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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First Federal Community Foundation Grants First Fed Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The First Federal Community Foundation, established in 2015, focuses on enhancing community life through impactful grants.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Community Based Organization Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Issues grants to community organizations for organizing campaigns and self-help efforts.	Not published	Varies
Resorts World Gives - New York City, Catskills & Hudson Valley Grant Resorts World New York City · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Resorts World Gives - New York City, Catskills & Hudson Valley Grant supports registered non-profit organizations aiming for economic and social progress in their communities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant supports charitable and educational initiatives in Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas.	Not published	Varies
ORCF Community Grants Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $120K The Ocean Reef Community Foundation's Community Grants Program supports local charities addressing community issues and fostering self-sufficiency.	Not published	$10K – $120K
Trinity Trust: Community Response Grants Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Trinity Trust offers Community Response Grants to benefit Trinity County residents in California.	Not published	Up to $10K
WCCF Grants Wayne County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wayne County Community Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Wayne County, PA, aiming to support community development in various sectors, including arts, education, and health.	Not published	Varies
SHF: Responsive Grants Program Sisters Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The SHF Responsive Grant Program, offered by Sisters Health Foundation, supports projects aimed at enhancing healthy eating, active living, thriving neighborhoods, and mental health in the Mid-Ohio Valley.	Not published	$5K
Northwest Florida Grant (Previously Gulf Power Foundation Grants) NextEra Energy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Northwest Florida Grant, previously known as Gulf Power Foundation Grants, is supported by NextEra Energy Foundation. It focuses on enhancing communities in Northwest Florida, promoting sustainability and innovation.	Not published	$1K – $20K
Community Action Grants - Movement- and Power-Building Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Movement- and Power-Building program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to empower organizations focused on racial justice and community-based solutions.	Not published	Varies
Utah Impact Partnership Fund The Community Foundation of Utah · Foundation Not published · Varies A Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation of Utah designed for partnerships and collaborative giving. The fund pools resources and harnesses the power of collective giving to maximize impact through community-driven solutions.	Not published	Varies
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund RFP Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $750K The Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund RFP aims to provide grants for projects that restore and maintain bottomland hardwood forests and wetlands, enhance agricultural lands for better soil health and wildlife habitat…	Not published	$150K – $750K
AmeriCorps VISTA Request for Concept Paper Grant Volunteer Mississippi · Foundation Not published · Varies AmeriCorps is the federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering.	Not published	Varies
State Municipal Aid TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bring Up Nebraska (CIN) Application United Way of South Central Nebraska Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A Community Impact Network (CIN) program through United Way of South Central Nebraska	Not published	Varies
Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant California Public Utilities Commission Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access in LA County provides up to $200,000 for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to enhance outreach and education on the TECH Clean CA initiative.	Not published	Up to $200K
EPA Community Change Grant Walnut Way Conservation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Community Change Grants are a funding program designed to support community-driven projects that address environmental and climate challenges.	Not published	Varies
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $175K The Chesapeake Bay Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program, funded by the EPA and Chesapeake Bay Trust, supports innovative green infrastructure projects enhancing community livability.	Not published	Up to $175K
One AZ community Foundation Community Impact Grant One Az Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The One AZ Community Foundation Community Impact Grant offers $5,000 to eligible nonprofits in Arizona that focus on economic empowerment, community vitality, and developing future leaders.	Not published	$5K
WSFS Foundation Grant WSFS Cares Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support qualified nonprofit service organizations within our regional footprint that are invested in improving communities, fostering a spirit of inclusion and diversity and whose focus aligns…	Not published	Varies
Climate-Smart Food Systems: Regional Food Coordination RFP Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $153K The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking proposals for the Climate-Smart Food Systems: Regional Food Coordination initiative.	Not published	$153K
Southeastern Illinois CF: Fall Cycle: Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership Grant Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation supports the Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership, aiming to enhance community vitality through grants.	Not published	Varies
Pinellas County Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas Inc · Foundation Not published · $813.8M Pinellas County is a recipient of HUD's Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help communities in hard-hit areas recover from Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, and Milton.	Not published	$813.8M
Small Grants Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Program provides funding for eligible entities to complete projects under $100,000 that make transformative investments in the Delta’s social, economic, scientific, and physical infrastructure.	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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