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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Mid Wisconsin Grants Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Mid Wisconsin Grants, established under the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, provide funding for nonprofit projects in communities once served by Mid Wisconsin Bank.	Not published	Up to $1K
Indiana County Endowment Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indiana County Endowment Grant, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to address community needs by funding qualified nonprofit organizations in Indiana County, PA.	Not published	Varies
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, aims to strengthen local food systems by connecting farmers and food producers to improve access to locally sourced…	Not published	Up to $1M
Robert J. Sullivan Fund for Bradford County Grant Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The Robert J. Sullivan Fund supports Bradford County residents by awarding grants to nonprofit organizations. The grant review process is competitive, focusing on creative, preventative solutions to community needs.	Not published	Up to $9K
Community Facilities: Large Grants Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $210K – $1.5M The Community Facilities: Large Grants Program offers cities and counties the opportunity to propose diverse CDBG-eligible facility projects, such as libraries and parks, aimed at enhancing community services.	Not published	$210K – $1.5M
PCDP Civic Development Grants Preble County Development Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Monroe County Community Foundation Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Monroe County Community Foundation Grants, established in 2000, play a vital role in enhancing the capacity of nonprofits in rural Arkansas.	Not published	Varies
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Community Needs Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ The Foundation supports programs providing for an individual’s basic needs, such as access to food, clothing and adequate…	Not published	Varies
Leo Potishman Foundation Grant Leo Potishman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ For the support of charitable purposes with preference to Fort Worth, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Newark Minigrant Program The Newark Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K – $10K	Not published	$6K – $10K
KACF: Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment Fund Grant Kearney Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The KACF: Arthur Klinkacek Community Enrichment Fund supports innovative projects that enhance the quality of life in the Kearney area.	Not published	$5K
Banner Bank Community Support Program Grant Banner Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Banner Bank Community Support Program offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho focusing on housing, youth development, financial education, and economic growth.	Not published	Varies
PNC Foundation: Foundation Grant PNC Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The PNC Foundation aims to enhance the lives of individuals in local communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant Program NorthWestern Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant Program aims to enhance public recreation in the Missouri-Madison Project Area through a partnership of local, state, and federal agencies.	Not published	Varies
Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation Grants The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations serving Hampden County, Massachusetts. Funding areas include early education, health, economic mobility, and arts.	Not published	Varies
Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) Kodiak Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K	Not published	Up to $8K
San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Funding for this grant program was provided through the Budget Act of 2021-22 for local assistance projects.	Not published	Varies
Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program Capitalize Albany Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program assists businesses new to Albany to establish a downtown retail location as well as existing City businesses that want to expand by adding a downtown location.	Not published	Varies
CF: Faith & Food Coalitions Grant The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2001, Resourceful Communities has awarded more than 400 small grants, funded by public and private organizations, to support innovative community projects across North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Green Building Cluster Study & Southern Vermont Business Innovation Accelerator Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation · Foundation Not published · $265K – $530K Mitigate economic impacts of Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant closure (began January 2015, continuing through 2020). Help replace jobs being lost due to staff reductions.	Not published	$265K – $530K
Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program provides tax credits and financial incentives to support the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated or underused properties in participating Maryland jurisdictions, especially in…	Not published	Varies
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Infrastructure Grant Project California Public Utilities Commission Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15M The California Advanced Services Fund's Broadband Infrastructure Grant Project aims to provide free broadband service to residents of low-income communities through grants and loans.	Not published	Up to $15M
Community Development Block Grant: Open Application St. Louis County Office of Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides significant funding to urban counties like St. Louis.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant supports nonprofit projects enhancing community welfare in Forsyth, Angela, Ingomar, and Rosebud. It prioritizes areas like youth education, healthcare, and emergency services.	Not published	Up to $4K

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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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