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 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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Central Baltimore Future Fund Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Baltimore Future Fund is CBP's real estate affiliate charged with stimulating inclusive economic growth and attracting investment in Central Baltimore.	Not published	Varies
Discretionary Grantmaking Programs The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation invites applications for its discretionary grantmaking programs, focusing on Community Economic Development, Education, Health, Arts & Culture, and Basic Needs.	Not published	Varies
Iddings Foundation Grant Iddings Benevolent Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Iddings Foundation Grant, administered by the Iddings Benevolent Trust, focuses on supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Ohio.	Not published	Up to $50K
Golden LEAF Grant Programs - Site Program - Development The Golden Leaf Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.5M The Golden LEAF Grant Programs - Site Program - Development aims to support rural and economically distressed communities by providing funding for the identification, due diligence, and development of industrial sites.	Not published	Up to $1.5M
Built to Play Skatepark Grants The Skatepark Project · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Built to Play Skatepark Grants, funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation, aim to support the creation of free, public skateparks in low-income communities across Southeast Michigan and Western New York.	Not published	Up to $25K
ADO Grant Writer Program Award Economic Development Council of Mason County · Foundation Not published · $30K	Not published	$30K
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant - Tier 3 (Regional Projects) (NM) New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division · Foundation Not published · $500K – $1M The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant aims to enhance local economies and community well-being through the development and improvement of trails and related infrastructure.	Not published	$500K – $1M
ZSRF: Community Progress Fund Grant Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The ZSRF Community Progress Fund Grant supports local organizations in North Carolina's rural counties by providing short-term funding to address community needs, enhance projects, and foster innovative ideas.	Not published	$20K – $60K
Iowa Center Loan Fund CDFI Iowa Center for Economic Success · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Loan Fund partners with local and national financial institutions to meet the needs of small business owners and achieve the goals of the Community Reinvestment Act (enacted by Congress in 1977).	Rolling	Varies
Racial Equity Fund Grant York County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Racial Equity Fund Grant, initiated by the York County Community Foundation in 2021, aims to promote equitable opportunities by funding projects that combat racism and inequity.	Not published	Up to $15K
Charles B. Degenstein Foundation Grant Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Charles B. Degenstein Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations within a 75-mile radius of Sunbury, PA.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Planting Grant Trees Forever · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Illinois Community Canopy Grant, offered by Trees Forever, supports disadvantaged communities in enhancing their tree canopy through tree planting projects.	Not published	$3K – $15K
FACF: Community Grants - General Community Grants Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fremont Area Community Foundation offers General Community Grants to support nonprofit organizations addressing local needs in Newaygo County.	Not published	Varies
Tahlequah Community Fund Grants Communities Foundation of Oklahoma · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Tahlequah Community Fund Grants, managed by the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, aim to connect donors with charitable needs in Tahlequah.	Not published	Up to $4K
AgriBank: Rural Community Grant Fund AgriBank · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The AgriBank Rural Community Grant Fund aims to boost infrastructure and community development in western North Dakota, supporting initiatives like housing, health, and safety projects.	Not published	Up to $50K
Nonprofit Grant Program Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
Main Street Matters: District Development Grants Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Main Street Matters program aims to revitalize downtown areas and surrounding neighborhoods through grants for planning, business support, and aesthetic improvements.	Not published	Up to $1M
Impact100 Essex Impact Grants Impact100 Essex · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Essex is a women-led giving circle dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities in Essex County, NJ. Each year, they award a $100,000 grant to support innovative projects from local non-profits.	Not published	$100K
RFP- Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $300K The Lake Champlain Basin Program invites proposals to enhance public access to waterbodies in the Lake Champlain Basin, in line with the Thriving Communities goals outlined in Opportunities for Action.	Not published	$300K
HickoryTech Fund Grant Mankato Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HickoryTech Fund, a part of the Mankato Area Foundation, supports community initiatives in Southern Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
EJ4Climate Grant Program Miami Climate Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M First-of-its-kind USD $2 million grant program to support environmental justice and climate resilience for underserved, vulnerable communities, and Indigenous communities across North America.	Not published	Up to $2M
Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity: Project Support Grant Missouri Technology Corporation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $500K The Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity (MOBEC) program, led by the Missouri Technology Corporation, aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.	Not published	$150K – $500K
The Gert Town Community Fund Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gert Town Community Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Gert Town, New Orleans.	Not published	Varies
Planning Grants for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience RFP Minnesota Pollution Control Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.6M The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is offering $1.6 million in planning grants for climate resilience projects across Minnesota.	Not published	$1.6M

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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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