Community Development & Employment Grants

Community Development & Employment Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.

3,314 grants
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New Earth Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Earth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Earth Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The New Earth Foundation Grant aims to support innovative, humanitarian projects…

NEW ECONOMY PROJECT INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

New Economy Loan Fund Overview: The New Economy Loan Fund invests in NYC's growing cooperative economy by making no- and low-interest, flexible loans to support community wealth building initiatives.…

Variable (rolling allocations)
DAKOTA BUSINESS LENDING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Overview: A federal financing program administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund. Dakota Business…

$55 million allocation (2025-2026 round)
FORWARD COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Administrating Organization: Forward Community Investments (FCI) Funding Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions…

New Mexico Tourism Department · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program (NM) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Tourism Department Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program,…

Community Foundation of Southern · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Mexico Economic Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Southern New Mexico Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The New Mexico Economic Development Grant,…

New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Mexico Match Fund (NM) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The New Mexico Match Fund, administered by the…

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Philadelphia Housing Plan Organization: Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) Geographic Scope: New Philadelphia area, Tuscarawas County, Ohio Funder: USDA Rural Development…

NEW ULM AREA FOUNDATION INC · August 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

New Ulm Area Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Communities within the geographic boundaries of Independent School District (ISD) 88 in Minnesota Focus Areas (Four Pillars): - Arts: Promote…

NEW YANKEE STADIUM COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc. ("Fund") is a not- for-profit organized under and operating pursuant to the laws of the state of New York. It came into…

NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The NYCB Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests but you may send a one-page introductory letter. All grant requests must be received by the deadline above to receive…

NEW YORK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

New York Foundation Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation Amount: Up to US $237,500 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The New York Foundation Core Grants support community…

NEWALLIANCE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

NewAlliance Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Alliance Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The NewAlliance Foundation Grant offers support to…

$6,000 - $10,000
THE NEWARK PARTNERSHIP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Newark Minigrant Program Funder: The Newark Partnership (TNP), funded by the Longwood Foundation ($100,000 grant) Geographic Scope: Newark, Delaware city limits Program Status: Active. Past funding…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of community development & employment grants are available?
Community Development & Employment Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Who is eligible for community development & employment grants?
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
How do I apply for community development & employment grants?
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.

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