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 Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Programs (TX) Texas Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $1M The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) in Texas aims to revitalize downtown areas by funding infrastructure improvements that promote economic activity.	Not published	$1M
Housing + Health: Funding Opportunity for Planning and Predevelopment St David's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding for Planning and Predevelopment.	Not published	Varies
Chinook Fund Giving Project Grants Chinook Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chinook Fund provides grants - including start-up and seed funding - to grassroots organizations working for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice in Colorado, focusing on groups cut off from traditional funding streams.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) assists local governments in Pennsylvania by providing grants for hiring financial consultants to develop comprehensive financial and economic strategies.	Not published	Up to $200K
ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $535K The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) and City of Alexandria awarded approximately $535,000 in funding to eight Alexandria-based business associations to help them build organizational capacity and grow their programs to…	Not published	Up to $535K
Rural Catalyst Grant ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Georgia Community Development Block Grant (Annual) (GA) Georgia Department of Community Affairs · Foundation Not published · $1M – $1.3M The Georgia Community Development Block Grant (Annual) aims to support various eligible activities, including housing improvements and public facilities.	Not published	$1M – $1.3M
Skokie Community Foundation Grants Skokie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Skokie Community Foundation Grants promote collaboration among organizations to enhance community welfare in Skokie. Applications must involve at least two partners, including a qualified nonprofit or governmental entity.	Not published	Up to $10K
Porter County Community Fund Grant Porter County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Porter County Community Fund Grant, provided by the Porter County Community Foundation, aims to support humanitarian, cultural, educational, and environmental initiatives within the community.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Denver Foundation: Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Denver Foundation's Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants program invites community groups to apply for funding aimed at enhancing local initiatives.	Not published	$500 – $5K
ACL Music Festival Grants Program: Community Impact Grants Austin Parks Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The ACL Music Festival Grants Program offers Community Impact Grants aimed at enhancing local parks through community-driven projects. Grants of $5,000 and up support improvements like playgrounds, trails, and gardens on city-owned land.	Not published	$5K
Better Together Grant Central Eastside Industrial Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Better Together Grant funds arts/cultural events, public installations, and community-driven projects that activate public space, increase foot traffic, and promote the Central Eastside (Portland, OR) district identity.	Not published	Varies
AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program, managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, promotes urban youth agricultural education and community development in urban areas.	Not published	$5K – $75K
2026 Small Business Investment Grant Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
LEAD: BUILD Health Foundation for Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Development) is FFL's community training program that equips Louisiana residents with tools to steer local and regional decision-making processes.	Not published	Varies
Graves Foundation Grants John and Denise Graves Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Graves Foundation Grants support grassroots, community-led initiatives in Minneapolis, aiming to close equity gaps and enhance the lives of youth.	Not published	Varies
State Urgent Need (SUN) Fund Alamo Area Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $500K – $1M For applications and current funding details, refer to: https://texasagriculture.gov/Grants-Services/Rural-Economic-Development/-TxCDBG-Rural-Community-Development-Block-Grant/Fund-Categories-and-Applications/State-Urgent-Need-Fund	Not published	$500K – $1M
Kern River Valley Community Fund Competitive Grants Kern Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kern River Valley Community Fund aims to enhance the quality of life in the Kern River Valley by distributing grants that address charitable needs.	Not published	Varies
Paul and Martha Rees Fund Grant The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Paul and Martha Rees Fund Grant, established by BB&T in 2014, offers unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Northern Shenandoah Valley.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Façade Improvement Program WDBID Management Company · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K A 2009 block-by-block inventory showed that 78% of buildings in the Downtown Wilmington BID would benefit from improved façade treatments.	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Downtown Ontario Façade Improvement Program Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland · Foundation Ongoing · Up to $25K	Ongoing	Up to $25K
Fonds Alcoa pour les collectivités durables (Alcoa Fund for Sustainable Communities) Alcoa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Betty Petersen Conservation Fund Birdscaribbean · Foundation Not published · Varies A BirdsCaribbean named grant fund (managed since 2019) supporting community-engaged bird conservation in the Caribbean — projects that engage and empower communities and stakeholders to protect and benefit sustainably from their birds…	Not published	Varies
Pacific Life Foundation Grants Pacific Life Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $100K The Pacific Life Foundation Grants aim to positively impact communities through strategic funding in areas such as arts, education, and health.	Not published	$15K – $100K

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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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