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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Minchen-Beville Foundation Grant Minchen-Beville Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minchen-Beville Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Georgetown, Texas, focusing on older adults.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Energy: Charitable Donations Grant Chesapeake Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies Chesapeake Energy is dedicated to supporting communities through charitable donations focused on STEM education, environmental initiatives, disaster response, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Business Improvement Grant Bryan Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Help building owners make improvements and protect their investments through matching grants in downtown Bryan. Downtown Bryan is the heart of the city and region.	Not published	Varies
BUILD Scholarship Program Radian Placematters Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In response to the 2020 Nonprofit Anti-Displacement Report, Radian developed the BUILD Scholarship Program offering subsidized office space for small, BIPOC-led and -serving organizations at BUILD, an affordable community coworking space…	Not published	Varies
Chevy Chase Main Street Small Business Grants District Bridges · Foundation Not published · $4K – $4K Capital Crab, Core72, June B Sweet, Little Beast, Monarch Paints, Park Story, QuistMD, Salon Familia, The Avenue	Not published	$4K – $4K
CDBG Pocket Parks Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $15M	Not published	$15M
Art of Community: Rural SC Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Art of Community: Rural SC Grants, offered by the South Carolina Arts Commission, aims to enhance community access to the arts in rural areas.	Not published	Up to $5K
Job Training Economic Development Program (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K The Job Training Economic Development Program (IL) aims to support under-employed, unemployed, and underrepresented individuals by providing career pathways and essential services for workforce re-entry.	Not published	$250K – $750K
Ifft Foundation Fund Grant Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Ifft Foundation Fund Grant, established by Sara Ifft and her late husband, Nicholas Ifft III, focuses on enhancing community beautification and public recreation in southeastern Idaho.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Dogwood Health Trust: Collaboration & Innovation Grant Dogwood Health Trust · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Dogwood Health Trust: Collaboration & Innovation Grant aims to support innovative collaborations addressing the challenges faced by Western North Carolina communities post-Hurricane Helene.	Not published	$50K – $500K
George Foundation Grant The George Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for Fort Bend County residents by funding initiatives that address critical community needs.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Program St Mary's Regional Health Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. In FY23, Essentia Health contributed more than $1.7 million dollars to 140 non-profit organizations.	Rolling	Varies
Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Emergency relief fund activated ahead of major hurricanes to support recovery and rebuild efforts on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.	Rolling	Varies
CFGDM: Leadership Grants Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFGDM Leadership Grants aim to enhance quality of life in Greater Des Moines by supporting projects that align with community needs and promote equity.	Not published	Varies
WYCF General Grants Wyoming Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Wyoming that address community needs in areas such as arts, health, education, environment, and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Community Empowerment Fund Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $20K The Community Empowerment Fund Grant aims to support community-based organizations in Boston working to empower Black men and boys.	Not published	Up to $20K
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity · Foundation Not published · $500K – $2.5M The Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, initiated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to foster the growth of clean energy contractor businesses and nonprofits.	Not published	$500K – $2.5M
Downtown and East Side Grant Programs Lubbock Economic Development Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund Grants Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund, an affiliate/component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation (established 1991), makes annual grants supporting arts & culture, community development, education, environment…	Not published	Varies
Rural Tourism Support (RTS) Program Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The RTS program guides development of an actionable vision for regional tourism among stakeholders in rural communities.	Not published	Varies
Bank of Hawaii Foundation - Major Capital Grant Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of Hawaii Foundation's Major Capital Grant aims to bolster low and moderate-income communities through impactful programs.	Not published	Varies
TEFFI Seed Grant Opportunity Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K Support the economic revitalization of Kansas communities under 5,000 population through investments in quality-of-life initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Liberty Giving Circle Grant Program Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Liberty Giving Circle Grant Program, supported by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, aims to enhance the well-being of Liberty area residents through philanthropic efforts.	Not published	Varies
Growing Water Smart Technical Assistance Grant Planet Women · Foundation Not published · Varies Technical assistance grant supporting green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects in the Colorado River Basin, particularly through the Growing Water Smart program.	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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