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 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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U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI) Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A new U.S. Department of Transportation center for learning to help reconnect communities that were harmed, isolated, and cut off from opportunity by transportation infrastructure.	Rolling	Varies
Flagship Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Support significant community projects that align with The Weld Trust's initiatives and will change the landscape of Weld County in health or education.	Not published	Varies
WTCF: Charitable Giving Grant Washington Trust Co Charitable Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and southeastern Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Alabama Power: Foundation Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alabama Power Foundation offers grants to support initiatives in education, arts, community development, health, and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Up to $10K
Arts Build Communities Grants Oregon Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $5K The Arts Build Communities Grants, offered by the Oregon Arts Commission, aim to enhance arts engagement in communities, particularly for underserved populations.	Not published	$5K
HOB Vibrancy Grant Heart of Brevard · Foundation Not published · Varies Support beautification and enhancement projects that improve the appearance of individual storefronts and contribute to the overall vitality of downtown.	Not published	Varies
Van Beuren Foundation: Program & Project Grant Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Van Beuren Foundation provides program and project grants aimed at improving health, education, and community well-being, primarily in Newport County.	Not published	Varies
1st Source Foundation Grant 1ST Source Bank Foundation Inc XXX-XX-XXXX · Foundation Not published · Varies The 1st Source Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in communities by supporting established 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP) Economic Development Council of Mason County · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25M	Rolling	Up to $25M
CORI Innovation Fund Center on Rural Innovation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CORI Innovation Fund (CIF) is a qualified opportunity zone fund established to invest in growth businesses across rural America.	Not published	Varies
Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program Montana Business Assistance Connection · Foundation Not published · Varies Business must meet ALL of the following: Business must meet NONE of the following exclusions:	Not published	Varies
Howard County Community Foundation Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Howard County Community Foundation Grants support projects that enhance the quality of life in Howard County, Iowa.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Mary Means Leadership Award Grant National Main Street Center Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Means Leadership Award, introduced by Main Street America in 2019, celebrates outstanding leaders in local Main Street organizations.	Not published	Varies
Ohio Mayors Alliance Grants Navigator Assistance Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies One-on-one advice and assistance for OMA members in developing a plan to access and maximize federal funds available to meet their cities' goals.	Not published	Varies
C3F: Geographic Enrichment Grant Cycle Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The C3F: Geographic Enrichment Grant Cycle aims to enhance the quality of life in Charlevoix County by providing funding opportunities for nonprofit projects in communities like Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan.	Not published	Varies
Fund for an Inclusive California Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · $256K – $600K Collaborative funding pool supporting housing justice and equitable development movements in California through rapid response grantmaking and community-led design.	Not published	$256K – $600K
Evolve Houston’s eMobility Grants Evolve Houston · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Evolve Houston’s eMobility Grants offer vital funding to community leaders and organizations, enabling them to launch innovative projects that enhance access to clean transportation in underserved neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $15K
Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant Global Resilience Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant supports innovative urban solutions that address resilience challenges in informal contexts.	Not published	Up to $50K
Interfaith Innovation Fellowship Grant Interfaith America · Foundation Not published · $5K The Interfaith Innovation Fellowship, offered by Interfaith America, empowers leaders to develop interfaith projects that address community needs.	Not published	$5K
PDCED: Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The PDCED Appalachian Regional Commission Grant supports economic development in Pennsylvania's Appalachian Region. It funds projects that enhance job creation, improve infrastructure, and promote business development.	Not published	Varies
Waterfield Foundation Grant The Waterfield Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Contact our executive director for the date of the next Foundation meeting and submission deadline. Meeting dates fluctuate, typically the directors meet four times each calendar year.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program North Carolina Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ) in North Carolina offers $55 million in funding for local governments to rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene.	Not published	Up to $1M
Lehigh Valley Greenways Initiative (LVGI) Mini-Grants Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K	Not published	Up to $40K
Shelby County Community Foundation Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The purpose of the Shelby County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Louisville, is to enrich the quality of life of all citizens of Shelby County by providing a permanent, collective, philanthropic resource…	Not published	Varies

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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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