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 federal, 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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Transportation – Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Federal Highway Administration · Federal Not published · $1K – $50M Supports planning for and making surface transportation more resilient to current and future weather events, natural disasters, and changing conditions, such as severe storms, flooding, drought, levee and dam failures, wildfire…	Not published	$1K – $50M
Beautification Grant Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · Varies A beautification-focused grant program listed among KLB's grant offerings. Limited details available in provided content.	Not published	Varies
BCF Grantmaking: Stronger Neighborhoods Grants Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Baltimore Community Foundation's Stronger Neighborhoods Grants aim to enhance community safety, cleanliness, and vibrancy.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Community Capacity to Advocate for Healthy Food Grant Program Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Food security, or more specifically consistent access to affordable and nutritious food, has significant bearing on physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps VISTA (Service Volunteer) AmeriCorps · Federal Not published · Varies Entities serving as site hosts define services projects that an AmeriCorps volunteer can complete.	Not published	Varies
Community Investment Tax Credits Program Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Investment Tax Credits Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, empowers 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations by providing state tax credits that incentivize donations for local…	Not published	Varies
Economic – Building Communities Regional Economic Development Grants Vermont Buildings and General Services · State Not published · Up to $2.5M Funds capital costs associated with major maintenance, renovation, or planning related to the development of facilities reasonably expected to create or retain job opportunities in Vermont communities.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
3VCF Community Impact Grants Three Valleys Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The 3VCF Community Impact Grants aim to empower local nonprofits in addressing critical community needs, particularly in mental health, health equity, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Education & Workforce Readiness: Place-Based Education Grantmaking James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The James Graham Brown Foundation is dedicated to making transformative philanthropic investments in Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky that build on its strengths to continually advance our city and state.	Not published	Varies
Ko'olau Pilina Fund Grant Harold KL Castle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Ko'olau Pilina Fund Grant, supported by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, aims to enhance community resilience in the Ko'olau region of Oʻahu.	Not published	$3K – $15K
CFGA Neighborhood Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The CFGA Neighborhood Fund Grant aims to enhance community well-being by funding neighborhood-based projects in Historic Thomasville, South Cobb, and South Fulton.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Developing a National Rural Strategy & Reimagining Rural Policy for the 21st Century The Scan Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K The project will launch a bipartisan commission working to improve federal policies that advance equitable rural prosperity in the 21st century.	Not published	$150K
(WE) Lead Fellowship Program Woodlawn United Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A 14-week community-focused leadership development program designed to address the Woodlawn Community's gap in access to leadership development opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Dow Promise Grant Dow Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Dow Promise Grant empowers communities by addressing the unique barriers faced by Black youth and adults in the U.S. This program provides grants up to $10,000 for initiatives that promote social, economic, and environmental…	Not published	Up to $10K
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grants Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $40K The Ben B. Cheney Foundation makes grants to nonprofits in communities where Cheney Lumber mills operated (e.g., Pierce County, WA, and parts of Oregon and California).	Rolling	Up to $40K
Rotary Charitable Fund Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albion Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation. Our mission is to strengthen the greater Albion area by cultivating community assets to enhance our quality of life.	Not published	Varies
Major Community Project Grant Whitefish Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $118K The Major Community Project Grant Program provides substantial funding for significant community projects that have major impact. Projects funded include infrastructure improvements, facility development, and large capital projects.	Not published	$20K – $118K
Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program - Round 3 Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies IEPA is making $1 million available for the next round of Planning Grants to assist small and disadvantaged communities in developing a Project Plan that identifies a solution to their wastewater collection and treatment needs.	Not published	Varies
COAD Appalachian Development Fund Grants Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The COAD Appalachian Development Fund Grants, offered by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, aim to enhance the quality of life in Appalachian Ohio through innovative programs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies CDBG assists local governments implement economic development projects.	Not published	Varies
Webster Bank Corporate Giving Grant Webster Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies Webster Bank Corporate Giving focuses on supporting underserved communities through essential programs in workforce development, community development, financial empowerment, and basic human services.	Not published	Varies
Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant Dorothy a Ashcraft Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant offers financial support to nonprofit organizations in Janesville, WI. This grant focuses on various program areas including animal welfare, arts and culture, education, and health research.	Not published	Varies
The Community Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (Sheffield, MA) makes grants from The Community Fund to invest in partners and programs that meet needs and increase opportunity - innovative ideas in education, entrepreneurship, and community…	Not published	Varies
Pettinaro Supports Delaware Communities Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Pettinaro Supports Delaware Communities Grant offers vital funding to nonprofits addressing critical needs in Delaware, such as education, health, and community development.	Not published	Up to $40K

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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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