Executive - Division of Small Business · Rolling / Open State
Downtown Revitalization and Business Assistance Project - Agency: Executive - Division of Small Business
Community Development & Employment Grants
Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 3,287 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
3,287 grants
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What community development grants are open right now?
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Executive - Division of Small Business · Rolling / Open State
Downtown Strategy - Agency: Executive - Division of Small Business
Capital City Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Downtown Trenton (DTTN) Grants Geographic Scope: Downtown Trenton neighborhood, bordered by the Assunpink Creek and D&R Canal (also called "Creek to Canal, Rte 1 to Old Barracks") Focus Areas: -…
BRIDGE BUILDERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bridge Builders Community Foundations Fka Venango Area Comm Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The…
Approximately US $41,500
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Dr. Young Building Improvements Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: Approximately US $41,500 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The…
Varies
THE DRESCHER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Drescher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Drescher Foundation Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Drescher Foundation, established in 1989, is dedicated to enhancing community life in…
US $45,000 - US $65,000
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Drinking Water and Wastewater Funding (ID) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) Amount: US $45,000 - US $65,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The…
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection · Rolling / Open Foundation
Drinking Water Infrastructure Grants (NV) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Drinking Water Infrastructure Grants program…
Up to US $3,000,000
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Drinking Water Source Protection Grant Program (OR) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Amount: Up to US $3,000,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Drinking…
Between $2,000,000 and $10,000,000
State Water Resources Control Board · Rolling / Open State
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure…
Between $250,000 and $500,000
State Water Resources Control Board · Rolling / Open State
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure…
Water & Waste Funding · Rolling / Open State
State Revolving Fund (SRF) program providing low-interest loans for drinking water infrastructure projects and improvements. Includes Build America, Buy America Act provisions.
ADIRONDACK NORTH COUNTRY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Drive for 25 Farm to School Grant Overview: Grant program designed to increase the amount of local produce and other ingredients served and purchased in public schools. Geographic Scope: Jefferson…
HIGH POINT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
DRIVE High Point Foundation Grant Funder: Visit High Point, a 501(c)(6) non-profit tourism agency, state legislated by NC HB 1621 Funding Source: 3% Guilford County occupancy tax Geographic Scope:…
UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
DTOLive! Call for POP-UP Creative Storefronts Description: Activate storefronts with POP-UP art exhibitions showcasing the work of local artists in the heart of Downtown Orlando to bring economic…
Up to US $50,000
DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION LTD · Rolling / Open Foundation
Dubuque Racing Association Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dubuque Racing Association Ltd Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Dubuque Racing Association Core Grants…
THE DUKE ENDOWMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation
Duke Endowment: Rural Church Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Duke Endowment Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Duke Endowment's Rural Church Grants aim to empower rural United Methodist…
$2,500 per grant (9 grants available, $22,500 total)
JACKSONVILLE ONSLOW ECONOMIC DEVELO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Duke Energy Foundation Small Business Grants Funder: Duke Energy Foundation Geographic Scope: Jacksonville and Onslow County, North Carolina Focus Areas: Small business expansion, technology…
Up to US $20,000
DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Duke Energy: Florida: Local Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Duke Energy Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local…
Up to US $20,000
DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Duke Energy: Kentucky: Local Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Duke Energy Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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