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 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Keep Tucson Amable Grant Fund Groundswell Capital · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant supports community improvement projects in areas where Mr. Cheney's lumber company operated. Focused on one-time project grants, the foundation emphasizes sustainability and local support.	Not published	Up to $40K
Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Grant Hugh J Andersen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Grant supports community-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity and self-sufficiency within the St. Croix Valley.	Not published	Varies
North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant North Carolina State Parks · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) provides matching grants up to $500,000 to local governments for the development and improvement of parks and public beach access.	Not published	Up to $500K
Union County Community Foundation Grants Union County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Union County Community Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and institutions focused on education, arts, health, social services, and more.	Not published	Varies
Your Land Your Plan The Community Foundation of Utah · Foundation Not published · Varies A Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation of Utah focused on land use and planning initiatives. The fund pools resources and harnesses the power of collective giving to maximize impact through community-driven solutions.	Not published	Varies
Town-2-Town Mini Grant Mon Valley Alliance · Foundation Not published · $1K The Town-2-Town Mini Grant has been supporting local organizations with funding and operational support since 2018.	Not published	$1K
GECU Foundation Charitable Grant Gecu Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GECU Foundation Charitable Grant aims to enhance community welfare through charitable contributions and volunteerism.	Not published	Varies
Yukon Community Renewable Energy Projects Grant Government of Yukon · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Yukon Community Renewable Energy Projects aim to enhance renewable energy supply and lower diesel usage within the Yukon.	Not published	Up to $500K
Bergholz Community Foundation Grant Bergholz Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Bergholz Community Foundation (Bergholz, OH) offers a 'Bergholz Community Foundation Grant' via an online (and downloadable) application on its Scholarships & Grants page.	Rolling	Varies
GACF: Unrestricted Grant Cycle Greenville Area Community Fnd · Foundation Not published · Varies The GACF Unrestricted Grant Cycle invites nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in the Greenville area to apply for funding to support community projects.	Not published	Varies
Browning Kimball Foundation Grant Browning Kimball Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Browning Kimball Foundation, established in 1978, focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Central Montana through sustainable agriculture and support for youth and families.	Not published	Varies
Office of Legal Immigration Grant Program (ND) North Dakota Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Office of Legal Immigration Grant Program (ND) aims to support businesses and community organizations in North Dakota that seek to recruit, retain, and integrate New Americans.	Not published	Up to $125K
Brownfield Municipal Grant Program - Assessment (CT) Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $100K – $200K The Brownfield Municipal Grant Program - Assessment in Connecticut supports municipalities in redeveloping brownfield sites, promoting economic impact through remediation.	Not published	$100K – $200K
The Community Homeownership Impact Fund Grant Minnesota Housing Finance Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Homeownership Impact Fund, managed by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, aims to enhance affordable housing in Minnesota by funding developers and administrators of single-family, owner-occupied homes.	Not published	Varies
Carolyn Whitney Fund Northern New Jersey Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that annually award grants to support nonprofit organization programs, projects and initiatives positively impacting the quality of life across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence…	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program: Tier 1 Grant Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh · Foundation Not published · $20K – $30K The Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program, administered by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, aims to enhance neighborhood commercial corridors through grants ranging from $20,000 to $30,000.	Not published	$20K – $30K
Defend Lake Almanor Fund The Almanor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Raise money for the work of the Defend Lake Almanor Task Force in representing the interests of Lake Almanor businesses and residents in the ongoing relicensing of Pacific Gas and Electric's Upper North Fork Feather River Hydroelectric…	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture Program New Hanover Community Endowment Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies By supporting a wide range of arts and cultural initiatives, the program fuels economic growth, enriches lives, and fosters opportunities for youth and residents of all ages to thrive.	Not published	Varies
Stone Foundation Grants - New Jersey The Stone Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Stone Foundation Grants in New Jersey focus on providing flexible and trust-based philanthropic support to 501c3 nonprofit organizations and community groups.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · Varies This program is intended to support communities' economic development efforts, on both a local and regional scale.	Not published	Varies
Jackson County Community Foundation Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Jackson County Community Foundation Grant supports projects that enhance the community's development across five key areas: arts and culture, economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health services.	Not published	$500 – $5K
RAHF Community Development Initiative Grants Roy a Hunt Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K The Roy A. Hunt Foundation offers Community Development Initiative Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Pittsburgh and Boston.	Not published	$25K – $250K
VA AmeriCorps State Formula Grant: Operational Grant Serve Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies The VA AmeriCorps State Formula Grant supports programs that engage members in evidence-based interventions to strengthen communities.	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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