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 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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Level 1 Placemaking Grant National Association of Realtors · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Level 1 Placemaking Grant, offered by the National Association of Realtors, supports temporary projects aimed at enhancing community livability and revitalizing downtown areas.	Not published	Up to $3K
Grant Cycle III Vigran Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant Cycle III is the third of three annual grant cycles offered by the Wayne County Foundation to support programs and projects for local nonprofit organizations that enhance the spirit of the community and improve the quality of life…	Not published	Varies
Department of Employment and Economic Development - Competitive Contract Opportunities Employment and Economic Development Department · State Not published · Varies DEED solicitation announcements of competitive grant and professional/technical (PT) services contract opportunities are posted here. Postings include all outgoing grants and all open-ended PT services.	Not published	Varies
PDCED: Flood Mitigation Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The PDCED Flood Mitigation Grant Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, supports projects aimed at reducing flood risks across the state.	Not published	Up to $500K
Alleghany Foundation Grants Alleghany Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alleghany Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) organization in Virginia, focuses on enhancing the quality of life in the Alleghany Highlands through strategic funding initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Grant Indiana Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Grant, offered by the Indiana Department of Health, aims to enhance public health through improved infrastructure for cycling and walking.	Not published	Up to $20K
San Manuel Cares Grant Program San Manuel Band of Mission Indians · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Manuel Cares Grant Program, offered by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, focuses on empowering communities in the Inland Empire and Indian Country.	Not published	Varies
Metropolitan Council - Livable Communities Grants Metropolitan Council · State Not published · Varies The 1995 Livable Communities Act (LCA) funds development projects that create affordable housing, increase economic opportunity, improve connections, and realize more equitable development outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Economic Development Grant Fund (EDGF) Granite State Economic Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides grants to organizations, projects and programs that create and/or retain jobs, improve or otherwise enhance the community.	Not published	Varies
Nagel Foundation Grant The John F Nagel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nagel Foundation Grant supports non-profits in southwest Idaho by providing financial assistance to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Letter of Intent (Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia) Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia · Foundation Rolling · Historically averages $14,000–$25,000 Applications open year-round; Phase I is a rolling deadline and Phase II is specified if/when Phase I is approved. 'The historical average for a competitive grant through this process is in the $14,000 - $25,000 range.' Organizations may…	Rolling	Historically averages $14,000–$25,000
VOREC Community Grant (Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative) Kingdom Trail Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K	Not published	$75K
Community Spruce-Up Program Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Neighborhood-driven projects that transform public spaces in Central Baltimore.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Junior League of Collin County · Foundation Not published · Varies Creative, world-changing ideas that enable agencies to:	Not published	Varies
Bertram EDC Matching Sign Grant Bertram Economic Development · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bertram Economic Development Corporation funds a Matching Sign Grant that provides matching funds to existing businesses and non-residential property owners within the City of Bertram, TX and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).	Rolling	Varies
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - General Infrastructure Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Infrastructure Project Grant Impact Harrisburg · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must demonstrate impact in at least one of the following areas:	Not published	Varies
U Street Main Street Small Business Grants District Bridges · Foundation Not published · Varies Amsterdam, Archipelago, Barkada Wine Bar, Ben's Chili Bowl, Ben's Next Door, Black & White Look Optical, DC Noodles, Exiles Bar, Ezra Paul, Franklin Hall, Pure Lounge & Nightclub, Q n Q Cleaners, Sudhouse, U Street Wine & Beer, Vivid	Not published	Varies
One Maryland Tax Credit (OM) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Provides tax credits to businesses that make significant capital investments and create jobs in economically distressed counties in Maryland.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Charities of Traverse City: Systems Change Accelerator Grant Rotary Charities of Traverse City · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Rotary Charities of Traverse City offers the Systems Change Accelerator Grant to support innovative initiatives addressing the root causes of complex community problems.	Not published	Up to $150K
Impact Investing Loans Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Below-market loan funding to support affordable housing, community development, and other social impact projects ACF is a national leader in impact investing.	Not published	Varies
Hallett Charitable Trusts Grant E W Hallett Charitable Tr UA · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hallett Charitable Trusts aim to strengthen the Cuyuna Lakes Area through financial support to non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
City of Bellingham- Standard Tourism Grant City of Bellingham · State Not published · $5K – $30K The City of Bellingham offers the Standard Tourism Grant to promote cultural activities and tourism. This program supports events that attract visitors, enhancing local economic activity.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Community Development Block Grants - Alaska Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $850K The Alaska Community Development Block Grant Program provides vital funding for public facilities and planning activities to enhance the health and safety of local communities.	Not published	Up to $850K

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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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