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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Generous Acts Grant Program Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $30K The Generous Acts Grant Program, backed by the Adirondack Foundation, supports nonprofits and community organizations in the Adirondack Region.	Not published	$3K – $30K
Foothills Community Partnership Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foothills Community Partnership Fund aims to create sustainable solutions for human care issues in Calhoun County, Alabama. Focused on education, community development, and wellness, the fund supports 501(c)(3) public charities.	Not published	Varies
Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund Grant Nebraska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund, managed by the Nebraska Community Foundation, aims to foster community growth and well-being through charitable contributions.	Not published	Varies
Walters Family Foundation Fund Grant The Walters Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Walters Family Foundation Fund aims to enhance Michigan communities through funding initiatives focused on conserving the natural environment, promoting arts and culture, advancing economic vitality, and empowering youth through…	Not published	$25K
Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neil Muldrow Business Development Fund, run by Central Baltimore Partnership, aids small businesses that wish to locate or expand in Central Baltimore.	Not published	Varies
Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $5M – $250M	Not published	$5M – $250M
Small Town Grants Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Grant program supporting small towns in Southern Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $10K
BCF Annual Grants Billings Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies 2025 Grant Recipients (Community and Regional Impact): Boys and Girls Club of Yellowstone County, Veterans Navigation Network, Community Leadership Development Inc., Special K Ranch, Off the Streets, Billings Fire Department, Montana…	Not published	Varies
Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Fund Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K A grant initiative supported by the Eastside and Westside TADs, designed to accelerate the lease and activation of vacant or underutilized small commercial storefronts within Downtown Atlanta.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Programs of Scale Grant Program The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Programs of Scale Grant Program, offered by The Rotary Foundation, focuses on empowering Rotary members to initiate large-scale, impactful projects.	Not published	Up to $2M
Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · $200K – $500K The Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations grant program, initiated by First Nations Development Institute, aims to empower Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to engage in emerging markets that enhance forest health and…	Not published	$200K – $500K
Cooperative Bank Of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust Grant Cape & Coast Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust (The Coop Foundation) is to cultivate vibrant and thriving communities.	Not published	Varies
Appalachian Regional Commission Funds State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
GCCF: Grant Requests Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) is dedicated to enhancing community welfare by funding diverse programs in arts, education, health, and more.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Machias Savings Bank: Community Development Grant Machias Savings Bank · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Machias Savings Bank Community Development Grant aims to support projects that enhance community wellness, education, and economic development within its primary lending area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Culture Forward Grant (Svane Family Foundation) Mid Market Business Association · Foundation Not published · $75K Support for innovative arts programming and community engagement to transform San Francisco's Mid-Market corridor into a thriving cultural and economic hub Support for Mid-Market Foundation's initiatives:	Not published	$75K
Home Improvement Grant Thomasville Community Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K	Not published	Up to $15K
Dayton Foundation: Discretionary Grants The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $75K The Dayton Foundation offers discretionary grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Dayton Region, supporting projects addressing community needs.	Not published	$8K – $75K
ACF Competitive Grants Program Athens County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K Office: 2 S Court St, 2nd Floor, Athens, Ohio (entrance through Chase Bank)	Not published	$3K – $8K
NC Department of Commerce Grant and Incentive Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
2026 NYS CDBG - Public Infrastructure, Community Planning, Public Facilities, Microenterprise, and Imminent Threat HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies 2026 CDBG funding for non-housing activities including public infrastructure projects (drinking water, sanitary sewer), community planning, public facility improvements, microenterprise assistance, and imminent threat activities addressing…	Not published	Varies
Lakeway Civic Corporation Grant Program Lakeway Civic Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lakeway Civic Corporation manages a trust fund that supports projects in the City of Lakeway that benefit its residents. Grants can be used by individuals or organizations for:	Not published	Varies
Metro Planning and Development Grants: Planning Inside the UGB Metro · Foundation Not published · Varies The Metro Planning and Development Grants, specifically for planning inside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), aim to foster equitable development in the Portland area.	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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