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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Compass Society Grantmaking of Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Compass Society Grantmaking, part of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, aims to foster high-impact, collaborative projects that enhance the community's quality of life.	Not published	Up to $50K
Facade Grant Program Downtown Raleigh Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Help businesses and property owners upgrade and improve their building's exterior appearance	Not published	Up to $10K
McConnell Fund Grant Community Foundation of the North State · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The McConnell Fund, established in 2001 by the Community Foundation of the North State, aims to enhance communities in Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, and Modoc counties through grants up to $50,000.	Not published	Up to $50K
McNeely Foundation: Environment Grant The McNeely Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McNeely Foundation: Environment Grant aims to enhance public access to parks and open spaces in East Side St. Paul, Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Ascend Fund Ignite Capital Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Transform Baltimore's neighborhood economies through community-rooted entrepreneurs and creative capital.	Not published	Varies
McCune Charitable Foundation Grant Marshall L and Perrine D McCune · Foundation Not published · Varies The McCune Charitable Foundation Grant supports community-driven initiatives in New Mexico aligned with nine key priorities focused on enhancing local well-being.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Houston County Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Raise funds to build an endowment that awards grants addressing Houston County's most pressing needs and transformative opportunities	Not published	Varies
Norman Foundation Grants Norman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Norman Foundation Grants aim to empower communities in the U.S. to enhance their economic, environmental, and social well-being.	Not published	Varies
Indianapolis Community Development Block Grant - Housing City of Indianapolis: Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) · State Not published · Varies The Indianapolis Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is designed to foster viable communities by ensuring decent housing and expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate-income individuals.	Not published	Varies
Conservation District- Pollinator Grants Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Conservation District Pollinator Grants aim to enhance pollinator habitats in Montana, offering funding between $5,000 and $15,000 for eligible projects.	Not published	Up to $15K
Just Born Corporate Giving Grant Program Just Born · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Just Born Corporate Giving Grant Program aims to enhance the well-being of children and families in need by supporting initiatives in arts, education, health, and community development.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Wilsonville - Metro Community Enhancement Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wilsonville - Metro Community Enhancement Grants, overseen by the Metro Council, support projects enhancing local communities impacted by solid waste facilities.	Not published	Varies
Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grant The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grant, established by the Rhode Island Foundation, aims to support Rhode Island's Black community by addressing pressing needs.	Not published	Up to $15K
VCF: Equitable & Inclusive Communities Grant Program The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Equitable & Inclusive Communities grant program is not currently accepting application. Planning is underway to confirm how the program will function in 2025.	Not published	Varies
Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) - Implementation Grant (NJ) State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs · State Not published · Up to $400K Please find the additional associated grants related to this opportunity - Here is the County Shared Services Coordinator Grant page.Here is the Challenge Grant page.	Not published	Up to $400K
NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $208K Empire State Trail Towns and communities along canal corridors including:	Not published	$208K
Community Action Grants - Environment Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Environment program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to support organizations addressing environmental disparities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.	Not published	Varies
Community Building Grant Program Vystar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant decisions made by Foundation staff and Board of Directors based on: VyStar Foundation is the philanthropic arm of VyStar Credit Union, established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) charity.	Not published	Varies
Installation and/or Replacement of Utilities Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $1M The Installation and/or Replacement of Utilities Grant by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) aims to enhance the quality of life in Illinois through funding for permanent capital improvements.	Not published	$1M
Knight Fund Grant Program Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Knight Fund Grant Program, managed by the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, aims to enhance connections between the University of North Dakota and the Downtown area through the University Avenue Corridor.	Not published	Varies
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grants - under $3,500 Lloyd K Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, established in 1975, provides grants under $3,500 to nonprofit organizations and public entities in the North Shore region.	Not published	Up to $4K
Programs & Projects Grants Spur Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed a minimum of 3 times per year.	Not published	Varies
Retail Assistance Mini Grant Downtown South Bend Inc Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Makulinski Family Foundation Grant Makulinski Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Makulinski Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit and charity organizations, emphasizing sustainable 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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