Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
RIC Foundation- Catalyst Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025 Summary The RIC Foundation's Catalyst Grants…
Richard Lykes Rappahannock Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Richard Lykes…
Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Grant Program focuses…
Richard S. Shineman Foundation Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard S Shineman Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Richard S. Shineman…
Ripley County Affiliate Grantmaking Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Ripley County Affiliate…
River Bluff Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The River Bluff Community…
River Counties CF - Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The River Counties Community Foundation offers…
Overview _NOTE: This opportunity is offered every other year._ Mission Enhancing the Quality of Life in River Falls Wisconsin The River Falls Community Foundation was created to advance the quality…
Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albion Community Foundation Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund,…
RJJB Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rjjb Family Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The RJJB Family Foundation, established in 1997 by Rodney and Jeanna Pilot, aims to…
RJS Foundation Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rjs Foundation Inc. Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The RJS Foundation Grant is an invite-only funding opportunity…
RKMF General Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard King Mellon Foundation Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The Richard King Mellon Foundation invites innovative proposals that align…
RKMF Innovative Wood Products and Value Chains Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard King Mellon Foundation Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Richard King Mellon Foundation invites proposals…
RMC Lower LA River Grant Program Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2. Expand access to diverse populations 3. High-need…
RMPIF MD Rural Entrepreneurship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rural Maryland Council Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) aims to enhance the…
Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust Last Updated: May 30, 2024 Summary The Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall…
Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer…
Robert J. Sullivan Fund for Bradford County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Amount: Up to US $9,000 Last Updated: December 20, 2024 Summary The Robert J. Sullivan…
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Robert W. Woodruff…
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation: Community Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation offers the…
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.
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.
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.