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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Rural Economic Improvement Project (REIP) Grant Legal Services Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · $235K	Not published	$235K
Golden LEAF Grant Programs - Site Program - Due Diligence The Golden Leaf Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Golden LEAF Grant Programs, particularly the SITE Program, support rural and economically distressed communities in North Carolina by providing funding for the identification and development of industrial sites.	Not published	Up to $50K
Frederick County Main Street Communities Cooperative Fund Tourism Council of Frederick County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides formula-driven allocation of a portion of Frederick County Hotel Rental Tax proceeds to State designated Main Street Maryland communities to support the Main Street Maryland program.	Not published	Varies
Reidsville Area Foundation Grant Reidsville Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reidsville Area Foundation Grant supports transformative initiatives in Rockingham County, focusing on early childhood education, health, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program - Track A: Community Activation Grants Economic Alliance Snohomish County · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K	Not published	$3K – $10K
Troy Community Foundation Grant North Woodward Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Troy Community Foundation Grant aims to empower residents of Troy, MI, focusing on community development through arts, health, youth, and beautification initiatives.	Not published	$250 – $2K
William “Bill” J. Brooks Memorial Fund Grant Shiawassee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William “Bill” J. Brooks Memorial Fund Grant, established in 2021, aims to support community beautification projects in Shiawassee County.	Not published	Varies
Movement Building and Systems Change (MBSC) Grant Lohengrin Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Movement Building and Systems Change (MBSC) Grant Program supports nonprofits and community-based organizations that engage in organizing, power building, advocacy and structural change initiatives to transform power and resource…	Not published	Varies
Pasadena Community Foundation: Arts & Culture Grants Pasadena Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Pasadena Community Foundation's Arts & Culture Grants support local nonprofits that enrich the community through arts and culture.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Fund for a Just Society Grant Unitarian Universalist Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Fund for a Just Society Grant, offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association, supports nonprofit organizations that focus on social and economic justice through community organizing.	Not published	Up to $15K
Mathews CF - Community Impact Grants The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mathews CF Community Impact Grants support local nonprofits to enhance cultural vibrancy, economic prosperity, educational success, and health and wellness in Mathews County.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Maryland Association of Non-Profit Organizations · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Rawley Foundation Grant The Rawley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rawley Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Texas, focusing on diverse program areas such as arts and culture, education, health and medical research, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Special Project Grants Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County offers the Special Project Grant to support nonprofit organizations serving local community needs.	Not published	Varies
Imagined in Cambridge! Social Innovation Award Cambridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K Annual award recognizing bold, innovative social innovation ideas addressing Cambridge's challenges. Fifth annual award announced in 2024.	Not published	$25K
Northest SARE Farming Community Grant Program Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The due date for Technical Assistance requests is indicated above as deadline for Pre-proposal.Members of the Northeast SARE Administrative Council, SARE staff, and SARE State Coordinators are not permitted to be funded or named in…	Not published	$50K – $250K
New River Highlands Development Fund - Economic Development Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $13K The New River Highlands Development Fund, established by the Beckley Area Foundation, aims to promote economic development in nine counties of Southern West Virginia.	Not published	Up to $13K
Dot Foods’ Charitable Grant Program: $500 or more Dot Foods · Foundation Not published · $500 Dot Foods’ Charitable Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities with grants of $500 or more.	Not published	$500
Heartland Community Foundation: Heartland Area Action Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Heartland Community Foundation: Heartland Area Action Fund The Heartland Area Action Fund is an unrestricted community grant funds designated to support current and future charitable needs of communities in the Heartland area.	Not published	Varies
Blandin Foundation - Community Wealth Building Grants C K Blandin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Blandin Foundation's Community Wealth Building Grants aim to empower rural communities in Minnesota by addressing economic disparities and fostering sustainable growth.	Not published	$25K – $150K
New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Dakota Business Lending · Foundation Not published · Varies A federal financing program administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund.	Not published	Varies
Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Grant The Reinvestment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Philadelphia has tremendous food assets and opportunities for individual and collective action. We know that food justice is health justice.	Not published	Varies
Kaulunani Community Grant Program State of Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife · State Not published · $3K – $15K The Kaulunani Grant Program, managed by Arbor Day Hawaiʻi, invites proposals for projects that promote the benefits of trees within communities, celebrating Arbor Day on November 2, 2024.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program Philanthropy Northwest · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: All applications are closed for Types 1, 2, and 3 grants, but we will continue to accept non-compete requests.	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 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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