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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Livingston Community Trust Grant Livingston Community Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Livingston Community Trust Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Park County, Montana, through self-sustaining projects that focus on economic development, education, human services, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
PCCF Community Grants Park County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The PCCF Annual Community Grants provide essential funding to support local nonprofits and public entities in Park County.	Not published	Varies
Green Infrastructure Grantmaking Program The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Orleans Community Support Foundation, a supporting organization of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is seeking an evaluator or evaluation team to support evaluation planning and execution for a new grantmaking program, “Green…	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 and 68 - (Regionwide and LLAR) Small Grants Program (CA) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Proposition 1 and 68 Small Grants Program in California offers funding between $50,000 and $300,000 for projects that prioritize jump-start initiatives, project planning, and technical assistance for disadvantaged communities.	Not published	$50K – $300K
GM Detroit Grants General Motors Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The GM Detroit Grants program, initiated by General Motors in September 2021, commits $50 million to support nonprofits focused on education, workforce development, and neighborhood revitalization in Detroit.	Not published	Varies
District Matching Grants Rotary International District 5030 · Foundation Not published · $113K	Not published	$113K
National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund (NED) provides competitive funds in support of commercial and residential activities in areas targeted for revitalization.	Not published	Varies
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting registered 501(c)(3), civic, religious, or government organizations within specific counties in Iowa and Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Community Placemaking Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Community Placemaking Grants program aims to empower local communities, especially historically marginalized groups, by providing funding for projects that enhance connections among residents and their environments.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Environment and Public Space- Improvement of Public Spaces in the Greater Philadelphia Region Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation is dedicated to enhancing public spaces in the Greater Philadelphia region through strategic funding.	Not published	Varies
Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Collaborative Grant Adams County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $400 – $5K The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) prioritizes collaborative grant requests, funding projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Adams County, IN.	Not published	$400 – $5K
LA Food Equity Fund Community Partners · Foundation Not published · $100K – $20M Priority Populations (14 identified segments): Key Achievements (per Six-Month Interim Report):	Not published	$100K – $20M
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Governor's Office of Planning and Budget · State Not published · Varies Non-entitlement units, defined in section 603(g)(5) of the Social Security Act, as added by the American Rescue Plan Act, are generally local governments with populations of less than 50,000.	Not published	Varies
Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund, established by longtime Chillicothe resident Robert E. Schaefer, aims to enhance the cultural, health, and economic development of Chillicothe and Ross County.	Not published	Up to $20K
Montrose Area Foundation Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.	Not published	Varies
SACF Great Idea Competition Grant St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The SACF Great Idea Competition, hosted by the Stillwater Area Community Foundation, invites innovative ideas aimed at enhancing local communities.	Not published	Up to $10K
Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Fort Worth, TX, focusing on religious, charitable, scientific, and literary purposes.	Not published	Varies
Johnson County Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Johnson County Economic Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies A local economic development incentive program offering tax abatement benefits to qualifying businesses in designated enterprise zones.	Not published	Varies
OWEB Operating Capacity Grants - Council Capacity Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OWEB Operating Capacity Grants support watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts in their operational costs. These biennial grants foster community engagement in voluntary watershed restoration efforts.	Not published	Varies
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant Climate Resilience Fund · Foundation Not published · $75K – $115K The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant supports US-based projects aimed at enhancing community resilience against climate change. With a budget of $1.5-2 million, grants typically range from $75,000 to $115,000.	Not published	$75K – $115K
African American Legacy Grants The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $15K – $75K The African American Legacy Grants, initiated by The Chicago Community Trust, aims to enhance the quality of life for Black communities in metropolitan Chicago.	Not published	$15K – $75K
Community Needs Fund Grants The Southeast Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Needs Fund Grants, offered by the Southeast Virginia Community Foundation, support impactful projects that improve life quality in Southeast Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Local Share Account (LSA) – Washington County Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local Share Account (LSA) funding program in Washington County, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, aims to enhance community and economic well-being.	Not published	Varies
Franklin Street Transit-Oriented Development Strategic Planning Grant Berks County Chamber Foundation · Foundation Not published · $142K To support the Franklin Street Transit-Oriented Development Strategic Planning Process, which aims to formulate the best and most appropriate course of action for redevelopment and revitalization of residential, commercial and industrial…	Not published	$142K

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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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