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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Ella C. Rownd Trust Grant Cedar Falls Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ella C. Rownd Trust, managed by the Cedar Falls Community Foundation, provides funding for capital projects benefiting Cedar Falls residents.	Not published	Varies
WAB Creative Communities Grants Wisconsin Arts Board · Foundation Not published · $2K – $6K The WAB Creative Communities Grants, offered by the Wisconsin Arts Board, aim to foster arts education and community development across the state.	Not published	$2K – $6K
Welcoming Communities Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting grant applications to promote equity-focused welcoming and inclusion initiatives, leading to more welcoming communities in our region.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program Cumberland Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CCF's unrestricted and field-of-interest endowment funds support community grants. Many donors have created endowments as a legacy of their family or a memorial for a loved one.	Not published	Varies
Jones County Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Jones County Community Foundation Grant supports projects that enhance the quality of life for residents of Jones County, Iowa.	Not published	Up to $25K
Open 4 Business Economic Dev Finance Authority · State Not published · Varies The Open 4 Business program supports business development in designated Main Street Iowa districts across the state.	Not published	Varies
The Trolley Barn Community & Historic Preservation Grants Atlanta and Edgewood St Railway CO · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Trolley Barn (Inman Park, Atlanta) makes small grants to qualifying organizations doing work that directly benefits Inman Park and its residents, or that supports historic preservation and community revitalization in the greater…	Rolling	Varies
T.O.W.N. (Treasure Our Wonderful Neighbors) Grant Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The T.O.W.N. (Treasure Our Wonderful Neighbors) Grant, offered by the Midland Area Community Foundation, provides up to $2,000 in matching funds for public improvement projects across all 15 townships in Gladwin County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Summer of Healing Grants The Hear Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K The Hear Foundation's inaugural "Summer of Healing" grant program, launched in June 2022, supports community projects in gun violence reduction, trauma, and workforce development.	Not published	$75K
Compatible Use Planning Assistance Maryland Department of Planning · State Not published · Varies On a case by case basis, and in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce, assist jurisdictions and Maryland military installation long-ranger compatible land use, infrastructure, economic development, and similar collaborative…	Not published	Varies
The San Juan Community Fund (SCCF) Grant Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Juan Community Fund (SCCF) is a charitable initiative that supports local nonprofits and community projects in San Juan County.	Not published	Varies
Web Maddox Trust Grant Web Maddox Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Web Maddox Trust Grant provides funding for charitable organizations and purposes in Tarrant County, Texas, specifically targeting those not supported by United Way.	Not published	Up to $150K
Innovation in Community Engagement Grant Patterson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $500K The Patterson Family Foundation is inviting innovative proposals to enhance community engagement in rural areas.	Not published	$25K – $500K
Sustaining Housing Solutions The Colorado Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Letter of Inquiry Deadline above designates the deadline to register for The Colorado Trust’s grants portal which is required to apply for a grant._ All Coloradans have fair and equal opportunities to lead healthy, productive lives…	Not published	Varies
Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Vermont Council on Rural Development Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Brings together local leaders from all walks of life and all corners of Vermont to build peer connections, strengthen leadership skills, and receive support in developing a local climate economy project or initiative.	Not published	Varies
Community Forestry Grants Program: Workforce Development Texas A&M Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $50K The Community Forestry Grants Program: Workforce Development by Texas A&M Forest Service aims to enhance urban and community forestry in Texas.	Not published	$50K
Steuben County REMC Operation Round Up Grant Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Steuben County REMC Operation Round Up Grant supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Steuben County.	Not published	Varies
Charlotte Martin Foundation: Wildlife and Habitat Program Grant Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Charlotte Martin Foundation's Wildlife and Habitat Program focuses on promoting biodiversity and habitat conservation in the Northwest.	Not published	Up to $20K
ME Project Canopy Assistance Grants- Planting & Maintenance Maine Forest Service · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The ME Project Canopy Assistance Grants support community forestry projects focused on tree planting and maintenance. Applicants, including local governments and non-profits, must attend a grant workshop prior to submission.	Not published	Up to $15K
Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant Program County of Santa Clara · State Not published · Up to $30K The Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant Program, established by the County of Santa Clara, offers financial incentives to farmers and ranchers implementing sustainable practices to enhance soil health and sequester carbon.	Not published	Up to $30K
Main Street Solutions Fund State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation – Port Development Assistance Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Port Development Assistance Program (PDAP) provides the state’s public port authorities with capital investment funding assistance through grants.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Department of Housing and Urban Development · Federal Forecast · $500K – $2M The primary objectiveÂ of the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic…	Forecast	$500K – $2M
Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program aims to provide financial assistance up to $500,000 to public entities for cleaning up illegal dumping sites.	Not published	Up to $500K

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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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