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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Seeds of Strength Giving Circle Grant Georgetown Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Seeds of Strength Giving Circle empowers women in Georgetown through collective grantmaking, having awarded over $2.3 million to local nonprofits.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Oneida County Industrial Development Agency PILOT Programs Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Local incentives provided by Oneida County IDA to new companies and expansion projects, including Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) programs and sales tax relief.	Not published	Varies
DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant Program District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant Program aims to boost local economies by supporting small businesses that produce consumer goods.	Not published	Varies
Freight-Rail Grant Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The MDOT Freight Rail Grant Program (FRGP) is a state-funded, competitive, reimbursable grant program administered by the Office of Rail and Intermodal Freight (RIF) of the Secretary’s Office at MDOT.	Not published	Varies
Sears-Swetland Family Foundation Grant The Sears Swetland Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sears-Swetland Family Foundation Grant supports non-profit programming in Greater Cleveland, focusing on environmental health, education, and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
Micro Grants Program Farm Training Collective NYC Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Farm School NYC is distributing 10 Micro Grants of $10,000 each that can be used to improve a growing space, dive deeper into conservation practices, share information with community about food and farming, and advance a project through…	Not published	$10K
BEST Investment Fund (Business of Entertainment, Sport and Tourism) Hamilton County Tourism Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant, managed by the Initiative Foundation, aims to enhance the Staples/Motley area through funding proposals focused on strengthening youth and families, improving community appearance, and…	Not published	Up to $2K
PMRTC: Community Betterment Grant Program Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $100K The PMRTC Community Betterment Grant Program by Prairie Meadows supports small to medium projects aimed at enhancing community well-being.	Not published	$100 – $100K
Pre-Development Fund Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Trust will review project scope submissions against a defined set of criteria. Only submissions that meet these criteria will be eligible for funding.	Not published	Varies
Community Sustaining Fund Grant Community Sustaining Fund (CSF) of Thurston County · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Community Sustaining Fund Grant supports innovative projects that strengthen communities and the environment in Thurston County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Capital Projects Grants Albert Haller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Three Rivers Community Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Three Rivers Community Foundation Grant supports local non-profits in enhancing community services.	Not published	Varies
Retail Incentive Grants (Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority) Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Retail Incentive Grants aim to diversify Downtown's street-level business mix by fostering entrepreneurship and attracting business types not currently offered.	Rolling	Varies
Community Forestry Grants Program: Watershed Protection Implementation Texas A&M Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $50K The Texas A&M Forest Service invites proposals for the 2026 Community Forestry Grants Program, aimed at enhancing urban and community forestry across Texas.	Not published	$50K
Climate Planning Grants Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · $750M Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to distribute $7.5 million in remaining grant funding to support communities conducting comprehensive planning for climate change.	Not published	$750M
Infrastructure - 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
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Tourism Private Sector Grant Program, authorized by the Illinois Promotion Act, aims to support Illinois-based organizations in attracting and hosting tourism events.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Capacity Building and Community Engagement Grant Program California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $800K The Capacity Building and Community Engagement Grant Program aims to empower community-based organizations (CBOs) through enhanced training and support.	Not published	Up to $800K
Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (formerly Project CORE) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative provides public and nonprofit partners in Baltimore City grant funding to address vacant properties through acquisition, stabilization, demolition and other pre-development activities, clearing…	Not published	Varies
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Community Solutions Grant Program Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation's Community Solutions Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life in the East Metro by supporting organizations and initiatives that are shaped by and benefit local residents.	Not published	Up to $50K
Historic Preservation Challenge Grant Hillsborough County Florida · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Historic Preservation Challenge Grant aims to foster historic preservation and heritage tourism in Hillsborough County.	Not published	Up to $250K
Pasco L. Schiavo Grants: Impact Grants The Luzerne Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The Pasco L. Schiavo Grants, administered by The Luzerne Foundation, provide funding for nonprofit organizations in the Greater Hazleton and Weatherly areas.	Not published	$50K – $250K
The Karl H. And Wealtha H. Nelson Family Foundation Grant Karl H and Wealtha H Nelson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Karl H. and Wealtha H. Nelson Family Foundation Grant aims to support charitable organizations in Nebraska City, focusing on health care, historical preservation, education, fine arts, and community development.	Not published	Varies

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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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