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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
POISE Community Impact Grants Poise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The POISE Community Impact Grants, offered by the Poise Foundation, aim to support Black-led nonprofit organizations in the Pittsburgh Region.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Hillman Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hillman Foundation, established in 1951, aims to enhance the quality of life in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation: Prior Grantees Lockhart Vaughan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lockhart Vaughan Foundation, Inc. was established in 1990. It directs its grants to Sec.	Not published	Varies
North Dakota Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) (ND) North Dakota Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $75K The North Dakota Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides essential financial support to local governments for public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and economic development projects aimed at assisting very low and…	Not published	$75K
Data Center Community Grants Program (US-CBF) Meta (Facebook) · Foundation Not published · $5K The Data Center Community Grants Program (US-CBF) supports nonprofit organizations that enhance their local communities surrounding Google data centers.	Not published	$5K
Developing Arts in Neighborhoods (DAN) Grants Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Developing Arts in Neighborhoods (DAN) Grants Program supports small cultural groups in Miami-Dade County with budgets under $100,000.	Not published	Up to $20K
Child Care Partnership Grant (CCPG) Economic Development Council of Mason County · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Columbia Pacific Economic Development District of Oregon · Foundation Not published · $100K – $2.5M Federal funding for non-metropolitan cities and counties in Oregon to support community development projects.	Not published	$100K – $2.5M
Destination Iowa Fund Grant Program Iowa Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Destination Iowa Fund Grant Program, funded with $6.5 million, aims to enhance tourism in Iowa by supporting cities, counties, and non-profits in developing vertical infrastructure for Primary Destinations.	Not published	Varies
Small Communities Planning Grants for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience RFP Minnesota Pollution Control Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.1M The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering $1.1 million in Small Communities Planning Grants to support climate planning projects in communities with populations under 10,000.	Not published	$1.1M
VCF: Crosby-Gannett Fund Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $23K The Crosby-Gannett Fund, established by the Vermont Community Foundation, offers a three-year grant of $22,500 to support innovative projects in the Brattleboro area.	Not published	$23K
Morton Community Foundation- Annual Spring Community Grant Morton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Morton Community Foundation's Annual Spring Community Grant supports innovative charitable initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents in the Morton area.	Not published	Varies
Downtown Strategy Executive - Division of Small Business · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
KCF: Annual Responsive Grant Kalamazoo Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The KCF Annual Responsive Grant supports organizations in Kalamazoo County with projects that align with community impact priorities, such as wealth, housing, education, and vibrant neighborhoods.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Otto Bremer Trust Strategic Grants Otto Bremer Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Otto Bremer Trust Strategic Grants focus on enhancing the quality of life in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
MCF: Community Impact Grants Madison Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $100K The Madison Community Foundation's Community Impact Grants aim to enhance the quality of life for residents in greater Madison.	Not published	$2K – $100K
North Carolina Passport to Export Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Regional Cities Initiative - North Central Indiana South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation · Foundation Not published · $42M The Regional Cities Initiative is a state-level program spearheaded by Indiana that provides funding to support quality of place projects designed to attract and retain top talent in designated regions.	Not published	$42M
CDC Pre-Development Fund Community Lift Corp · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CDC Predevelopment Grant Fund is specifically tailored to support the initiatives of CDCs in Memphis' under-resourced communities.	Rolling	Varies
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund for Western New York Grant Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund for Western New York In 2018, as part of the 100th anniversary of Ralph Wilson, Jr.’s birth and celebration of his legacy and community devotion, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation announced a…	Not published	Varies
REALTOR® Care Day Grant Columbus Realtors Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The REALTOR® Care Day Grant, offered by the Columbus REALTORS® Foundation, supports local realty associations with up to $500 in matching funds for service projects.	Not published	Up to $500
Mountain Grove Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Mountain Grove Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $2K
Capital Improvements Matching Grant Program Downtown Dallas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program calls for project applications from Downtown property and business owners to fund capital improvements in the Downtown area.	Not published	Varies
Cook Family Foundation Grant Cook Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cook Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Shiawassee County by supporting local nonprofits.	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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