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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Baybrook Retail Improvement Grant (BRIG) Greater Baybrook Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Offers business owners funding to significantly improve commercial building fronts along Baybrook's commercial corridors.	Not published	Varies
Beaird Family Foundation Grant Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beaird Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations primarily in the Shreveport-Bossier City area of North Louisiana.	Not published	Varies
Bush Prize: Minnesota The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bush Prize celebrates organizations that are highly valued within their communities and have a track record of successful community problem solving.	Not published	Varies
Eveleth Community Foundation Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Eveleth Community Foundation Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Eveleth area, focusing on arts, education, community development, environmental sustainability, and human services.	Not published	$500 – $10K
ADA Improvement Grant Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K The ADA Improvement Grant aims to enhance access to essential services in downtown areas by funding the removal of architectural barriers for elderly and severely disabled adults.	Not published	$10K – $200K
Philip L. Graham Fund Grant Philip L Graham Fund co Graham Holdings Company · Foundation Not published · $30K – $75K The Philip L. Graham Fund Grant focuses on enhancing the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area through substantial annual grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.	Not published	$30K – $75K
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant supports local communities through charitable contributions, focusing on areas such as arts, education, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Citizens' Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) - Request for Applications Amador County Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide design support and technical assistance	Not published	Varies
Alliant Credit Union Foundation Grant Alliant Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alliant Credit Union Foundation, established in 2008, is dedicated to bridging the digital divide for underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
Jones County- Anamosa Community Foundation & Cultivate Anamosa Grants Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jones County- Anamosa Community Foundation & Cultivate Anamosa Grants support projects that enhance the Anamosa community, focusing on downtown vitality, recreation, wellness, educational opportunities, and tourism.	Not published	Varies
Bamford Foundation Grants The Bamford Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Bamford Foundation, established in 1990, aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals and strengthen communities in Tacoma and the South Puget Sound region.	Not published	Up to $15K
DeMayo Bright Futures Innovation Award Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This award is by nomination only._ The Fund for Williamstown seeks nominations for the DeMayo Bright Futures Innovation Award.	Not published	Varies
Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant (Aetna Foundation) The John Bartram Association · Foundation Not published · $100K The Aetna Foundation developed the Cultivating Healthy Communities program to enhance a more comprehensive approach to health, recognizing that nearly 60% of a person's life expectancy is driven by factors outside of the doctor's office…	Not published	$100K
Tull Charitable Foundation Grant Tull Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tull Charitable Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Georgia, focusing on projects that enhance community impact and organizational capacity.	Not published	Varies
PPL: Empowering Communities Grants PPL Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The PPL Foundation's Empowering Communities Grants provide up to $50,000 to support initiatives that enhance education, workforce development, and community revitalization.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Community Advocacy & Partnership Engagement (CAPE) Grant National Education Association Staff Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies The NEA Community Advocacy & Partnership Engagement (CAPE) Grant aims to support local affiliates in mobilizing community organizations to enhance student achievement, particularly for students of color.	Not published	Varies
Forest County Unrestricted Endowment, Founded by Bill & Judy McDaid Grant Bridge Builders Community Foundations FKA Venango Area Comm Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest County Unrestricted Endowment, founded by Bill and Judy McDaid, supports community-driven initiatives in Forest County.	Not published	Varies
CDBG Water/Sewer/Storm Water Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $50M	Not published	$50M
Black Philanthropy Initiative Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through strategic grantmaking, the funds of ACF's Black Philanthropy Initiative support nonprofit organizations that serve African Americans.	Not published	Varies
Kauffman Foundation: Collective Impact Grant - Planning Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Kauffman Foundation's Collective Impact Grant - Planning supports coalitions of high-capacity organizations aiming for systems-level change in the Kansas City area.	Not published	Up to $500K
Tourism Sustainability Grant Program Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K	Not published	Up to $30K
RFP: Arts & Culture for Community Wealth – Collective Power Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts & Culture for Community Wealth grant by The Chicago Community Trust aims to harness the collective power of community engagement to drive economic growth.	Not published	Varies
UniBank Community Giving Grant Unibank Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies UniBank Community Giving is dedicated to enhancing local communities through charitable contributions.	Not published	Varies
Willary Foundation Grant The Willary Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Willary Foundation Grant supports innovative and creative projects that benefit communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This family foundation encourages unique ideas and efforts, promoting development in the region.	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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