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 federal, 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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Bush Prize: North Dakota ( formerly knows as Bush Prize for Community Innovation) Grant The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Bush Prize for Community Innovation recognizes exceptional organizations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and surrounding Native nations that foster community engagement and drive creative solutions.	Not published	Up to $250K
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program: Tier 2 Grant Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program: Tier 2 provides grants to support equitable, place-based initiatives in Pittsburgh's commercial corridors.	Not published	$50K – $150K
ArtsActivate Program - Group D Grant City of Dallas · State Not published · Up to $16K The ArtsActivate Program, initiated by the City of Dallas, aims to bridge cultural gaps and enhance community engagement through artistic projects.	Not published	Up to $16K
We Energies Foundation Grants We Energies Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The We Energies Foundation Grants support community development, health services, arts, education, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Wisonsin Opportunity Attraction Fund (WI) Grant Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $5M The Wisconsin Opportunity Attraction Fund aims to strategically invest in the state's economy by attracting major events and programs.	Not published	$100K – $5M
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund - Local Grants Program New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund - Local Grants Program provides financial support for projects in Coös County, NH, and neighboring communities in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Québec.	Not published	Up to $20K
City and County of Denver Community Support Mini Grants The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The City and County of Denver Community Support Mini Grants provide funding for community groups, nonprofits, and microbusinesses in priority neighborhoods.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Assistance Grant City Thread · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K City Thread's Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Assistance Grant provides selected US cities ~$50,000 in technical assistance (a site visit, mobility/project-delivery assessment, and a strategic roadmap to speed implementation…	Rolling	Up to $50K
GA Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program NOFO Grant Georgia Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $300K – $15M The GA Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, aims to enhance recreational opportunities in urban areas lacking access to outdoor spaces.	Not published	$300K – $15M
GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Algiers and St. Bernard Parish.	Not published	Up to $10K
GOCO: Community Impact Grant Great Outdoors Colorado · Foundation Not published · $100K – $2M The GOCO Community Impact Grant supports projects that enhance community access to outdoor spaces in Colorado. With a focus on revitalizing parks, trails, and other facilities, GOCO aims to improve the quality of life for residents.	Not published	$100K – $2M
Chicago FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance Department of Commerce · Federal Not published · Up to $300K UPDATED NOTICE - PLEASE READ: April 6, 2023 EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE).	Not published	Up to $300K
2026 Community Grants Program Bronx River Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Forestry Grants Program: Tree Planting Texas A&M Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $20K The Community Forestry Grants Program: Tree Planting, initiated by Texas A&M Forest Service, aims to enhance urban and community tree canopy coverage across Texas.	Not published	$20K
Skyway-West Hill & North Highline Permanent Affordability Community Planning Support Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $88K The Skyway-West Hill & North Highline Permanent Affordability Community Planning Support Grant aims to address the housing affordability crisis by funding community-based organizations to lead planning processes for permanently affordable…	Not published	Up to $88K
Rotary Community Impact Grant Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Rotary Community Impact Grant, offered by the Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs, provides $15,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, or government agencies in Routt County.	Not published	Up to $15K
UPLIFT (Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The UPLIFT program finances strategically targeted affordable single family, for-sale development to elevate property values in historically red-lined neighborhoods with the aim of building household wealth.	Not published	Varies
Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Grant Institution for Savings in Newburyport · Foundation Not published · Up to US $500 The Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Grant seeks to enhance community well-being through funding initiatives in various focus areas including economic empowerment, youth development, arts and culture, and health services.	Not published	Up to US $500
Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Community Grants Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Coffeyville Area Community Foundation (KS) runs one competitive grant cycle each spring (applications in March, awards by May), open to any 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Coffeyville area, funding project-based work across arts & culture…	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Infrastructure - Catalyst Program State Not published · $300 – $50M Projects that address transportation, telecommunications, energy, and basic public infrastructure; business and workforce development; health care, nutrition and food security, and other public services; resource conservation; tourism…	Not published	$300 – $50M
Sprouts Fund Milwaukee Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sprouts Fund distributes grants of up to $10,000 per project with a total of $50,000 distributed annually.	Not published	Up to $10K
Love Your Block Neighborhood Grants Gila River Indian Community · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Love Your Block Neighborhood Grants, offered by the Neighborhood Services Department, empower Neighborhood and Block Watch groups to enhance their communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
A Shared Life in Detroit The Jewish Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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