Community Development & Employment Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Community Center Mini-Grants Organization: Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communities (LAMC) Purpose: LAMC awards annual grants to support community-based improvement projects. Geographic Scope:…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Community Connections Grant (previously Community Action Project Grant) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Hampton Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Community…
Community Coordinating Grants Funder: The Junior League of Tyler Inc. Geographic Scope: Smith County, Texas Program Purpose: The Junior League of Tyler seeks to positively impact the Smith County…
Community Development / Health Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Claude Worthington Benedum…
Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (NE) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Economic Development Amount: US $125,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: June 11, 2025…
Community Development Block Grant - Tourism Development (NE) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Economic Development Amount: US $250,000 - US $450,000 Last Updated: February 08, 2026…
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (DR-MHP) - Round One (CA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Housing and Community Development Last…
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Administered by: California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) - for…
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San Diego Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal program…
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funder: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Geographic Scope: City of Orange, Texas - funds can only be spent in low-to-moderate income…
Enhances local infrastructure to create a better environment for existing and potential businesses. Eligible entities include counties, cities with populations under 50,000, and service providers…