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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Economic - Invest in VT (formerly 10% in Vermont) Office of the State Treasurer · State Not published · $3K Supports program for housing, job creation, and affordability across Vermont. Priority will be given to projects that increase the housing supply in Vermont.	Not published	$3K
FDL and Dodge County Rural Vitality Grants Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fond du Lac Area Foundation and Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation are honored to partner with Compeer Financial to support rural vitality in our communities.	Not published	Varies
The RISE HIGH Growth Grant Neighborhood Allies Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The RISE HIGH Growth Grant, offered by Neighborhood Allies, supports organizations in the Pittsburgh area to enhance equity and inclusion.	Not published	$15K
GACAR Giving Circle Grants Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors · Foundation Not published · Varies The GACAR Giving Circle is dedicated to improving the community through the power of collective giving. The mission is to address and improve the housing needs of local residents.	Not published	Varies
Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII) Program Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $3M Focus Areas (from Civic Engagement Agenda):	Not published	$3M
Destination Disaster Recovery Fund Tourism Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Previously focused on restoring and rebuilding tourism resources and infrastructure impacted by disasters.	Not published	Varies
MassDevelopment Community Health Center Grant Program Holyoke Health Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $22K Grants supporting infrastructure and facility improvements at community health centers. Focused on removing barriers to care access and improving patient experience through facility enhancements.	Not published	$22K
SECU Foundation Grant State Employees Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The SECU Foundation Grant, offered by the State Employees Credit Union Foundation, focuses on supporting non-profits and governmental organizations that embody the philosophy of people helping people.	Not published	Varies
Capacity Building Initiative (CBI) Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Capacity Building Grant Program is an annual program of the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network (CBFN). It seeks to support the capacity of organizations working at the intersection of natural resource and community well-being.	Not published	Varies
ECF of The Boeing Company: Arizona Chapter Grant Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company · Foundation Not published · US $3,000 - US $15,000 The ECF of The Boeing Company: Arizona Chapter Grant supports community initiatives aimed at enhancing education, health, and social services.	Not published	US $3,000 - US $15,000
District of Columbia Donation and Reuse Award Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Donation and Reuse Award Program won’t be open this coming year (fall 2024-summer 2025), but we are anticipating/hoping that the program will open again in fall of 2025_ The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the District of Columbia…	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Rush County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program Matter of Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Economic Opportunity Grants Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Indian Country has seen funding sources come and go over the past 100 years with largely unsuccessful efforts to reduce poverty and prevent further loss of Indian land.	Not published	Varies
Fifth Third Foundation Grants: Piqua, OH Foundations Tr UA Fifth Third Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fifth Third Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Piqua, OH, focusing on education, arts, community development, and health services. Grants are aimed at 501(c)(3) organizations, prioritizing those without recent funding.	Not published	Varies
Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) - Implementation Awards (OH) Grant Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1.5M The Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) in Ohio offers funding for projects enhancing transportation infrastructure, focusing on safety and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$100K – $1.5M
Facade & Building Improvement Grant Program Central Maine Growth Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support facade and building improvements in Waterville, particularly within the downtown district and Opportunity Zone area.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Grant (Type 2) Black Hills Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Community Action Grant by the Black Hills Area Community Foundation offers two funding opportunities: $50,000 and $20,000.	Not published	$20K
B:Side Fund SBA 504 Loans Bside Capital · Foundation Rolling · Varies SBA 504 financing for small businesses through B:Side Capital, a Certified Development Company (CDC) and Lender Service Provider.	Rolling	Varies
Community Stormwater Solutions- Mini Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Applicants must submit applications at least eight weeks before their projected start date._ The Chesapeake Bay Trust (Trust) is a nonprofit, grant-making organization dedicated to improving the bays, streams, rivers, forests…	Not published	Varies
Green Infrastructure Grant (IL) Illinois Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · $75K – $2.5M The Green Infrastructure Grant (IL) offers funding for projects aimed at reducing stormwater runoff and mitigating flooding in Illinois.	Not published	$75K – $2.5M
Community Grants Program (CGP) The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Community Grants Program (CGP) by The Denver Foundation supports nonprofits in the Metro Denver area, focusing on economic opportunity, environment, housing, and youth well-being.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Promise Loan Program Southwest Initiative Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants: Voter Engagement The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants focus on enhancing voter engagement among historically underrepresented communities.	Not published	$10K – $75K

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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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