Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated June 15, 2026

There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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What community development grants are open right now?

PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Before submitting an application for the Spring or Fall cycle, all applicants must contact the Foundation no later than the pre-proposal deadline above._ Permian Basin Area Foundation…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Perry County CF: Community Good Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Perry County CF: Community Good Grants Program,…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Perry County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Perry County Community…

Perry's Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Perry's Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Perry's Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Perry's Foundation Grant, launched in 2017, aims to enhance community strength by…

PARTNER-PERTH AMBOY REDEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPRISE & REVITA · Rolling / Open Foundation

PerthAmboyEats Small Business Micro-Grants Sponsor: Perth Amboy Redevelopment Team for Neighborhood Enterprise & Revitalization (PARTNER) Geographic Scope: Perth Amboy, NJ Focus Area: Small business…

MARIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Peter Arrigoni Building Community Leadership Award Overview: The Peter Arrigoni Building Community Leadership Award recognizes an individual for excellence in industry leadership and community…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Petersburg Community Foundation Annual Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Petersburg Community…

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pettinaro Supports Delaware Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Pettinaro Supports Delaware…

US $1,000 - US $20,000
Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PF Fund for the Baldwin Area Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The PF Fund for the Baldwin Area, managed…

PEOPLEFORBIKES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Mission To get more people riding bikes more often. To make bike riding better for everyone. Background Since 1999, PeopleForBikes has created a prominent place for bikes in…

PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM FOUNDATION · May 31, 2027 · Semi-annual Foundation

PGST Community Investment Grant Program Status: Currently in non-competitive phase (2025-2026). Regular competitive applications resume in 2027. Geographic Scope: Kitsap community and wider region…

THE REINVESTMENT FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Grant Philadelphia has tremendous food assets and opportunities for individual and collective action. We know that food justice is health justice. The…

Gifford Medical Center Inc · February 12, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award Funder: Gifford Medical Center Inc Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Gifford's service area in the White River Valley, Vermont Focus Areas: Arts,…

US $30,000 - US $75,000
Philip L Graham Fund co Graham Holdings Company · Rolling / Open Foundation

Philip L. Graham Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philip L. Graham Fund Amount: US $30,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Philip L. Graham Fund Grant focuses on enhancing…

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:  Funder is unsure of an open date for the Phoenix IDA opportunity. They hope to release more information by late October or early November 2024. This page will be updated when current…

Up to $2,500 per scholarship (up to 2 awarded)
PIDC LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

PIDC-D'Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development Purpose: Supports graduate students at Philadelphia schools pursuing careers in urban development and finance. Background: Established in 2018 as part…

DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Piedmont Natural Gas Company Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Duke Energy Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Piedmont Natural Gas Company Grant…

PITCCH IN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PIF Funded Grants Overview: The PitCCh In Foundation provides funding grants to community organizations and institutions that align with the foundation's mission of enriching youth through…

LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program (PCTG) Overview: Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) five-year initiative to help neighborhoods throughout Western Montana improve tourism infrastructure,…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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