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 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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DC Great Streets Retail Grant Program District of Columbia: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · $65K – $85K The DC Great Streets Retail Grant Program aims to enhance commercial corridors by supporting projects that promote sustainability, create jobs, and improve essential services.	Not published	$65K – $85K
Arizona Community Foundation Discretionary Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Arizona Community Foundation with input from board committees and diverse community panels, or through donor-advised funds.	Rolling	Varies
Community Impact Fund Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of the Community Foundation's core funding initiatives, listed among the foundation's major community funds and grant opportunities.	Not published	Varies
One Omaha Mini-Grant One Omaha · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Lower barriers to entry to creating change in Omaha by providing funding quickly and directly to local community-based groups looking to create positive change.	Not published	Up to $1K
Indian Land Tenure Foundation - Economic Opportunity Grant Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indian Land Tenure Foundation's Economic Opportunity Grant aims to empower American Indian nations by enhancing their control over reservation lands.	Not published	Varies
Metro Planning and Development Grants: Concept Planning Metro · Foundation Not published · Varies Metro Planning and Development Grants support urban planning efforts in the Portland area, aimed at enhancing community potential through the development of new housing, shopping, and employment opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Blanchardville/Hollandale Area Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blanchardville/Hollandale Area Fund, established in 2007, is a permanent endowment dedicated to supporting the communities of Hollandale and Blanchardville.	Not published	Varies
CF Lowcountry: Women in Philanthropy Giving Circle Grant Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The CF Lowcountry: Women in Philanthropy Giving Circle has awarded over $1 million in grants since 2006, supporting nonprofit organizations in Beaufort County.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Urban Trees Mini Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Urban Trees Mini Grant, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, supports small tree planting projects in urban underserved areas across Maryland.	Not published	Up to $10K
Farmers Market Promotion Program (Market-Ready Mason) Economic Development Council of Mason County · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sustainable Communities Designation Maryland Department of Planning · State Not published · Varies On a case by case basis, assist jurisdictions with a Sustainable Communities application/action plan both consistent with the comp plan and meeting DHCD needs for approval.	Not published	Varies
CFMC: Impact Grants Community Foundation of Morgan County · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFMC Community Impact Grants support charitable projects in Morgan County, providing funding for initiatives that address pressing community needs.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Northern Pines Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas:	Rolling	Varies
Firewise Communities USA Program - Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Cash Awards Keep Oregon Green Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The program was developed to address the fact that 751,672 Oregonians (occupying about 342,000 homes) live in forested areas and are vulnerable to wildfire.	Not published	$500
Revolving Loan Fund Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Citizens Energy financing program providing loans for energy and infrastructure projects.	Rolling	Varies
IronMountain Solutions: Employee Peaks Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · Varies The IronMountain Solutions Employee Peaks Fund, established in 2018 in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, supports local non-profits.	Not published	Varies
Community Resiliency Program HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The HBCU Green Fund provides energy, agriculture, environmental, and sustainability education and support to help communities become more climate resilient, food secure, and productive.	Not published	Varies
Municipal Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning Grant New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Municipal Agricultural and Farmland Protection Planning Grant, provided by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, supports municipalities in creating and updating agricultural protection plans.	Not published	Up to $25K
Macro Grants SB7 Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K	Not published	Up to $200K
Face Lift Program Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation -Cwurc- · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program designed to help property owners throughout the Camp Washington neighborhood pay for cosmetic updates to their properties.	Not published	Varies
Transportation and Growth Management \| Quick Response Land Conservation Grants · State Not published · $5M – $12.5M Helps cities implement transportation and land use plans and assists with multi-modal problem solving. Projects are typically site-specific, small scale, and short term, facilitating future development that can occur within three years.	Not published	$5M – $12.5M
Towsley Foundation Grants Harry a and Margaret D Towsley · Foundation Not published · $250K The Towsley Foundation Grants support initiatives that enhance community welfare and sustainability, focusing on diverse fields such as education, health, and the arts within Michigan.	Not published	$250K
Berry Family Foundation Grants The Berry Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berry Family Foundation Grants aim to support entrepreneurial initiatives and strengthen the Dayton community.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Wells County Non-Profit Organizations Wells County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wells County Foundation offers grants to support non-profit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Wells County. Funding is available for projects in various sectors, including arts, education, and health.	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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