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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Colorado Startup Loan Fund Community Enterprise Development · Foundation Rolling · Up to $150K OEDIT has partnered with eight mission-driven lenders to provide micro-loans under $150,000 to small business owners and entrepreneurs needing capital to start, restart, or restructure a business.	Rolling	Up to $150K
Maryland Heritage Areas Program Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies This program provides technical and financial assistance to help protect and enhance heritage resources within certified heritage areas, to improve quality of life for residents and maximize economic development through heritage tourism.	Not published	Varies
Focus Agriculture Grant Agri-Culture Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Focus Agriculture Grant is a pioneering educational initiative by Agri-Culture aimed at community leaders.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Club of Eureka Glyndon “Sign” and Ruth Smith Endowment Fund Grant Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Rotary Club of Eureka Glyndon 'Sign' and Ruth Smith Endowment Fund supports significant projects that benefit the Eureka community, honoring the legacy of Sign and Ruth Smith.	Not published	$20K
Community Good Grants Program ( Posey County Community Foundation) Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Good Grants Program, managed by the Posey County Community Foundation, invites funding requests from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits and governmental agencies.	Not published	Varies
Community Priorities Fund Grant Grand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Priorities Fund Grant, established by the Grand County Board of County Commissioners, aims to enhance the quality of life in Grand County, Colorado, through targeted support for childcare, housing, and local tourism.	Not published	Varies
Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Operations Support Grant Missouri Technology Corporation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $500K The Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Operations Support Grant, provided by the Missouri Technology Corporation, aims to enhance the growth of high-tech companies in Missouri.	Not published	$150K – $500K
Fall Grant Opportunities: Community Development- Elk Rapids Area Community Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Elk Rapids Area Community Endowment offers Fall Grant Opportunities to support various community programs in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties.	Not published	Up to $5K
Land for Communities (L4C) Grant - Land-based Projects Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Land for Communities (L4C) Grant, established by the Maine Community Foundation, supports community land projects that enhance relationships to land for underserved populations in Maine.	Not published	Up to $50K
GBEDC Discretionary Grant Program The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Grant Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Grant aims to support projects that promote environmental restoration, preservation, and education, with a focus on sustainable resource use and community development.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Food Systems Grant Program Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $1M The Food Systems Grant Program, funded by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, aims to support initiatives in Maine that promote food justice, sovereignty, and nutrition equity.	Not published	$10K – $1M
Nexus Fund: Regional Regranting Program Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The Nexus Fund: Regional Regranting Program, supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, seeks innovative project proposals from individual artists or collaborations in the Metro Atlanta region.	Not published	$6K
Community Impact Grants United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CF/UWVFC's most well-known grantmaking initiative for well-established nonprofits with programs fostering community development.	Not published	Varies
Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Program Requestfor Proposals – Rural and Tribal Communities Enterprise Community Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies As part of our ongoing commitment to community development and the development and preservation of affordable housing in underserved communities, Enterprise is pleased to announce an open call for Section 4 Capacity Building grant funding.	Not published	Varies
Enhearten Micro Grant Enhearten Unseen Leaders · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K Enhearten Micro Grant supports unseen leaders by providing funding for community-driven projects that embody values of humility, integrity, and love. Grants range from $500 to $1,000 and are awarded after a thorough review process.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Neighborhood Capital Fund – Community Wealth The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies This two-year fund aims to support real estate projects that help local communities on the South and West sides of Cook County achieve their visions for thriving economies.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Grants - Spring Cycle The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham offers competitive grants in various priority areas, focusing on equity, economic opportunity, and regional cooperation.	Not published	$5K – $75K
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grants - over $3,500 Lloyd K Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation offers grants over $3,500 to nonprofits and public entities aiming to enhance community welfare, arts, education, economic development, and environmental stewardship.	Not published	$4K
Community Grants Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Carlsbad Charitable Foundation (CCF) Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $40K The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation (CCF) Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Carlsbad by fostering responsible philanthropy, building a community endowment, and providing funds for impactful projects.	Not published	$15K – $40K
Community Grants (General) Wood River Community Centennial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wood River Community Centennial Foundation awards grants to support community projects, educational initiatives, youth programs, and local organizations.	Not published	Varies
Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program Grant California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program, managed by CalRecycle, supports California's recycling manufacturers by providing financing for machinery, equipment, and associated costs.	Not published	Varies
Huntington Impact Investment Philanthropy Grant Program Huntington National Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Huntington Impact Investment Philanthropy Grant Program aims to strengthen communities by supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance self-sufficiency and social equality.	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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