Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,253 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. 1,478 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 3,253; from 1,981 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $515.8M; across 1,478 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 130; 146 with a published date

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T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust Grant T Patrick Carr Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, focusing on areas such as animal welfare, arts and culture, education, and health.	Not published	Varies
Green Mountain Accelerator Fund Center on Rural Innovation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Referenced on CORI's website under "Rural startup investment" section alongside CORI Innovation Fund, indicating it is a funding/investment opportunity related to rural startups in the Green Mountain region (Vermont area).	Not published	Varies
Boulder Junction Community Foundation Grants Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Boulder Junction Community Foundation awards grants for projects that meet community needs and innovative ideas to preserve and enhance Boulder Junction for present and future generations.	Not published	Varies
EMSWCD: Partners in Conservation Grant The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $70K The EMSWCD's Partners in Conservation Grant supports community-led projects aimed at enhancing soil health, improving water quality, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.	Not published	$10K – $70K
Broadway Beautiful Grant West Broadway Area Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies Support physical improvements on buildings and promote overall beautification and revitalization of the West Broadway corridor	Not published	Varies
American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America - Community Grants American Beverage Association · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (the industry's charitable foundation, active since 2011) awards community/matching grants to nonprofit organizations for local initiatives - recycling/waste management, food security…	Not published	$10K – $50K
CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program Center for Rural Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program, managed by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, supports research aimed at improving rural communities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Building Community Capacity Grants Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saint Paul Foundation believes that our community should not only benefit from our work, but inform and form it as well. Creating solutions to today’s issues requires a collaborative approach.	Not published	Varies
Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Grant Kansas Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative (KHFI) aims to enhance access to affordable, healthy food in Kansas through technical assistance and financing.	Not published	Varies
Press Forward San Antonio Area Foundation Group Return · Foundation Not published · Varies Strategic initiative addressing identified community needs.	Not published	Varies
Van Wert County Foundation Grants The Van Wert County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Van Wert County Foundation, established in 1925, is dedicated to enhancing community life through philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund Grant, managed by the Apostle Islands-Chequamegon Bay Advisory Board, supports initiatives in arts, education, environment, economic development, and human services.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Community Foundation of Pulaski County Grants Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Pulaski County, Inc. has multiple grants available to serve the needs of our community. CFoPC awards grants to charitable programs and projects benefiting Pulaski County, Indiana.	Not published	Varies
National Forest Receipts (NFR)/Secure Rural Schools Program Grant Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Forest Receipts (NFR)/Secure Rural Schools Program provides funding to states derived from national forest activities.	Not published	Varies
Operating Assistance Grants - Technical Assistance Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Operating Assistance Grant - Technical Assistance Grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, and local governments to support operating and technical assistance costs associated with local housing and community and economic…	Not published	Varies
Dale Hileman Legacy Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund, in collaboration with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, provides annual grants to public and nonprofit organizations aimed at fostering economic growth across 16 counties in eastern Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) Keep Texas Beautiful Inc · Foundation Not published · $90K – $310K Communities are judged on achievements in seven different areas:	Not published	$90K – $310K
TCFHR: Harrisonburg & Rockingham County- Giving Back Grants The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County offers competitive grants to nonprofit organizations, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023 with a special $25,000 grant opportunity.	Not published	Varies
Denton Family Foundation Grant Denton Family Charitable Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Denton Family Foundation Grant, established by E. Warren Denton, Jr. in 1985, aims to support nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.	Not published	Varies
KKR Event Sponsorships Grant KKR · Foundation Not published · Varies KKR Event Sponsorships supports collaborations and programs that address current needs while fostering future growth. The Corporate Citizenship program emphasizes philanthropy, employee engagement, and sustainable community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Stillwater Community Foundation Grant Communities Foundation of Oklahoma · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stillwater Community Foundation Grant aims to empower local organizations by providing financial support and resources.	Not published	Varies
CDBG Program Grant City of Suffolk Virginia · State Not published · Varies The City of Suffolk's CDBG Program provides annual funding opportunities for non-profit organizations and city boards that serve local residents.	Not published	Varies
VCF: Regional and Local Impact (RALI) Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The RALI Grant, offered by the Vermont Community Foundation, is an invitation-only program aimed at fostering regional and local impact through community-driven projects.	Not published	$15K – $25K
Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians.	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 3,253 community development & employment grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 1,478 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, 1,981 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are community development & employment grants due?

Of 3,253 grants listed, 130 accept applications on a rolling basis, 146 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, 48% 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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