VYSTAR FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Building Grant Program Funder: VyStar Foundation Inc (FL, US) Status: No current cycle open (as of April 3, 2026) Geographic Scope: VyStar Credit Union service areas including Georgia,…
Community Development & Employment Grants
Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
3,287 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What community development grants are open right now?
Up to $10,000
Edward H Daveis Benevolent Fund · February 17, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Community Building Grant Program Funder: Maine Community Foundation (Edward H Daveis Benevolent Fund) Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Purpose: This grant program supports projects…
Varies
BATON ROUGE ALLIANCE FOR STUDENTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Building Grants Funder: Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Geographic Scope: Baton Rouge, LA Mission: The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students is committed to enriching the community by…
$5,000 - $30,000
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation
Community Building Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: $5,000 - $30,000 Overview Grants to benefit and continuously invest…
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CENTRAL EASTSIDE INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Catalyst Award Funder: Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC) Overview: This award honors an individual whose visionary leadership ignites positive change and strengthens the fabric of…
Not Applicable
Economic Development Authority · Rolling / Open State
Community Catalyst Building Remediation Details - Category: Community Development,Economic Development,Historic Preservation,Rural Issues - Award Range: Not Applicable - Project Dates: - - Recurring:…
Up to US $100,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program (IA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Economic Development Authority Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Community…
Varies
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Catalyst Fund Organization: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville (Created in partnership with Torch Technologies) Mission: Provide a perpetual source of grants for improving quality…
$10,000 - $25,000
ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Catalyst Fund Overview: The ACF Community Catalyst Fund provides place-based grant awards to serve specific Anaheim City Council Districts. Grants support programs that address priority…
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LOWCOUNTRY ALLIANCE FOR MODEL COMMUNITIE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Center Mini-Grants Organization: Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communities (LAMC) Purpose: LAMC awards annual grants to support community-based improvement projects. Geographic Scope:…
US $50,000 - US $150,000
City & County Of San Francisco · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Challenge Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City & County Of San Francisco Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Community Challenge Grant Program,…
AARP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Challenge Grant: Connecticut Status: ACTIVE Funder: AARP Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The AARP Community Challenge Grant in Connecticut funds projects aimed at…
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THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: If you have an idea that meets the_ _criteria listed throughout our guidelines, please schedule a time to speak with a Program Officer._ Community Change Grants We understand that…
Varies (examples include $1,500 grants)
America Walks Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Change Grants Organization: America Walks Inc Program Type: Annual grant program supporting grassroots community projects Overview The Community Change Grants program aims to provide…
TransOptions Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Change Grants from America Walks Award Amount: $1,500 per grantee Number of Awards: 15 grantees Geographic Scope: Not specified Eligible Applicants: Advocates, organizations and agencies…
US $25,000 - US $100,000
San Diego Community Power · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Clean Energy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego Community Power Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Community Clean Energy Grant Program,…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
North Carolina Sea Grant · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Collaborative Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Sea Grant Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Community Collaborative Research…
EDUCATION DESIGN LAB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community College Growth Engine Fellows Program Program Acronym: CCGE Fellows Funder: Walmart (provides foundational funding) Program Status: Active. 2025 Cohort and 2024 Cohort listed with fellows…
$100,000 - $5,000,000
Rural Utilities Service · June 29, 2026 Federal
Community Connect Grant Program The Community Connect Grant Program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide service at or above the Broadband Grant Speed (100 Mbps down…
MCCF INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Connect Matching Grant Program Funder: Mason County Community Foundation (MCCF, Inc.) Geographic Scope: Mason County, WV Program Type: Matching grant program designed to leverage additional…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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