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 federal, 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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AMP the GOOD Grant Program Amplify GR · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K AMP the GOOD is a grant program that funds initiatives supporting projects that build connections and relationships within the Boston Square and Oakdale neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $1K
Ward 7 Public Space Activation Grant District of Columbia Office of Planning · Foundation Not published · $20K The Ward 7 Public Space Activation Grant, offered by the District of Columbia Office of Planning, aims to enhance public spaces and boost local commerce in Ward 7.	Not published	$20K
Sunrise St. Pete Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas Inc · Foundation Not published · $159.8M Sunrise St. Pete is the City of St. Petersburg's initiative for its allocation of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from HUD.	Not published	$159.8M
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (WA) Grant Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · $300K – $15M The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program, funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund, aims to enhance urban outdoor recreation in communities with populations over 30,000.	Not published	$300K – $15M
KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and municipalities that benefit communities in southern York County, Maine, and Strafford & Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire.	Not published	Varies
Forest Foundation: Program, Project or General Operating Support Grant Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest Foundation offers grants to support nonprofit organizations and citizen initiatives in Southwest Washington, especially Tacoma and Pierce County.	Not published	Varies
Harrison County Community Foundation Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harrison County Community Foundation Grant, established in 1997, seeks to enhance the quality of life in Harrison County through funding projects in civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.	Not published	Varies
WASH Rotary Action Group Global Grant Review and Fund Water Sanitation and Hygiene Rotary · Foundation Rolling · $2K The WASH Rotary Action Group Fund was launched to help Rotarians undertake improved water and sanitation projects through the Rotary Foundation.	Rolling	$2K
Community Center Mini-Grants Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communitie · Foundation Not published · Varies LAMC awards annual grants to support community-based improvement projects.	Not published	Varies
C & B Better Intiative Grant Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · $25K The C & B Better Initiative Grant, led by Cottingham & Butler employees, aims to support community needs aligned with the company's mission.	Not published	$25K
Community Foundation of Jackson County: Fall Grants Community Foundation of Jackson County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Jackson County offers Fall Grants aimed at enhancing education, economic development, human services, and arts and culture within Jackson County, Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Advisor Recommendation (Donor Advised) Grants Ripley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Advisor Recommendation (Donor Advised) Grants by the Ripley County Community Foundation support nonprofits in Ripley County. Advisors must submit a recommendation form for funding distributions to qualified organizations.	Not published	Varies
SFF: Shore Community Grants for Yadkin County Shallow Ford Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity is made possible by the Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund, which was established by a bequest from Mr. Shore who lived in East Bend.	Not published	Varies
Responsive Funding Healthy Lakewood Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $15K Responsive Funding enables a faster response to emerging community needs, time-sensitive opportunities, and crises. Requests may include discretionary or small grants, sponsorship requests, and emergency community funding.	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Affordable Housing Management Association - Northern CA and HI · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Development Block Grant program providing federal funds to support housing and community development needs.	Not published	Varies
PMRCC Community Development Fund Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Northern Lowcountry Grants: N.E.W. Fund (Neighborhoods Energized to Win) Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Northern Lowcountry Grants: N.E.W. Fund, supported by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, provides essential funding and resources to low and moderate-income neighborhoods in Charleston and Colleton Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Seattle FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance Department of Commerce · Federal Not published · Up to $300K UPDATED NOTICE - PLEASE READ: April 6, 2023 EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE).	Not published	Up to $300K
Fall Grant Opportunities: Community Development- Suttons Bay and Bingham Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Fall Grant Opportunities from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation aim to enhance community development in Suttons Bay and Bingham Townships.	Not published	$500 – $3K
CRDA Community Development Grants Casino Reinvestment Development Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The CRDA Community Development Grants aim to enhance Atlantic City through targeted support for community initiatives.	Not published	Up to $30K
WY Community Forestry Grants Wyoming State Forestry Division · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The WY Community Forestry Grants support the development and enhancement of community forestry programs in Wyoming.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Zero-Emissions Access Program Grant (WA) Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Zero-Emissions Access Program Grant (WA) aims to fund zero-emission carshare pilot programs in underserved communities with limited public transportation access.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies State revolving fund program providing low-interest loans for drinking water infrastructure projects. Includes Build America Better Act (BIL) funding.	Not published	Varies
Abell Foundation Small Grants The Abell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore.	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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