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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Community Innovation Grants The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Innovation Grants, funded by the Bush Foundation, aim to support transformative ideas that enhance the lives of people in Minnesota and surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Belair-Edison Facade Improvement Program Belair-Edison Neighborhoods Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc. (BENI), a Baltimore Main Streets partner organization, offers a Facade Improvement Program under which a Belair-Edison Main Street merchant can receive a matching grant up to $10,000 for aesthetic…	Rolling	Up to $10K
Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction Program New Kensington Community Development Corp · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $5K – $20K The NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities aims to support local governments in creating a Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP) and conducting necessary inventories.	Not published	$5K – $20K
U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program U.S. Mission to Cape Verde · Federal Not published · $3K – $10K U.S. Embassy Praia welcomes the submission of project applications for funding through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (SSH). If interested, please carefully review the instructions below.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Rental Rehabilitation Program Bowling Green Community Development Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $13K – $20K Provides zero interest, forgivable loans to landlords for property rehabilitation to house low/moderate-income tenants. Current Fair Market Rents (as of October 1, 2023):	Rolling	$13K – $20K
NoMa Retail Opportunity Fund Noma Improvement Association · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The NoMa BID launched the NoMa Retail Opportunity Fund in February 2024 to enhance NoMa's vibrant and evolving streetscape by offering grants to support existing NoMa retailers and provide incentives for independent, small, locally owned…	Not published	$3K – $25K
Bucks County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Bucks County Government · Foundation Not published · Varies Annually, Bucks County receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).	Not published	Varies
Hemlock Semiconductor Community and Regional Empowerment (CARE) Grant Program Bay Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K Projects and programs that align with Hemlock Semiconductor's values and purpose:	Not published	Up to $30K
Economic Development Grants City of Houston · State Not published · Varies The Economic Development Grants offered by the City of Houston aim to stimulate business and commercial activity by providing financial assistance to eligible public, private, and nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Mansfield Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mansfield Community Fund, supported by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, offers grants to 501(c)3 nonprofits and governmental agencies serving the Mansfield community.	Not published	Varies
Innovation in Economic Opportunity Grant Patterson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $500K The Patterson Family Foundation is dedicated to fostering economic opportunity in rural areas through innovative proposals. They prioritize funding for regional innovation hubs and strategies aimed at industry diversification.	Not published	$25K – $500K
Watertown Area Community Foundation Grant Watertown Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Watertown Area Community Foundation has been a vital partner in community development since 1979. By connecting donors with local causes, the Foundation supports programs that address pressing needs in the Watertown area.	Not published	Varies
Discretionary Grants Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Discretionary Grant Program provides funding for various projects and initiatives.	Not published	Varies
PA Heart & Soul Grant Pennsylvania Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The PA Heart & Soul Grant is a unique initiative aimed at empowering Pennsylvania communities with fewer than 30,000 residents.	Not published	Up to $50K
Atkinson Community Foundation Fund Grant Nebraska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Atkinson Community Foundation Fund is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Atkinson through grants that support local organizations and initiatives.	Not published	Varies
AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Community Development, Religion & Other The Ashtabula Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Ashtabula Foundation offers grants of $5,001 and above to support community development, religious initiatives, and other charitable efforts in Ashtabula County.	Not published	$5K
Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants North Carolina Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $850K The Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants program, administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, aims to revitalize downtown areas in the state's most distressed counties.	Not published	Up to $850K
Giving in Action Grants - Make a Difference Grant Moline Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Giving in Action Grants - Make a Difference Grant provides funding between $25,000 and $50,000 for nonprofits serving the areas of Arts & Culture, Community & Economic Development, Education, Environmental & Conservation, and Health &…	Not published	$25K – $50K
Virginia Community Foundation Grants Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Virginia Community Foundation supports charitable projects that positively impact the greater Virginia area.	Not published	Up to $5K
Local Share Account (LSA) Grants- Philadelphia Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · $10K – $500K The Local Share Account (LSA) Grants in Philadelphia, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, provide funding derived from slot machine license fees.	Not published	$10K – $500K
Community Action Grants - Local Journalism Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Local Journalism program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to empower local nonprofits focused on racial justice and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Ripley County Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Ripley County Affiliate Grantmaking Program, led by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance community quality of life through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $500
Field Empowerment Fund (FEF) - Housing Counseling Services: HSBC Geographies Grant National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is a nationwide network of nearly 800 organizations and champions working for a Just Economy, where all Americans can build wealth and provide for their families with stability and…	Not published	$10K

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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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