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.
Overview Elliott County Endowment Fund The mission of the Elliott County Endowment Fund at the Foundation for the Tri-State Community is to improve the quality of life in our community by raising,…
Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in…
Projects requiring urgent response to resolve documented emergencies may be submitted at any time for Tier 3 & 4 counties. Eligible when: situation is an imminent threat to health or environment,…
Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2025 Summary The Emergency Historic…
Emergent Needs & "Open" Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Schenectady Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Schenectady Foundation's Emergent Needs & Open…
Emerging Developer Loan Fund (EDLF) EDLF is a program designed to lend to emerging developers whose projects will revitalize communities, increase quality affordable housing, reduce greenhouse gas…
Emerging Erie Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Emerging Erie Fund, established by The Erie Community Foundation,…
Emerging Philanthropists Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Illinois Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Emerging Philanthropists Fund Grant,…
Emerging Producers Overview: The Emerging Producers program seeks to support individuals, organizations and artists with two years or less of event management experience and who have a vision and…
eMobility Grants Funder: Evolve Houston Geographic Scope: Houston, TX and underserved neighborhoods Overview: Evolve Houston's eMobility Grants provide funding to help community leaders, nonprofits,…
Empire State Trail Town Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parks & Trails New York Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Empire State Trail Town Program, managed by Parks & Trails New York,…
Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge Funder: Strada Education Foundation Inc Overview: Grant program supporting partnerships that meet regional workforce needs, boost employment and…
EMPOWER Overview: A transformative partnership model investing in construction entrepreneurs by providing back-office support services and equitable access to business capital and projects. Key…
Empowering Adair County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Empowering Adair County Grant…
EMSWCD: Partners in Conservation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) Amount: US $10,000 - US $70,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary…
Endowed Funds for Local Nonprofits Geographic Scope: Rush County, Indiana Background: The Rush County Community Foundation administers 40 endowed funds that provide annual support to local nonprofit…
Endowment for Butler County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Endowment for Butler County, established in 1988 by philanthropist Ben…
Overview Mission & Strategy The Initiative Foundation’s mission to serve the people of Central Minnesota hasn’t wavered since its inception in 1986. Its goal is to inspire hope and to create…
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants The goal of MEA’s EECBG program is to help communities transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy through planning activities for future…
Overview Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant Grants of $2,000-$20,000 are available for communities with populations under 15,000 for energy planning and project development to reduce energy use…
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.
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.
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.