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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Advancement Grants Door County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Advancement Grants are designed to foster collaborative initiatives that promote systemic change and enhance the quality of life in Door County.	Not published	Varies
Tennessee Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (TN) Grant Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Tennessee Appalachian Regional Commission Funding supports economic development projects in middle and east Tennessee. Grants can reach up to $1,000,000 for construction and $500,000 for non-construction projects.	Not published	Up to $1M
Target Foundation: National Foundation Grant Programs Target Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Investments through this program are made by invitation only. We’re proud to continue our long legacy of support for communities in our hometown and around the world.	Not published	Varies
RFP- Urban Trees Award Program Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Urban Trees Award Program aims to enhance urban communities by funding tree planting projects that improve air quality and combat climate change.	Not published	Up to $1M
George B. Henderson Foundation Regular Grant George B Henderson Foundation JH5090 · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The George B. Henderson Foundation offers grants to enhance and preserve outdoor elements in Boston, focusing on parks, streets, and historic buildings.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Community Development / Health Grants Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation aims to foster human development in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania by strategically distributing charitable resources.	Not published	Up to $200K
The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund, managed by The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region, will distribute $300,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and Louisa Counties.	Not published	Up to $300K
Grants for Cities/Counties/Nonprofit Organizations Northwest Minnesota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council was designated as the regional arts council for northwestern Minnesota by the Minnesota State Legislature.The Council works with local and area arts organizations and individuals to develop the arts in…	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Deer River Healthcare Center Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its service area. The organization supports projects and programs that improve health in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.	Rolling	Varies
GreenState Credit Union Funding Grant GreenState Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Varies The GreenState Foundation, part of GreenState Credit Union, is dedicated to enhancing community welfare through financial education, affordable housing, and children's health.	Not published	Varies
4Culture: Landmarks Capital Grants 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The 4Culture Landmarks Capital Grants program supports the preservation of historic buildings and landscapes in King County.	Not published	Up to $35K
Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program Greater Wilkes-Barre Growth Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spark Wilkes-Barre Grant Program was launched to generate economic development activity in the region by facilitating the growth of new companies and relocation of existing businesses to the City of Wilkes-Barre.	Not published	Varies
KACF: Ted Baldwin Donor Advised Fund Grant Kearney Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The KACF: Ted Baldwin Donor Advised Fund Grant supports projects in the Kearney area, following the legacy of the Theodore G. Baldwin Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program Emergency Management Grants · State Not published · Varies Notice of Funding Opportunity issued March 31, 2026. Part of Wisconsin Emergency Management's mitigation grant programs designed to help communities reduce long-term risks from natural hazards, especially flooding.	Not published	Varies
DVREDF Grants for Community and Workforce Development Delaware Valley Regional Economic · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund makes grants to projects that deliver measurable economic development and job impact in southeastern Pennsylvania.	Rolling	Varies
Competitive Grant- FY26 Community Education RFA Kentucky Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $20K The Competitive Grant for FY26 Community Education, offered by the Kentucky Department of Education, aims to enhance public education through community involvement.	Not published	$20K
AgGeorgia Farm Credit: Community Mission Fund Grant AgGeorgia Farm Credit · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K AgGeorgia Farm Credit's Community Mission Fund aims to support non-profit organizations in Georgia with grants up to $5,000, totaling $50,000 for 2025.	Not published	Up to $5K
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund - Large Grants Program New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $300K The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund - Large Grants Program offers funding to strengthen communities in Coös County, NH, and bordering areas.	Not published	$20K – $300K
Darlington Area Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Darlington Area Community Fund Grants, established in 1999, is a vital endowment supporting charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives in the Darlington area.	Not published	Varies
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Selectflorida Inc · Foundation Not published · $250K An economic development program designed to promote public infrastructure and workforce training across the state.	Not published	$250K
Kentucky Fried Wishes Community Grant Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A grant program for nonprofit organizations to fund actionable projects on their wish list. Email: Contact available through website	Not published	$10K
Fund for York County Memorial Health Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation's primary fund for high-impact initiatives comprised of nearly 60 designated funds to meet the community's most pressing needs. This is a competitive grant cycle.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Grants The Community Foundation of Howard County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The Community Foundation of Howard County offers Strategic Grants to support initiatives that enhance community well-being. Focus areas include mental health, economic growth, and cultural diversity.	Not published	$2K – $20K
DOE Building America Retrofit Solutions Teams (RFP) North American Insulation Manufacturers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies DOE issued an RFP for multi-disciplinary expert teams to address technical challenges of decarbonizing the U.S. residential housing stock through community-based retrofit initiatives.	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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