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.

3,287 grants
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What community development grants are open right now?

More than US $100,000
Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN) · Rolling / Open Foundation

PIN Community Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN) Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The PIN Community Research Grants…

US WIND FORCE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pinnacle Community Benefit Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Wind Force Foundation Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Pinnacle Community Benefit Fund Grant aims to support…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Employment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation…

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII) Program Organization: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Status: Established 2016; receiving continued funding as of 2026 Total Capital: $3 million…

DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Placemaking Grant Funder: Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) Geographic Scope: Downtown Long Beach, California, particularly public spaces and neighborhoods like the East Village Arts District…

National Association of Realtors · Rolling / Open Foundation

Placemaking Grants Funder: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Geographic Scope: United States Program Type: Grant funding for placemaking initiatives NAR funds the betterment of the real estate…

ARTSNOW · August 16, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Placemaking Project Grants Overview: Placemaking Project Grants are made possible through a generous investment and partnership with the Summit County Land Bank. This funding provides direct support…

PLANET AID INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Planet Aid Capacity and Environmental (PACE) Grant Overview: The PACE Grant is a funding opportunity offered by Planet Aid to support community development and environmental initiatives. Focus Areas:…

PLEASANTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pleasants Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pleasants Community Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Pleasants Community Foundation, established in 2000, enhances…

Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PMRCC Community Development Fund Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Central New Jersey (Mercer County area) Focus Areas: Community development Contact Information: - Phone: 609-219-1800 -…

PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

PMRTC: Community Betterment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc. Amount: US $100 - US $99,999 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The PMRTC Community…

US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

PMRTC: Legacy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc. Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant…

PNC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

PNC Foundation: Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PNC Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The PNC Foundation aims to enhance the lives of individuals in local communities through…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
POISE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

POISE Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Poise Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The POISE Community Impact Grants, offered by the Poise…

THE POKAGON FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pokagon Fund - Municipal Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pokagon Fund Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Pokagon Fund offers Municipal Grants to support projects initiated by local government…

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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