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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The Phoenix Fund The New World Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Phoenix Fund is a philanthropic collaborative of the New World Foundation dedicated to building worker and community power from the ground up.	Not published	Varies
Vinton County Community Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Vinton County Community Fund Grant, managed by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, aims to support various community initiatives in Vinton County.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Safe Streets to Transit TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Blackford County Community Foundation Grant Program Blackford County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $25K The Blackford County Community Foundation Grant Program offers funding to enhance community life through various projects. Areas of interest include community development, health services, education, and human services.	Not published	$500 – $25K
Albany Township Tomorrow Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albany Township Tomorrow Fund Grant, established in honor of Pauline and Gloria Hamm, aims to enhance the Albany Township community through grants that support various initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Request for Applications: Notice of Funding Availability - Technical Assistance & Multifamily Rental Repairs San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.2M San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation, Inc.	Not published	$1.2M
CZI Community Fund Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Fund offers year-long grants ranging $25,000–$100,000 to nonprofit organizations developing solutions to urgent local challenges in the Belle Haven, East Palo Alto, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City…	Not published	$25K – $100K
Cooperative Recruitment & Expansion Fund (CoRE) Palmetto Economic Development Corp DBA South Carolina Power Team · Foundation Rolling · Varies CoRE grants (formerly "SCEDIF Category B") are used to aid in the location or expansion of specific and identifiable industrial, commercial and institutional enterprises.	Rolling	Varies
Safe Streets and Roads for All TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - Buyout Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Asheville Merchants Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Asheville Merchants Fund (AMF) seeks to improve the quality of life in Buncombe County by supporting innovative projects that strengthen the community through economic efforts in one or more of its Funding Priorities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Tulsa Foundation Grant Tulsa Fdn Gen · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tulsa Foundation Grant supports charitable nonprofit organizations in the Tulsa, OK community across various program areas, including arts, education, and health.	Not published	Varies
Davie County Community Grant Davie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Davie County Community Grant, established by the Davie Community Foundation in 1988, supports nonprofit organizations aiming to enhance the quality of life in Davie County.	Not published	Varies
Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund Go-EDC Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K A flexible gap financing tool for area businesses engaged in high-income employment and job creation through expansion and/or relocation projects.	Not published	$25K – $250K
Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust Grant Carl W & Carrie Mae Joslyn Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust Grant supports charitable organizations that benefit youth, elderly, and handicapped individuals in El Paso County, Colorado.	Not published	Up to $20K
PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) Penn's Northeast Inc · Foundation Rolling · $936K – $11.4M Governor Josh Shapiro developed PA SITES after soliciting feedback from national site selectors. The Governor secured $500 million for site development in the 2024-25 bipartisan budget, including $400 million specifically for PA SITES.	Rolling	$936K – $11.4M
Field Empowerment Fund (FEF) - Housing Counseling Services: KeyBank Geographies Grant National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is a nationwide network of nearly 800 organizations and champions working for a Just Economy, where all Americans can build wealth and provide for their families with stability and…	Not published	$10K
SLCF Community Grants Program Seeley Lake Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Seeley Lake Community Foundation (SLCF) offers the SLCF Community Grant Programs to support local initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Seeley Lake, MT.	Not published	Up to $3K
HOKC: Good Works Program: Large Grants Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The HOKC Good Works Program provides over $2.5 million annually in grants to Kentucky nonprofits, aiding over 3.9 million individuals.	Not published	$10K
Red Wing Area Fund Grant Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Red Wing Area Fund Grant supports projects enhancing the quality of life in Red Wing, Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or Structures NOFO Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or Structures Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), aims to enhance the quality of life for Illinois residents…	Not published	Varies
Growth Fund Community Foundation of Fayette County PA · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K Program Officer notes: "Projects in five target communities have benefitted Brownsville, Connellsville, Ohiopyle, Point Marion and Uniontown.	Not published	$3K – $8K
VT Recreational Trails Grant Program Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The VT Recreational Trails Grant Program supports the development and restoration of public recreational trails across Vermont.	Not published	Up to $50K
Seed-And-Scale Grant Program The Alliance for Health Equity · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Alliance for Health Equity's Seed-And-Scale Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations addressing social determinants of health in the Greater Coatesville region through a dollar-for-dollar matching model.	Not published	$10K – $25K

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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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