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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Sustainable Communities Grant Program Delaware Nature Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $75K A grant program providing up to $75,000 in annual funding to support open space preservation, environmental conservation, and community resiliency projects across Delaware and Maryland.	Not published	$1K – $75K
Growing Green Communities Small Grant Program California ReLeaf · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of California ReLeaf's grant program that has distributed more than $9 million since 1992 to nonprofits, local agencies, and community-based groups throughout California for tree planting and care, education and outreach projects…	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation for Muskegon County: Strategic Grants Community Foundation for Muskegon County · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Community Foundation for Muskegon County (CFMC) empowers local initiatives through strategic grants aimed at fostering educational attainment, enhancing economic development, and promoting community trust.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Legacy Program / Design to Action Networks San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 · Foundation Not published · Varies The future-focused extension of the WDC 2024 community program prioritizing investment and support for initiatives with potential to bring about long-lasting transformative regional change.	Not published	Varies
Farmers’ Market Resiliency: Regional Sub-Grant Program New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K The Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program, funded by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, offers $500,000 to enhance food system resiliency through farmers' markets.	Not published	$10K – $200K
CFNA: Elk County Development Grants Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The CFNA: Elk County Development Grants aim to enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County through support for innovative community development initiatives.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Community Grant Program The ARH Foundation for Healthier Communities Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The ARH Foundation accepts grant applications on a continuous/rolling basis from nonprofit organizations within their service area. Grants will not exceed $5,000.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Traditional Enterprise Request for Funding Proposal West End Opportunity Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AMB West Philanthropies Grant The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through community-driven strategic philanthropy, the AMB West Community Fund (the Fund) is committed to catalyzing and nurturing both grassroots and systemic change to help build a thriving future for all Montanans.	Not published	Varies
Bangor Savings Bank Corporate Giving Program Grant Bangor Savings Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Bangor Savings Bank Corporate Giving Program supports community development and enhances quality of life through sponsorships and donations.	Not published	Up to $2K
Building Communities Fund Grants - 2027–2029 Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · 25% reimbursement of eligible project costs Capital funding available for non-residential community and social service facilities. This program reimburses 25% of eligible project costs.	Not published	25% reimbursement of eligible project costs
Thriving Communities Grants: New York City Environment The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: You may submit a proposal anytime. We build in a long lead time to review proposals and prepare grant recommendations for five board meetings each year.	Not published	Varies
Cultivator of Change Grant Program The Western New York Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Nominations are due at the deadline._ The Cultivator of Change program recognizes and provides support to individuals who have displayed outstanding leadership in the food system.	Not published	Varies
Mascoma Bank Foundation Grant Mascoma Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Mascoma Bank Foundation, established in 1988 with a $1 million endowment, has awarded over $6 million in grants to enhance community well-being in the Connecticut River Valley and beyond.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Stackpole-Hall Foundation Grant - up to $10K The Stackpole-Hall Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stackpole-Hall Foundation, a private family foundation, focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Elk County, Pennsylvania. With grants up to $10,000, it supports educational, human service, and community development initiatives.	Not published	Varies
IH: Activate History Micro-Grants Program Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant cycle opens Jan 21, 2025 and remains open until October 1 or when funds are expended._ Illinois Humanities, the Illinois affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is a statewide nonprofit organization that…	Not published	Varies
Jewell County Community Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jewell County Community Fund, part of the Greater Salina Community Foundation, aims to enhance community welfare by providing grants for various projects and programs.	Not published	Varies
Saginaw Bay WIN Grants The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saginaw Bay WIN Grants, managed by The Conservation Fund, aim to foster sustainable solutions within the Saginaw Bay watershed.	Not published	Varies
Clark Area 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
MN Promise Act Grant West Broadway Area Coalition · Foundation Not published · $7M Support Northside businesses with transformative funding	Not published	$7M
Rasmuson Foundation: Community Support Grants Rasmuson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $35K – $250K The Rasmuson Foundation's Community Support Grants provide funding for capital projects and initiatives that have a significant community impact, with awards ranging from $35,000 to $250,000.	Not published	$35K – $250K
Strategic Projects: Program & Staff Grants M J Murdock Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $50K The M J Murdock Charitable Trust offers the Strategic Projects: Program & Staff Grants to support nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest. These grants focus on capacity-building for mission-driven projects and infrastructure investments.	Not published	$50K
Baker Boyer Sponsorships & Donations Grant Baker Boyer · Foundation Not published · Varies Baker Boyer is committed to building community legacies through sponsorships and donations.	Not published	Varies
Start-Up Event Grant Rochester Downtown Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Start-Up Event Grant funds new events, fresh ideas, and exciting programs that encourage community and business engagement in downtown Rochester.	Rolling	Up to $5K

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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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