Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Community Development Loan Program - Capital Investment Fund Overview: Flexible lending program designed to support rural communities, economic development organizations, housing authorities, and…
Community Development Loans Funder: Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) Overview: Using local SMPDD funds, this program is designed to provide loans to local municipalities…
Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Funder: South Central Dakota Regional Council Geographic Scope: South Central Dakota region (including Stutsman County, North Dakota) Program Type: Low-cost…
Community Economic Development (CED) Fund Program Created: 2000 (SC General Assembly via SC Community Economic Development Act) Overview: The CED grant program supports certified community…
Community Economic Development (CED) Planning Grant Funder: Office of Community Services (OCS), US Department of Health and Human Services Grant Recipient: Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama…
Community Empowerment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Community Empowerment Fund Grant aims to support…
Community Energy Transition Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The…
Community Enhancement Grant (Community Fund) Funder: Caring Community Foundation (CCF) Purpose: Support community enhancement projects engaged in education, healthcare, the arts, and/or community…
Community Enhancement Grants: Oregon City Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metro Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Community Enhancement Grant Program in Oregon City aims to improve the quality of life…
Community Enhancement Grants: Sherwood Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metro Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Community Enhancement Grants in Sherwood, funded by Metro, aim to uplift neighborhoods…
Community Enhancement Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego County Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Community Enhancement Program, funded by San Diego County, supports local…
Community Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Community Enrichment Grant, offered by the Community…
Community Enrichment Grant Program Overview: Grant program that funds projects contributing to economic development in Mendocino County. Focus Areas: - Economic development initiatives - Sustainable…
Community Facilities: Large Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: US $210,001 - US $1,500,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The Community Facilities: Large Grants…
Community Facilities: Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: US $50,000 - US $210,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Community Facilities: Small Grants…
Community Fdn. of Marquette County- Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Marquette County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The…
Community Food and Hunger Relief Projects Grant Funder: Western Colorado Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Seven counties in western Colorado Focus Areas: - Alleviating hunger - Community food…
Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program Funder: NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) Status: Active as of FY 2016 Geographic Scope: United States Program Types: The CFP…
Community Forestry Grants Program: Municipal Forester Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas A&M Forest Service Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Texas A&M Forest Service's…
Community Forestry Grants Program: Community Resiliency Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas A&M Forest Service Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Community Forestry Grants…
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.
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.
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.