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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True Sky Foundation Grants True Sky Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Varies The True Sky Foundation was established to strengthen the core values of True Sky Federal Credit Union and serve local communities.	Not published	Varies
Impact Fund for Cloud County Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Impact Fund for Cloud County is a community grant fund established to address the needs of Cloud County through charitable contributions. It supports diverse projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents.	Not published	Varies
Golden Hammer Awards Historic Richmond Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Golden Hammer Awards honor excellence in neighborhood revitalization, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and placemaking efforts throughout the Greater Richmond area.	Not published	Varies
Building for Equity: Anchoring Community Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building for Equity - Anchoring Community Grant provides crucial funding to support equitable development projects in King's County.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Planning Initiative (Initiative Foundation Grant) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K Little Falls-based foundation supporting Central Minnesota nonprofits and government units addressing:	Not published	$8K
US Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) - Mendocino County Partnership Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.3M	Not published	$1.3M
Export Assistance Program Advantage Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · From $5K Advantage Valley is launching a program to guide local companies through the process of exporting or expanding into new international markets, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service's Appalachian Rural Export Center (REC).	Not published	From $5K
OnPoint Community Credit Union: Events & Sponsorships Grant Onpoint Community Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $100 – $10K OnPoint Community Credit Union offers grants and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations that align with their focus areas of Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality.	Not published	$100 – $10K
Strong Neighborhoods Grants Civic Nebraska · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K This program supports neighborhood-based, resident-led programs and projects across Lincoln.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence Erie Canalway Heritage Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors and celebrates significant places of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and recognizes excellence in advancing the goals of the Erie Canalway Preservation and Management Plan.	Not published	Varies
Newport County Fund Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Newport County Fund (NCF) provides competitive grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support nonprofit organizations in Newport County.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Ozark Foothills Regional Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Ozark Foothills Regional Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in the Ozark Foothills area by supporting 501(c)3 organizations and IRS-approved entities with less than $250,000 in annual operating expenses.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Base Building Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fisher Area Community Fund Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Fisher Area Community Fund, part of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, supports charitable and educational projects that enhance the quality of life for Fisher area residents.	Not published	$500
Community Livability Grant (CLG) Program Prosper Portland · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Community Livability Grant (CLG) Program, funded by Prosper Portland, supports community-based organizations in creating healthy and resilient neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $300K
Shullsburg Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shullsburg Fund Grant, established in 2004, supports community-enhancing projects in Shullsburg, Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Open Space - River Corridors Grant (WA) King County Parks · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Open Space - River Corridors Grant in Washington supports projects that restore river ecosystems, enhance public access, and raise awareness of river corridors.	Not published	Up to $1M
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau · State Not published · $2K – $10K The Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, previously known as the RI America the Beautiful Grant Program, supports projects enhancing urban and community forest management.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant The Credit Union Foundation of MD & DC · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K In partnership with Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union, the CU Foundation MD\|DC has established this grant to support credit union projects that address barriers to the well-being, economic growth, and prosperity of credit union members…	Not published	Up to $5K
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Climb to Tree City USA Package - Consolidated Program Grant (CPG) North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $50K The North Carolina Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program aims to empower municipalities in achieving sustainable urban and community forestry management.	Not published	$50K
Rockville MOVE Program Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Rolling · Varies For full grant information, visit the grant page on the City of Rockville website.	Rolling	Varies
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies State revolving fund program providing low-interest loans for wastewater and water quality infrastructure projects. Includes Build America Better Act (BIL) funding.	Not published	Varies
The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts & Culture The Peyton Anderson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts & Culture supports the vibrant arts community in Macon-Bibb, Georgia. This initiative fosters artistic and historic development, enhancing community vibrancy and cultural tourism.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County: Signature Community Impact Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County offers the Signature Community Impact Grant, supporting projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Forsyth, Angela, Ingomar, and Rosebud.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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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