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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Rebuild Texas Fund The Onestar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Rebuild Texas Fund channels Texan generosity into communities affected by natural disasters, ensuring that 100% of every dollar donated directly supports recovery efforts.	Rolling	Varies
Active Allegheny Grant Program (AAGP) Allegheny County · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Active Allegheny Grant Program (AAGP) offers financial assistance to communities in Allegheny County to enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promoting physical activity and connectivity to local destinations.	Not published	Up to $50K
GigReady2 Implementation (GigReady) Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband · State Not published · Varies The Program is part of the West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan (WVBIP) and is designed to encourage the collaborative partnerships needed for successful broadband development.	Not published	Varies
White Family Foundation Grants The White Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The White Family Foundation is requesting a Letter of Inquiry as a preliminary step to determine if there is an interest in program, project or service.	Not published	Varies
Columbia Pacific Business Loan Program Columbia Pacific Economic Development District of Oregon · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides flexible gap financing for expansion of existing businesses, start-up of new businesses, creation of employment opportunities, and/or saving existing jobs in Northwest Oregon.	Rolling	Varies
Community Enhancement Grant (Community Fund) Caring Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Support community enhancement projects engaged in education, healthcare, the arts, and/or community improvement in rural Northeast Kansas.	Not published	$3K
HOPES Grant (Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support) Texprotects-the Texas Association for the Protection of Children · Foundation Not published · $31.2M	Not published	$31.2M
Farmers Market Grant Program- Organization Compeer Financial, ACA · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Farmers Market Grant Program by Compeer Financial aims to support organizations enhancing services at farmers markets. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for marketing efforts, technology upgrades, and vendor education.	Not published	Up to $1K
Wildfire Recovery Fund: Community Healing & Restoration Grant California Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $200K The Wildfire Recovery Fund: Community Healing & Restoration, led by the California Community Foundation, seeks to support impactful projects that promote community healing and resilience following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.	Not published	$25K – $200K
Our Legacy Fund Grants McKean County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Our Legacy Fund Grants, offered by the McKean County Community Foundation, aim to empower nonprofit organizations in McKean County through strategic financial support.	Not published	Up to $10K
Perry's Foundation Grant Perry's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Perry's Foundation Grant, launched in 2017, aims to enhance community strength by supporting nonprofit organizations and religious groups focused on philanthropy and promoting equity in Olney, TX, and its surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Love Your Block Mini-Grant City of Newark · State Not published · Up to $5K The Love Your Block Mini-Grant, funded by the City of Newark, aims to enhance community engagement and beautification efforts.	Not published	Up to $5K
U.S. Bancorp Foundation: Community Possible Grant Program US Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The U.S. Bancorp Foundation's Community Possible Grant Program is dedicated to fostering equity and sustainable development through its pillars of Work, Home, and Play.	Not published	Varies
Community Connect Matching Grant Program MCCF Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Luther T. McCauley Charitable Trust Grant Luther T McCauley Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Luther T. McCauley Charitable Trust Grant supports nonprofit organizations that assist the economically disadvantaged, socially marginalized, and those with mental or physical disabilities in El Paso County, Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus - Implementation Grants The Kresge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Planning and Implementation Grants page can be found here._ About KIP:D+ (Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus) KIP:D+ is a grant program that supports nonprofits in their work to improve the quality of life and strengthen…	Not published	Varies
Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation, under the Initiative Foundation, provides grants to empower Central Minnesota communities. It focuses on projects that promote community development, environmental sustainability, and health.	Not published	Varies
Interior Improvement Grant Downtown South Bend Inc Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Green Family Foundation Grants Green Family Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Green Family Foundation Grants support initiatives that enhance access to the arts, culture, education, and healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Barnitz Fund Grant The Barnitz Fund Uw of Ella K Barnitz · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barnitz Fund Grant provides financial support for religious and charitable purposes in Middletown, Ohio, and its surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Charlotte B. Proehl Foundation Grant Charlotte B Proehl Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Charlotte B. Proehl Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations primarily in the Greater Houston area.	Not published	Up to $20K
Downtown Façade Loan Program Elevate Rapid City · Foundation Not published · Varies Elevate created the Downtown Façade Loan Program to encourage revitalization of the downtown, stimulate additional private sector investment in the downtown and surrounding area, and help spur job creation.	Not published	Varies
Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund Grant Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund Grant supports charitable organizations in Stephenville, Texas, focusing on various program areas including arts and culture, human services, health research, education, animal welfare, and community…	Not published	Varies
Sunflower Beautification Grant City of Boston · State Not published · $5K – $10K The Sunflower Beautification Grant, offered by the City of Boston, supports community-led projects that enhance public spaces through sunflower planting and beautification efforts.	Not published	$5K – $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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