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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Vibrant Spaces Matching Grant Program Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K To support businesses in creating vibrant, activated storefronts and outdoor spaces that enhance the downtown environment What They Fund - Examples of Eligible Projects:	Rolling	Up to $10K
Environmental Response Fund (ERF) Grant Program Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Environmental Response Fund (ERF) Grant Program in Hennepin County provides essential funding for the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites.	Not published	Varies
Montpelier Area Foundation Grant Program Montpelier Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Montpelier Area Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Montpelier and Williams County, Ohio, by supporting public charitable purposes.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants: Capacity-Building Grants Golden Civic Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Golden Civic Foundation's Community Impact Grants are designed to enhance the quality of life for residents in Golden, Colorado.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Kodiak Community Foundation Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Kodiak Community Foundation Grant Program, managed by The Alaska Community Foundation, invites applications from tax-exempt organizations to address community needs in the Kodiak Archipelago.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Future of Manufacturing Fund United Way of Greater Cincinnati · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Greater Cincinnati offers a Future of Manufacturing Fund grant program to support manufacturing sector workforce development and economic opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Entergy’s Open Grants Program - Mississippi Entergy Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Entergy’s Open Grants Program in Mississippi aims to enhance community well-being through support for arts, education, poverty solutions, and health initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Flagstaff Sustainability Grants ( formerly Neighborhood Sustainability Grants ) City of Flagstaff City Hall · State Not published · Up to $8K The Flagstaff Sustainability Grants, formerly known as Neighborhood Sustainability Grants, support innovative community projects aimed at enhancing sustainability and promoting healthy lifestyles.	Not published	Up to $8K
Reducing Illegal Dumping in Philadelphia Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation aims to significantly reduce illegal dumping in Philadelphia, targeting a 50% decrease by 2035.	Not published	Varies
Mecu Foundation Grant Mecu Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mecu Foundation Grant, established in 2009, aims to enhance financial education and literacy within the Baltimore community.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Foundation Global Grants Rotary International District 6440 · Foundation Rolling · From $30K Global Grants fund large-scale, sustainable projects and activities that align with Rotary Areas of Focus. Global Grants must support one or more of these areas: To apply for any Rotary Foundation grant, clubs must:	Rolling	From $30K
Parks & Public Space Initiative Albers Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The Parks & Public Space Initiative has invested more than $4.7 million in the community over two decades to encourage central Oklahoma residents to enjoy parks and other public areas.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Woods Fund of Chicago Grant: New Applicants Woods Fund of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Woods Fund of Chicago Grant supports organizations addressing structural racism and economic injustice through community organizing and policy advocacy. It prioritizes BIPOC-led groups working with marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $35K
NOFO- Regional Site Readiness Program-Capital Ready Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $3M The Regional Site Readiness Program-Capital Ready, initiated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to enhance infrastructure across the state, preparing sites for industrial and manufacturing development.	Not published	$250K – $3M
TCFNF: Program Support - Supporting Neighborhoods Grants The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida offers Supporting Neighborhoods Grants to bolster local grassroots efforts.	Not published	Up to $25K
Los Cerritos Wetlands Fund Grant Program Los Cerritos Wetlands Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation Grant KY Social Welfare Fdn FD Tua CHR · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations serving Kentucky residents, focusing on enhancing social welfare for those facing economic hardships.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Sisters' Circle Fund - Greater Kansas City Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Sisters' Circle Fund, established in 2016, aims to enhance charitable giving within African American communities in Greater Kansas City.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program, managed by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, offers competitive grants twice a year to support projects in various fields, including Arts, Education, and Community Development.	Not published	Varies
Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Cycle First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Up to $110K The Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Cycle provides funding for qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Williamsport and Lycoming County.	Not published	Up to $110K
Express Grants (South Arts) The Arts Council Inc · Foundation Ongoing · Up to $3K Expedited grants supporting the presentation of touring artists.	Ongoing	Up to $3K
Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 3 Grant Government of Yukon · Foundation Not published · $100K – $500K The Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund - Tier 3 aims to enhance economic benefits for Yukoners by funding projects that foster innovation, sustainability, and market diversification.	Not published	$100K – $500K
Indigenous Priorities Granting Program (IPGP) Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs, including the Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards, honor individuals and organizations for their environmental protection efforts in Northeastern Pennsylvania.	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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