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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DCHS CDBG 2026 Capital Funding Community Development Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Varies The DCHS CDBG 2026 Capital Funding Grant supports community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.	Not published	Varies
Major Construction and Landscape Grants - Implementation Grants Van Beuren Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Major Construction and Landscape Grants offered by the Van Beuren Charitable Foundation support impactful projects that enhance community vitality in Aquidneck Island and Newport County.	Not published	Varies
PCCF Community Impact Grants Program Putnam County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PCCF Community Impact Grants Program aims to support diverse charitable initiatives in Putnam County, Indiana.	Not published	$5K
Bethel Community Services Foundation Grant (General) Bethel Community Services Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Bethel Community Services Foundation (a community foundation for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska) considers three sizes of grants (mini, major, private endowment) across four types: Bridge Grants (project planning / program…	Rolling	Varies
Proposition 1 - River Parkways and Urban Streams for LLAR (CA) Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $300K – $2M The Proposition 1 - River Parkways and Urban Streams for LLAR (CA) grant focuses on enhancing ecosystems and watershed restoration projects within the Lower LA River corridor.	Not published	$300K – $2M
Homegrown Housing Program Anchorum Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Pendleton Foundation Trust: Community Based Grants Pendleton Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pendleton Foundation Trust offers community-based grants aimed at enhancing civic and educational initiatives in Pendleton.	Not published	Varies
Creativity Connects: National Demonstration Projects South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K Investigate ways arts can connect with other sectors (education, healthcare, social justice) through demonstration projects; promote collaboration, experimentation, and community growth	Not published	$75K
Huntsville Committee of 100: Creative Cities Fund Grant Huntsville Committee of 100 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Thinking Big Means Planning for Smart, Sustainable Growth The Creative Cities Fund exists to help our community make the leap to become a visionary city that attracts thought leaders, creators, entrepreneurs and businesses alike.	Not published	Varies
Creative County Initiative Partnership Grants Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Collaboration grants to bring arts, culture and creativity central to community life, strengthen the creative ecosystem in and across community(ies), and catalyze community connections in Essex County.	Not published	Varies
Program-Related Investments Grant Rasmuson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rasmuson Foundation, established in 1955, aims to empower Alaskans through program-related investments (PRIs).	Not published	Varies
Dyersville Area Community Foundation Grants Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dyersville Area Community Foundation provides grants to nonprofits in Dyersville and nearby communities. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and municipalities.	Not published	Varies
Give Orcas Campaign Grants Orcas Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies OICF’s bi-annual GiveOrcas Campaigns are a way to build awareness of local nonprofits and raise funds to support those programs that make Orcas a stronger and more resilient community.	Not published	Varies
Wabash Valley Community Foundation Seed Grants Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Wabash Valley Community Foundation offers Seed Grants to support preliminary projects aligned with the "See You in Terre Haute" Community Plan.	Not published	Up to $10K
Coliseum Central Physical Improvement Grant Coliseum Central Business · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Coliseum Central Business Improvement District provides matching funds of up to $10,000 to business owners seeking to improve the exterior appearance of their property.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Resist Grants Resist Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: There are currently no grants available. Please check back soon._ Groups that organize, base build, engage in direct action and cultural organizing.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Investment Program (SIP) Greater Portland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Strategic Investment Program (SIP) offers a 15-year property tax exemption on a portion of large capital investments for projects developed by "traded sector" businesses.	Not published	Varies
Douglas and Janet Roberts Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs, offered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), provide crucial funding for revitalizing blighted properties.	Not published	Up to $2M
Periodic update grants for 2027 Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies Counties and cities with a 2027 periodic update deadline are eligible to receive periodic update grants.	Not published	Varies
Cooperative Competes Grants (Cooperative Energy) Cooperative Energy · Foundation Rolling · $9K – $25K The Cooperative Competes initiative, unveiled in early 2019 by Cooperative Energy and the 11 Member distribution cooperatives it serves, allows economic development organizations — or the recognized authority — to apply for grant funds to…	Rolling	$9K – $25K
Green River Area Community Foundation Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Green River Area Community Foundation Grant aims to support local nonprofits in Daviess, Hancock, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster counties, Kentucky, with approximately $70,000 available for distribution.	Not published	Varies
Rogers Family Foundation Fund Grant Rogers Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Rogers Family Foundation Fund supports nonprofit organizations focused on education, health, human services, community development, and the arts in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley and North Shore, as well as Southeastern New Hampshire.	Not published	$5K – $25K
GRDA: Event Sponsorship Grant Grand River Dam Authority · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is dedicated to enhancing community development through its Event Sponsorship program.	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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