Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,255 active community development & employment grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 74 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,480 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 3,255; from 1,982 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $515.9M; across 1,480 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 130; 148 with a published date

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Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Grant Albert & Ethel Herzstein · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that create positive change in communities.	Not published	Varies
FY 2023 Disaster Supplemental Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · Up to $30M Subject to the availability of funds, awards made under this NOFO will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction projects, as…	Not published	Up to $30M
CFPBMC: Competitive Grantmaking - Year-Round Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The CFPBMC Year-Round Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. It encourages projects aligned with four focus areas: Capacity Building, Economic Opportunity, Education and Youth, and Thriving Communities.	Not published	Up to $75K
River Falls Community Foundation Big Idea Grants St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This opportunity is offered every other year._ Enhancing the Quality of Life in River Falls Wisconsin The River Falls Community Foundation was created to advance the quality of life in River Falls.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Tourism Office Marketing Matching Grant Program Longmont Area Visitor's Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K Awards funding to eligible applicants for projects promoting the state as a tourism destination	Not published	Up to $40K
Shared Pathways Fund Alphamundi Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation Grant Ash Grove Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Requests will be considered quarterly._ The Ash Grove Charitable Foundation makes grants annually to support the work of public charities with tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in the…	Not published	Varies
Smart Growth America: Community Connectors Grant Program Smart Growth America · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Smart Growth America Community Connectors Grant Program supports small and mid-sized cities in addressing divisive infrastructure caused by dangerous roads.	Not published	Up to $25K
Hope For Memphis Fund Grant Christian Community Foundation of Memphis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hope for Memphis Fund’s mission is to fund efforts to create more sustainable and more effective Christian ministries and leaders who are seeking citywide transformation.	Not published	Varies
Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development Grants The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development Grants aims to enhance awareness about Palestine and support Palestinian communities through humanitarian assistance and cultural initiatives.	Not published	Up to $5K
Infrastructure - Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Vermont Economic Progress Council · State Not published · Varies Enables municipalities to finance essential infrastructure (like water, sewer, roads, and stormwater systems) that supports new housing development using tax increment financing. See CHIP Guidelines to learn more.	Not published	Varies
Clay County Impact Grants Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The Clay County Impact Grants, managed by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, aim to fund visionary projects that yield measurable benefits for the community.	Not published	$2K – $25K
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Climb to Managing Community Package - Consolidated Program Grant (CPG) North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $50K Easily learn more about the N.C. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	$50K
Community Enrichment Grant Community Foundation of North Central MA · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Enrichment Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, aims to enhance community vitality through support for local arts, culture, civic engagement, and development projects.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Rural Climate Partnership State Not published · Varies This fund focuses on organizations with rural leadership, based in rural communities, and directly serving or targeting rural areas, small towns and small cities under 50,000 across the United States, prioritizing communities with a…	Not published	Varies
Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project: Coastal, Remote, and Island Community Technical Assistance Grant Alliance for Energy Innovation LLC · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) supports U.S. coastal, remote, and island communities in enhancing energy resilience through technical assistance.	Not published	Up to $50K
Chase County Community Fund Grant Emporia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Chase County Community Fund (CCCF) aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Chase County by providing grants for innovative projects in health, education, social services, recreation, and cultural affairs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation Grants Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation Grants support community and environmental initiatives in the North Tahoe region. Created by Mountainside Partners, the foundation emphasizes ecological responsibility and community enrichment.	Not published	Varies
Implementation Grant Program Carolina Thread Trail · Foundation Not published · $5K – $150K The Carolina Thread Trail's Implementation Grant Program provides funding to communities and nonprofit organizations to support trail-related projects across a 15-county region in North Carolina and South Carolina.	Not published	$5K – $150K
African American Foundation of Bartholomew County Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To enhance the quality of life for the African American community, and therefore the broader community.	Not published	Varies
Economic - FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $500 – $65M Supports construction, design and engineering, non-construction, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works (infrastructure, facilities and buildings, brownfields) and Economic Adjustment Assistance (CEDS development and…	Not published	$500 – $65M
Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program Restore America's Estuaries · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Benefit of the Bargain Grant Massachusetts Technology Education Engineering Collaborative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program in Massachusetts, led by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, aims to enhance broadband access to underserved areas.	Not published	Varies
Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Brainerd Lakes Area Difference Maker Grants, offered by the CommunityGiving foundation, aim to support impactful community initiatives in Crow Wing and southern Cass Counties, Minnesota.	Not published	$5K – $30K

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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 3,255 community development & employment grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,480 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, 1,982 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are community development & employment grants due?

Of 3,255 grants listed, 130 accept applications on a rolling basis, 148 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, 49% 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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