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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Valley Water Standard Grants - Planning Grants Santa Clara Valley Water District · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Valley Water Standard Grants - Planning Grants program supports projects that enhance safe drinking water and environmental stewardship in Santa Clara County.	Not published	$10K – $150K
Hollingsworth Funds Grant Hollingsworth Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $500K The Hollingsworth Funds Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in Greenville County that work towards removing systemic barriers based on race, place, and socioeconomic status.	Not published	$15K – $500K
Renaissance Block Challenge (RBC) Jamestown Renaissance Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Encourages groups of neighbors to collaborate on exterior improvements to boost confidence in neighborhoods and inspire reinvestment.	Not published	Up to $2K
Smart Growth 2026-2027 Smart Growth Community Planning Grant Program Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Grant program supporting community planning initiatives for smart growth in New York State.	Not published	Varies
Cape Ann Community Foundation Grant Cape Ann Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Cape Ann Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to support projects that enhance the quality of life in the Cape Ann region, including Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Storefront Grant The San Antonio for Growth · Foundation Not published · Varies Helping local entrepreneurs enhance their businesses and make a stronger visual impact in the community.	Not published	Varies
Betterment Grant Funds Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $50K The Betterment Grant Funds, managed by the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, support projects that enhance the North Platte region.	Not published	$500 – $50K
Downtown Building Enhancement Grants (Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority) Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Building Enhancement Grants supplement or match funds for exterior improvement projects on existing buildings within the DDA boundary - higher-quality materials, lighting, signage and facade elements, public-safety improvements around the…	Rolling	Varies
Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants program supports the state's agricultural and food industries by addressing marketing and distribution challenges.	Not published	Up to $50K
Robertson Family Foundation Grant Robertson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louise R. Lester Foundation Grant aims to foster positive change in communities by supporting nonprofit organizations in Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Infrastructure - FY 2025 EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding US Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $200 – $50M Helps communities and regions plan and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Two funding pathways remain: Supports recovery in areas where a Presidential disaster declaration was issued in calendar years 2023 and 2024.	Not published	$200 – $50M
Housing – Vermont Federal Foundation Charitable Contributions Vermont Federal Credit Union · State Not published · Varies Supports its focus areas of sustainability, food security, building strong communities, and affordable and stable housing	Not published	Varies
Wilkes Community Foundation: Greater Wilkes Community Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Wilkes Community Foundation's Greater Wilkes Community Fund supports local nonprofits through competitive grants, addressing diverse community needs since 1994.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Food and Farm Communications Fund: Wildseed Grants Food and Farm Communications Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Food and Farm Communications Fund's Wildseed Grants program supports grassroots organizations in the U.S. that aim to bring transformative change to food and agricultural systems.	Not published	$20K – $50K
1772 Foundation: Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs The 1772 Foundation has announced that grant funding will be made available for historic properties redevelopment programs throughout the United States.	Not published	Varies
Highland Area Community Foundation Grants Highland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highland Area Community Foundation aims to build permanent charitable assets for the Highland community, acting as responsible stewards and responsive leaders in philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Arizona Route 66 Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $50K The Arizona Route 66 Grant aims to mobilize philanthropy for preserving and promoting Route 66 in Arizona.	Not published	$1K – $50K
Rural Planning Grant Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $2M	Not published	$2M
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Connecting with Community for our Common Home Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K Allegany Franciscan Ministries' 'Connecting with Community for our Common Home' initiative (formerly Climate Justice & Care for Creation) funds activities throughout Florida that address environmental injustices - especially the impact of…	Not published	$10K – $40K
NTCA Emergent Grant North Lake Tahoe Resort Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The NTCA Emergent Grant supports urgent projects that enhance community vitality, economic health, and environmental sustainability in North Lake Tahoe. Funded by TOT and NLT-TBID, it prioritizes initiatives outside the Annual Grant Cycle.	Not published	Up to $150K
Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation Grant Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation is a non-profit corporation established by Joan and Tim Fenton for the purpose of promoting charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary and scientific endeavors.	Not published	Varies
MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant Jobs for Fall River Inc · Foundation Not published · $969K State infrastructure grant program announced by Jay Ash, Secretary of the State Office of Housing and Economic Development. Fall River received $969,100 to improve water supply system in the city's three business parks in the North End.	Not published	$969K
Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect Grants Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Pacific Power Foundation offers Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect Grants to support nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power service areas.	Not published	Up to $10K
Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program The City of Birmingham · State Not published · $50K – $150K The Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program, initiated by the City of Birmingham’s Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, invites innovative proposals for enhancing economic development.	Not published	$50K – $150K

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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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