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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Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation Impact Grant Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation Impact Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Dodge County by supporting impactful projects.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Strategic Impact Grants United Way Quad Cities · Foundation Not published · $2.9M United Way Quad Cities awarded $2.9 million in grants to 54 local nonprofits, grassroots organizations and others through the Strategic Impact Grants program.	Not published	$2.9M
Oakland Athletic League Community Sports Grant Program Positive Coaching Alliance · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Selected partners receive access to PCA's leadership development and coaching resources Building on successful Fall 2025 launch, Winter/Spring 2026 represents the next phase of the Oakland Athletic League Community Sports Grant Program…	Not published	$5K – $20K
Development Grant Program Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K Provides grants to Rural Utilities Service (RUS) borrowers to promote rural economic development and job creation projects.	Not published	Up to $300K
Emerging Developer Loan Fund (EDLF) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies EDLF is a program designed to lend to emerging developers whose projects will revitalize communities, increase quality affordable housing, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and expand opportunities for Maryland residents and businesses.	Not published	Varies
B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant: Under $5,000 Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant, established in 1998, supports projects under $5,000 that enhance arts, education, health, economic, and social development in North Central Wisconsin.	Not published	Up to $5K
Economic Contingency Grant Impact Harrisburg · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must demonstrate impact in at least one of the following areas:	Not published	Varies
Indianapolis Neighborhood Development Initiative (INDI) Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $900K	Not published	$900K
Fourth Generation Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Morgan Community Fund- Annual Grant Funding Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · US $500 - US $2,500 The Morgan Community Fund provides grant opportunities to support projects in arts, education, health, and more for Morgan County residents.	Not published	US $500 - US $2,500
Klamath River Fund: Catalyst Grants Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Klamath River Fund: Catalyst Grants aim to foster community-led climate resilience and restorative justice in the Klamath River Basin.	Not published	Up to $10K
Waste Reduction Grants: Large Project Grants Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Waste Reduction Grants program by the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District aims to support projects that minimize solid waste generation and promote sustainable practices.	Not published	Up to $100K
Windsor Rotary Community Foundation General Grant Program Windsor Rotary Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Rotary Club of Windsor typically holds a major fundraiser each year (e.g., "An Evening in Seville") to raise funds for the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Trust for Civic Life: Civic Experiment Grant Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Civic Experiment Grant by the Trust for Civic Life supports innovative, community-driven projects aimed at enhancing civic engagement. It focuses on rural areas, empowering local leaders to tackle challenges collaboratively.	Not published	Up to $25K
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hunter R3 Grant Program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, aims to enhance safe and ethical hunting through recruitment, retention, and reactivation efforts.	Not published	Varies
Outside Entity Funding (OEF) Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $60K – $100K NSEDC's Outside Entity Funding program provides grants to organizations and entities to improve quality of life and encourage economic development in member communities.	Not published	$60K – $100K
Placemaking Grant National Association of Realtors · State Not published · $300K – $750K Funds state and local REALTOR® association-led projects that create new, outdoor public spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites.	Not published	$300K – $750K
Thriving Communities Grants: Community Development The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K The Thriving Communities Grants program by The New York Community Trust focuses on community development initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $200K
Urban and Community Forestry: Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program Virginia Department of Forestry · Foundation Not published · $1K – $55K The Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program supports communities in enhancing their urban tree canopy to improve water quality and public awareness.	Not published	$1K – $55K
Quailwood Scholarship Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Quailwood Scholarship Fund, established by Jonathan Schor, aims to enhance public services and the quality of life in Red Rock, New York.	Not published	Varies
CBT: Community Development Program Grant Columbia Basin Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The CBT Community Development Program empowers Basin residents to tackle community challenges and seize opportunities for growth.	Not published	Varies
GAR Foundation: Grants for Nonprofits Gar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GAR Foundation supports nonprofits in Akron, Ohio, focusing on initiatives that enhance education, community development, and cultural enrichment.	Not published	Varies
Prohousing Incentive Program Grants Affordable Housing Management Association - Northern CA and HI · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants available exclusively to jurisdictions that have earned the Prohousing Designation.	Not published	Varies
Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation Grant Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation Grant offers annual funding of approximately $5,000 to support 501(c)(3) organizations in five key areas: arts and culture, basic human needs, economic development, education, and natural resources…	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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