Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 28, 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 Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF) West Virginia Water Development Authority · State Not published · Varies Established to provide funding for water, sewer, wastewater, and infrastructure projects.	Not published	Varies
Resilient Maryland Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides funds to Maryland communities and organizations to offset the costs of planning, designing, and constructing microgrids, resilient facility power systems, and resiliency hubs.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Program Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chaffee County Community Foundation's competitive Community Grant Program funds organizations providing programs in Chaffee, Lake, Custer, or Fremont counties (CO). CCCF has distributed over $3.5 million through grantmaking since 2018.	Not published	Varies
Region Grants Open Grant Round: Community Vitality Land O'Lakes Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Region Grants Open Grant Round: Community Vitality, supported by Land O'Lakes Foundation, aims to enhance the vibrancy of dairy communities in the East and West Regions.	Not published	$1K – $20K
Lee County Charitable Fund Grant Keokuk Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Lee County Charitable Fund Grant supports projects that foster collaboration, creativity, and community organization in Lee County, Iowa.	Not published	Up to $8K
Community Impact Fund United Way of North Central New Mexico · Foundation Not published · $2.1M	Not published	$2.1M
A Brush with Kindness Tree Care Program Northwoods Habitat for Humanity Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Northwoods Habitat for Humanity's A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) Tree Care program helps low-income homeowners in need of tree care assistance.	Rolling	Varies
Mountain West Organizing Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K Supports community organizing in Mountain West states. Historically, SJF has moved a significant portion of resources to large urban centers such as Seattle and Portland.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Affordable Housing Trust Fund- Neighborhood Partnerships Fund RFP Grant State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs · State Not published · Up to $3M The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program aims to support municipalities and developers in creating affordable housing across New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $3M
Major Grants Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc · Foundation Rolling · $25K A major grant is defined by the Board as one which:	Rolling	$25K
Competitive Community Grants - Spring Cycle Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Competitive Community Grants - Spring Cycle invites proposals from organizations in Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Park Foundation Grants: Sustainable Ithaca Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park Foundation Grants: Sustainable Ithaca aims to support initiatives fostering a fully sustainable community in Ithaca and Tompkins County.	Not published	Varies
Burke Youth Organized Philanthropists Grant Community Foundation of Burke County · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 2000, the Community Foundation of Burke County (CFBC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that receives gifts, endowments and bequests from individuals, families, businesses and organizations.	Not published	Varies
Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Infrastructure Grant California Department of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · $300K – $1.5M The Division of Boating and Waterways is inviting Letters of Intent for the 2026-27 Boating Infrastructure Grant until June 13, 2025. This grant, funded federally, targets improvements for transient recreational vessels over 26 feet.	Not published	$300K – $1.5M
KKR Charitable Donations Grant KKR · Foundation Not published · Varies KKR Charitable Donations supports impactful collaborations and programs addressing current needs while paving the way for future progress.	Not published	Varies
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grant Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the lives of low-income and disadvantaged communities in Greater Milwaukee.	Not published	Varies
TFC: Building Together Grants TF Cornerstone · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K TF Cornerstone's Building Together Grants support vibrant communities through annual funding of up to $10,000 for organizations in key impact areas: education, public realm enhancement, and neighborhood non-profits.	Not published	Up to $10K
Smart Futures Lab Incubator and Accelerator Program Colorado Smart Cities Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies A no-cost, six-month incubator and accelerator program created in partnership between CU Denver, Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, and Innosphere Ventures to support startups and entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions for urban…	Not published	Varies
Regional Enterprise Zone (REZ) - Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credits Mon Valley Alliance · Foundation Not published · $450K – $2.4M Tax credits for projects that rehabilitate, expand, or improve buildings or land and create or retain family-sustaining jobs within the Enterprise Zone. As of 2023, total REZ tax credit awards: $3.675M	Not published	$450K – $2.4M
Local Planning Capacity Grant Program (CO) Colorado Department of Local Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Local Planning Capacity Grant Program (CO) aims to enhance the abilities of local government planning departments to tackle affordable housing challenges.	Not published	Up to $250K
Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant Walmart · Foundation Not published · Varies The Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Benton and Washington counties, Arkansas.	Not published	Varies
Cook County Community Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cook County Community Fund Advisory Board awards grants from unrestricted funds to meet the needs of our community in the following areas: arts, community development, education, the environment, human services and youth.	Not published	Varies
RosaMary Foundation Grant Rosamary Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The RosaMary Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area, prioritizing education, human services, arts, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) - Planning Awards (OH) Grant Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) Planning Awards in Ohio, managed by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), aim to enhance transportation systems through funding planning studies.	Not published	Up to $500K

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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 28, 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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