Community Development & Employment Grants

Community Development & Employment Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.

3,314 grants
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New Hanover Community Endowment Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts & Culture Program Overview: By supporting a wide range of arts and cultural initiatives, the program fuels economic growth, enriches lives, and fosters opportunities for youth and residents of…

ARTSWESTCHESTER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Alive Grants Funder: ArtsWestchester Status: 2026 application cycle now closed Geographic Scope: Westchester and Rockland Counties, NY Focus Areas: Arts activities for geographically,…

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts And Belonging Grants- Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cambridge Community Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: July 06, 2025 Summary The Arts And Belonging Grants by the…

Up to US $100,000
TOLEDO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts and Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Toledo Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Arts and Culture Fund, managed by the Greater…

Up to $5,000 per organization
ARTSMEMPHIS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: West Tennessee (Lauderdale, Fayette, Shelby, and Tipton counties) Overview: Arts Build Communities is a partnership between…

ARTSBUILD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants Overview: The Arts Build Communities grants program is funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission and administered locally by ArtsBuild for Hamilton County. Purpose:…

ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Communities Grants Status: OPEN Geographic Scope: Nine East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, and Sevier Focus Areas: - Projects that…

Oregon Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Build Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Arts Build Communities Grants, offered by the Oregon Arts…

Asheville Area Arts Council · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Community Grant Focus: Supporting arts-based community projects for underserved communities. Contact: ArtsAVL, P.O. Box 507, Asheville, NC 28802 | 828.222.0436 | hello@artsavl.org

ARTSNOW · April 19, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Arts Forward Project Grants – 2026 (Final Year) Overview: Arts Forward is made possible through the shared investment of local philanthropy, public partners, and individual donors countywide. As Arts…

METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Organization Quarterly Project Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Metropolitan Arts Council…

Approximately $250,000 total available
ARTS COUNCIL NAPA VALLEY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts, Culture, and Heritage Grant Program Funder: Napa County Board of Supervisors Funding Source: Transient Occupancy Tax revenues Geographic Scope: Napa County, California Total Available Funding:…

City of Dallas · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtsActivate Program - Group D Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Dallas Amount: Up to US $16,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The ArtsActivate Program, initiated by the City of Dallas,…

$2,500 - $7,500
ARTS IN STARK · May 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ArtsImpact Grants Program Type: Project-based funding for collaborative arts initiatives Geographic Scope: Stark County, Ohio Funder: ArtsinStark, Stark County's Arts Council Overview: ArtsImpact…

Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) · Rolling / Open State

As part of its ongoing commitment to rural communities across the country, FRS provides annual grants for rural communities served by NTCA members. The goal of this program is to support local…

IGNITE CAPITAL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ascend Fund Status: Active (expanding Ignite Fund's success) Geographic Scope: Baltimore and surrounding region (Baltimore Metro, Montgomery County mentioned) Purpose: Transform Baltimore's…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of community development & employment grants are available?
Community Development & Employment Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Who is eligible for community development & employment grants?
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
How do I apply for community development & employment grants?
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.

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