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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Long Island Community Foundation Grantmaking (Non-Health Proposals) The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Long Island Community Foundation (LICF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for innovative projects addressing significant community issues.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Reinvest Midway Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Transforming vacant properties into vibrant homes through gap financing and technical support.	Not published	Varies
County Community Foundation Grants (Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick) Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The majority of the Community Foundation Alliance's discretionary grantmaking dollars are awarded through its Alliance affiliates—the community foundations serving the nine counties listed above.	Not published	Varies
Community Economic Development (CED) Planning Grant Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama · Foundation Not published · $150K The CED program supports Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in high-poverty areas with planning grants to conceive viable community economic development projects. It focuses on areas with high unemployment and poverty rates.	Not published	$150K
Arts Build Community Grant Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WEPOWER Capital Fund Wepower · Foundation Not published · $1.5M	Not published	$1.5M
Preservation Alliance of West Virginia: Saving Historic Places Grant Program Preservation Alliance of West Virginia · Foundation Not published · $50K The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia's Saving Historic Places Grant Program aims to fund the renovation and preservation of historic school buildings in rural communities facing economic challenges.	Not published	$50K
Greenpoint Foundation Grant Greenpoint Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greenpoint Foundation Grant aims to enhance community life by supporting organizations that focus on agriculture, food security, education, and community enhancement.	Not published	Varies
England Family Foundation Grant England Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The England Family Foundation Grant aims to amplify local solutions for inclusive prosperity in Washington, DC.	Not published	Varies
Robin Hood Foundation Grant Robin Hood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robin Hood Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City focused on alleviating poverty.	Not published	Varies
CFCI: Community Needs Grants Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) offers Community Needs Grants to support programs that address significant community needs.	Not published	Up to $15K
Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs offer funding opportunities for projects aimed at conserving the Pocono Forests and Waters.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Comprehensive Planning Assistance Maryland Department of Planning · State Not published · Varies On a case by case basis, assist jurisdictions in updating/amending comprehensive plans to meet statutory requirements, e.g. new Planning Principles, implementing best practices accessing/interpreting data sources, accessing funding…	Not published	Varies
Emergent Needs & "Open" Grants The Schenectady Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Schenectady Foundation's Emergent Needs & Open Grants program supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing community well-being in Schenectady County.	Not published	Up to $250K
Good Relatives Collaborative Grants Good Relatives Collaborative · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Good Relatives Collaborative Grants, funded by the Bush Foundation, aim to empower grassroots and Native-led organizations across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations.	Not published	$50K – $100K
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant - Tier 1 (Local Projects) (NM) New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant supports local projects that enhance community well-being and boost local economies through improved outdoor infrastructure.	Not published	$25K – $100K
South Dakota: Community Development Block Grants: Urgent Need (SD) South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The South Dakota Community Development Block Grants for Urgent Need provide essential funding for local governments to address pressing community issues.	Not published	Varies
Emergencies Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Not published · Varies Projects requiring urgent response to resolve documented emergencies may be submitted at any time for Tier 3 & 4 counties.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant Bartsch Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ruth Bartsch Memorial Trust Grant offers funding for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, as well as for preventing cruelty to children and animals.	Not published	Varies
Jane’s Fellowship Grant The Russell Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $11K Jane's Fellowship Program, established by The Russell Family Foundation, empowers grassroots leaders in Pierce County through a year-long cohort experience.	Not published	$11K
Neighborhood Assistance Commercial Facade Grant Thomasville Community Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Lee County Southwest Florida Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Lee County Florida · Foundation Not published · $75K The Lee County Southwest Florida Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides funding for nonprofit capital improvement projects aimed at enhancing public facilities.	Not published	$75K
Rotary Santa Run Grant Rotary Foundation of Evansville · Foundation Not published · $40K	Not published	$40K
Day of Dignity 2026 Grant Islamic Relief USA · Foundation Not published · Varies Note : Of grant funds used, 85% should be allocated to direct services that would benefit the target audience while a maximum of 15% may be allocated for administrative/ operational costs.	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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