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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Grants for Greater Manhattan Greater Manhattan Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Grants for Greater Manhattan program supports initiatives in arts, humanities, education, health care, and community development, primarily benefiting residents of Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas.	Not published	Up to $10K
Legacy Grant Program Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The Legacy Grant program offers funding for large-scale projects in central Iowa. This program has significantly contributed to community enhancements and infrastructure development.	Not published	$100K – $1M
Regions Community Engagement Grant Regions Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Regions Community Engagement Grant aims to foster inclusive prosperity by partnering with nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and government agencies.	Not published	Varies
PRICE Grant (Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement) Greater Charlottesville Habitat · Foundation Not published · $29.1M Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville welcomes public comments regarding the PRICE grant. Public documents available include: Action Plan, Public Participation Plan, Executive Summary, Application, and Reports.	Not published	$29.1M
ToolBox Grants Program: Building Nonprofit Capacity to Combat Poverty in Our Neighborhoods Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on community development, health, education, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Business Improvement Grant Bertram Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bertram Economic Development Corporation has established and funded the Business Improvement Grant for the City of Bertram.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant St Mary's Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Quality of Place: Pathways to Progress Grants Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Quality of Place: Pathways to Progress Grants, offered by the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, aim to enhance access to safe and high-quality public spaces for individuals facing economic and mobility challenges.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Local Funding- Lenna Foundation Grants Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $100K The Lenna Foundation provides grants to charitable organizations, primarily in the southwestern New York area. They focus on arts, education, healthcare, youth, economic development, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	$500 – $100K
Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grants (TX) Texas A&M Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $50K The Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grants (TX) provide funding for local initiatives aimed at enhancing water quality through tree and forestry components.	Not published	$50K
Wild Rivers Coast Alliance Small Grants Bandon Dunes Golf Resort · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Wild Rivers Coast Alliance Small Grants program, initiated by the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, aims to support projects that enhance conservation, community well-being, and economic development in Southern Oregon.	Not published	Up to $5K
Osceola County Community Foundation Grants Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Osceola County Community Foundation (OCCF) enhances the quality of life in Osceola County through grants from permanent endowments.	Not published	Varies
Transportation and Growth Management - Code Assistance Land Conservation Grants · State Not published · $5M – $12.5M Helps local governments update local regulations to promote efficient land use and transportation choices, with emphasis on pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly development.	Not published	$5M – $12.5M
Next Generation Municipal Financial Empowerment Award Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing and supporting emerging municipal financial empowerment leaders and innovative ideas from new mayoral administrations.	Not published	Varies
Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund was created to aid small businesses who wish to locate or expand in Central Baltimore.	Not published	Varies
20/20 Circle Fund Grant Carbon County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The 20/20 Circle Fund, managed by the Carbon County Community Foundation, invites applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking a $5,000 grant.	Not published	$5K
Healthy Tree Canopy Grants For Cities- Step 2 Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Healthy Tree Canopy Grants for Cities program aims to enhance tree canopies and foster community engagement in tree protection.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Public Infrastructure Funds State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kauffman Foundation: Project Grant Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K The Kauffman Foundation's Project Grant aims to empower organizations to design and implement impactful multiyear projects that enhance economic mobility in the Kansas City region.	Not published	$250K
HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations (361722) Interior Business Center · Foundation Not published · $75K – $200K The HOIHI Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, supports Native Hawaiian organizations in promoting culturally grounded tourism.	Not published	$75K – $200K
Posey County Community Foundation: Women’s Fund Grants Program Posey County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Posey County Community Foundation's Women’s Fund Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Posey County.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Grants Tamalpais Pacific · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sustainable Communities Grant Northwestern University · Foundation Not published · $3K The Sustainable Communities Grant, launched by UL Research Institutes and Northwestern's Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations, aims to empower organizations in Evanston and Skokie to undertake innovative sustainability projects.	Not published	$3K

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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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