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 federal 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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Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant - Minnesota (Hennepin County) The Nordson Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life in communities across the U.S., particularly through education.	Not published	Varies
Rebuild Midwest Healing Soils Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Enable organic and regenerative farmers to:	Not published	Varies
NYS Grant Funds - Capital Grant Funding Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Capital grant funding available from state sources for capital-based economic development projects intended to promote jobs or increase business or economic activity.	Not published	Varies
FSCF: Community Development Grant Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The FSCF Community Development Grant, established in 1996, supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies serving the Five Star communities (Lucan, Seaforth, Vesta, Wabasso, and Wanda).	Not published	$1K – $10K
Baltimore City Live Near Your Work Program Healthy Neighborhoods Inc · Foundation Not published · From $2B A partnership designed to encourage homeownership near place of employment. This program provides grant assistance to help employees purchase homes in Baltimore City close to where they work.	Not published	From $2B
Benton County Affiliate Matching Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Benton County Affiliate Matching Grantmaking Program, managed by the Benton County Community Foundation, aims to enhance the community's quality of life through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $3K
Area Development Grant Program Appalachian Regional Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Area Development Grant Program, managed by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), supports economic growth in Appalachia through investments in critical infrastructure and workforce development.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Investment Grant (WI) Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Community Development Investment Grant in Wisconsin aims to enhance economic well-being through strategic investments in urban, small city, and rural redevelopment projects.	Not published	Up to $250K
Exterior Enhancement Grant Downtown South Bend Inc Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Unity Grants Hendricks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants support projects and programs that meet these priorities: For questions, contact HCCF Vice President of Programs Eric Hessel at eric@hendrickscountycf.org or 317-268-6240	Rolling	Varies
Community Impact Grants (Quarterly) Boise Regional Realtors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Improve the quality of life in the Boise region through housing-related projects and grants.	Not published	Varies
Impact100 Metro Detroit Grant Program Impact100 Detroit · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Detroit provides high-impact grants of up to $100,000 to support local nonprofits in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties.	Not published	$100K
Rural Partnerships Program Grant Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K The Rural Partnerships Program Grant, offered by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, aims to foster resilient rural communities in Maine through collaborative infrastructure and partnerships.	Not published	$10K – $200K
Wayne County Foundation Grant Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Wayne County Foundation Grant aims to enhance the community spirit and quality of life in Wayne County, Indiana, by supporting organizations and initiatives that address significant community issues.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Project Financing Loan Delaware Valley Regional Economic · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500K DVREDF's main objective is to provide financing to projects that have measurable economic development and/or job impact.	Rolling	Up to $500K
Affordable Housing Mission Investment Loan Fund Salt Lake Neighborhood Housing Services DBA Neighborworks Salt Lake · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2M	Rolling	Up to $2M
McClure Family Foundation Grant McClure Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The McClure Family Foundation Grant honors the legacy of Charles and Dorothy McClure by supporting nonprofit organizations that strengthen families and communities.	Not published	Varies
Special Grants & Initiatives Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Strategic, one-time grants addressing specific community needs identified through foundation convenings and research. These grants support proactive community initiatives and coalitions addressing pressing issues.	Not published	Up to $200K
Consolidated Grant Program Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Consolidated Grant Program, supported by Washington's Climate Commitment Act, allocates funds for essential public transportation improvements in rural communities, tribal transportation, and services for seniors and individuals with…	Not published	Varies
CT AmeriCorps Formula Funding Opportunity Grant Serve Connecticut · Foundation Not published · Varies The CT AmeriCorps Formula Funding Opportunity aims to enhance community engagement through service and volunteering, focusing on pressing challenges.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants United Arts of Central Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Impact Grants provide competitive funding to support cross sector collaborations between arts-based and non-arts-based organizations.	Not published	Varies
Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Grants Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Coffeyville Area Community Foundation is to endow funds to improve the quality of life for people of the Coffeyville Area.	Not published	Varies
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K – $150K Partners for Places is a collaborative matching grant program led by The Funders Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network that connects local government and philanthropy to invest in sustainability projects.	Not published	$45K – $150K
Economic - FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $200 – $50M Helps communities and regions plan and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Two funding pathways remain: Supports recovery in areas where a Presidential disaster declaration was issued in calendar years 2023 and 2024.	Not published	$200 – $50M

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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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