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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Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $35K Revolving loan fund for restoration, renovation, rehabilitation, and preservation of commercial buildings within the City of Franklin.	Rolling	$5K – $35K
Distribution Requests Grant Ripley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ripley County Community Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations serving Ripley County.	Not published	Varies
Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund provides competitive grants and loans to institutions of higher education or hospital for community development projects in blighted areas of the state.	Not published	Varies
OR Water Project Grants Oregon Water Resources Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) offers Water Project Grants to support local governments, tribes, and individuals in developing water projects with economic, environmental, and social benefits.	Not published	Varies
Cultural Districts Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to expand access to the arts and foster creativity for all South Carolinians.	Not published	Up to $10K
Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance youth development, community growth, cultural activities, and relief for underprivileged individuals in Milan, Illinois.	Not published	Up to $10K
BHCGA General Grant Program Black Hawk County Gaming Association · Foundation Not published · Varies BHCGA seeks to award grants that strengthen the Cedar Valley, making it a better place to live, work, and play. The Board prioritizes funding requests that focus on projects where:	Not published	Varies
Communities of Care Technical Assistance Provider Grant Iowa Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $6M The Communities of Care Technical Assistance Provider Grant aims to enhance rural Iowa service providers' capabilities by offering expert guidance, assessments, and technical assistance.	Not published	Up to $6M
Highland County Community Foundation Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Highland County Community Foundation Grant, managed by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, aims to enhance the quality of life in Highland County through a permanent endowment fund.	Not published	$500 – $5K
PIF Funded Grants (Community Organizations) Pitcch IN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K – $50K The PitCCh In Foundation provides funding grants to community organizations and institutions that align with the foundation's mission of enriching youth through educational and athletic activities.	Not published	$4K – $50K
Delta Workforce Grant Program Delta Regional Authority · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) is an initiative designed to build long-term community capacity and increase economic competitiveness by providing grants to support workforce training and education programs throughout the lower…	Not published	$50K – $300K
Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP) Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies RT Brown, WCEDP Program Director at BDCC	Not published	Varies
Open 4 Business Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $500K – $2.5M	Not published	$500K – $2.5M
Buena Vista County Community Foundation - Small Grant Buena Vista County Community Foundation (BVCCF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Buena Vista County Community Foundation offers small grants to not-for-profit organizations in Buena Vista County for capital investment projects. Grants of $2,000 or less are available with no required match.	Not published	Up to $2K
Unity Foundation Community Grants Unity Foundation of La Porte County · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Unity Foundation Community Grants aim to address local needs through innovative projects that enhance quality of life in La Porte County.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus - Planning and Implementation Grants The Kresge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Implementation Grants page can be found here._ About KIP:D+ (Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus) KIP:D+ is a grant program that supports nonprofits in their work to improve the quality of life and strengthen the fabric of…	Not published	Varies
Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program Grant Ohio Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, addresses abandoned mine lands in Appalachia.	Not published	Varies
Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development provides vital funding to local governments for effective planning and implementation of shared services and community development…	Not published	Varies
South32 Hermosa Community Fund Grants Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies Limited information available from source material. Contact CFSA for detailed program information.	Not published	Varies
Carlos Espana Memorial Fund The Almanor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Raise money for the Almanor Rail Trail, a 12-mile segment of a Trail Master Plan to create a recreation corridor	Not published	Varies
Economic Development, Workforce Grants Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Initiative Foundation awards grants across the 14 counties and two Native nations of Central Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
SALSA Initiatives San Antonio Area Foundation Group Return · Foundation Not published · Varies Strategic Area Leadership for San Antonio - foundation-led strategic initiatives addressing community priorities.	Not published	Varies
Call for Interest in Multi-Year Collaboration for Thriving Communities in Kent and Sussex Counties Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Must attend a required Pre-Application Meeting. HCD staff will help prospective applicants determine whether this opportunity is a good fit and encourage those eligible to continue the application process.	Not published	Varies
Vitality Fund-Growth Fund Grant District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $551K The Vitality Fund-Growth Fund, managed by the District of Columbia's Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, aims to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses.	Not published	Up to $551K

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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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