Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated June 18, 2026

There are currently 3,282 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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What community development grants are open right now?

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

George M. and Mary Jane Leader Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The George M. and Mary Jane Leader…

Georgia Department of Community Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Georgia Community Development Block Grant (Annual) (GA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Community Affairs Amount: US $1,000,000 - US $1,250,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary…

US $50,000 - US $150,000
Georgia Municipal Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Georgia Energy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Municipal Association Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Georgia Energy Grant Program, administered…

GEORGIA TREE COUNCIL INC · July 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Georgia ReLeaf Grant for Growing Community Forests Georgia ReLeaf provides funding to plant trees in public spaces and host community tree giveaways. Program Details - Geographic Scope: Georgia -…

GEORGIA-PACIFIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia-Pacific Foundation Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Metro…

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gerstacker Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, established in 1957, supports various…

CULTIVATE KANSAS CITY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Get Farming Mini Grant Funder: Cultivate KC Overview: Annual grant program supporting urban farmers in the Kansas City area to grow their business, expand production, and feed their communities.…

GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GFF Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gates Family Foundation Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The GFF Capital Grants by the Gates Family Foundation support capital projects for nonprofit…

GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GFF Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gates Family Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Gates Family Foundation offers strategic grants focusing on K-12 education, natural…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gibson County- Community Good Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Gibson County Good Grants Program offers one-time…

THE GIFT FOUNDATION OF HAWAII · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gift Foundation of Hawaii Beneficiaries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Gift Foundation of Hawaii Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii, established in 2003, supports…

IRVING S GILMORE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gilmore Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation offers grants to enhance the cultural, social, and…

US $750 - US $2,500
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CHIPPEWA CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Give Chippewa County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Chippewa County Amount: US $750 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Give Chippewa County Grant connects…

ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Info for Grant Applicants OICF’s bi-annual GiveOrcas Campaigns are a way to build awareness of local nonprofits and raise funds to support those programs that make Orcas a stronger and more…

Moline Regional Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving in Action Grants - Community Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moline Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $24,999 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Giving in Action…

Moline Regional Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving in Action Grants - Make a Difference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moline Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Giving in…

HEADWATERS FOUNDATION FOR JUSTICE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving Project Grant Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Community organizing, justice, liberation, self-determination, and community…

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Glazer Family Small Business Fund Grant Funder: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation Geographic Scope: Tampa Bay area, Florida Purpose: Supporting small businesses in the Tampa Bay community Contact:…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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