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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TAC Creative Placemaking Grant Tennessee Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $3K – $30K The TAC Creative Placemaking grant aims to enrich Tennessee's local character through arts and culture. It supports projects that enhance community identity and promote economic development.	Not published	$3K – $30K
Community Reinvestment Fund Grant Delaware General Assembly · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Reinvestment Fund, a capital grant program, shall be used for community redevelopment, revitalization and investment capital projects which will improve the economic, culture, historical, and recreational health of Delaware…	Not published	Varies
WCAC Community Arts Development (CAD) Grant Washington County Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NewAlliance Foundation Grant Newalliance Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The NewAlliance Foundation Grant offers support to not-for-profit organizations in four key areas: arts, community development, health and human services, and youth education.	Not published	Up to $25K
Montana Coal Endowment Program Infrastructure Grant Montana Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Department of Commerce effectively and efficiently delivers programs and resources through technical assistance, funding/investments, training/consulting, promotion, research, reporting and outreach to provide affordable housing and…	Not published	Up to $750K
Marion Community Foundation: Community Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marion Community Foundation's Community Grants Program aims to address pressing needs in Marion County, Ohio, by providing funding to local nonprofits.	Not published	Varies
McAuley Ministries - Outreach & Sustainability Grants McAuley Ministries · Foundation Not published · $10K – $500K McAuley Ministries offers Outreach & Sustainability Grants to support local nonprofits in Pittsburgh, targeting health, education, and community development.	Not published	$10K – $500K
Heinz Endowment Grants The Heinz Endowments · Foundation Not published · Varies The Heinz Endowments, established in 2007, is a prominent philanthropic organization in the U.S. with a focus on southwestern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Planning and Transformative Planning Grants New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program offers financial assistance to eligible municipalities for planning and transformative projects aimed at improving community viability.	Not published	Up to $100K
Sustainable Jersey Grants TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K	Not published	$2K – $20K
Mary F. Kessler Fund Grant Polk County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary F. Kessler Fund Grant supports transformative projects in Tryon and Landrum, enhancing community aesthetics and culture. Funded initiatives include the Children's Theater Festival and local beautification efforts.	Not published	Varies
Sustainable Communities Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Sustainable Communities Program is a place-based designation offering a comprehensive package of resources that support holistic strategies for community development, revitalization and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant aims to support tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant Housing - Housing Stabilization Program (HSP) Grants (MT) Montana Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Development Block Grant Housing Stabilization Program (HSP) in Montana provides essential funding for housing rehabilitation projects aimed at low- and moderate-income households.	Not published	Varies
Independent Remedial Action Grants State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · $300K – $450K Independent Remedial Action Grants (IRAGs) provide funding for local governments to clean up contamination, supporting the Voluntary Cleanup Program.	Not published	$300K – $450K
Eastern Oregon Border Board Ready Workforce Mobilization Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Eastern Oregon Border Board Ready Workforce Mobilization Grant aims to enhance workforce and economic development in the Border Region.	Not published	Up to $100K
Transportation – Forest Economy Program Northern Borders Regional Commission · State Not published · Up to $100 Supports community development projects, workforce training and development projects, marketing/communication and education projects, business planning and technical assistance projects, and public infrastructure (transportation, water…	Not published	Up to $100
Montana Coal Endowment Program: Emergency Grants (MT) Montana Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Montana Coal Endowment Program offers emergency grants to address critical infrastructure needs, supporting projects like drinking water and wastewater systems.	Not published	Up to $30K
Partnership Planting Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Partners with local governments, community organizations and garden clubs to beautify highways and improve the environment.	Not published	Varies
Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program: Agriculture Event Grant Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Oklahoma Agriculture Enhancement and Diversification Program offers grants to support agricultural events that enhance public interest in farming.	Not published	Up to $50K
Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ensworth Charitable Foundation Grant Ensworth Charitable Tr Uw · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ensworth Charitable Foundation, established in 1948, provides funding for educational, cultural, and health programs aimed at underserved populations in Hartford and nearby areas.	Not published	Varies
Grant Cycle I Vigran Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant Cycle I is the first of three annual grant cycles offered by the Wayne County Foundation to support programs and projects for local nonprofit organizations that enhance the spirit of the community and improve the quality of life…	Not published	Varies
Creative Initiatives Impact Funding Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · $4K – $38K Support organizations or initiatives that support Jackson County (MO) neighborhood and community development with arts and culture projects, activities, or programs.	Not published	$4K – $38K

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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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