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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Illinois Grocery Initiative Commerce And Econ Opp · State Dec 9, 2026 · $50M – $520M	Dec 9, 2026	$50M – $520M
Annual Grants Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club · Foundation ~December · Up to $10K	~December	Up to $10K
Chesterfield County FY28 Community Enhancement Grants (CDBG/HOME) government Dec 15, 2026 · Varies Chesterfield County, Virginia's Department of Community Enhancement is accepting applications for FY28 (July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028) funding from HUD Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships funds plus county…	Dec 15, 2026	Varies
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Dec 17, 2026 · $20M – $850M The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) that helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable…	Dec 17, 2026	$20M – $850M
We Will Grant Program Park County Community Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies The Park County Community Foundation's annual competitive grant program that provides support to Park County nonprofits aligned with community priority areas.	~December	Varies
Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation ~December · $20K – $50K	~December	$20K – $50K
Cost Share Grant The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $10K Grant program supporting Route 66 community improvements and historic preservation projects with required matching funds from applicants.	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation Grants Cambridge Savings Charitable · Foundation Dec 31, 2026 · $1K – $5K The Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation has been enhancing community life since 2003, granting over $12.5 million to non-profits in areas like Acton and Boston.	Dec 31, 2026	$1K – $5K
Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program Right Place Foundation · Foundation ~December · $1M – $20M	~December	$1M – $20M
In Our Neighborhood Grant Program CultureSource · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
FCCF Grant Application Franklin County Community Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies The Franklin County Community Foundation awards grants from unrestricted endowments to organizations in Franklin County. Grant applications are available beginning in December each year.	~December	Varies
Competitive Grantmaking Program The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Dec 31, 2026 · Varies	Dec 31, 2026	Varies
SSA #79 Security Camera Rebate Program Pulaski Elston Business Association Incorporated · Foundation ~December · Up to $1K Property owners and businesses located within SSA #79 are invited to apply for security camera rebates to enhance safety and security in the commercial corridor.	~December	Up to $1K
Sustainable Forests and Communities Grant Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to US $50,000 The Sustainable Forests and Communities Grant aims to foster environmentally and economically sustainable forest communities in the U.S., particularly where the Weyerhaeuser Family has interests.	Jan 1, 2027	Up to US $50,000
Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program Pidc Local Development Corporation · Foundation ~January · Up to $5K Offers local students from various backgrounds and experiences financial support and hands-on professional experience aligned with their major and career aspirations in real estate and economic development.	~January	Up to $5K
Waco Foundation: Immediate Impact Grants Waco Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $5K The Waco Foundation offers Immediate Impact Grants to support nonprofit organizations in McLennan County, Texas. These grants aim to strengthen community engagement and address local challenges, particularly for marginalized populations.	Jan 1, 2027	Up to $5K
Cameron Foundation Grant Program The Cameron Foundation · Foundation Jan 7, 2027 · US $10,000 - US $200,000 The Cameron Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life in the Tri-Cities area by funding initiatives that address health care access, human services, economic development, education, and cultural preservation.	Jan 7, 2027	US $10,000 - US $200,000
Community Impact Grants United Way Quad Cities · Foundation ~January · Varies United Way Quad Cities awards Community Impact Grants to nonprofits, grassroots organizations and others serving residents in Scott and Rock Island counties.	~January	Varies
CCCF Standard Grant Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn · Foundation ~January · $3K – $10K The CCCF Standard Grant, administered by the Clay County Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Clay County by supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and local governments.	~January	$3K – $10K
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program Grant Local Initiatives Support Corporation · Foundation Jan 15, 2027 · Up to $250K The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program, in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), aims to enhance the quality, safety, and accessibility of community football fields.	Jan 15, 2027	Up to $250K
Smith Family Foundation: Small Capital Grants Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation · Foundation ~January · $25K – $100K The Smith Family Foundation offers Small Capital Grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 to support tax-exempt nonprofits in Greater Boston and Gateway Cities.	~January	$25K – $100K
Civic Innovation Fellowship Center for Civic Innovation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Civic Innovation Fellowship is a program that provides an opportunity for community leaders to share more about their existing work, where they are trying to go, and a self-assessment on what barriers exist to getting there.	~January	Varies
CFMC: Community Enrichment Grant Program Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation ~January · $1K – $7K The Community Enrichment Grant Program, established by the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, aims to support impactful projects within local communities.	~January	$1K – $7K
Dallas Community Foundation Annual Grants Dallas Community Foundation · Foundation ~January · $1K – $5K Through its annual grant distribution, the Dallas Community Foundation gives back to the community, investing in solutions to address local needs.	~January	$1K – $5K

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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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