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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Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation: Community Leadership Fund Grant Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Community Leadership Fund provides essential support for leadership development in Muhlenberg County, KY. It aims to empower individuals and groups seeking innovative solutions to local challenges.	Not published	Varies
Rural Arts Facilities Fund Grant Tennessee Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Rural Arts Facilities Fund, established by the Tennessee Arts Commission, aims to support rural communities in enhancing their arts and cultural facilities.	Not published	Up to $200K
Mohawk Valley EDGE Revolving Loan Funds Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mohawk Valley EDGE oversees and administers several revolving loan funds used for economic development. These funds are continuously available to support business and community investment projects.	Rolling	Varies
Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund Grant First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $62K The Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund, established in partnership with the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, aims to stimulate economic growth in Lycoming County.	Not published	$62K
Small Business Revolving Loan Fund Western Nebraska Housing Opportunities · Foundation Not published · Varies Twin Cities Development Association, Inc.	Not published	Varies
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants (Non-Environment Requests) Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust focuses on supporting nonprofits in Arizona and Indiana through invitation-only grants.	Not published	Up to $250K
Rural County Grant (UT) Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Rural County Grant in Utah empowers rural counties to enhance their economic development through various projects.	Not published	Up to $200K
McCasland Foundation Grant McCasland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McCasland Foundation, founded in 1950 by T.H. McCasland, focuses on giving back to the community, primarily in Oklahoma.	Not published	Varies
Sweet Home Community Foundation Grant Program Sweet Home Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation provides funding and support to worthwhile community projects that: For questions, contact information available on website.	Not published	Varies
Edmondson Foundation Grants The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $100K The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation focuses on funding established nonprofit organizations in the Pikes Peak Region, primarily supporting youth organizations, animal welfare, arts, health services, community building, education, and…	Not published	$500 – $100K
Rose Douglas Fund Grants Four Way Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Four Way Community Foundation manages the Rose Douglas Fund as a separate grantmaking program within their foundation.	Not published	Varies
Warrick Community Good Grants Program Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Warrick Community Good Grants Program, managed by the Community Foundation Alliance, Inc., supports local charitable organizations by funding new or ongoing projects that address various community needs.	Not published	Varies
Isaac Coleman Economic Community Investment Grant County Of Buncombe · State Not published · $100K – $150K The Isaac Coleman Economic Community Investment Grant, named after a social justice champion, aims to support community-driven projects that address racial disparities in Buncombe County.	Not published	$100K – $150K
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant Georgia-Pacific Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Metro Atlanta area, focusing on education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	Varies
General Foundation Grants Hillsdale County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hillsdale County Community Foundation offers General Foundation Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents. These grants support projects in education, fine arts, social services, and more.	Not published	Varies
Bricks & Clicks Grant Program Vancouvers Downtown Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
SCCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program- Spencer County Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Women’s Fund Grants Program of Spencer County, initiated in 2007, empowers charitable organizations with grants up to $5,000 for local projects.	Not published	Up to $5K
Advancing Community-Led Agricultural Resilience in Eastern NC NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program listed among active programs offered by the Foundation. Specific details not provided in website content.	Not published	Varies
Vermillion Area Community Foundation Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Small Business & Job Creation Grant Downtown Long Beach Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The DLBA awards grants to local entrepreneurs to help their small businesses get off the ground. Applicants can receive up to $2,500 in matching funds from the DLBA for a total award of up to $5,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
Avila Beach Community Foundation Grants Avila Beach Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Avila Beach Community Foundation Grants support projects that enhance the Avila Beach community, funded by an endowment from the UNOCAL beach clean-up settlement.	Not published	$5K
City of Glasgow Housing Program (CDBG Non-Competitive Program) Great Northern Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies GNDC has been working with the City of Glasgow to complete an Environmental Assessment and application for funding through the CDBG Non-Competitive program for housing.	Not published	Varies
Hilo Preservation and Beautification Grant Program Historic Hawai'i Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Hilo Preservation and Beautification Grant Program, established by the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, aims to support the preservation and enhancement of historically significant buildings in Downtown Hilo, Hawai‘i.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

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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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