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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SACF: Community Impact Grant Sturgis Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) offers the Community Impact Grant to enhance the quality of life in St. Joseph County, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $25K
Iowa Thriving Communities Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
New Mexico Match Fund (NM) Grant New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Mexico Match Fund, administered by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), provides vital financial support to state agencies, tribal governments, and municipalities.	Not published	Varies
Land & Building Acquisition NOFO - OGM-25-BC-24 (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K The Land & Building Acquisition NOFO - OGM-25-BC-24 (IL) is a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Illinois through land acquisition and infrastructure improvements.	Not published	$250K
Local Parks Grant: Implementation Grants Arts in California Parks · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local Parks Grant: Implementation Grants program by Arts in California Parks aims to foster community ties by enhancing local cultural history through art and nature in parks.	Not published	Varies
Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund Grant Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Boonville, Constableville, and Westernville.	Not published	Up to $60K
Recreation – Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests and Communities   National Forest Foundation · State Not published · $2M – $5M Invests in collaborative activities that support wildfire resilience, recreation opportunities, land & watershed restoration, and rural economies.	Not published	$2M – $5M
NYS Economic Development Grant Program (Office of Community Renewal) Economic Development Growth Enterprises Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program providing funding to communities that sponsor economic development activities, which create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income persons.	Not published	Varies
Not-for-Profit Matching Grants The Galena Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K To further the mission of The Galena Foundation by providing financial support for community projects which preserve, enhance or nurture Galena's heritage, culture and quality of life.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Teichert Foundation Grant Teichert Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Teichert Foundation Grant supports organizations in California that enhance community welfare through civic improvement, culture, education, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Stoughton Area Community Foundation Grants Stoughton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $300 – $5K The Stoughton Area Community Foundation Grants support local organizations and individuals, enhancing community life through charitable funding.	Not published	$300 – $5K
Ariel Foundation Grants The Ariel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ariel Foundation Grants support initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Mount Vernon, Ohio.	Not published	Varies
IMPACT: Neighborhoods & Communities - Renaissance Block Grant Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The IMPACT: Neighborhoods & Communities Renaissance Block Grant aims to revitalize neighborhoods in Erie County by combating blight and encouraging local investment.	Not published	Up to $100K
CFTB: Annual Competitive Grants Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay offers annual competitive grants aimed at fostering innovation in local nonprofits.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Space2Place Strategic Placemaking Micro-Grants Big Sky Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Strategic Placemaking involves creating places that people want to live, work, play, and learn in. Grant funds support projects that revitalize public areas.	Not published	Varies
Bigelow Foundation Grant FR Bigelow Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Beginning in 2026, F. R. Bigelow Foundation will make grants using new application processes and updated funding priorities.	Not published	Varies
Thriving Jeffco Responsive Grant Colorado Gives Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $100K A responsive grant opportunity designed for nonprofits to share ideas and projects they believe will help Jeffco communities thrive. Unrestricted, one-year grant support for Jeffco-serving organizations.	Not published	$3K – $100K
Community Development Grant Mon Valley Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Development grant program serves to assist local municipalities with planning, administration and funding for critical public benefit projects.	Not published	Varies
Cooper Foundation Grant Cooper Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cooper Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Nebraska, especially in Lincoln and Lancaster County.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation Grants (General Grantmaking) Whitley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $50K The Community Foundation of Whitley County awards grants to deserving nonprofits and community organizations throughout the year to enhance quality of life in Whitley County.	Not published	$1K – $50K
Municipality of Anchorage: Mayor's Art Grants - Beyond the Beige Municipality of Anchorage · State Not published · Varies The Municipality of Anchorage is launching the Beyond the Beige program, which offers up to $50,000 for collaborative projects enhancing public spaces through art.	Not published	Varies
Greensburg Foundation Fund Grant Program The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greensburg Foundation Fund Grant Program, part of The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, supports local nonprofits in obtaining funds for essential projects, including program materials and renovations.	Not published	Varies
Downtown Reading Facade Grant Greater Reading Chamber & Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Downtown Facade Improvement Grant was designed to enhance the downtown Reading streetscape and support physical environment improvements.	Not published	Up to $10K
Climate Planning Grant Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · $700 Reopened climate planning grant application to distribute remaining $7.5 million in grant funding to support communities conducting comprehensive planning for climate change.	Not published	$700

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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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