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 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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Community HOME Investment Grant Program (CHIP) (GA) Georgia Department of Community Affairs · Foundation Not published · $500K – $1.5M The Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) in Georgia aims to enhance affordable housing by funding city and county governments, public housing authorities, and nonprofits.	Not published	$500K – $1.5M
MACF Trustee Grants Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Missaukee Area Community Foundation Trustee Grant Qualified applicants will be nonprofit groups and/or organizations that hold a 501(c)(3) status, that wish to offer a program or project to benefit the quality of life for Missaukee County…	Not published	Varies
CFF Education program Grants The Christopher Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Christopher Family Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening families and communities, particularly in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Merrill Community Foundation Grants Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grant seekers are encouraged to discuss their ideas with a Foundation board member regarding their project ideas before submitting an electronic application._ The Merrill Area Community Foundation meets quarterly to conduct business…	Not published	Varies
Pokagon Fund - Municipal Grants The Pokagon Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pokagon Fund offers Municipal Grants to support projects initiated by local government entities within specific jurisdictions. Eligible applicants can submit a letter of inquiry to outline their project and funding needs.	Not published	Varies
Pattern Panhandle Wind Grant Program Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The Pattern Panhandle Wind Competitive Grant Program, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports nonprofit and charitable institutions serving Carson County.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Proactive Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Collaborative projects identified through outreach by The Weld Trust's grants team. The funder proactively identifies community challenges and assembles stakeholders to address them.	Not published	Varies
Community Revitalization Grant Program Southeast Economic Development · Foundation Not published · $250K	Not published	$250K
Community Impact Grants Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lindsborg David Nutt Regular Grant McPherson County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Lindsborg David Nutt Regular Grant, offered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in the McPherson area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Denton Family Foundation Grants Denton Family Charitable Foundation Ltd · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Denton Family Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg, Virginia and the surrounding area.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation for the Future of Delaware County Grants Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Foundation for the Future of Delaware County offers grants aimed at enhancing community development and education for residents of Delaware County, Iowa.	Not published	Up to $8K
Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program Lakeshore Advantage Corporation · Foundation Not published · $1M – $20M	Not published	$1M – $20M
Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Boone Electric Community Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies To provide low-interest loans to assist with local economic and community development projects	Rolling	Varies
Knight Foundation Fund - Milledgeville Grant Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Knight Foundation Fund, established in 2002 by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, aims to foster engaged communities in Milledgeville and Baldwin County, Georgia.	Not published	Varies
African American Unity Fund Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The African American Unity Fund Grant, managed by the Omaha Community Foundation, supports initiatives that benefit the African American community in Omaha.	Not published	Up to $30K
Matson Foundation Community Giving Grant Matson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Matson Foundation, a corporate entity, emphasizes community involvement through charitable donations. They support a diverse range of areas including maritime conservation, education, human services, culture, and civic programs.	Not published	Varies
International Collaboration Fund (ICF) Posner Center for International · Foundation Not published · $5K – $61K The Posner Center's International Collaboration Fund is an innovative grantmaking program founded on the idea that strategic collaboration can create transformative change in development.	Not published	$5K – $61K
Fifth Third Foundation Grants: Effingham County, IL Foundation Tr UA Fifth Third Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fifth Third Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations in Effingham County, IL, focusing on education, arts, community development, and health services. Eligible entities must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in the region.	Not published	Varies
African American Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Lorain County · Foundation Not published · Varies The African American Community Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for African Americans in Lorain County by supporting organizations that promote self-sufficiency, education, public safety, and community development.	Not published	Varies
George M. and Mary Jane Leader Scholarship Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies The George M. and Mary Jane Leader Scholarship, established by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, aims to support high school students from Harrisburg to pursue higher education at Harrisburg Area Community College.	Not published	Varies
Clean Energy Grants Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2.5M The Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for clean energy projects aimed at modernizing the electric grid, enhancing community resilience, and promoting solar energy deployment.	Not published	$50K – $2.5M
WE Initiative Grant Walter and Elise Haas Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The WE Initiative Grant, part of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund's Social Well-being program, seeks nonprofit organizations dedicated to fostering belonging and community cohesion in the Bay Area.	Not published	Up to $500K
Democratic Philanthropy In Action- Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle Southern Partners Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle, by Southern Partners Fund, aims to empower rural communities in the Southeastern U.S. through grassroots leadership and organizing.	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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