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 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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Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · $250M Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) CLEAN Program helps developers, businesses, schools, and local governments accelerate the pace of assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment at abandoned and underutilized urban brownfield sites…	Not published	$250M
Logan Circle Main Street Small Business Grants District Bridges · Foundation Not published · $2K Arts in Color, Black Whiskey, Commissary, Crossfit MPH, Current Boutique, Estadio, Flow Yoga, Fuse Pilates, Mobile 2 Mobile, Red Light, Rice Restaurant, Salt & Sundry, Slipstream, Trade, Transformer	Not published	$2K
California Fire Safe Council Grants Program California Fire Safe Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Fire Safe Council administers a competitive grants program (Fire Safe Community Grants and related opportunities) to communities and local Fire Safe Councils for wildfire preparedness/resilience; a 2020 cycle offered up to…	Not published	Varies
Standard Arsht Cannon Grants Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Standard Arsht Cannon Grants, managed by the Delaware Community Foundation, aim to foster community-based philanthropy and advance equity in Delaware.	Not published	Varies
NRGNHA General Grant Program Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Projects that align with NRGNHA's vision and goals of:	Not published	Up to $10K
Listos California CERT Support Grant (LC) Program California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K California Governor's Office of Emergency Services With over 38 million residents (12 percent of the US population), the State of California is the most populous state in the nation and has the third largest land area among the states…	Not published	Up to $500K
Monett Phil & Friends Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Monett Phil & Friends Grant, administered by the Monett Area Community Foundation, provides funding to enhance the quality of life in the Monett area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Canoe Access Development Fund (CADF) Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Canoe Access Development Fund helps make the region's rivers and streams more accessible for outdoor recreation by providing grants to watershed organizations or other community groups to develop rustic access sites for canoers and…	Not published	Up to $4K
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Small Grants Pierce County Planning & Public Works / City of Lakewood · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Small Grants Program encourages local nonprofits, schools, and individuals to enhance environmental literacy and improve water quality.	Not published	Up to $3K
Emerging Producers The Rivercity Company · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Producers program seeks to support individuals, organizations and artists with two years or less of event management experience and who have a vision and desire to create unique and diverse event experiences in downtown…	Not published	Varies
Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.	Not published	Varies
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity Sustainability Fund Grant Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity affiliate was founded in 1986 with a mission of “seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.” Since inception, it has served…	Not published	Varies
Fund for Greater Albion Grant Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Fund for Greater Albion Grant, managed by the Albion Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in the greater Albion area.	Not published	Up to $10K
TPF Türkiye Earthquake Fund Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in response to the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. The fund provides both immediate relief and long-term recovery support to affected regions.	Not published	Varies
MD DHCD SRP (State Revitalization Program) Greater Baybrook Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Capital project funding for organizations with capital projects in need of funding	Not published	Varies
Ballantine Family Fund Grant Ballantine Family Fund · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Ballantine Family Fund, established in 1957, supports nonprofit organizations that enhance life in Southwest Colorado.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Healthy Retail Grant City and County of San Francisco Ofﬁce of Economic and Workforce Development · State Not published · Varies The Healthy Retail Grant aims to improve access to healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods like Bayview and Tenderloin, driven by grassroots initiatives from organizations such as SEFA and TLHCSC.	Not published	Varies
Georgia Energy Grant Program Georgia Municipal Association · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Georgia Energy Grant Program, administered by the Georgia Municipal Association, aims to enhance energy planning, efficiency, workforce development, and resiliency in local communities.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Chatham County Partnership for Children Physical Activity Grants Chatham County Partnership for Children · Foundation Not published · $10K Chatham County Partnership for Children, funded by its annual Reindeer Run 5K, offers Physical Activity Grants to promote physical activity in Chatham County, NC for children and/or adults.	Not published	$10K
Adolph Coors Public Policy Grant Programs Adolph Coors Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adolph Coors Public Policy Grant Programs support organizations that embody western values like self-reliance and personal responsibility.	Not published	Varies
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - Housing Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Small Grant Rolling Funds Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K These grants are designed for shovel-ready projects that can be completed in less than 12 months. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be accepted until funding has been fully obligated.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Community Investment Grants (2026-2028 Cycle) United Way of Charlotte County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Organizations funded through the 2026–2028 Community Investment Grants can expect an engaged and supportive partner committed to strengthening outcomes across Charlotte County.	Not published	Varies
Peoples Gas Charitable Contributions: General Operating Support Grant Peoples Gas · Foundation Not published · Varies Peoples Gas Charitable Contributions provide essential support for community development, health services, the arts, education, and environmental initiatives.	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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