Lancaster County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Clean Water Fund: Small Implementation Grant aims to enhance collaboration for water quality improvement in Lancaster County by 2040.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Portland Foundation Summer Grant The Portland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Portland Foundation Summer Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Jay County, Indiana, by providing support to charitable organizations and community agencies.	Not published	Varies
Hometown Grants T-Mobile · State Not published · Up to $5M Supports shovel-ready projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Only physical builds or improvements are eligible.	Not published	Up to $5M
Develop the Developer Academy (DTDA) Communities Unlimited Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Training and capacity-building program for aspiring real estate developers. Participants gain access to tools and resources needed to build community development projects.	Not published	Varies
Sewage Facilities Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Sewage Facilities Grant Program, established under Act 13 of 2012, utilizes funds from the Marcellus Legacy Fund to support compliance with the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act.	Not published	Up to $100K
CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Grant California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $5M The CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development initiative aims to foster a sustainable wood products industry in California.	Not published	$10K – $5M
Generous Acts Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Predevelopment Grant Ohio Community Development Finance Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K These grants provide funding for projects that expand affordable housing options.	Not published	Up to $50K
AAC Community Arts Project Grant ( previously Collaborative Project Support Grant) Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: This is a pilot year for this grant transition; therefore, an organization can apply for only one CAP grant during a fiscal period July 1 -June 30.” Organizations must apply 60 days before their event.	Not published	Varies
World Habitat Awards Grant World Habitat · Foundation Not published · £10,000 The World Habitat Awards celebrate innovative housing solutions that improve living conditions worldwide.	Not published	£10,000
Owen-Carr Townships Community Fund Grants Community Foundation of Jackson County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Owen-Carr Townships Community Fund Grants aim to enhance the communities of Owen and Carr Townships and Medora, Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Civic Hub Business Grants The Industrial Commons · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Civic Hub Business Grants are designed to advance a charitable purpose by investing in local civic leadership and economic resilience.	Not published	Up to $20K
MFA Oil Foundation Grant MFA Oil Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The MFA Oil Foundation Grant offers cash support to nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing communities where MFA Oil operates.	Not published	Up to $2K
MCF: Grants for Education and Economic Development Middletown Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Middletown Community Foundation offers grants aimed at education and economic development. Established in 1976, it has grown to manage over $41 million in assets.	Not published	Varies
Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program 23-DG-11094200-327 Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns. The urban and community forestry program provides ecosystem services, social and economic benefits.	Not published	Varies
altafiber Sponsorships and Donations Program Grant Altafiber · Foundation Not published · Varies The altafiber Sponsorships and Donations Program is dedicated to enhancing community well-being by investing in initiatives that promote economic and social mobility.	Not published	Varies
Grant Funding Delaware Valley Regional Economic · Foundation Not published · Varies To support projects related to promoting and enhancing job growth and community development with measurable economic development and/or job impact.	Not published	Varies
Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program, offered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, aims to empower communities in addressing environmental issues and health hazards.	Not published	Up to $200K
Memphis Empowerment Fund Community Lift Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Community LIFT's Empowerment Fund provides financial support to grassroots leaders and organizations for community work that improves the quality of life in Memphis' under-resourced neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $3K
Sierra Grant Program Bank of the Sierra · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sierra Grant Program, initiated by Bank of the Sierra, aims to enhance community welfare since 2004 by providing grants to nonprofits and governmental organizations.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps Nevada Formula Operational Grant Nevada Volunteers · Foundation Not published · Varies This is a funding opportunity for Institutions of higher education; local governments, school districts; nonprofit organizations; State Service Commissions; States and US Territories; Indian Tribes; and public health departments to apply…	Not published	Varies
Ameriprise Community Grants Ameriprise Financial · Foundation Not published · Varies Ameriprise Community Grants focus on supporting nonprofits that enhance community vitality and meet basic needs. With over 120 years of commitment to philanthropy, Ameriprise Financial engages employees in volunteerism and grantmaking.	Not published	Varies
Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge Strada Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting partnerships that meet regional workforce needs, boost employment and earnings for students, and drive enrollment for community colleges.	Not published	Varies

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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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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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