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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ND Regional Workforce Impact Grant (RWIP) Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies A North Dakota state grant program that provides funding to regional workforce entities to design and implement innovative solutions to address regional workforce challenges.	Not published	Varies
Opportunity on the Plains Grant United Way of the Plains Inc · Foundation Not published · $850K United Way of the Plains' grant program that invests in nonprofit organizations working in their four focus areas to create opportunities and positive impact in the community.	Not published	$850K
Bravo Greater Des Moines: Public Art Grant Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Bravo Greater Des Moines Public Art Grant provides funding to local government partners for public art projects that enhance community spaces and foster artistic expression. Applicants must meet with Bravo staff prior to applying.	Not published	Up to $50K
New Hampshire Housing’s Partnership Grants Program: Impact Grants New Hampshire Housing · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The New Hampshire Housing’s Partnership Grants Program offers Impact Grants of up to $40,000 to support local and regional housing education and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $40K
Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program (KS) Grant Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program, initiated by the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to revitalize underutilized downtown buildings in rural Kansas.	Not published	Up to $100K
Enterprise Zones State Department of Assessments and Taxation · State Not published · Varies Provide property tax credit to encourage new or existing businesses to expand or locate in enterprise zones designated by the State in economically distressed areas. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Non-Profit	Not published	Varies
Powder River Community Endowment Fund Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Powder River Community Endowment Fund aims to enhance the economic vitality of the Greater Powder River Area by empowering local communities to develop resources and plan projects.	Not published	Up to $5K
Climate Action Fund The New World Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate Action Fund (CAF) invests in collaborative, community-driven solutions that confront climate injustice and build on local strengths.	Not published	Varies
ODOD Brownfield Remediation Program Grant Central Ohio Community Improvement · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
William E. & Maude S. Pritchard Charitable Trust Grant Maude Pritchard Char Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The William E. & Maude S. Pritchard Charitable Trust Grant supports community development, health care, education, environmental conservation, and social services in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, New York.	Not published	Varies
Bring Youth Outdoors Local Government Academy · Foundation Not published · $25K This grant opportunity intends to fund engaging, skill-building opportunities for youth through the stewardship of a local green space.	Not published	$25K
Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation: Community Grants Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in rural Oklahoma, focusing on projects that enhance arts, literacy, health, safety, and economic development.	Not published	Up to $40K
NSEDC: Large Infrastructure Fund Grant Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The NSEDC's Large Infrastructure Fund supports essential civic projects in the Norton Sound region, providing up to $1 million per community for renovations and new constructions.	Not published	Up to $300K
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Grants Bristol County Savings Charitable · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation has been a pillar of support for over 25 years, focusing on education, economic development, affordable housing, and critical needs sustainability.	Not published	Up to $10K
Birmingham Change Fund The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Storefront, Security, and Lighting Improvement Grant City of Hillsboro, Oregon · State Not published · Up to $40K The Storefront, Security, and Lighting Improvement Grant assists Downtown Hillsboro commercial property owners in enhancing storefront designs and improving security through cameras and lighting.	Not published	Up to $40K
Neighborhood Revitalization Grants The Schenectady Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support neighborhood revitalization initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Cultivating Health Grant Program Foundation for Community Health Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The foundation funds a range of initiatives:	Rolling	Varies
Spartanburg County Foundation: Continuous Improvement Grant Spartanburg County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Spartanburg County Foundation's Continuous Improvement Grant aims to enhance the lives of Spartanburg County residents by funding nonprofit organizations that focus on quality of life, educational achievement, and economic mobility.	Not published	Up to $35K
Community Impact Grants Texas Capital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Impact Grants, offered by the Texas Capital Bank Foundation, are aimed at supporting Texas-based nonprofits that provide essential services to low- and moderate-income communities.	Not published	Varies
YouthRoots Routt County Grant Yampa Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The YouthRoots Routt County Grant, offered by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, empowers high school students in Routt County to become community leaders.	Not published	Varies
Perry County Community Foundation Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Perry County Community Foundation Grant, managed by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, offers competitive funding for nonprofit organizations in Perry County.	Not published	Up to $4K
CFNJ: Essex County Empowering Communities Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of New Jersey considers regularly how we as an organization and civic community leader can effect lasting change that leads to greater equity.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program - Scope #5 - Local Government Technical Assistance Inventory and Gap Analysis Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program The Chesapeake Bay Trust has been designated to receive federal funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Chesapeake Bay Program Goal…	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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