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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Cottage Grove Community Foundation Grant Cottage Grove Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cottage Grove Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in South Lane County.	Not published	Varies
State Farm Grant for Community Economic Development Program Listed by Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama · Foundation Not published · $10K Reinforces shared commitment to empowering families and small businesses across Alabama. Enables ¡HICA! to strengthen efforts in economic empowerment and ensure financial security in communities.	Not published	$10K
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Pinellas Park Angel Fund Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Pinellas County maintains a detailed Citizen Participation Plan with policies and procedures for citizen involvement.	Not published	Varies
Joseph E. Beauchamp Charitable Trust Grant Joseph E Beauchamp Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph E. Beauchamp Charitable Trust Grant supports religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, particularly focusing on Protestant and non-sectarian agencies.	Not published	Varies
Incubators Maryland Economic Development Corporation · State Not published · Varies The State’s economy continues to experience technological changes and advancements. In furtherance of its statutory intent, MEDCO collaborates with various county or city entities to finance, own, operate, and manage incubator projects.	Not published	Varies
Chehalis Foundation: Organization Grant The Chehalis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chehalis Foundation offers grants to support community and educational projects in Chehalis.	Not published	Varies
Public Art in Community Grant Arts Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies In partnership with the Levitt Foundation, The Maddox Foundation, and Mississippi Main Street, the Mississippi Arts Commission's (MAC) Public Art in Community Grant combines a public art grant with a multi-year Levitt AMP Music Series…	Not published	Varies
Safe Streets and Roads for All Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program provides grants to local, regional, and Tribal communities for implementation, planning, and demonstration activities as part of a systematic…	Not published	Varies
Arizona Route 66 Centennial Event Grant The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $15K Funding is available for ongoing and established events to support Route 66 communities in Arizona.	Rolling	$2K – $15K
Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K The Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund is a flexible gap financing tool for area businesses engaged in high-income employment and job creation through expansion and/or relocation projects.	Not published	$25K – $250K
CFGM: Community Solutions Grant Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis believes that the solutions to our most pressing challenges will emerge from communities working together to identify root causes and leverage collective strengths.	Not published	Varies
Great American Cleanup Mini-grants Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful · Foundation Not published · Varies Mini-grants awarded to support cleanup and beautification projects aligned with the Great American Cleanup initiative.	Not published	Varies
MN350's Frontline Fund MN350 · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Frontline Fund is committed to aiding frontline workers with microfinancing for purposes that fall within four broad categories. Applicants must fill out the MN350 Frontline Fund Application and send it to frontlinefund@mn350.org.	Rolling	Varies
Wolpoff Family Foundation Grant Wolpoff Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wolpoff Family Foundation Grant seeks to support established organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, that have been operational for at least five years.	Not published	Varies
NextWorldNow - Community Investments Nextworldnow Community Investments · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The latest deadline is listed above; the application period to submit an NOI opens in January and closes March 1, 2024. but could close earlier if the expected volume of submissions has been met._ Underwriting Community Well-being…	Not published	Varies
Community Garden Grants Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Garden Grants aim to strengthen Central Ohio's neighborhoods by providing financial support for the creation and expansion of community gardens and greenspaces.	Not published	Up to $3K
Local Grant Development Assistance West Central Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local Grant Development Assistance program offers technical support to municipalities, nonprofits, and partnerships seeking funding for infrastructure and clean energy projects.	Not published	Varies
Economic Development Opportunities Fund (Sunny Day) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Sunny Day supports extraordinary economic development opportunities that create and retain employment as well as create significant capital investments. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Other	Not published	Varies
Strategic Grants Program The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation's Strategic Grants Program awards grants to advance the Creative Space Action Plan and address other priorities set by the Board of Directors.	Not published	Varies
2026 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Open Round HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies Federal funding for eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties (populations under 50,000 for cities/towns/villages; area population under 200,000 for counties) to assist low- and moderate-income communities.	Not published	Varies
Program-Related Investment Grant Program Kenneth Kendal King Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K The Kenneth King Foundation's Program-Related Investment Grant Program provides funding for organizations that create jobs and enhance economic opportunities in Colorado.	Not published	$10K – $200K
Kūkulu Partner Program Hawaii Community Lending · Foundation Not published · Varies Contractor and restoration company network to support home assessments and repair/rehabilitation work for Hawaiian Home Lands lessees Reflects a coordinated, community-driven approach to housing on Hawaiian Home Lands.	Not published	Varies
TWC: Central Valley Community Grants The Wonderful Company · Foundation Not published · $1K – $100K The Wonderful Company is offering the Central Valley Community Grants, providing up to $1 million in funding for projects that enhance the health and well-being of rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley.	Not published	$1K – $100K
Alabama Power Foundation: Elevate Grant Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Alabama Power Foundation's Elevate Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for Alabamians by empowering nonprofits to address pressing community needs.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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