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?

SOUTHWEST INITIATIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Glencoe Area Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Initiative Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Glencoe Area Community Foundation…

Glens Falls Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Glens Falls Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Glens Falls Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Glens Falls Foundation Grant, established in 1939, aims to enhance the quality…

Minimum US$30,000 total project budget; minimum US$15,000 from World Fund
Rotary District 6460 · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Global Grants Program Description: Global Grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in one or more of six areas of focus. Geographic Scope: International…

The Japanese American Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Global Partnerships: Grant Small Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japan Foundation, New York Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Japan-U.S. Global Partnerships Small Grant,…

General Motors Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

GM Detroit Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: General Motors Foundation Inc Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The GM Detroit Grants program, initiated by General Motors in September 2021, commits $50…

National Main Street Center Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

GM on Main Street Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Main Street Center Inc. Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The GM on Main Street Grant Program, led by Main Street…

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMF: Cycle 3 - Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's GMF:…

GREATER MENOMONEE FALLS FOUNDATION · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

GMFF Community Grants Overview: The Greater Menomonee Falls Foundation grants program funds a variety of community needs that are supported by non-profit organizations working in the Greater…

THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The GNOF Exxon-Mobil Fund aims to enhance the quality…

US $100,000 - US $2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado · Rolling / Open Foundation

GOCO: Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Great Outdoors Colorado Amount: US $100,000 - US $2,000,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The GOCO Community Impact Grant supports projects…

Up to $7,500
MOVABILITY INC · August 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

GoGrant Overview: The GoGrant program from Movability provides financial assistance to support projects that result in fewer drive-alone trips and encourage use of carpooling, biking, vanpooling, and…

HISTORIC RICHMOND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Golden Hammer Awards Organization: Historic Richmond Foundation (in partnership with Storefront for Community Design) Overview: The Golden Hammer Awards honor excellence in neighborhood…

Goldman Sachs Bank USA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldman Sachs Community Development Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Goldman Sachs Bank USA Amount: Up to US $1,050,000 Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Goldman Sachs Community…

THE MORRIS GOLDSEKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldseker Foundation: Management Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Goldseker Foundation Of Maryland Inc Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Goldseker Foundation offers Management…

Up to $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Good Deeds Grants Overview: Small to mid-sized grants that help nonprofit organizations respond to and meet the basic needs of Wabash County citizens and provide enrichment experiences for those with…

State Farm Companies Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Farm Companies Foundation Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to…

US $50,000 - US $100,000
Good Relatives Collaborative · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Relatives Collaborative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Good Relatives Collaborative Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Good Relatives Collaborative Grants,…

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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