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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OAC Community Arts Grants - Small Grants Support Oklahoma Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The OAC Community Arts Grants - Small Grants Support, offered by the Oklahoma Arts Council, aims to enrich communities through arts festivals, exhibitions, and performances.	Not published	Up to $3K
The Ford Family Foundation: Larger Funding Requests Grant The Ford Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $20K The Ford Family Foundation offers larger funding requests over $20,000 for projects aligned with their funding priorities, including family support, education, and community development.	Not published	From $20K
Community Foundation Annual Grants Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, established in 1994, aims to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Itasca Area through philanthropic efforts.	Not published	Varies
Grotto Foundation Grant Grotto Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grotto Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through community-led initiatives in Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Colcom Foundation Grant: Local Environment & Community Colcom Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colcom Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing local environmental and community projects in southwestern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
NICF: Community Foundation Annual Grants (Fulton County) Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NICF Community Foundation Annual Grants support a variety of initiatives in Fulton County, offering Impact Grants, Community Support Grants, Community Education Grants, and Field of Interest Grants.	Not published	Varies
Leadership Grant Wyoming Business Council · State Not published · Varies These grants sponsor programs that grow business and economic development leadership skills for formal and informal community leaders.	Not published	Varies
UNFI Foundation- Community Grants UNFI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Starting this year, only organizations nominated by a UNFI associate will be eligible for consideration._ Empowering changemakers to create a more sustainable and equitable food system.	Not published	Varies
Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants New Jersey Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants provide funding for non-profit conservation organizations working in New Jersey.	Not published	Varies
HFBC: Community Fund Grant Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The HFBC Community Fund Grant supports local organizations in Bartholomew County, distributing over $700,000 annually to promote positive change and development.	Not published	Varies
Day of Caring Grants United Way of Orange County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Empower local agencies to make meaningful improvements that uplift clients and communities	Not published	Varies
Western New York Trail Town Grants Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K Founded in 1985 by a group of passionate park advocates who believed New York’s magnificent state park system merited its own advocacy group, PTNY’s purview quickly grew to include trails, outdoor recreation, active transportation, and…	Not published	$3K – $15K
Business Expansion Program (BEP) Greater Portland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Business Expansion Program (BEP) is a cash-based incentive program based on the estimated increase in income tax revenue as a result of new hires from the expansion or relocation of a project.	Not published	Varies
Warroad Area Community Fund Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Warroad Area Community Fund, part of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors in Warroad, Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
SMUD's Shine Award Program Grant Sacramento Municipal Utility District · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The SMUD's Shine Award Program aims to foster inclusive community partnerships by providing equitable support to enhance neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $100K
Scherman Foundation: Strengthening New York Communities Grant The Scherman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scherman Foundation focuses on empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities through economic, political, and cultural transformation.	Not published	Varies
Giving in Action Grants - Community Action Grant Moline Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Giving in Action Grants - Community Action Grant by the Moline Regional Community Foundation offers funding between $5,000 and $24,999 for nonprofit organizations in various sectors, including arts, education, and health.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Annual Grants Program High Point Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The High Point Community Foundation administers an annual grants program to support nonprofits and community organizations in the High Point area.	Not published	Varies
Red Ants Pants Foundation Community Grant Program Red Ants Pants Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Red Ants Pants Foundation Community Grant Program supports projects that enrich rural communities in Montana.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Infrastructure Contingency Grant Impact Harrisburg · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must demonstrate impact in at least one of the following areas:	Not published	Varies
WCCF: Capacity-Building Grant Cycle II Washington County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The WCCF Capacity-Building Grant Cycle II provides funding from $5,000 to $50,000 for projects enhancing operational, programmatic, and organizational maturity of nonprofit organizations in Washington County.	Not published	$5K – $50K
TCA Cultural District Designation Program Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Cultural District Designation Program aims to enhance economic development and community vitality by designating cultural districts across Texas.	Not published	Varies
Community-Centered Connectivity Grant: Catalyst Track Internet Society Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Community-Centered Connectivity Grant Program has three funding tracks: Catalyst Track; Scaling Track; and Systems Track. The application is open to the public for the Catalyst and Scaling Tracks.	Not published	Up to $50K
Conversation to Action Grant (Macon) Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies On the Table Macon participants will be eligible to apply for mini-grants to strengthen community, deepen civic involvement, and cultivate new ideas developed during their conversations.	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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