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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Harvard Allston Partnership Fund (Up to $25,000) Grant President and Fellows of Harvard College · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Harvard Allston Partnership Fund offers grants up to $25,000 to support local non-profits and community groups in the North Allston-North Brighton area.	Not published	Up to $25K
Emerging Philanthropists Fund Grant Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Emerging Philanthropists Fund Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, supports innovative projects that meet community needs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) aims to provide grants and loans for developing competitive sites, enabling businesses to relocate or expand within the Commonwealth.	Not published	Up to $250K
Alaska Airlines Foundation Corporate Giving - Nonprofit Fundraiser Sponsorships Alaska Airlines Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AR Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Arkansas Agriculture Department · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Arkansas Specialty Crop Block Grant Program aims to enhance the marketability and consumption of specialty crops in Arkansas.	Not published	$20K – $100K
MFi Legacy Fund Grant Medfield Foundation Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The MFi Legacy Fund grant, managed by the Medfield Foundation Inc., aims to enrich the lives of Medfield residents through community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
SVCreates: Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Program Silicon Valley Creates · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Program, supported by Silicon Valley Creates and local partners, aims to empower artists and the arts community in Gilroy.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Funding Futures Grant Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley · Foundation Not published · Up to $22K Funding Futures, led by Partners for Climate Action, aims to empower local communities in the Hudson Valley to address ecological challenges through collaborative efforts.	Not published	Up to $22K
Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants Missoula Downtown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nevada State Bank Grant Nevada State Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nevada State Bank Grant supports community development initiatives aimed at benefiting low and moderate-income individuals and areas.	Not published	Varies
Smart Growth Grants: Level 1, 2 & 3 National Association of Realtors · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Due to overwhelming interest, the 2025 Smart Growth Grant program has reached full capacity and is no longer accepting applications.	Not published	Varies
Groundswell Growth Fund Groundswell Capital · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
FCFPP: Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund Grant First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund, established by Charles F. Lindig, supports projects that enhance the religious, charitable, educational, cultural, recreational, or economic welfare of the Borough of Lewisburg.	Not published	Varies
Community Fund for Carmel Valley Grants Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Community Fund for Carmel Valley (CFCV) provides grants to nonprofit organizations that support the communities of Carmel Valley, Cachagua, and Jamesburg.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Edelweiss Foundation Grant Edelweiss Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edelweiss Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting transformative initiatives in Greater Cincinnati. Their mission focuses on enriching the community by funding projects led by visionary leaders.	Not published	Varies
KaBOOM! Adventure Courses Grant Program Kaboom Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The KaBOOM! Adventure Courses Grant Program offers funding to create engaging playspaces for older children and teens.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Loans Southern Ms Planning & Development District Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $175K Using local SMPDD funds, this program is designed to provide loans to local municipalities and county governments for community development purposes.	Rolling	Up to $175K
Ella West Freeman Foundation Grant Ella West Freeman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ella West Freeman Foundation, established in 1941 by A. B. Freeman in honor of his wife, has provided over $20 million to support non-profits in the Greater New Orleans area.	Not published	Varies
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund will receive $2 million in funding for targeted investment to promote economic prosperity in Maryland’s traditionally disadvantaged and underserved rural communities.	Not published	Varies
Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Program Grant Kane County, Illinois · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Program, established by Kane County, supports projects that enhance education, environmental initiatives, and economic development within the community.	Not published	Up to $100K
Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants Artsbuild · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Build Communities grants program is funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission and administered locally by ArtsBuild for Hamilton County. Designed to provide support for arts projects that:	Not published	Varies
Community Legacy Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Community Legacy program provides local governments and community development organizations with funding for essential projects aimed at strengthening communities through activities such as business retention and attraction…	Not published	Varies
Woods Fund of Chicago Grant: Returning Applicants Woods Fund of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies The Woods Fund of Chicago Grant is aimed at supporting returning applicants who are committed to combating structural racism and economic injustice. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2025.	Not published	Varies
Idaho Opportunity Fund Idaho Commerce Grants · State Not published · Varies Serves as a 'deal-closing fund' to strengthen Idaho's competitive ability to support the expansion of existing Idaho businesses and recruit new companies to the state, ultimately creating new jobs and economic growth in Idaho.	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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