Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated June 15, 2026

There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.

3,287 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What community development grants are open right now?

Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nebraska DEE: Emergency Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Nebraska DEE Emergency Assistance Grants…

Anglican Relief and Development Fund · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nehemiah Fund for Development Projects Funder: Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) Purpose: Provides support for development projects both large and small in communities throughout the Global…

SEATTLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seattle Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Grant, managed by the Seattle…

THOMASVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Neighborhood Activities Grant Funder: Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) in partnership with City of Thomasville Geographic Scope: Stevens Street Historic District, Fletcherville…

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood and Rural Preservation Programs (NY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Neighborhood and Rural…

Up to $10,000 (matching reimbursement)
THOMASVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Neighborhood Assistance Commercial Facade Grant Funder: Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) in partnership with City of Thomasville Geographic Scope: Stevens Street Historic…

Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support
Missouri Department of Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood Assistance Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development Amount: Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The…

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood Builders Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Neighborhood Builders Program, supported by Bank of…

CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR NEW YORK CITY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Neighborhood Business Grant Funder: Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs); specific funding partnerships may target specific…

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Rolling / Open State

Neighborhood BusinessWorks The Neighborhood BusinessWorks loan program provides financing to new or expanding small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Priority Funding Areas and Sustainable…

The Chicago Community Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Neighborhood Capital Fund This two-year fund aims to support real estate projects that help local communities on the South and West sides of Cook County achieve their visions for thriving…

Up to $1,000
BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Neighborhood Grants Geographic Scope: Bay County, Michigan Eligibility: - Community-led organizations and initiatives - Must serve Bay County neighborhoods Funding Purpose: - Support initiatives that…

Up to $10,000
THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Neighborhood Grants Overview: United Way of Central Maryland's Neighborhood Grants support resident-led, community-centric projects that inspire community connections, empower local leaders, and…

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Rolling / Open State

Neighborhood Housing Services ​​Neighborhood Housing Services (“NHS”) corporations partner with residents, financial institutions, community organizations, local governments and the State to…

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program: Tier 1 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Amount: US $20,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Summary The…

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program: Tier 2 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Amount: US $50,001 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood Leadership Program Purpose: Support for resident leaders Eligibility: - Resident leaders from New Haven, West Haven, East Haven, or Hamden Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Application Status:…

BROWN COUNTY UNITED WAY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Neighborhood Partnership Grant We Believe Place Matters! We believe vibrant, safe, and healthy neighborhoods are built on the strengths of all who live, work, and play within them. Our…

BROWN COUNTY UNITED WAY · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Neighborhood Partnership Grants (NPG) Funder: Brown County United Way (BCUW) Geographic Scope: Brown County, Wisconsin - specifically Green Bay neighborhoods including Downtown, Navarino, Whitney…

CAPITALIZE ALBANY CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood Retail Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Strategically identified neighborhood commercial corridors in West Hill, Arbor Hill, North Albany, and South End neighborhoods…

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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