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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Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities St David's Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K	Not published	$20K – $100K
Alabama Power Foundation: Gateway Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Alabama Power Foundation's Gateway Grants aim to enhance economic and cultural vibrancy in local communities.	Not published	Up to $3K
Building Better Lives Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Building Better Lives Grant, offered by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, aims to empower local leaders and communities through innovative, community-led solutions.	Not published	$5K – $15K
BCDA Business Loan (Gap Financing) Program BCDA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies BCDA does NOT offer traditional business loans. This program is designed specifically as a gap financing program to help entrepreneurs secure business loans through a local lender by providing an additional asset to the bank.	Not published	Varies
MassDevelopment Transformative Development Initiative Jobs for Fall River Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies State-sponsored program that provides an economic development coordinator for 2 years to spur economic development in specific geographic areas of participating communities. The program focuses on downtown and community revitalization.	Not published	Varies
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Corridor Community Grants Keep America Beautiful Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Corridor Community Grants, provided by Keep America Beautiful, aim to empower communities to revitalize and beautify MLK corridors across the U.S. These grants support various projects, including murals…	Not published	$5K – $20K
Jewish Federation Impact Grants The Kranzberg Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $50K New grantmaking initiative designed to be agile and responsive, supporting innovative, collaborative, and impactful projects that enhance Jewish life across the region.	Rolling	$5K – $50K
City of Glasgow Housing Stabilization Program Great Northern Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies GNDC administers the CDBG Housing Stabilization Program for the City of Glasgow. The program provides families and individuals access to homes through infill construction and rehabilitation of homes within a target area.	Not published	Varies
Housing Rehabilitation & Demolition or Neighborhood Development Grant Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Housing Rehabilitation & Demolition or Neighborhood Development Grant, offered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to enhance housing for low- to moderate-income households in areas affected by slum and blight.	Not published	Up to $500K
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) Grant Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) Grant aims to enhance community well-being in North Alabama through funding programs focused on education, economic impact, and quality of life.	Not published	Up to $20K
RJS Foundation Grant FORECAST RJS Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The RJS Foundation Grant is an invite-only funding opportunity aimed at addressing critical community, housing, and educational needs, particularly for marginalized populations.	Not published	Varies
Northern Bank Charitable Foundation: Community Giving Grant Northern Bank & Trust Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Northern Bank Charitable Foundation has been dedicated to community giving for over 60 years, focusing on providing essential support in food, shelter, and housing to families.	Not published	Up to $3K
DTOLive! Call for POP-UP Creative Storefronts United Arts of Central Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Activate storefronts with POP-UP art exhibitions showcasing the work of local artists in the heart of Downtown Orlando to bring economic vitality and increase pedestrian activity.	Not published	Varies
Community Investment Fund- Climax Area- Colorado & Henderson- Colorado Grant Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Community Investment Fund by Freeport-McMoRan aims to enhance community resilience and well-being in various regions, including Climax (CO), Globe-Miami (AZ), and Henderson (CO).	Not published	Up to $20K
Broadwater Community Foundation Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Broadwater Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Broadwater County through charitable projects.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Downtown IMPACT Grant Cedar Skyline Corp DBA Main St Waterl · Foundation Not published · Varies Main Street Waterloo (a Main Street Iowa district nonprofit) runs the Downtown IMPACT Grant for downtown-district businesses in Waterloo, Iowa.	Not published	Varies
Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Grant Program Trees Forever · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Grant Program aims to enhance transportation in small Iowa communities by fostering strategic planning and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
McLean Community Foundation Grants McLean Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McLean Community Foundation Grants aim to foster philanthropy in the McLean area by supporting vital projects that benefit local residents.	Not published	Varies
OneMPLS Fund Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FRS: Community Grant Program Foundation for Rural Service · Foundation Not published · $250 – $5K The FRS Community Grant Program supports rural communities served by NTCA members, offering grants up to $5,000 for various local initiatives.	Not published	$250 – $5K
Mechanicsburg Area Foundation Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Mechanicsburg Area Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Mechanicsburg, PA, focusing on critical areas such as arts, education, and health.	Not published	Up to $12K
CDBG Community Facilities & Services Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $60M	Not published	$60M
CRCF: Impact Grants Capital Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Capital Region Community Foundation offers Impact Grants to enhance the long-term effects of organizations serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties in Michigan.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Republic Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Republic Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program aims to enhance the quality of life in Republic through targeted grants.	Not published	Up to $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 3,255 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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