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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Climate-Smart Commodities Project Grants National Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation Not published · Varies _Strengthening Grassroots Leadership & Capacity to Scale Climate-Smart Systems and Facilitate Historically Underserved Producers' Access to Markets_ NACD recognizes the role that farmers, ranchers, and forest stewards can play to reduce…	Not published	Varies
NC Disaster Survival and Resiliency School Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The NC Disaster Survival and Resiliency School supports local, regional, and statewide disaster community organizing in communities impacted by climate disasters.	Not published	Varies
Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs Grant US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $3M The Capital Improvements for At-Risk/Receivership/Substandard/Troubled PHAs program aims to enhance public housing through competitive funding for agencies facing challenges.	Not published	$250K – $3M
New Earth Foundation Grant New Earth Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Earth Foundation Grant aims to support innovative, humanitarian projects that promote sustainability, peace, and community development.	Not published	Varies
UNCG Design Assistance Heart of Brevard · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide design assistance on revitalization projects through placement of undergraduate and graduate interior architecture students ("Fellows") in designated small towns across North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Heartland Community Foundation: Stockton Community Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Heartland Community Foundation: Stockton Community Fund The Stockton Community Fund is an unrestricted community grant funds designated to support current and future charitable needs of communities in the Heartland area.	Not published	Varies
West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K For property and business owners seeking to invest in West Side community: Part of the "Building From Within: Small Business Commercial Corridor Stabilization & Innovation" program launched in 2020 to address:	Not published	Up to $20K
NRCS/KACD Partnership Affiliate Grant Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Covers 90% of salary plus employee benefits In 2020, KACD entered into a cooperative agreement with the Kentucky Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide funding to enhance conservation district technical assistance across the Commonwealth.	Not published	Covers 90% of salary plus employee benefits
Community Grants Program - Spring Cycle The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · US $5,000 - US $40,000 The Community Grants Program - Spring Cycle, led by The Oregon Community Foundation, aims to empower small rural and culturally responsive organizations across Oregon.	Not published	US $5,000 - US $40,000
Changemaker Grants (Community Building Mini-Grants Program) United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Changemaker Grants program by the United Way of Greater New Bedford supports all-volunteer groups aiming to positively impact their community.	Not published	Up to $3K
Broomfield Community Foundation Annual Community Grant Cycle Broomfield Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Broomfield Community Foundation (CO) runs an annual grant cycle in which approximately 60 nonprofit organizations that directly serve Broomfield County are funded (funded in part by its iGIVE365 giving fund).	Not published	Varies
Norma and Natale Sestero Fund for the Town of Glastonbury Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Norma and Natale Sestero Fund supports organizations in Glastonbury, focusing on culture, health, education, social welfare, and environmental preservation.	Not published	Up to $25K
Greater Fostoria Community Foundation Grant Greater Fostoria Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation (GFCF) supports local charitable organizations by awarding grants from its endowment.	Not published	Varies
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Track 1 Ocean Protection Council · State Not published · $20M – $150M Track 1 of the SB 1 SLR Adaptation Grant Program supports jurisdiction-wide and regional sea level rise planning across California’s coast and San Francisco Bay.	Not published	$20M – $150M
Regionally Significant Development Zone (RSDZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time.	Not published	Varies
Valley Water Standard Grants - Stewardship Grants Santa Clara Valley Water District · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Valley Water Standard Grants - Stewardship Grants program provides $1.87 million in funding for projects aimed at enhancing safe, clean drinking water, water conservation, and environmental stewardship in Santa Clara County.	Not published	$10K – $150K
Rural Innovation Housing 2.0 Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $5M	Not published	$5M
Old Trenton Neighborhood Grants Capital City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Neighborhood grant round funding projects in the Hanover/Academy area near downtown Trenton.	Not published	Varies
Darwin Plus Fund - Local- Individuals Grant Darwin Plus · Foundation Not published · Up to £20,000 The Darwin Plus Fund supports local projects in the UK Overseas Territories aimed at enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.	Not published	Up to £20,000
Iron Range Resources - Grants Iron Range Resources · State Not published · Varies Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides financial assistance to communities that invest in their foundational, business and social assets to ensure quality of life in northeastern Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Business Grant Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K CitizensNYC offers grants to support neighborhood small businesses, particularly those struggling to maintain operations and community presence.	Not published	Up to $5K
SC Specialty Crop Block Grant Program South Carolina Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The SC Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funded by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, aims to support organizations involved with specialty crops in enhancing their competitiveness.	Not published	Varies
Downtown Investment Grants Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Downtown Investment Grants (DIGs) program, operated by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, supports Main Street organizations in revitalizing historic commercial districts.	Not published	Up to $75K
Downtown Facade Enhancement Program Bowling Green Community Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K A City of Bowling Green initiative to assist in preserving historic buildings in downtown Bowling Green by improving the appearance of downtown properties, especially those visible from the public right-of-way.	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 3,255 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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