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?

PARKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Parke County Community Foundation Grants Program Funder: Parke County Community Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Parke County, Indiana Program Description: The Parke County Community Foundation…

CHATHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grassroots Arts Grants Status: Active, accepting applications Geographic Scope: Chatham County, NC Overview: The Grassroots Arts Grants program is designed to help nonprofit organizations use the…

GRATIOT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Competitive Grants  The Gratiot County Community Foundation is interested in funding projects which will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Gratiot County. We hold 3 competitive…

JOHN AND DENISE GRAVES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Graves Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: John & Denise Graves Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Graves Foundation Grants support grassroots, community-led initiatives in…

Grand River Dam Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

GRDA: Event Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand River Dam Authority Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is dedicated to enhancing community…

KEEP PALM BEACH COUNTY BEAUTIFUL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Great American Cleanup Mini-grants Funder: Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. Geographic Scope: Palm Beach County, Florida Purpose: Mini-grants awarded to support cleanup and beautification…

NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Great Lakes Federal Grant Navigation Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Great Lakes Federal Grant Navigation Program offers free…

RESTORE AMERICA'S ESTUARIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program Geographic Scope: Great Lakes Region Focus: Funding healthy and thriving communities throughout the Great Lakes region Funder: Restore America's…

WEST BROADWAY BUSINESS AND AREA COALITION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Great Streets Facade Matching Grant Funder: West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (in partnership with Great Streets Matching Façade Program) Geographic Scope: Northside businesses (North…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater DuBois Area Community Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Greater…

Greater Fostoria Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater Fostoria Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Fostoria Community Foundation Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation (GFCF) supports…

MONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater Glendive Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Greater Glendive Community Foundation Grant aims to support…

Autozone Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater Memphis Area Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Autozone Foundation Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The Greater Memphis Area Grants by AutoZone aim to support nonprofit organizations in…

GREATER OSHKOSH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund Overview: The Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund is a flexible gap financing tool for area businesses engaged in high-income employment and job creation through…

GO-EDC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund Purpose: A flexible gap financing tool for area businesses engaged in high-income employment and job creation through expansion and/or relocation projects. Award…

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Greater Pine Area Endowment Grant The Greater Pine Area Endowment (GPAE) was established to provide financial resources to meet the long-term strategic needs of the greater Pine area (within…

$62,000 (2025 cycle)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROME INC · August 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Greater Rome Impact Fund Overview: The Community Foundation for Greater Rome's flagship donor fund designed to create lasting, community-wide impact by providing crucial funding to local nonprofits…

GREEN FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Green Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Green Family Foundation Trust Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Green Family Foundation Grants support initiatives that enhance access to…

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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