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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Black United Fund- Community Impact Grants Black United Fund of Oregon · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUF-OR) provides Community Impact Grants to support the social and economic development of underserved communities in Oregon.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Tuscola County Community Foundation Grant Tuscola County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tuscola County Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Tuscola County by funding innovative projects that leverage local resources and foster collaboration among organizations.	Not published	Varies
SCCF: Impact Grants Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Steuben County Community Foundation's Impact Grants aim to foster innovative, collaborative, and sustainable projects that improve community welfare.	Not published	Varies
Planet Aid Capacity and Environmental (PACE) Grant Planet Aid Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The PACE Grant is a funding opportunity offered by Planet Aid to support community development and environmental initiatives.	Not published	$25K
Economic Development Fund for East Tennessee Grant Program East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $7K The Economic Development Fund for East Tennessee Grant Program, established in 1991, aims to support charitable and economic initiatives that foster regional economic growth.	Not published	$5K – $7K
Three Lakes Community Foundation: Long Form Grants (over $1000) Three Lakes Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Three Lakes Community Foundation, established in 2013, supports initiatives that enhance community life in Three Lakes.	Not published	$1K
Impact Grants Warren County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K	Not published	$3K – $10K
Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Moody's Community Impact Grant Program supports organizations with tax-exempt status to foster social and economic equality.	Not published	Varies
Camp Washington Homeownership Program Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation -Cwurc- · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K A program created in 2023 by Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation (CWURC) to provide homeownership opportunities and resources for potential homeowners.	Not published	Up to $20K
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $80K The NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program supports grassroots initiatives in NYC's parks and open spaces, promoting community engagement and environmental stewardship.	Not published	$1K – $80K
Jobs Plus NOFO for FY2026 Department of Housing and Urban Development · Federal Forecast · $1.6M – $3.7M The subject line of the email message should be, âFY26 Jobs Plus NOFO.â Eligible applicants are only public housing authorities (PHAs) that operate one or more public housing projects (AMPs) that meet the criteria outlined in this NOFO.	Forecast	$1.6M – $3.7M
Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat.	Not published	Varies
FNBO: Community Sponsorships Grant First National Bank of Omaha · Foundation Not published · Varies FNBO's Community Sponsorships provide vital financial support to nonprofit organizations and community events that enhance the well-being of our communities.	Not published	Varies
CDBG Public Services Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $10M	Not published	$10M
County Arts Development Grant Maryland State Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The County Arts Development Grant supports Maryland's county arts agencies through a structured funding formula, ensuring equitable distribution of resources to foster local arts activities.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (VA) Grant Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Funding aims to foster economic development across Virginia's Appalachian region, which includes 25 counties and eight independent cities.	Not published	$100K – $1M
Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund Grant Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund, established by the Albion Community Foundation, aims to enhance the Kalamazoo River and its surrounding areas through various environmental projects.	Not published	Varies
Austin Together Sustained Collaboration Grants Austin Together Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies Austin Together provides phased grants (plus early-stage micro-funding and consultation) to fuel long-term collaboration between Central Texas nonprofits, businesses, and government -- coalitions, collective impact, shared services…	Rolling	Varies
Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award Listed by Youthbuild Global Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K Bank of America recognized YouthBuild USA as a national Neighborhood Builder and awarded a $200,000 grant in recognition of the nonprofit's leadership in bolstering economic mobility for opportunity youth across the nation.	Not published	$200K
NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Economic Development Grants New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The NH Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides essential funding for economic development projects in New Hampshire.	Not published	Up to $500K
Operation Round Up Community Grant Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies Berkeley Electric Trust administers Operation Round Up (ORU) - members round up their bills to fund worthy projects and people in need in the co-op's service area - with separate application forms for individuals and organizations (2026…	Rolling	Varies
Morrison County Area Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Morrison County Area Foundation Grant, supported by the Initiative Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for Morrison County residents.	Not published	Up to $2K
Community Preservation Act Grant Town of Wellfleet · State Not published · Varies The Community Preservation Act in Wellfleet provides funding for the preservation of open space, historic resources, recreational land, and community housing.	Not published	Varies
Avila Beach Communities Emerging Needs and Opportunities Fund Avila Beach Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies This fund was established by Foundation Trustees to address smaller requests for financial support of special projects within the Foundation's mission and purpose that fall outside of the annual grant-making calendar.	Rolling	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 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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