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 federal, 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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Revitalization Grant for Pottawatomie and Marshall Kansas Counties Caring Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Support local revitalization efforts in small towns across Pottawatomie and Marshall Counties, Kansas.	Not published	$1K
Department of Transportation – Active Transportation Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation Program helps communities plan, build infrastructure, and encourage people to walk and bicycle where they live, work, and play.	Not published	Varies
Fuerza Fund Alliance for a Better Community · Foundation Not published · Varies Fuerza Fund is rooted in justice, resilience, and community care, providing immediate support while building long-term strength for organizations that serve Latino communities in Los Angeles.	Not published	Varies
Barberton Community Foundation: Small Grants The Barberton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Barberton Community Foundation offers small grants of $5,000 or less to support local nonprofits, schools, and community initiatives.	Not published	Up to $5K
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was designed to generate economic development activity in the region by facilitating the growth of new companies and relocation of existing businesses to the City of Wilkes-Barre.	Not published	Varies
Miami-Dade County Community Development Block Grant Miami-Dade County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miami-Dade County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program aims to fund vital community projects addressing high-priority needs identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.	Not published	Varies
AirAsia Foundation Grant AirAsia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The AirAsia Foundation Grant supports social enterprises in ASEAN, promoting innovation and positive community impact. Grants of up to USD 20,000 are available for projects focusing on sustainable travel and climate resilience.	Not published	Up to $20K
Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF): City Challenge Grant Mahaska County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) City Challenge Grant supports local projects to enhance community development in Mahaska County.	Not published	Varies
WCCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $9K The WCCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program aims to empower women philanthropists to drive social change in Warrick County.	Not published	$1K – $9K
Communities by Design (CxD) - Design Assistance Programs American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A longstanding AIA program that joined the Architects Foundation in 2023. CxD provides design assistance and support to communities facing challenges and seeking transformation.	Rolling	Varies
Creative Work Fund Grants Walter and Elise Haas Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Creative Work Fund invites artists and organizations to create new art works through collaborations.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Employment The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Employment aims to enhance job opportunities for low-income individuals facing barriers such as disabilities or housing insecurity.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Lewiston-Auburn Program Grant Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Lewiston-Auburn Program Grant, supported by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation and other funders, aims to enhance community collaboration in Lewiston and Auburn.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Downtown Reading Facade Grant Berks County Chamber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K To enhance the downtown Reading streetscape and physical environment by supporting facade improvements along Penn Street and surrounding neighborhoods. The program aims to:	Not published	Up to $10K
Toledo Business Growth Fund Economic and Community Development Institute · Foundation Not published · $150K – $2M Small business loan program offering competitive interest rates and flexible, long-term financing. Established to support business growth and neighborhood investment in Toledo.	Not published	$150K – $2M
Competitive Grants- Primary Grants Community Foundation of North Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of North Louisiana offers Competitive Grants to support local organizations with annual revenues over $250,000.	Not published	Varies
Men's Fund of Porter County Grant Porter County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Men's Fund of Porter County Grant, managed by the Porter County Community Foundation, provides a $5,000 grant annually to a nonprofit organization serving Porter County.	Not published	$5K
Community IDEAS Grant Program Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · $125K The Community IDEAS Grant Program, managed by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, aims to foster community-led change in Minnesota.	Not published	$125K
B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant: Above $5,000 Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation provides grants over $5,000 for meaningful projects in North Central Wisconsin that enhance arts, education, health, economic, and social development.	Not published	$5K
Education and Economic Development Grants Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation promotes human development in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania by providing strategic charitable resources.	Not published	Varies
Michigan Rural Development Fund Grants Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Michigan Rural Development Fund Grants, offered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, aim to enhance the sustainability of land-based industries and improve infrastructure in rural communities.	Not published	Up to $100K
Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Department of Housing and Urban Development · Federal Forecast · $1M – $5M HUD is issuing the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) competition NOFO to preserve long-term housing affordability for residents of manufactured housing or an MHC, to redevelop MHCs, and to primarily…	Forecast	$1M – $5M
Pinnacle Community Benefit Fund Grant US Wind Force Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pinnacle Community Benefit Fund Grant aims to support community-oriented projects around the Pinnacle Wind Farm in Mineral County, West Virginia.	Not published	Varies
NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program - Artist in Residence Grant Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program is inviting Bronx-based arts organizations to participate in an Artist in Residence program aimed at enhancing community engagement with the Harlem River.	Not published	Up to $20K

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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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