Community Development & Employment Grants

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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DE Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Delaware Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The DE Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program aims to enhance Delaware's urban tree canopy through quality tree planting and management projects.	Not published	$500 – $5K
CTC Tree Grant (Community Grants) Colorado Tree Coalition Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $8K To initiate, improve and enhance community forestry programs throughout the state and promote community forestry.	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Transportation – Better Roads Erosion Inventory Grants Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Funds completion of Road Erosion Inventories (REI) reassessments on hydrologically connected road segments that currently do not meet standards in compliance with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Municipal Roads…	Not published	Varies
Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award Listed by Homesight · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation: New Applicant Grant Lockhart Vaughan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lockhart Vaughan Foundation, established in 1990, provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in Baltimore, focusing on education, environment, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Gordon Elwood Foundation Grant Gordon Elwood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants are awarded in alignment with the Foundation's mission of investing in the youth, individuals, families and communities of Southern Oregon. _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
Sam F. Weller Family Foundation Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sam F. Weller Family Foundation Grant supports charitable projects in Mitchell, South Dakota, aimed at enhancing economic development and addressing community issues.	Not published	Varies
Regional Water Implementation Grant Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Regional Water Implementation Grant aims to enhance collaboration among water systems in Kansas by providing funding for preliminary engineering studies.	Not published	Up to $1M
Founders Garden Club of Dallas Grant Program Founders Garden Club of Dallas · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year a portion of funds raised by the Club are designated to be distributed to projects in Dallas County that align with the following GCA purposes: Projects must be located in or serve Dallas County, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Program< 5,000 Population Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $650K The Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, allocates $1 million in 2024 to support water and sewer projects for communities with populations under 5,000.	Not published	Up to $650K
Spinks Family Foundation: Small Grant Request Spinks Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Spinks Family Foundation offers small grants to support non-profit organizations dedicated to improving community life in South Carolina.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Not published · Varies This non-competitive grant program focuses on increasing public access to the Delta through recreation and tourism opportunities, historic and cultural preservation, and environmental education in order to promote a robust Delta economy.	Not published	Varies
Rural Child Care Planning Grant Program (IA) Iowa Economic Development Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Rural Child Care Planning Grant Program in Iowa aims to assist rural communities in analyzing their child care needs. With a $20,000 grant, applicants must provide a $10,000 cash match to secure funding for strategic solutions.	Not published	Up to $20K
Local Climate Action Grants: Planning Grants Minnesota Pollution Control Agency · Foundation Not published · $650K The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering Local Climate Action Planning Grants to help communities adapt to climate change and reduce their carbon footprint.	Not published	$650K
Call for Interest Program Grant United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Call for Interest Program by United Way of Greater Los Angeles seeks organizations and individuals to enhance the ecosystem of partners, promote inclusive economic models, and scale ideas for network partners.	Not published	Varies
eMobility Grants Evolve Houston · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Evolve Houston's eMobility Grants provide funding to help community leaders, nonprofits, and organizations launch projects that expand access to clean transportation in underserved neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $15K
RDFC Grant (Rural Development Finance Corporation Grant) Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K	Not published	$2K – $3K
Quality Jobs Fund The New World Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100M The Quality Jobs Fund invests in job quality and not just job creation to support the development of strong and sustainable working class communities.	Not published	$100M
Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding Grant California State Water Resources Control Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Small Community Clean Water/Wastewater (SCWW) Funding Program aims to provide financial assistance to small disadvantaged communities for the planning, design, and construction of projects that improve water quality.	Not published	Varies
Indianapolis Community Development Block Grant - Non-Housing City of Indianapolis: Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) · State Not published · Varies The Indianapolis Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) focuses on improving community viability through decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low and moderate-income individuals.	Not published	Varies
John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Grant John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Grant, established in 1943, supports educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives in the Greater Kansas City area.	Not published	Varies
Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Mini Grants Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Pennsylvania Environmental Council offers Mini Grants to support projects in the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Bank of Hawaii Foundation - Program Grant Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of Hawaii Foundation is dedicated to enhancing communities through impactful programs targeting low and moderate-income areas.	Not published	Varies
County-wide and Regional Funding Program State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has identified a need for regional programs that address drought related and contamination issues for state small water systems (state smalls) and domestic wells serving…	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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