Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated June 18, 2026

There are currently 3,282 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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What community development grants are open right now?

NorthWestern Energy · Rolling / Open Foundation

Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: NorthWestern Energy Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant Program aims to enhance public…

THE MITSUI USA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation, established in 1987, focuses on supporting…

SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MN Forward Pooled Fund Grant Program - Futuring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The MN Forward Pooled…

WEST BROADWAY BUSINESS AND AREA COALITION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MN Promise Act Grant Funder: West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (in partnership) Total Funding Available: $7 million in funding to support Northside businesses Geographic Scope: Northside…

MN350 · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

MN350's Frontline Fund Overview: The Frontline Fund is committed to aiding frontline workers with microfinancing for purposes that fall within four broad categories. Funding Categories - Emergency…

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROWTH ENTERPRISES · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Mohawk Valley EDGE Revolving Loan Funds Funder: Mohawk Valley EDGE (various sources including federal, state, and county funding) Administrator: Mohawk Valley EDGE Geographic Scope: Mohawk Valley…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Monett Phil & Friends Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Monett Phil & Friends Grant,…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Monroe County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Monroe County Community Foundation…

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Monroe County Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: October 25, 2025 Summary The Monroe County Community Foundation Grants, established in…

Montana Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montana Coal Endowment Program Infrastructure Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Montana Department of…

Montana Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montana Coal Endowment Program: Emergency Grants (MT) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Montana Coal Endowment…

Montana Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montana Coal Endowment Program: Project Grants (MT) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Commerce Amount: US $500,000 - US $750,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Montana Coal…

Montecito Community Foundation · December 4, 2026 Foundation

Montecito Community Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Projects located in Montecito, defined as within the boundaries of the Montecito Fire Protection District and Coast Village Road…

Montgomery County Maryland Department of Housing and Community Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montgomery County Maryland Department of Housing and Community Affairs Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: September 02,…

Omaha Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montgomery County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Montgomery County Community Foundation Grant, established in…

$10,000 - $12,000 per job created, maximum $500,000 per company
GREATER ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Montgomery County Job Creation Fund Program Name: Montgomery County's J.O.B.S. (Jobs Opportunities and Business Support) Initiative - Job Creation Fund Status: Applications are open Geographic Scope:…

GREATER ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Montgomery County MOVE Program Program Name: Montgomery County MOVE Grant Program Status: Open (rolling applications) Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Maryland Focus Areas: Business relocation…

Montpelier Area Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montpelier Area Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montpelier Area Foundation Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Montpelier Area Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montrose Area Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview South Dakota Community Foundation As a statewide community…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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