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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United Way of Kent County Grants to Member Agencies United Way of Kent County Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K The United Way of Kent County awards grants to vetted nonprofit member agencies serving Kent County, Maryland in the focus areas of education, health, and financial stability.	Not published	$80K
San Joaquin Valley Health Fund Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management · Foundation Not published · $30M The San Joaquin Valley Health Fund has committed almost $30 million for organizations throughout the Valley since funding began in 2015. Grantees are tackling the most critical issues that affect families' health.	Not published	$30M
Healing Illinois Grant Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K Healing Illinois, led by the Illinois Department of Human Services, is granting over $4.3 million to nonprofits for the 2025-2026 cycle, focusing on fostering racial and community healing.	Not published	Up to $40K
Downtown Muskogee Revitalization Multi-Grant Program City of Muskogee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M A comprehensive grant program supporting downtown Muskogee revitalization through multiple funding categories.	Not published	$1M
WATER, WASTEWATER, and STORMWATER – Forest Economy Program Northern Borders Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $100 Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water…	Not published	Up to $100
William Stretesky Foundation Grants William Stretesky Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Stretesky Foundation Grants support public and educational initiatives in Sedgwick County, Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Brilliance Labs: Microgrants Grant Brilliance Labs · Foundation Not published · $5K Brilliance Labs offers microgrants to entrepreneurs aiming to create positive change in their communities, particularly in Portland.	Not published	$5K
Prescott Foundation Grants Prescott Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Prescott Foundation supports community enrichment through grants for various sectors including education, arts, and environmental projects.	Not published	Varies
The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Fund, established in 1998, supports nonprofit programs and projects in the Rappahannock River Region.	Not published	Up to $50K
Openlands TreePlanters Grant Openlands · Foundation Not published · Varies TreePlanters Grants are awarded to people, groups, organizations or local municipalities that can bring together and coordinate their neighbors to plant 10-40 trees in predetermined locations in their neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Rural Innovation Network Center on Rural Innovation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Innovation Network is a growing consortium of small towns engaged in building digital economy ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Micro-Grants Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K Micro-grants program to fund individuals or organizations with project plans focused on placemaking and public art that help activate downtown and drive support of downtown districts and businesses.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Toledo Neighborhoods Foundation Grant Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants from the Toledo Neighborhoods Foundation are made possible through revenue generated by the GTCF solar arrays at the Overland Industrial Park.	Not published	Varies
Kosasa Foundation Community-Based Environmental Stewardship Grant Kosasa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In Hawai\i, the health and resilience of our environment is inextricably linked to our wellbeing as a community and uniqueness as a place.	Not published	Varies
Goldseker Foundation: Management Assistance Grants The Morris Goldseker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Goldseker Foundation offers Management Assistance Grants to nonprofit organizations in metropolitan Baltimore.	Not published	Varies
Greenway Community Grants New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Greenway Communities Grant Program offers funding to municipalities within the designated Greenway area to develop plans and projects that align with economic development and resource protection.	Not published	Up to $30K
Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program Selectflorida Inc · Foundation Not published · $129K – $323K A grant program designed to support community infrastructure projects at Florida military installations.	Not published	$129K – $323K
City of Wheeling ARPA Funding (administered by CFOV) Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.0M One-time distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from City of Wheeling allocated to Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley for distribution to local non-profit agencies.	Not published	$1.0M
Tech Tailgates Research Park Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community networking events that bring Louisiana's tech community together by blending innovation with LSU football game day atmosphere.	Not published	Varies
CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant Grant Connecticut Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CTDOT Active Transportation Microgrant program supports local initiatives aimed at promoting safer and healthier transportation options.	Not published	Up to $5K
City of Mobile CDBG 'Leaving a Legacy' Heir Property Program Legal Services Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PA's Environmental Justice Forests Grant Program Pennsylvania Urban & Community Forestry Council · Foundation Not published · Varies TreePennsylvania administers this grant program which includes required Tree Tender Trainings. Grantees are required to provide trainings in/around their areas and send at least one individual to training for every 25 grant-funded trees.	Not published	Varies
Norco Economic Development Fund (NEDF) Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Norco Economic Development Fund Grant, administered by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Norco through community support for local businesses and workforce development.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Our Valley, Our Future Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Our Valley, Our Future Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports collaborative efforts in community planning aimed at enhancing quality of life.	Not published	Up to $3K

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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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