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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Grafton Fund Grant The Windham Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Grafton Fund, administered by the Windham Foundation, supports community-driven projects in the Grafton, Vermont area.	Not published	Up to $1K
Source Water Protection Local Assistance Grant Program (WA) Washington State Department Of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Source Water Protection Local Assistance Grant Program in Washington offers financial support for projects aimed at safeguarding drinking water sources.	Not published	Up to $100K
PMRTC: Legacy Grant Program Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant Program offers substantial funding ranging from $100,000 to $1 million for impactful projects in central Iowa.	Not published	$100K – $1M
FSCF: Mini Grant Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The FSCF Mini Grant program, established in 1996, supports five communities: Lucan, Seaforth, Vesta, Wabasso, and Wanda. Each year, up to $1,000 is awarded to one or two grants per community for projects that benefit residents.	Not published	Up to $1K
Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center - USDA Cooperative Development Grant Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $292K Create or retain jobs in rural areas through development of new rural cooperatives, value-added processing and marketing businesses. Support producers in forming cooperatives and adding value to agricultural products.	Not published	$292K
Jones Family Foundation Grant The Jones Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jones Family Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the vitality of Red Wing by addressing critical community challenges.	Not published	Varies
Harrison County Community Foundation Grants Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · US $500 - US $5,000 The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) offers grants to support projects that enhance arts and culture, community development, education, environmental stewardship, and health services in Harrison County.	Not published	US $500 - US $5,000
Brownfield Municipal Grant Program - Remediation (CT) Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $200K – $6M The Brownfield Municipal Grant Program in Connecticut supports municipalities and entities in redeveloping contaminated sites to stimulate economic growth. Grants of up to $6 million are available, with a minimum request of $200,000.	Not published	$200K – $6M
Garland D. Rhoads Foundation Grant Garland D Rhoads Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Garland D. Rhoads Foundation Grant supports qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Texas, focusing on community improvement, education, health, and human services.	Not published	$5K
NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Housing and Public Facilities Grants New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides essential funding to improve public facilities and support affordable housing initiatives across New Hampshire.	Not published	Up to $750K
Gilmore Foundation Grant Irving S Gilmore Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation offers grants to enhance the cultural, social, and economic life of Greater Kalamazoo.	Not published	Varies
Local College/Career Access Network (LCAN) Grant FY2027 Renewal College Student Aid Commission · State Not published · $6M	Not published	$6M
Working Lands Enterprise Initiative- Service Provider & Producer Association Grant Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative offers competitive grants to support Vermont's forest, farm, and food businesses, alongside producer associations.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Blackford County Community Foundation Community Grants Blackford County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation makes annual Community Grants to local organizations; a recent cycle awarded 16 grants totaling $94,440 to 11 organizations serving local youth, families needing food/medical assistance, and community quality-of-life…	Not published	Varies
Janesville Foundation Grant Janesville Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janesville Foundation Grant supports innovative ideas that enhance the community's quality of life through economic development, education, and human services.	Not published	Varies
J. F Maddox Foundation Grant JF Maddox Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The J. F. Maddox Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Lea County, New Mexico, by supporting non-profit organizations and projects that align with its strategic plan.	Not published	Varies
West Central Initiative Community Grants (Annual Grantmaking) West Central Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies West Central Initiative awards grants annually to regional organizations through a competitive grantmaking process. Recent grant rounds have distributed $700,000+ to 46+ regional organizations.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Retail Grant Program Capitalize Albany Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neighborhood Retail Grant Program is attracting businesses interested in establishing a new Albany storefront-location, and will enhance existing retail businesses in strategically identified neighborhood commercial corridors located…	Not published	Varies
Creative Recovery LA Community Partners · Foundation Not published · $26M To support COVID-19 recovery in nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and the creative economy, one of the hardest-hit sectors during the pandemic	Not published	$26M
Assistance on Main Street Society for the Preservation of Maryland Antiquities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant - Tier 2 (Regional Projects) New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division · Foundation Not published · $100K – $500K The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant supports regional projects aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation and community well-being.	Not published	$100K – $500K
Tribal Byways Grant Funding Scenic America · Foundation Not published · Varies In addition to state scenic byways, national scenic byways, and federal agency byways, the National Scenic Byways Program provides grant funding opportunities specifically for Tribal Byways.	Not published	Varies
Programa de Apoio a Projetos Locais (Local Project Support Program) Alcoa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
OEPA: Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Grant Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, provides essential financial and technical support for projects aimed at improving water quality in Ohio.	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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