Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 29, 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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St. Augustine Foundation Grant St Augustine Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The St. Augustine Foundation Grant supports Augustinian entities to promote peace, justice, and community development in alignment with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.	Not published	Up to $100K
2027–2029 Building Communities Fund grants Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies Capital funding available for non-residential community and social service facilities. This program reimburses 25% of eligible project costs.	Not published	Varies
Community Improvement Initiative Grant Saginaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Allegheny Foundation Grant Allegheny Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Allegheny Foundation Grant supports initiatives in Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on historic preservation, civic development, and education. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Priorities for RMC LLAR Prop 68: Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects,Provide workforce development opportunities,Expand access to diverse populations,Secured matching funds RMC’s LLAR Grants are…	Not published	Varies
Core City: Cleveland Impact Program Jumpstart Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A 12-week business assistance program designed to drive economic impact in the city of Cleveland by helping individuals overcome obstacles to entrepreneurship through hands-on advising and industry-specific mentoring.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Heart & Soul Seed Grants   Community Heart & Soul · State Not published · $1M Provides start-up funding for resident-driven groups looking to implement the Community Heart & Soul model in communities with populations under 30,000.	Not published	$1M
CFGC Community Grants Community Foundation of Greene County · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CFGC Community Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Greene County, PA by supporting nonprofit organizations that address various community needs. Grants focus on areas such as education, health, arts, and economic development.	Not published	Up to $5K
Trees for Texans - Trees For Communities Grant Texan By Nature · Foundation Not published · $5K The Trees for Texans - Trees For Communities Grant, in partnership with Texan by Nature and H-E-B, fosters community engagement through tree-planting initiatives across Texas.	Not published	$5K
Meadows Foundation Grant Program Meadows Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Meadows Foundation Grant Program is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Texans through diverse funding initiatives across education, environment, arts, and health.	Not published	Varies
Smart Growth Grant National Association of Realtors · State Not published · $300K – $1.5M Supports advancement of programs, policies and initiatives aligned with one or more of the 10 Smart Growth Principles.Level 1 supports efforts to educate REALTORS® and community stakeholders about smart growth topics.	Not published	$300K – $1.5M
SHIP-Homebuyer Education & Counseling Grant Miami-Dade County · Foundation Not published · Varies The SHIP-Homebuyer Education & Counseling program in Miami-Dade County offers funding for educational and counseling services aimed at prospective homebuyers.	Not published	Varies
Joanna Foundation Grant The Joanna Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Joanna Foundation offers grants primarily to organizations that are tax-exempt and focused on community betterment within South Carolina.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Community Grants Program Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2M The Ocean Reef Community Foundation's annual Community Grants Program provides substantial funding to nonprofit organizations serving neighboring areas in the Upper Keys, Homestead, and Florida City.	Not published	$2M
Philadelphia 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
Registered Apprenticeship Hub Development Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $137K	Not published	$137K
Local-Motion Grant Program Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant to support initiatives that strengthen diverse and vibrant bicycling and walking culture in Bloomington.	Not published	Varies
Partners for Places Jobs and Inclusive Infrastructure Initiative Grants The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K – $120K The Partners for Places Jobs and Inclusive Infrastructure Initiative Grants aim to support communities by leveraging infrastructure funds to create equitable projects that benefit underserved areas.	Not published	$45K – $120K
Rum River Community Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Rum River Community Foundation Grant, a philanthropic initiative by the Initiative Foundation, aims to enhance community livability through funding for parks, recreation, and youth engagement in the cities of Bock, Foreston, Milaca…	Not published	Up to $1K
Main Street Maryland Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Main Street Maryland strives to strengthen the economic potential of Maryland’s traditional main streets and neighborhoods.	Not published	Varies
Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program (PCTG) Lake County Community Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) five-year initiative to help neighborhoods throughout Western Montana improve tourism infrastructure, inspire cultural heritage projects, and create visitor-ready experiences through collaborative…	Not published	Varies
Home Gardens Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Rolling · Varies A community-based program that partners with diverse, multi-generational families to build and sustain food-producing home and community gardens through multilingual and culturally-relevant programming.	Rolling	Varies
Arts Organization Quarterly Project Grant Program Metropolitan Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) offers the Arts Organization Quarterly Project Grant Program, prioritizing projects that enhance community impact through arts.	Not published	Up to $3K
Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) - USDA Cooperative Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K	Not published	$200K

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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 29, 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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