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 federal, 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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Alaska Tilth Expansion Program (Mat-Su Health Foundation Coronavirus Prevention and Response Grant) Alaska Pacific University Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K In the five years prior to this grant, Alaska Tilth distributed over 8,000 pounds of food reaching well over 1,000 individuals at Mat-Su Valley locations including:	Not published	$50K
Community Foundation of Fort Dodge and United Way: Special Project Grants United Way And Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Dodge · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Fort Dodge and United Way offer Special Project Grants aimed at enhancing community life through charitable projects.	Not published	Varies
Changemakers at Work Grants Hutchinson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $5K The Changemakers at Work Grants program, offered by the Hutchinson Community Foundation, aims to enhance community connections in Reno County.	Not published	$250 – $5K
Mission Main Street Grant Program Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Mission Main Street Grant Program, established by the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority, aims to revitalize Erie County's main streets by supporting small businesses and enhancing community development.	Not published	Up to $250K
Strategic and Field of Interest Grants Licking County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies LCF provides grants from Field of Interest and Unrestricted Funds to support charitable organizations meeting existing and emerging needs across Licking County.	Not published	Varies
NICF: Impact Grants Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · From $25K The NICF: Impact Grants support projects over $25,000, requiring a Letter of Intent for application.	Not published	From $25K
Nuisance/Abandoned Property Remediation Fund Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
GreenState Community Funding/Donations GreenState Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $10K GreenState Credit Union's general community funding program supporting local nonprofits and schools in their service areas. The GreenState Giving Committee meets to evaluate applications and determine funding based on donation guidelines.	Not published	$10K
Brownfield Opportunity Area Program Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Supports communities interested in redeveloping brownfields. 2026-2027 funding cycle.	Not published	Varies
Benton County Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Benton County Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance community well-being through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $25K
Latino Partnership Program Sponsorships The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: LPP is no longer accepting sponsorships for 2024.	Not published	Varies
Allyn Family Foundation Opportunity Fund Allyn Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Allyn Family Foundation's Opportunity Fund supports organizations in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, New York, that advance a vibrant, equitable and prosperous community.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Resiliency Fund Grant Application San Juan Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A specialized grant program focused on supporting community resiliency initiatives and projects on San Juan Island.	Not published	Varies
NJ Economic Development Authority — Grant Opportunities NJ Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies Grant opportunities from NJ Economic Development Authority. Visit the agency website for current listings.	Not published	Varies
Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $25M The Business Attraction Prime Sites program, administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to foster economic growth by supporting large-scale capital investments.	Not published	$250K – $25M
Housing Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund La Plata Economic Development Alliance · Foundation Ongoing · $950K Low-interest revolving loan fund to support local workforce housing initiatives in the construction financing and early development stages. Designed to work in perpetuity in La Plata County.	Ongoing	$950K
CDC Capacity Fund Community Lift Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies The CDC Capacity Fund grant was established to address the severe underfunding of the local CDC sector and to help build organizational and operational capacity. This is the city's only dedicated source of funding solely for CDCs.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional (Service Volunteers) AmeriCorps · Federal Not published · Varies You define services projects that the AmeriCorps team can complete to respond to local needs. The team of 18-26 year-olds and typically serve in one area for 3 to 13 weeks and serve for 40 hours per week.	Not published	Varies
Bellingham Tourism Grant Program- The Start-Up Grant City of Bellingham · State Not published · Up to $5K The Bellingham Tourism Grant Program, specifically the Start-Up Grant, is designed to promote new tourism and cultural activities in Bellingham.	Not published	Up to $5K
Funding Impact Grant Program Opportunity Alamance County Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Global Partnerships: Grant Small The Japanese American Association of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Japan-U.S. Global Partnerships Small Grant, offered by the Japan Foundation, New York, supports grassroots initiatives that foster collaboration between U.S. and Japanese organizations.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Enrichment Grant Program Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program that funds projects contributing to economic development in Mendocino County.	Not published	Varies
KY Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) Grants Kentucky Office of Broadband Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kentucky Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) aims to enhance digital inclusion by providing equitable access to high-speed internet across the state.	Not published	Varies
Downtown Building Rehabilitation Grant The Barberton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $125K Support rehabilitation and improvement of downtown buildings in Barberton	Not published	$125K

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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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