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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SCCF: Arts & Culture, Environment, Recreation, Community Development, Other Grants Cycle Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The SCCF grants aim to enhance artistic offerings, preserve Steuben County's natural resources, and improve recreational access.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Community Impact Grant Program LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The GHACF distributes grants through multiple funds and programs to support community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Community Catalyst Fund Anaheim Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The ACF Community Catalyst Fund provides place-based grant awards to serve specific Anaheim City Council Districts. Grants support programs that address priority needs identified in the 2024 Anaheim Needs Assessment Report.	Not published	$10K – $25K
The Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award Fund Grant Carbon County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award Fund, established by friends and family, honors Elissa's legacy by recognizing individuals demonstrating leadership and community impact in Carbon County.	Not published	$500
Small Grants for Smart Growth Vermont Natural Resources Council · State Not published · Up to $150K Provides seed money for catalyzing community-based initiatives related to smart growth.	Not published	Up to $150K
Five Star Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting community-based conservation projects across the nation.	Not published	Varies
Richard S. Shineman Foundation Strategic Grants Richard S Shineman Foundation · Foundation Not published · More than US $10,000 The Richard S. Shineman Foundation Strategic Grants focus on enhancing community well-being in Oswego County.	Not published	More than US $10,000
CDBG Economic Development Program Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The CDBG Economic Development Program, managed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, provides grants to local governments to support private businesses that create or retain jobs for low-to-moderate income…	Not published	Up to $1M
Hyde Family Foundations Grant Jr Hyde III Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hyde Family Foundations Grant supports nonprofits in Memphis with a focus on education, community development, arts, and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
GSCF: Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grants Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dane G. Hansen Foundation, in collaboration with the Greater Salina Community Foundation, offers community grants aimed at enhancing life quality in North Central Kansas.	Not published	Varies
Women Building Community Grants Community Foundation of Brazoria County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women Building Community Grants, offered by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County, Texas, aim to address critical issues affecting women and children in Brazoria County.	Not published	Varies
Lake County CF Grants Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Lake County Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors by developing permanent endowment funds.	Not published	Up to $10K
Responsive Grants The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Responsive Grants program by the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area aims to support transformative charitable projects across various sectors including arts, education, and health.	Not published	Varies
NOPEC Foundation Fund Grant The Cleveland Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The NOPEC Foundation Fund offers grants primarily to nonprofit organizations within NOPEC communities, focusing on health, economic development, community development, environment, and social services.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Paul Ogle Foundation Grant Paul Ogle Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paul Ogle Foundation Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in Southern Indiana that demonstrate a strong community impact.	Not published	Varies
Bass Pro Shops Large Grant Friends of Reservoirs · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Friends of Reservoirs: Large Grant supports fish habitat enhancement projects in manmade reservoirs, promoting conservation and partnerships.	Not published	Up to $100K
Huntington County Community Fdn.: General Grant Cycles ( Cycle I & Cycle II ) Huntington County Community Fdtn Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Huntington County Community Foundation offers two General Grant Cycles each year to support local charitable organizations that enhance the quality of life in Huntington.	Not published	Up to $100K
Topeka and Shawnee County First Opportunity Fund (T/SC FOF) Growth Organization of Topekashawnee CO · Foundation Rolling · Up to $100K To grow the community by helping local businesses create jobs and increase production through business loans and support services. To qualify for a loan, your Shawnee County business must meet at least one of the following criteria:	Rolling	Up to $100K
Greater Glendive Community Foundation Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Glendive Community Foundation Grant aims to support projects that enhance the revitalization of downtown Glendive.	Not published	Varies
Drinking Water and Wastewater Funding (ID) Grant Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) · Foundation Not published · $45K – $65K The Drinking Water and Wastewater Funding program in Idaho provides financial assistance to eligible systems for planning grants. These funds support the development of facility plans to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.	Not published	$45K – $65K
Overflow Sewer Grants and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program Environment Dept Funding · State Not published · Varies 100% grant program for municipalities and municipal entities for projects under CWA section 603(c), similar to Clean Water State Revolving Fund eligibility. Funding is limited and allocations typically released once per federal fiscal year.	Not published	Varies
Jim Hess Community Forward Grant Black Hills Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The Jim Hess Community Forward Grant supports nonprofits in the Northern Hills of South Dakota, including Butte, Lawrence, and Meade Counties.	Not published	$15K
Kelley Foundation Grant Program Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kelley Foundation Grant Program provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, focusing on community enrichment through health services, housing, youth development, food security, arts, and…	Not published	Varies
Brownfield/Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credits Program Cedar Rapids Metro · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M Offers sites the ability to transform into new or repurposed spaces to revitalize areas, generate revenue, and/or attract new visitors. Brewpub at Former Iowa Braille School Hospital: $200,000	Not published	Up to $1M

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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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