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 federal, 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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McCallsburg, Iowa Legacy Grant Story County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Story County Community Foundation does more than simply distributing grants that advance charitable activities.	Not published	Varies
Intensive Services Program Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies PACE's oldest ongoing program designed to develop stronger, more resilient community-based nonprofit organizations that effectively serve the community.	Not published	Varies
EfficientGovNow Fund for Our Economic Future of Northeast Ohio · Foundation Not published · $300K A government efficiency and collaboration program of the Fund for Our Economic Future designed to promote government collaboration and efficiency across Northeast Ohio.	Not published	$300K
Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) (ND) Grant North Dakota Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) in North Dakota aims to empower local solutions to workforce challenges by providing tailored funding mechanisms.	Not published	Up to $500K
Luck Companies Foundation Grants Luck Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Luck Companies Foundation Grants aim to foster long-term positive impact in communities through values-based leadership and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Varies
Community Energy Transition Grant Program Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Community Energy Transition Grant Program, managed by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, offers approximately $10 million for energy transition projects to support communities affected by local electric…	Not published	Up to $1M
Competitive Community Grant- Civic & Economic Opportunities- Spring Cycle Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Community members are aware of, engaged, and involved in issues that affect them.	Not published	$5K – $20K
CNS Pantex Community Investment Grant Program Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies On behalf of Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, responsible for the management and operations of the Pantex Plant, the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF) announces a Request for Applications (RFA).	Not published	Varies
OCCF: Ottawa County Impact Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs.	Not published	Varies
Building Equitable Food Systems in Eastern North Carolina Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Many rural regions in our state have plentiful land but inadequate access to healthy food and recreation opportunities.	Not published	Varies
DCCF: Community Needs Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Eligible organizations seeking funding for facility construction or expansion are encouraged to apply for a Build the Future Grant. This program replaces the large-request section of the Community Needs Grant program.	Not published	Varies
Arts and Culture Fund Grant Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Arts and Culture Fund, managed by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding of up to $100,000 for public arts projects that enhance community connections.	Not published	Up to $100K
Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant Montgomery County Maryland Department of Housing and Community Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides essential funding annually to support low- and moderate-income residents through various public service activities.	Not published	Up to $45K
Community Impact Grants Marion County Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marion County Healthcare Foundation awards Community Impact grants four times each calendar year to support projects that benefit Marion County residents. The foundation awards substantial grants to address community needs.	Not published	Varies
Community Fdn. of Marquette County- Community Impact Grants Community Foundation of Marquette County · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of Marquette County is dedicated to funding impactful projects that empower local organizations to tackle community challenges.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Facilities Technical Assistance Disaster Relief Program USDA Rural Development through a grant to RCAP Solutions · Federal Not published · Varies Provides technical assistance – including pre-development planning, budget development, application assistance, and public planning meetings – for projects that are pursuing USDA Rural Development Community Facilities loans or grants	Not published	Varies
Infrastructure - FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $100 – $60M Supports construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works (infrastructure, facilities and buildings, brownfields) and Economic Adjustment Assistance (CEDS development and…	Not published	$100 – $60M
Lead Service Line Replacement Fund Grant North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lead Service Line Replacement Fund, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allocates $15 billion to assist communities in replacing lead service lines.	Not published	Varies
Stuller Family Foundation Grant Stuller Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stuller Family Foundation Grant supports innovative solutions to community problems by providing grants to 501(c)(3) and some 501(c)(6) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Catholic Climate Project Grant Catholic Climate Covenant · Foundation Not published · $1K Funds support local creation care activities and projects, including:	Not published	$1K
Transportation and Growth Management - Parking Reform and Management Land Conservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports development code amendments that significantly reduce or eliminate off-street parking mandates or parking management plans.	Not published	Varies
Rural Jump-Start Program Grant Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Rural Jump-Start Program Grant, managed by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, incentivizes new businesses to establish in rural, economically distressed areas.	Not published	Up to $25K
Standard Corporate Giving Program & Charitable Foundation Standard Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In 1906, when Leo Samuel founded the company that would become The Standard, he had two radical — at least for the time — ideas for business: it should provide local services for customers and it should contribute to the well-being of the…	Not published	Varies
DMF Grants Del Mar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Https://www.delmarfoundation.org/grants/	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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