Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,255 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. 1,480 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 3,255; from 1,982 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $515.9M; across 1,480 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 130; 148 with a published date

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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
AMIBA Community Fund American Independent Business Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) Community Fund awards grants to member Independent Business Alliances (IBAs) to support programs or activities that grow local economies, shift spending to local businesses, or advance…	Not published	Varies
Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants provide funding up to $2,000 for organizations that benefit the residents of Niskayuna, NY.	Not published	Up to $2K
KACF: Building for Tomorrow Grant Program Kearney Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The KACF: Building for Tomorrow Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in the Kearney area by providing funding for projects that enhance community quality of life.	Not published	Varies
Major Construction and Landscape Grants - Design Grants Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Major Construction and Landscape Grants - Design Grants support nonprofit organizations and public institutions in planning significant construction and landscape projects.	Not published	Varies
NJ Prevention Network Policy Change Grants TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
Chevron Catalyst Grants Carlsbad Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Chevron Catalyst Grants, established by Chevron Products Company and the Carlsbad Community Foundation, aim to enhance community life in Carlsbad and South Eddy County, New Mexico.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Community Fund Grants (Miami County Community Foundation) Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K	Not published	$1K – $10K
Manufacturing Training Academies Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $3M – $6M Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois.	Not published	$3M – $6M
City of Birmingham CDBG Property Protect Project (Will Execution Program) Legal Services Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
YPO Global Impact Award YPO Inc YPO Maumee Valley Chapter · Foundation Not published · Varies The YPO Global Impact Award is YPO's highest honor recognizing members who drive significant, sustainable, and scalable impact through their business or an initiative they lead.	Not published	Varies
Site Readiness Fund (SRF) Palmetto Economic Development Corp DBA South Carolina Power Team · Foundation Rolling · Varies SRF grants provide funding for communities served by electric cooperatives to improve very high value economic development sites and buildings with strong potential for immediate or short-term return on investment.	Rolling	Varies
Vibrant Communities: Convenient Neighborhoods Grant Opportunity Colorado Gives Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Vibrant Communities: Convenient Neighborhoods Grant Opportunity, provided by the Colorado Gives Foundation, aims to enhance access to community spaces in Jefferson County.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Austin Futures Grants Charitable Holdings II · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting nonprofits in Central Texas. ACF awarded $1.1 Million to 29 Nonprofits in a recent cycle.	Not published	Varies
Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Grants The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF) aims to enhance the quality of life in Rancho Bernardo through responsible philanthropy.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Annual Impact Grant United Way Fox Cities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way Fox Cities invests in programs and initiatives that address community needs and create lasting change across four key impact areas. Funding is available for programs aligned with the following impact areas:	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Fund Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $42K A pooled charitable fund designed to provide long-term, sustainable funding for the community's greatest challenges and future needs.	Not published	Up to $42K
Community Building Grant Impact Harrisburg · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must demonstrate impact in at least one of the following areas: Recent grants in this category included:	Not published	Varies
VA Citizen Water Monitoring Grants Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) · Foundation Not published · Up to $11K The Virginia Citizen Water Monitoring Grants support individuals and groups in monitoring water quality across Virginia. These grants fund essential activities like purchasing monitoring equipment and training volunteers.	Not published	Up to $11K
Eastman Foundation Grants Eastman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eastman Foundation Grants promote corporate social responsibility by enhancing the quality of life through sustainable community improvement.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Foundation: Economic Mobility Grant Richard King Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard King Mellon Foundation's Economic Mobility program is currently accepting grant applications through its General Application.	Not published	Varies
PSEG Foundation Giving - Requests for Funding Grant Pseg Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PSEG Foundation provides funding for events and initiatives that enhance community safety and environmental stewardship in areas where they operate, such as New Jersey and New York.	Not published	Up to $10K
Arts, Culture, and Heritage Grant Program Arts Council Napa Valley · Foundation Not published · $250K	Not published	$250K
Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cook County Department of Planning and Development · State Not published · Up to $500K The Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) offers funding opportunities for municipalities and non-profits to enhance urban communities.	Not published	Up to $500K

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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 3,255 community development & employment grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,480 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, 1,982 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are community development & employment grants due?

Of 3,255 grants listed, 130 accept applications on a rolling basis, 148 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, 49% 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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