IMPACT HARRISBURG · Rolling / Open Foundation
Infrastructure Contingency Grant Funder: Impact Harrisburg Geographic Scope: City of Harrisburg, PA Background: Impact Harrisburg is a nonprofit created in 2014 to help steer the capital city's…
Community Development & Employment Grants
Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 3,281 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
3,281 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What community development grants are open right now?
Up to $150,000
GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Infrastructure Development Grant Overview: Matching grants up to $150,000 to support qualified infrastructure development projects. The Infrastructure Development Grant provides qualified applicants…
Varies
IMPACT HARRISBURG · Rolling / Open Foundation
Infrastructure Project Grant Funder: Impact Harrisburg Geographic Scope: City of Harrisburg, PA Background: Impact Harrisburg is a nonprofit created in 2014 to help steer the capital city's recovery…
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank · Rolling / Open State
Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program IBank's ISRF Loan Fund program provides low-cost, direct loans to local governments and nonprofits sponsored by public agencies for a wide variety…
US $25,000 - US $500,000
PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Innovation in Community Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patterson Family Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Patterson Family Foundation is…
US $25,000 - US $500,000
PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Innovation in Economic Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patterson Family Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Patterson Family Foundation is…
$1,000,000 total over three years
New Kensington Community Development Corp · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction Program Funder: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Award Amount: $1,000,000 total over three years Geographic Scope: Kensington and…
Varies
SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Scranton Area Community Foundation The Scranton Area Community Foundation makes grants to foster good ideas that have the potential to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of the…
Up to US $10,000
Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Inspire Giving Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Inspire Giving Fund Grant, established by…
US $1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Installation and/or Replacement of Utilities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The…
Up to US $500
Institution for Savings in Newburyport & · Rolling / Open Foundation
Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Institution…
Varies
PROGRAM TO AID CITIZEN ENTERPRISE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Intensive Services Program Overview: PACE's oldest ongoing program designed to develop stronger, more resilient community-based nonprofit organizations that effectively serve the community.…
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Inter-American Foundation Research Fellowships Funder: Social Science Research Council (SSRC) / Inter-American Foundation Geographic Scope: Latin America and the Caribbean Focus Areas: -…
Up to US $25,000
THE MUSSER FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Intercultural Harmony Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Laura Jane Musser Fund Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Intercultural Harmony Initiative Grant, provided…
US $5,000
INTERFAITH AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation
Interfaith Innovation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Interfaith America Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Interfaith Innovation Fellowship, offered by Interfaith…
Varies
DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND INC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Interior Improvement Grant Funder: Downtown South Bend Inc Foundation Geographic Scope: Downtown South Bend, IN Status: Active program listed on grants page Contact: - Phone: 574-282-1110 - Address:…
US $2,500
ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS · Rolling / Open Foundation
International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics International Project Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last…
$5,000 - $61,000
POSNER CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
International Collaboration Fund (ICF) Overview: The Posner Center's International Collaboration Fund is an innovative grantmaking program founded on the idea that strategic collaboration can create…
Varies
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Invest STL Overview: Invest STL is a collaborative strategy to leverage investments for strengthening the St. Louis region's neighborhoods, sponsored by the St. Louis Community Foundation. Purpose:…
Between $1 and $100,000
Department of Toxic Substances Control · Rolling / Open State
Investigating Site Contamination Program (ISCP) Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) ISCP offers loans to eligible applicants, including governmental entities, private businesses,…
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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