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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The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program Grant Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program aims to enhance economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The program makes grants to expand recreational and educational use of conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects, 2.	Not published	$5M – $200M
Field Order 15 Fund Homesight · Foundation Not published · $2.8M – $5M	Not published	$2.8M – $5M
WV Culture: State Development Grant Program West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History · Foundation Not published · $1K The WV Culture: State Development Grant Program provides financial support for the rehabilitation of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.	Not published	$1K
Loan Financing Maryland Economic Development Corporation · State Not published · Varies MEDCO’s loan financed projects encourage and aid the development of business within Maryland.	Not published	Varies
Designated Legislative (DL) Grants Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Designated Legislative (DL) Grants program allows communities and organizations in Alaska to seek funding through their state senators and representatives for capital projects.	Not published	Varies
El Paso County Community Development Block Grant El Paso County, Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2009, El Paso County Community Development Block Grant funds have been awarded to local jurisdictions and non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
CFWT: Community Funds Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of West Texas offers the Community Funds Grant, designed to support a variety of community needs through targeted funding.	Not published	Up to $10K
Town of Grand Lake Fund Grant Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Town of Grand Lake Fund Grant supports organizations that enhance the quality of life in Grand County, providing funding for programs in areas such as arts, health, education, and sports.	Not published	Varies
Consumers Energy Foundation Grant Consumers Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Consumers Energy Foundation Grant aims to assist Michigan communities by funding innovative projects that enhance people's lives, protect the environment, and promote economic prosperity.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Bell Charitable Foundation: Health and Wellbeing & Technology Grants The Bell Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please find the Economic and Social Mobility & Sustainability Grants here._ Welcome to the Bell Charitable Foundation Grant Application page!	Not published	Varies
The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grant (MD) Rural Maryland Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grant aims to enhance living standards in rural areas of Maryland by 2030.	Not published	Varies
Inter-American Foundation Research Fellowships Social Science Research Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Inter-American Foundation Research Fellowships support rigorous, field-based, and actionable research on the economic and social impacts of community-led development programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Member and Partner Organizations Latino Community Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Operational, capacity-building and programmatic grants to member and partner organizations in order to fund and develop programs, fill gaps, advocate, and foster civic participation.	Not published	Varies
BBCF Grants Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Bluestone Bank Charitable Foundation supports local organizations through financial grants, prioritizing initiatives that aid low- and moderate-income households.	Not published	Up to $5K
Lewis County Community Foundation Grant Program Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · Varies To be considered for a Lewis County Community Foundation grant, an applicant must be a private, nonprofit organization, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a public institution.	Not published	Varies
Keep South Carolina Beautiful New Affiliate Startup Grant Palmettopride the Governor's Council on Beautification & Litter · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support the certification and launch of new Keep South Carolina Beautiful (and Keep America Beautiful) affiliates in communities throughout South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
CFCBR: Community Grants Program Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Community Grants Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, allocates over $1.5 million annually to support nonprofit organizations addressing community needs in Staunton, Waynesboro, and surrounding…	Not published	$1K – $10K
CDBG: Economic Development Grant - Downtown Revitalization Missouri Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The CDBG: Economic Development Grant for Downtown Revitalization supports eligible Missouri communities in revitalizing their downtown areas through facade improvements and infrastructure investments.	Not published	Up to $750K
Main Street Matters: Facade Grants Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Main Street Matters program aims to enhance downtown areas and neighborhoods through façade grants that encourage private investment and support revitalization efforts.	Not published	Up to $100K
Mac MacLure Spirit of Leadership Award Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation (RWDF) and Central Baltimore Partnership present the annual Mac MacLure Spirit of Leadership Award — one $25,000 unrestricted award to a community leader whose work in Central Baltimore embodies innovative…	Not published	$25K
Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking Grant Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking Grant, provided by ArtsWave, aims to enhance arts and cultural heritage projects in Northern Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $10K
CCCF: Common Ground Program - Mini Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CCCF: Common Ground Program - Mini Grants offers funding up to $5,000 for one- to two-year projects aimed at enhancing forest health, reducing wildfire risks, and supporting agricultural lands.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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