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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Topeka and Shawnee County Small Business Incentive Program Growth Organization of Topekashawnee CO · Foundation Not published · Varies To create sustainable and inclusive economic impact that increases prosperity, job quality, and quality of life for residents by providing grant incentives to help small business owners and startups invest in their businesses to support…	Not published	Varies
William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant, managed by the Baltimore Community Foundation, aims to enrich the cultural landscape of metropolitan Baltimore.	Not published	$10K
GM on Main Street Grant Program National Main Street Center Inc. · Foundation Not published · $60K The GM on Main Street Grant Program, led by Main Street America, focuses on enhancing the safety and vibrancy of downtowns through innovative road safety and traffic calming projects.	Not published	$60K
Community Impact Grant Level One: Engage - Community Lead Organization University of Wisconsin - Madison · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Community Impact Grant Level One: Engage aims to enhance health equity in Wisconsin by supporting community partnerships that address social determinants of health.	Not published	Up to $250K
Donor-Advised Fund Grants Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $612K – $2.9M The Richland County Foundation administers Donor-Advised Funds that allow individuals, families, and corporations to make grant recommendations to their favorite charities.	Not published	$612K – $2.9M
Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant Bridge Builders Community Foundations FKA Venango Area Comm Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant, administered by Bridge Builders Community Foundations, supports initiatives in education, healthcare, community development, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant North Dakota Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant, initiated by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, aims to enhance food accessibility in rural areas.	Not published	Up to $150K
Glazer Family Small Business Fund Grant Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting small businesses in the Tampa Bay community	Not published	Varies
Developing Markets for CLC Crops Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Developing Markets for CLC Crops Grant aims to support organizations in Minnesota in creating supply chains and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Community Solutions Grants The Martin Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K Multi-year initiative funding organizations executing community-driven strategies to tackle systemic issues and empower communities.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Washington Student Achievement Council - Multi-Generational Credential Attainment Planning Grant Washington State STEM Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · $125K Planning grant to create innovative multi-generational approaches to increasing post-secondary credential attainment and workforce connections for students and families.	Not published	$125K
Rental Housing Works (RHW) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The purpose of RHW is to create jobs and strengthen the Maryland economy by providing gap financing for the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing financed through DHCD’s Multifamily Bond Program and Low Income Housing Tax…	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Grants Community Foundation of Merced County · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Glencoe Area Community Foundation Grant Southwest Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Glencoe Area Community Foundation Grant supports projects that provide long-term benefits to the Glencoe community. It emphasizes economic development, health and wellness, and addressing underserved needs.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Soil Health Grant Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Not published · Varies APU's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants to support efforts in soil restoration and sustainable farming.	Not published	Varies
Price Philanthropies Grant Price Philanthropies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Price Philanthropies Foundation is not accepting unsolicited grant requests at this time.	Not published	Varies
Martin County Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Martin County Community Foundation Grant supports local nonprofits and educational institutions in Martin County, Indiana. Through permanent endowment funds, the foundation enhances community life by providing grants and scholarships.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Opportunity Zones Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Opportunity Zone program is a nationwide initiative administered by the U.S. Treasury created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.	Not published	Varies
Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grant Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grant supports projects benefiting residents of Eastern Niagara County and Western New York. The foundation focuses on arts, education, health, and community improvement.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $30M – $100M	Not published	$30M – $100M
Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2.	Not published	Varies
The Wells Mountain Initiative Community Development Seed Grant The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K The Wells Mountain Initiative Community Development Seed Grant is a small funding opportunity available exclusively to current WMI Scholars and Student Scholars nearing the end of their studies.	Not published	$100 – $1K
Nehemiah Fund for Development Projects Anglican Relief and Development Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides support for development projects both large and small in communities throughout the Global Anglican Communion Named after the biblical story of Nehemiah, who heard Jerusalem was in disrepair and gathered resources to rebuild…	Not published	Varies
Wyandot County Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Wyandot County · Foundation Not published · $200 – $4K The Wyandot County Community Foundation Grant supports organizations that effectively address the educational, cultural, health, social service, recreational, and economic development needs of Wyandot County.	Not published	$200 – $4K

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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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