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?

Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Healthy Tree Canopy Grants For Cities- Step 2 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Healthy…

THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND (DBA THE · September 9, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Heart of the Community Fund Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Ireland Focus Areas: Community Development Overview: The Ireland Funds invites non-profit organisations to apply for its…

NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hebron Community Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Community Foundation Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The Hebron Community Foundation Fund, supported by the Nebraska…

THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Heinz Endowment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Heinz Endowments Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Heinz Endowments, established in 2007, is a prominent philanthropic organization in the…

GEORGE B HENDERSON FOUNDATION JH5090 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: Please note that for 2024 the Henderson Foundation will hold one grant round only, due to a backlog of funding commitments for projects that were delayed over the last two years._…

HENDRICKS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hendricks Family Foundation - Capital Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hendricks Family Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The Hendricks Family Foundation…

HENDRICKS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hendricks Family Foundation - Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hendricks Family Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The Hendricks Family Foundation - Impact…

HENDRICKS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hendricks Family Foundation - Operating Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hendricks Family Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The Hendricks Family Foundation…

Henry County Ohio Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Henry County Ohio Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry County Ohio Community Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Henry County Ohio Community Foundation Grant…

SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Henry H. Crapo Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Henry H. Crapo Foundation Fund, managed by the SouthCoast…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Henry John Simonds Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Henry John Simonds Foundation Grant supports community-driven…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant supports innovative projects aimed at…

HF Sinclair Corporation · Rolling / Open Foundation

HF Sinclair Community Investment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: HF Sinclair Corporation Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary HF Sinclair Community Investment Grants support organizations focused on…

HERITAGE FUND - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

HFBC: Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The HFBC Community Fund Grant supports local organizations in Bartholomew…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

HFPG Regular Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving offers regular grants to 501(c)(3)…

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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