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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Community Investment Fund Grant Federated Co-operatives Limited · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Community Investment Fund Grant, offered by Federated Co-operatives Limited, supports charitable programs in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Arts Build Communities Grants Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABC grant program is funded through specialty license plate sales and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville.	Not published	Varies
Commercial Demolition Grant Program Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Established to offset demolition costs for commercial property owners. The program addresses the presence of deteriorating commercial buildings that adversely affect job creation, economic growth, and community morale.	Not published	Up to $5K
International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics International Project Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics International Project Award recognizes IAAND members collaborating on community-focused projects.	Not published	$3K
Main Street Community Foundation Grants Program Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Barnes Memorial Trust C/O Main Street Community · Foundation Not published · Varies Since the Foundation's founding in 1995, grant programs have been supported by the generosity of many donors.	Not published	Varies
Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grant Program Oklahoma Association of Regional Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Providing grants for small towns and rural communities to fund infrastructure, safety, and local improvements.	Not published	Varies
McMillen Foundation Grant McMillen Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The McMillen Foundation, established in 1947, is a private charitable foundation that supports 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in Fort Wayne and Allen County.	Not published	Varies
Community and Economic Development Division Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · State Not published · Varies Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Click here for the CDBG Application Manual page – deadline : July 22, 2026 at 12 p.m. Central	Not published	Varies
First Bank Richmond Community Foundation Grant First Bank Richmond Inc Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Bank Richmond Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in the communities served by First Bank Richmond.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Commerce / DCRA Grants Section · State Not published · Varies Federal and state funded program supporting community development projects in Alaska municipalities, tribes, and non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
ACDS Community Support Grants Arundel Community Development Services Inc · Foundation Not published · US $15,000 - US $50,000 The ACDS Community Support Grants empower nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County to enhance their effectiveness and impact.	Not published	US $15,000 - US $50,000
Thomas W. Briggs Foundation Grants Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thomas W. Briggs Foundation Grants support organizations that positively impact Memphis, Tennessee, through strategic funding.	Not published	Varies
LaunchNW Rural Grant Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K LaunchNW galvanizes entire communities to ensure that every child finds belonging and travels their best journey from birth to career attainment. The initiative was first implemented in Spokane County.	Not published	$30K
Community Grants Sandia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sandia Foundation concentrates efforts on partnering with Albuquerque nonprofits that work with children in the community with regard to: Historical funding has supported organizations providing:	Not published	Varies
Springboard Fund Grant Durfee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $90K The Springboard Fund Grant, provided by the Durfee Foundation, offers $70,000 over two years to assist emerging organizations in Los Angeles County.	Not published	$90K
Dirt & Gravel / Low Volume Road Program — Lancaster County Conservation District Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lancaster County Conservation District administers Pennsylvania's Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Roads Program locally, providing funding to municipalities and other road-owning entities to reduce sediment pollution to streams while…	Not published	Varies
Albemarle Foundation Impact Grants Albemarle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Albemarle Foundation Impact Grants support local 501(c)(3) organizations within 50 miles of Albemarle Corporation locations, offering up to $15,000 in funding for community programs.	Not published	Up to $15K
Growth Initiative Fund (GIF) Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $372K – $1.0M The Growth Initiative Fund is a loan program administered by the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation that supports primary-sector business expansions in Cass County, North Dakota.	Rolling	$372K – $1.0M
Pleasants Community Foundation Grants Pleasants Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pleasants Community Foundation, established in 2000, enhances the quality of life in Pleasants County, West Virginia, through charitable giving.	Not published	Varies
Ecolab St. Paul, MN Area NPO (Non-Profit Organizations) Grant Program Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ecolab St. Paul, MN Area NPO Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on youth development, community and civic engagement, environmental conservation, and arts education.	Not published	Varies
Yellowstone Valley Gives Billings Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Billings Community Foundation's major giving event that consolidates grant efforts and community giving initiatives. 404 N. 30th St. Email: admin@billingscommunityfoundation.org	Not published	Varies
RFP-27-HHL-002: Building Sustainable Community Economic Enterprises Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · $100 – $25M Grant program to support sustainable community economic enterprises benefiting Native Hawaiians. Administered by the Office of the Chair.	Not published	$100 – $25M
Austin City Limits Music Festival Park Grants Program: Neighborhood Grants Austin Parks Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Austin City Limits Music Festival Park Grants Program offers Neighborhood Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for community-led park improvement projects.	Not published	$500 – $5K
JCEDC Microloan Program Johnson County Economic Development Corp · Foundation Rolling · $4K – $10K A revolving loan fund designed to assist small business owners in Johnson County, Missouri with financing for startup or established businesses, including both home-based and storefront operations.	Rolling	$4K – $10K

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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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