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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Asphalt Art Initiative Grant Program The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative responds to the growing number of cities around the world embracing art as an effective and relatively low-cost strategy to activate their streets.	Not published	Varies
Urban Act Grant Program (CT) Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Urban Act Grant Program in Connecticut provides financial assistance to municipalities identified as economically distressed or public investment communities.	Not published	Varies
Reimagining Rural Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We cultivate a culture of giving so Montana communities can flourish. Here at the Montana Community Foundation, we care about Montana.	Not published	Varies
Kubota Hometown Proud Grant Program Kubota · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Kubota Hometown Proud Grant is a community initiative that will award ten $50,000 grants in 2025, comprising $25,000 in cash and $25,000 in equipment vouchers.	Not published	Up to $50K
T.L.L. Temple Foundation Grant TLL Temple Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M The T.L.L. Temple Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in East Texas by addressing poverty through targeted grants in education, health, economic development, and community revitalization.	Not published	Up to $5M
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Promotes economic development and business growth in rural areas of the state through tax credits.	Not published	Varies
Bertram EDC Business Improvement Grant Bertram Economic Development · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bertram EDC funds a Business Improvement Grant providing grant funds to Bertram, TX non-residential property owners to support revitalization on a case-by-case basis.	Rolling	Varies
NJ eMobility Rolling Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies The NJ eMobility Rolling Grant Program aims to reduce transportation emissions in New Jersey, particularly benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
WHDC Community Benefits Grant Awards West Harlem Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The WHDC Community Benefits Grant Awards aim to enhance the quality of life in West Harlem by funding projects that meet essential community needs.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Vermont Federal Foundation Charitable Contributions Vermont Federal Credit Union · State Not published · Varies Supports its focus areas of sustainability, food security, building strong communities, and affordable and stable housing	Not published	Varies
France-Merrick Foundation Grant ( requests for over $50,000) France-Merrick Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The France-Merrick Foundation Grant, focusing on Maryland's Greater Baltimore area, supports one-time, project-oriented requests exceeding $50,000.	Not published	$50K
Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation Grant The Community Foundation of South Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the local community of southwest Alabama.	Not published	Varies
Building and Site Fund Grants - Building Reuse - State Rural Grant North Carolina Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Reuse Program by the North Carolina Department of Commerce aims to revitalize older buildings for economic development.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grants (OR) Business Oregon · Foundation Not published · $100K – $2.5M The Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Program, administered by Business Oregon, aims to enhance urban living conditions for low and moderate-income individuals.	Not published	$100K – $2.5M
ARISE Grants Appalachian Regional Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $10M The ARISE Grants, offered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, aim to drive regional economic transformation across 13 Appalachian states.	Not published	Up to $10M
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Department of Forestry · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Hendricks Family Foundation - Capital Grant Hendricks Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Hendricks Family Foundation offers capital grants exceeding $100,000 aimed at fostering local impact in Beloit, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas.	Not published	$100K
Judith Ann Mogan Foundation Grants: Small Grant Program Judith Ann Mogan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Judith Ann Mogan Foundation Grants: Small Grant Program offers financial support to eligible organizations in Oregon, focusing on enhancing community well-being through various priority areas such as Arts & Culture, Community Health…	Not published	Up to $25K
Mccune Foundation: Training Mini-Grants The McCune Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation supports grassroots groups with a strong community base that are addressing critical issues in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties through community organizing strategies.	Not published	Varies
Keep America Beautiful Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Passaic River Shoreline Repair and Park Enhancement Grant, Kearny NJ Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Passaic River Shoreline Repair and Park Enhancement Grant in Kearny, NJ, aims to address the deteriorating shoreline structures along a heavily polluted stretch of the Passaic River.	Not published	Up to $150K
Proposition 68 Technical Assistance San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Pursuant to Section 8008(b)(1) of Proposition 68, up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
Recreational Corridor greenways and trails planning Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies State funding for intergovernmental agreements and grant agreements that support specific projects identified as high priority a Recreational Corridor for repurposing the abandoned railroads.	Not published	Varies
California Drought Funding Grants California State Water Resources Control Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Drought Funding Grants, provided by the California State Water Resources Control Board, aim to support projects addressing urgent drinking water needs and long-term resilience due to drought.	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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