City of Hampton · Rolling / Open Foundation
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 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 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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What community development grants are open right now?
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TYLER INC · September 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to US $200,000
CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · Rolling / Open State
Community Development Block Grant Community Development Block Grant Program provides funds to local governments to help strengthen Maryland’s communities by expanding…
Maryland Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open State
Community Development Block Grant - Economic Development (CDBG-ED) CDBG assists local governments implement economic development projects. Approved program funds are dispersed to eligible…
US $125,000 - US $1,000,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
US $250,000 - US $450,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
California Department of Housing and Community Development · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
ADECA Funding Opportunities · July 22, 2026 State
Community development funding for eligible projects. See CDBG Application Manual for details on eligible activities and requirements.
Varies by category: Microenterprise ($100,000); Public Works Water/Wastewater ($2,500,000); Community/Public Facilities ($1,500,000); Regional Housing Rehabilitation ($400,000-$500,000); Emergency Projects ($500,000); Community Capacity/Technical Assistance (no specific limit)
COLUMBIA PACIFIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPME · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administered by Business Oregon Administrator: Columbia Pacific Economic Development provides…
City of San Diego · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
AFFORDABLE HOUSING MANAGEMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Orange Economic Development Corporation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Idaho Commerce Grants · Rolling / Open State
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…
CDBG Program · June 30, 2026 State
Funding for loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes. Supports projects that benefit low and moderate-income persons, prevent or…
CDBG Program · June 30, 2026 State
Funding for tourist attractions expected to draw 2,500 visits annually. Projects must benefit low and moderate-income persons or address community development objectives.
Beulah Convention and Visitors · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Status: Active (FY2025 awards announced October 15, 2025) Geographic Scope: North Dakota (statewide) Focus Areas: Infrastructure, public safety, and…
Pinellas Park Angel Fund Incorporated · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Development Block Grant Program Funder: U.S. Federal Government (administered by City of Pinellas Park) Program Goal: To provide decent housing and a suitable living environment,…
Westchester County · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Westchester County (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Westchester County Amount: Up to US $800,000 Last Updated: October 17, 2024 Summary The Community…
Commerce And Econ Opp · Rolling / Open State
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-75-1637 - Program: CDBG Disaster Response Program - Announcement Type: Initial -…
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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