Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,253 active community development & employment grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 74 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,478 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 3,253; from 1,981 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $515.8M; across 1,478 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 130; 146 with a published date

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Cultural District Project TX Commission on the Arts · State Not published · Varies Supports projects within designated Texas cultural districts that enhance cultural infrastructure, exhibitions, performances, and community access to the arts.	Not published	Varies
Parkview Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parkview Community Fund, established in 2024 by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, aims to enhance community life in the Parkview School District area.	Not published	Varies
NHCHF: Active Living Priority New Hampshire Children's Health · Foundation Not published · Varies New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation concentrates funding in five priority areas and employs both Directed (by invitation only) and Responsive (in response to proposals) grantmaking.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota's Coastal Program - Annual Grants Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting applications for its Lake Superior Coastal Program Annual Grants.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Chicago Rebuild 2.0 Greenwood Archer Capital Inc · Foundation Not published · $5M Brings targeted investment to neighborhoods where decades of disinvestment have left large numbers of vacant homes. GAC administers this program in Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods.	Not published	$5M
Worcester Neighborhood Arts and Creativity Grant Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) - County Shared Services Coordinator Grant (NJ) State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs · State Not published · Up to $75K The Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) offers counties in New Jersey up to $75,000 to hire or designate a Shared Services Coordinator.	Not published	Up to $75K
WV Culture: Survey & Planning Grant Program West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History · Foundation Not published · $1K The WV Culture: Survey & Planning Grant Program supports various projects including architectural and archaeological surveys, National Register nominations, and heritage education initiatives.	Not published	$1K
Moody Foundation Grant The Moody Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Moody Foundation Grant supports charitable projects in Texas, focusing on innovative ideas that foster long-term community improvements.	Not published	Varies
Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund, managed by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors in the Twin Valley-Gary area.	Not published	Varies
Facade Improvement Program (Baltimore Main Streets) Belair-Edison Neighborhoods Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Transportation – Better Roads Category B, C, D Projects Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $2M – $6M Supports erosion control projects on municipal roads that improve water quality and result in maintenance cost savings.	Not published	$2M – $6M
George Gund Foundation Grants The George Gund Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George Gund Foundation provides grants to support various program areas including climate and environmental justice, creative culture and arts, public education, thriving families and social justice, and vibrant neighborhoods and…	Not published	Varies
Community Collaborative Research Grants North Carolina Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Community Collaborative Research Grant Program (CCRG), supported by North Carolina Sea Grant and the William R. Kenan Jr. Institute, aims to address coastal issues through collaborative research.	Not published	$5K – $25K
TCF4CC Foundation Grants The Community Foundation for Crawford County · Foundation Not published · Varies The TCF4CC Foundation Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Crawford County through impactful philanthropic initiatives.	Not published	Varies
The Arras Foundation: Healthy Community Grant Arras Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arras Foundation's Healthy Community Grant supports community nonprofits in Fort Lawn, Great Falls, and Lancaster County.	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Impact Grant Program Community Foundation of Howard County · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K A one-time grant program designed to encourage nonprofit organizations to collaborate on projects addressing community needs.	Not published	$50K – $150K
CFDC: Foundation Community Grants The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Dickinson County has been supporting local nonprofits since 1999, granting over $7 million through its Spring and Fall cycles.	Not published	Varies
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · Up to $50M Through this Disaster NOFO, EDA will award investments in regions experiencing severe economic distress or other economic harm resulting from hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years…	Not published	Up to $50M
General Grants Community Foundation of Howard County · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of our regular grant cycles, general grants are a continuation of our traditional, responsive grantmaking program which supports a variety of programs and services in our counties.	Not published	Varies
GA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Georgia Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The GA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Georgia through funding for projects focused on research, education, or marketing.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Crawford County Community Foundation Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crawford County Community Foundation Grant, established in 2005, aims to enhance the quality of life in Crawford County by addressing community needs in civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.	Not published	Varies
ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) · Foundation Not published · $113K – $250K The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides expedited funding to assist communities in addressing urgent social needs.	Not published	$113K – $250K
BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program Baldwin Hills Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative.	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 3,253 community development & employment grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,478 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, 1,981 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are community development & employment grants due?

Of 3,253 grants listed, 130 accept applications on a rolling basis, 146 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, 48% 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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