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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Hebron Community Foundation Fund Grant Nebraska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hebron Community Foundation Fund, supported by the Nebraska Community Foundation, is committed to enhancing the well-being of the Hebron community.	Not published	Varies
Nonpoint Source Management Grants (Section 319): Small Project Assistance Grants Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Nonpoint Source Management Grants (Section 319) provide vital funding for small projects aimed at combating runoff pollution, a significant contributor to water quality degradation.	Not published	Up to $15K
FHCCF: Responsive Grants The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation offers responsive grants to support projects that address community needs in the Greater Hancock County area.	Not published	Varies
CFDC: Community Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While submissions are accepted at any time, grants are awarded quarterly.	Not published	Varies
Brownfields – DED Brownfields Revitalization Fund Vermont Department of Economic Development · State Not published · $20M Remediation of brownfield sites for eligible sites Applicants must have completed a Phase 1 environmental site assessment prior to site acquisition and be enrolled in the Brownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Program…	Not published	$20M
Community Challenge Grant: Connecticut AARP Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AARP Community Challenge Grant in Connecticut funds projects aimed at enhancing community livability.	Not published	Varies
One Omaha Fiscal Sponsorship One Omaha · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide fiscal sponsorship services to local groups looking to secure funds for community projects that improve or strengthen Omaha and its neighborhoods.	Not published	Varies
Working with Lots Mini-Grant Program Detroit Future City · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Detroit Future City (DFC) Field Guide to Working with Lots is a tool that provides step-by-step instruction to support Detroiters in transforming vacant land in order to create cleaner, safer and more attractive neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $5K
Community Fund Grants Four Way Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Four Way Community Foundation awards grants to a diverse variety of nonprofit organizations in their target area through their Community Fund Grants program.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Traditional AmeriCorps (the federal agency for national service and volunteerism) · Federal Not published · Varies Provides a team of 8-12 AmeriCorps NCCC members to meet critical community needs in the areas of natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural…	Not published	Varies
Designated and Agency Fund Grants Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $612K – $2.9M The Richland County Foundation allocates grants from Designated Funds (which provide annual support to donor-selected charities) and Agency Funds (established by charitable organizations and managed by Foundation).	Not published	$612K – $2.9M
Civic Experiment Grant Program Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PA Mixed-Use Revitalization Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · $3M The PA Mixed-Use Revitalization Program Grant, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, aims to bolster mixed-use development across the commonwealth.	Not published	$3M
North Portland Fund Portland Parks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A funding program specifically focused on supporting parks and community initiatives in North Portland communities.	Not published	Varies
Community Connections Grant (previously Community Action Project Grant) City of Hampton · State Not published · Up to $4K The Community Connections Grant, formerly known as the Community Action Project Grant, provides funding of up to $4,000 for grassroots initiatives aimed at enhancing neighborhood quality of life in Hampton.	Not published	Up to $4K
Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program Columbia Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K The Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program aims to support local communities by funding innovative programs that benefit low-and-moderate income individuals.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Creative County Initiative Special Projects Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Creative County Initiative Special Projects Grant aims to support innovative arts and culture projects in Essex County.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Neighborhood Builders Program Grant Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neighborhood Builders Program, supported by Bank of America, empowers 501(c)(3) nonprofits through a two-year leadership development initiative.	Not published	Varies
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20M The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation supports arts and culture initiatives to enhance community vitality in Georgia.	Not published	Up to $20M
Alliant Energy’s Community Tree Planting Program Grant Trees Forever · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Alliant Energy’s Community Tree Planting Program, part of the One Million Trees Initiative, is a recognized program aimed at enhancing community and environmental health.	Not published	Up to $5K
FCC Community Action Fund - England Grant FCC Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · £10,000 - £100,000 The FCC Community Action Fund - England awards grants between £10,000 and £100,000 to not-for-profit organizations for amenity projects under the Landfill Communities Fund.	Not published	£10,000 - £100,000
Industrial Sites Reuse Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Industrial Sites Reuse Grant Program offers grants and low-interest loans to facilitate environmental assessments and remediation at former industrial sites.	Not published	Up to $1M
Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Grant Theodore Edson Parker Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Grant supports a variety of community needs in Lowell, MA, focusing on children, disadvantaged young women, and the elderly.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	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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