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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Hirschfeld Family Foundation Grants Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hirschfeld Family Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations in Nebraska, focusing on projects that aid disadvantaged communities. Established in 1993, the foundation prefers time-limited requests over ongoing budgetary support.	Not published	Varies
CDBG: Economic Development Grant - Industrial Infrastructure Missouri Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The CDBG: Economic Development Grant for Industrial Infrastructure aims to revitalize local economies by funding public infrastructure projects that support private job creation.	Not published	Up to $2M
NSEDC: Water and Sewer Fund Grant Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The NSEDC Water and Sewer Fund Grant provides critical financial support for water and sewer projects in Norton Sound communities, allocating $1 million for upgrades or new construction.	Not published	Up to $1M
Yukon Community Development Fund: Tier 3 Grant Government of Yukon · Foundation Not published · $75K The Yukon Community Development Fund: Tier 3 offers substantial financial support for projects aimed at enhancing the economic and social well-being of Yukon communities.	Not published	$75K
Petersburg Community Foundation Annual Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Petersburg Community Foundation Annual Grant Program supports projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Petersburg.	Not published	Up to $10K
MAC Underserved Initiative Grant Program Mississippi Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The MAC Underserved Initiative Grant Program aims to enhance access to quality arts programming across all 82 counties in Mississippi.	Not published	Varies
African American Community Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The African American Community Fund Grant, established by Ernest E. and Ernest A. Bynum, aims to support African American communities in Appalachian Ohio.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Hispanic Fund Grant Community Foundation of Lorain County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hispanic Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, aims to enhance socioeconomic and educational opportunities for the Hispanic community in Lorain County.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $25M – $200M	Not published	$25M – $200M
EMPOWER Greenwood Archer Capital Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A transformative partnership model investing in construction entrepreneurs by providing back-office support services and equitable access to business capital and projects.	Not published	Varies
Municipal Planning Grants Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · $500K – $6.5M Supports a wide range of projects relating to planning, land use, and resilience and promotes cooperation, collaboration, public input, and the exchange of ideas.	Not published	$500K – $6.5M
CBT: Land Acquisition Grants Columbia Basin Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The CBT Land Acquisition Grants program supports local governments, First Nations, and non-profits in acquiring land and infrastructure for public benefit.	Not published	Up to $750K
Land, Health, Community Grant (formerly the Lumpkin Family Fund) The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Land, Health, Community, (formerly the Lumpkin Family Fund), is the Foundation’s primary and largest grantmaking program and reflects the Lumpkin family's historic connection and commitment to the community.	Not published	Varies
General Grants Program Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northern New York Community Foundation makes grants to support the work of non-profit organizations in the three-county region.	Not published	Varies
Great Lakes Federal Grant Navigation Program National League of Cities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Great Lakes Federal Grant Navigation Program offers free assistance to local governments in accessing critical federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.	Not published	Varies
NTCA Event Funding Grant North Lake Tahoe Resort Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) is offering event funding for 2025, supporting initiatives that enhance economic health, community vitality, and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Varies
Mini Grants Initiative: Retention of Diverse Talent The Regional Opportunity Center D/B/a Vibrant Pittsburgh · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K This collaborative funding initiative promotes diverse communities in the Pittsburgh region by supporting projects that increase civic engagement of diverse and immigrant communities.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Brownfield Cleanup Program (NY) Grant New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brownfield Cleanup Program in New York aims to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, thereby revitalizing economically distressed communities.	Not published	Varies
Action Grant Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Action Grant, offered by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, fosters collaboration with communities to promote conservation initiatives.	Not published	Up to $50K
Local Share Account (LSA) – Northampton and Lehigh Counties Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local Share Account (LSA) program in Northampton and Lehigh Counties provides funding for economic and community development projects as mandated by Act 71.	Not published	Varies
RFP: Programmatic environmental impact statement for transit-oriented development Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies The goal of this project is to issue a statewide programmatic EIS that proves useful to jurisdictions evaluating zoning changes and related issues for transit-oriented development projects.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Grants- Regular Grants (greater than $10,000) The Abell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · From $10K The Abell Foundation's Community Development Grants support initiatives in Baltimore City that enhance quality of life and address urban poverty.	Not published	From $10K
The Blanche & Julian Robertson Family Foundation Grant The Blanche and Julian Robertson · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blanche & Julian Robertson Family Foundation Grant, established in 1997, aims to enhance the quality of life in Salisbury and Rowan County.	Not published	Varies
Southern California Wildfire and Flood Fund Grants Phase II United Way of Ventura County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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