Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Overview Social-Impact Investment Pitch Competition We strive to improve the competitive position of the region; strengthen the vitality of Southwestern Pennsylvania, particularly the City of…
Soil Health Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: Anchorage, Alaska (local focus) Focus Areas: - Sustainable farming practices - Soil health and restoration - Food system resilience - Support for…
Soil Health Grant Funder: Alaska Pacific University Status: Active Geographic Scope: Anchorage, Alaska (local focus) Focus Areas: - Sustainable farming practices - Soil health and restoration - Food…
Somerset Community Foundation Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Somerset Community Foundation provides competitive…
Source Water Protection Local Assistance Grant Program (WA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Department Of Health Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Source…
South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development Community Based Childcare Planning Grant Funder: South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development Administering Organization: Aberdeen…
South Dakota Jobs Grant (SD) Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The South Dakota Jobs Grant program provides…
South Dakota: Community Development Block Grants: Urgent Need (SD) Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development Last Updated: March 17, 2025 Summary The South Dakota…
South Georgia Legacy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Georgia Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The South Georgia Legacy Fund Grant,…
South Queens Capital Access Loans Purpose: Loans for growing Southeast Queens businesses. Award Amount: Up to $300,000 Geographic Scope: Southeast Queens, New York Eligibility: Growing businesses in…
South32 Hermosa Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The South32 Hermosa Community…
South32 Hermosa Community Fund Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (in partnership with South32) Geographic Scope: Southern Arizona region Status: Listed as active grant program…
Southeastern Illinois CF: Fall Cycle: Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Last…
Southeastern Illinois CF: Fall Cycle: Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The…
Southeastern Illinois CF: Jasper County Community Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Southeastern Illinois…
Southern Border Coalition: Catalyst Pre-development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Jobs First Amount: US $50,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Southern…
Southern California Wildfire and Flood Fund Grants Phase II Status: Applications being accepted (as of 2018) Geographic Scope: Southern California communities impacted by wildfires and mudslides…
Southern Lowcountry Grants- The Beaufort Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 07, 2025 Summary The Beaufort Fund,…
Overview _NOTE: The Catalyst Grant program has been paused to incorporate new civic engagement research that is currently underway in the region._ Who We Are Established in 1974, Coastal Community…
Southwest Tribal Resilience Academy - Resilience Capacity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enterprise Community Partners Inc Amount: Approximately US $25,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary…
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.
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.
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.