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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ECF Grants Emporia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emporia Community Foundation (ECF) provides grants to support innovative projects that address community needs in health, education, recreation, and cultural affairs.	Not published	Varies
USDA's AMP Program – Advancing Markets for Producers (through ARSNx) Vanguard (OTE) Consortium · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Revolving Loan Fund Griggs-Steele Empowerment Zone Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide funding needed to establish and grow businesses	Rolling	Varies
MS Delta Cultural Heritage Grants Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The MDNHA grants program issues grants to organizations that fund projects preserving, perpetuating, and celebrating the Mississippi Delta's rich and complex heritage.	Not published	Up to $25K
Community Resilience Grants 2026 Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program offered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts to support community resilience efforts in the region.	Not published	Varies
Recreation – Building Communities Recreational Grants Vermont Buildings and General Services · State Not published · Up to $2.5M Funds capital costs associated with the development and creation of community recreational opportunities in Vermont communities. This is last gap funding for shovel-ready projects.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Rural Transformation Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CSTO Trust Grant Program Castle Square Tenants Organization 2020 Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Trust targets funding to two priority areas: Service Areas (Boston neighborhoods only):	Not published	Up to $40K
Community Investments Grants Delta Dental of the District of Columbia · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Innovative Impact Grants Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scranton Area Community Foundation makes grants to foster good ideas that have the potential to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of the people of Scranton, Lackawanna County, and Northeastern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Forest Foundation: Capital Projects Grant Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest Foundation offers the Capital Projects Grant to enhance the quality of life in Southwest Washington, particularly in Tacoma and Pierce County.	Not published	Varies
Local Grants - Community Savings Account Grants South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The South Dakota Community Foundation offers Local Grants through Community Savings Accounts to support nonprofit organizations in their missions. Eligible applicants can apply directly for funding from local advisory committees.	Not published	Varies
CFNA: Fund for the Future Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies · Foundation Not published · Varies These dollars are combined with the Elk County Development Fund dollars and will be awarded at the same time, with about the same criteria.	Not published	Varies
Miami Foundation: Community Grants The Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K – $70K The Miami Foundation's Community Grants program aims to foster a thriving Greater Miami by providing two years of general operating support to selected organizations.	Not published	$40K – $70K
Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grant The McKnight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vibrant & Equitable Communities Grant by The McKnight Foundation aims to foster shared prosperity in Minnesota through strategies like economic mobility, community wealth building, fair housing, and democratic participation.	Not published	Varies
Community Facilities: Small Grants Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $50K – $210K The Community Facilities: Small Grants Program empowers cities and counties to propose CDBG-eligible projects focused on impactful, smaller-scale improvements.	Not published	$50K – $210K
Weiss Family Foundation Grant Weiss Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Weiss Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping Milwaukee children and families overcome poverty-related obstacles.	Not published	Varies
Whidbey Island Garden Tour Grant Whidbey Island Garden Tour, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Whidbey Island Garden Tour Grant supports local causes and nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving and maintaining Whidbey Island's natural habitats.	Not published	Varies
Chicago Commitment: Vital Communities Grant John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chicago Commitment: Vital Communities Grant aims to promote racial equity and inclusivity within Chicago by supporting diverse initiatives and organizations.	Not published	Varies
HBCU Community Hubs HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Innovative, eco-friendly, multi-use spaces created to promote sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community resilience in underserved neighborhoods near HBCUs.	Not published	Varies
Community Solutions Grants Memphis-Plough Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K Multi-year initiative funding organizations executing ground-level, community-driven strategies to tackle systemic issues and empower communities.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Transportation – Better Connections Program Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · $3M – $6.7M Supports master planning efforts that evaluate multi-modal transportation options, community development, and water quality improvements.	Not published	$3M – $6.7M
Reduce Sewage Overflows Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation aims to reduce annual untreated sewage overflows in Philadelphia by 5 billion gallons by 2035.	Not published	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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