Commerce Grants Calendar · October 31, 2026 State
Support small projects in communities under 5,000 population. Requires 10% match.
Community Development & Employment Grants
Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
3,287 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What community development grants are open right now?
US $1,500 - US $20,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $1,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Howard County offers…
Varies
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Grants Program Overview: The Foundation's Strategic Grants Program awards grants to advance the Creative Space Action Plan and address other priorities set by the Board of Directors. Focus…
$2,900,000
UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Strategic Impact Grants Funder: United Way Quad Cities Geographic Scope: Scott and Rock Island counties Overview: United Way Quad Cities awarded $2.9 million in grants to 54 local nonprofits,…
The Winston-Salem Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Building An Inclusive Economy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation Last Updated: January 17, 2025 Summary The Strategic Initiative Grants by the…
Up to US $1,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2025 Summary The Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI…
GREATER PORTLAND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Investment Program (SIP) Program Type: Property tax exemption program Overview: The Strategic Investment Program (SIP) offers a 15-year property tax exemption on a portion of large capital…
Up to US $200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025…
Up to $75,000
PALMETTO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Strategic Planning Initiative Overview: Funding to assist county and regional economic development agencies in employing a professional consultant to create strategic planning and marketing…
CENTRAL MINNESOTA JOBS AND TRAINING · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Strategic Planning Initiative Grant Funder: Initiative Foundation Amount: $7,500 Status: Awarded December 2024 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota; 14-county region Focus Areas: - Comprehensive…
Varies
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for Communities/Tribes Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Last…
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for States Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Last Updated:…
More than US $50,000
M J MURDOCK CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Projects: Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: M J Murdock Charitable Trust Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Strategic Projects: Capital Grants by…
More than US $50,000
M J MURDOCK CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Projects: Program & Staff Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: M J Murdock Charitable Trust Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The M J Murdock Charitable Trust…
Grants, loans, and other economic assistance (example: $17.5 million awarded for Covenant Business Park)
THE RIGHT PLACE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) Status: Active state program Program Administrator: Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Geographic Scope: Statewide Michigan Program Purpose:…
Varies by project; Example: $17.5 million
RIGHT PLACE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) Program Type: State grant, loan, and economic assistance program for site preparation Administrator: Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)…
Walmart · Rolling / Open Foundation
Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walmart Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant aims to…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Background Food security, or more specifically consistent access to affordable and nutritious food, has significant bearing on physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes. Despite North…
Up to $2,500
CIVIC NEBRASKA · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Strong Neighborhoods Grants Geographic Scope: Lincoln, Nebraska Funder: Civic Nebraska (fiscal agent) in partnership with Community Builder Coalition, supported by Lincoln Community Foundation…
STULLER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Stuller Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stuller Family Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Stuller Family Foundation Grant supports innovative solutions to community…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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