Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,255 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. 1,480 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 3,255; from 1,982 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $515.9M; across 1,480 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 130; 148 with a published date

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Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Tax Base Supplement Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Tax Base Supplement Grant aims to mitigate tax revenue shortfalls caused by the closure of Colstrip power plants.	Not published	Varies
Community Response Fund Grant The Northwest Fund for the Environment · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Community Response Fund Grant by the Northwest Fund for the Environment supports local organizations addressing urgent community needs.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation: Strategic Project Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In partnership with our community, we ignite positive change and create a legacy of impact. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards over $1.5 million through competitive grantmaking across the region.	Not published	Varies
Evernorth Rural Ventures - New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) Evernorth Inc · Foundation Not published · $70M Evernorth Rural Ventures invests in sustainable commercial development and job creation through New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) allocations from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.	Not published	$70M
T. Rowe Price Foundation Grants T Rowe Price Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The T. Rowe Price Foundation, established in 1981, primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, Colorado Springs, San Francisco, and New York. While most grants are by invitation, unsolicited proposals are also considered.	Not published	Varies
Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Program - >5,000 Population Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $800K The Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, allocates $1 million in 2024 to support essential water and sewer projects in communities with populations over 5,000.	Not published	Up to $800K
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Department of Emergency Management · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Growth Grants Ultimate Players Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial assistance program for local disc organizations with goals of increasing participation, reducing barriers of entry into the sport, and supporting inclusivity.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Mott Foundation Grants Ruth Mott Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We strongly encourage you to talk to a program officer before applying._ Working with the community, we connect people, ideas, and resources for a vibrant and inclusive Flint. Flint is a just and equitable community where all thrive.	Not published	Varies
The Delta Community Fund (DCF) Grant Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delta Community Fund (DCF) is a charitable investment account dedicated to enhancing the lives of Delta, Colorado residents.	Not published	Varies
Wyoming Nonpoint Source Program: Section 205(J) Grant Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Wyoming Nonpoint Source Program, part of the WDEQ, aims to enhance water quality through voluntary pollution reduction efforts.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (NJ) State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Up to $2M The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (NJ) provides up to $12 million in funding for municipalities to address combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and stormwater management.	Not published	Up to $2M
Regional Planning Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Not published · Varies Provides planning assistance for eligible public utilities seeking greater long-term viability and sustainability through regional partnerships.	Not published	Varies
Stackpole-Hall Foundation Grant - over $50K The Stackpole-Hall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Stackpole-Hall Foundation Grant, exceeding $50K, aims to enhance the quality of life in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It prioritizes educational, human service, and community development needs.	Not published	$50K
Colstrip Impacts Foundation: Economic Development Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colstrip Impacts Foundation offers an Economic Development Grant aimed at supporting impacted workers and fostering economic growth in the Colstrip community.	Not published	Varies
Coopersville Area Community Foundation Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We enhance the quality of life for all by working together to collectively address challenges and opportunities throughout West Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Community Heart & Soul® Grant Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K Innovia Foundation launched the Community Heart & Soul® Program to help rural communities throughout its 20-county service area BUILD COMMUNITY through a resident-driven process and TAKE ACTION on what matters most to its residents.	Not published	$30K
West Unity Area Foundation Grant Bryan Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The West Unity Area Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in West Unity and Williams County, Ohio, through community endowment and targeted grant-making.	Not published	Varies
RMC Lower LA River Grant Program San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2.	Not published	$5M – $200M
Rotary Foundation District Grants Rotary International District 6440 · Foundation Not published · Minimum budget: >$0 District Grants fund short-term projects that support The Rotary Foundation's mission. Grants support The Rotary Foundation's mission.	Not published	Minimum budget: >$0
Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund Grant Sustainable CT Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund is a unique funding initiative that empowers individuals and informal groups to engage their communities in sustainability projects.	Not published	Varies
Marilyn and William Young Foundation Grant Marilyn & William Young Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marilyn and William Young Foundation Grant aims to foster a vibrant community by supporting leadership development, accessible arts experiences, family support systems, and community grants.	Not published	Varies
Rural Innovation Initiative (RII) - Technical Assistance Program Center on Rural Innovation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Innovation Initiative is a technical assistance program supporting rural communities working to create digital economy jobs with an innovation hub strategy.	Not published	Varies
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in New Hampshire, particularly Coös County, by supporting nonprofit initiatives focused on health, education, and community development.	Not published	$250 – $2K

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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 3,255 community development & employment grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,480 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, 1,982 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are community development & employment grants due?

Of 3,255 grants listed, 130 accept applications on a rolling basis, 148 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, 49% 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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