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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Livable Communities- Development Grants City Of Minneapolis · State Not published · Varies The Livable Communities Development Grants, funded by the Metropolitan Council, aim to enhance housing and job opportunities in Minneapolis.	Not published	Varies
Explore the Coast Overnight Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Explore the Coast Overnight Program aims to create more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast through the expansion or construction of hotels, motels, hostels, campgrounds, RV campgrounds, cabins, yurts…	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants High Point Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the High Point Community Foundation's annual grants program focused on community impact initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Buy In Belair-Edison Home Purchase Grant Belair-Edison Neighborhoods Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K	Not published	$2K – $5K
Fund for Columbia County - Grants for Community Impact Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Fund for Columbia County, established by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, offers Community Impact grants to support innovative projects that enhance the quality of life for residents, particularly low-income and underserved…	Not published	$3K – $8K
GCF: The Turnout Grants Galesburg Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies GCF: The Turnout Grants invite local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Knox and Warren Counties to apply for funding. This streamlined process allows organizations to seek capacity, general operating, or programmatic support.	Not published	Varies
Destination Forward Grant - Tier I A: Planning and Design (NM) New Mexico Tourism Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Destination Forward Grant - Tier I A aims to enhance tourism infrastructure throughout New Mexico by funding planning and design projects.	Not published	Up to $100K
Community Catalyst Award Central Eastside Industrial Council · Foundation Not published · Varies This award honors an individual whose visionary leadership ignites positive change and strengthens the fabric of the Central Eastside community.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) Right Place Foundation · Foundation Not published · $17.5M Site Characteristics (SSRP Strategic Sites):	Not published	$17.5M
The Nowak Fellowship Grant The Reinvestment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nowak Fellowship, part of Reinvestment Fund, supports pre-graduate school fellows aspiring to careers in community economic development.	Not published	Varies
AFC Local Flood Solutions Grantee Cohort American Flood Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Flood Coalition's first-ever grantee cohort program that funds local place-based organizations testing scalable solutions to flooding.	Not published	Varies
AHC Acquisition & Rehabilitation RFP Grant New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The AHC Acquisition & Rehabilitation RFP aims to enhance homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families in New York.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program The Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M The Miami Foundation's Community Grants program invests in local nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing well-being of children and youth and other pressing civic issues that shape quality of life in Greater Miami.	Not published	$1M
Wild Rivers Coast Alliance: Large Grants Bandon Dunes Golf Resort · Foundation Not published · $5K The Wild Rivers Coast Alliance offers large grants by invitation, focusing on community projects along the southern Oregon coast. They support initiatives that balance conservation, community, and economic growth.	Not published	$5K
USDA Rural Business Development Grant Program Capital Lease Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program that enables businesses to invest in machinery and equipment through a capital lease structure.	Not published	Varies
DCCF: Small Project Grants Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The DCCF Small Project Grants offer funding of up to $1,500 for organizations aiming to implement impactful small-scale projects in Decatur County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Community Development Block Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Community Development Block Grant Program provides funds to local governments to help strengthen Maryland’s communities by expanding affordable housing opportunities, creating jobs, stabilizing neighborhoods and…	Not published	Varies
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation- Community Grantmaking Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation offers competitive grants to address community needs in Isabella County.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Facade Improvement Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Maryland Facade Improvement Program provides local governments and community development organizations with funding for costs related to the improvement of exterior facades for business buildings and facilities.	Not published	Varies
The Trolley Barn Community Grants Atlanta and Edgewood St Railway CO · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Van Beuren Foundation: Major Construction and Landscape Grants - Planning Grants Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Van Beuren Foundation offers planning grants for major construction and landscape projects, focusing on community impact, particularly in Aquidneck Island and Newport County.	Not published	Varies
Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program (IA) Grant Iowa Economic Development Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program, administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, aims to revitalize communities by funding the rehabilitation and redevelopment of buildings.	Not published	Up to $100K
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation · Foundation Not published · $230K RCDI helps community-based development organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes and other groups promote economic development in low-income, rural communities.	Not published	$230K
High-Impact Grantmaking Initiative Greater Houston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The High-Impact Grantmaking Initiative by the Greater Houston Community Foundation aims to enhance economic mobility and combat intergenerational poverty in Harris County.	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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