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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Partners in Giving: Community Development Grant Foundation for Delaware County · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Partner Giving grants are available in priority areas focusing on: Community Development, Health, Hospice and Homecare, Support for Cancer Survivors, and Youth Development.Eligible organizations may apply for funding under any of the…	Not published	Up to $10K
Communities Caring for Canopy Grants Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Communities Caring for Canopy grants offer vital seed funding for communities to establish and maintain urban forestry programs in Vermont.	Not published	$5K – $10K
NICF: Fulton County Kewanna-Union Township Grant Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Fulton County Kewanna-Union Township Grant, established by the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, aims to support local charitable initiatives.	Not published	Up to $3K
Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Innovation Projects RFP Grant State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs · State Not published · Up to $3M The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program aims to enhance affordable housing in New Jersey by providing financial support to municipalities and developers.	Not published	Up to $3M
Outcalt Foundation Grant Outcalt Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please note that grant applications that were not requested by the Outcalt Foundation in response to a Letter of Inquiry will not be considered.	Not published	Varies
Transformational Grants The Community Foundation for McHenry County · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Transformational Grant program provides substantial funding to charitable organizations demonstrating innovative approaches to creating meaningful, multi-level change in McHenry County.	Not published	Up to $75K
Arkansas Heritage Grant Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Arkansas Heritage Grant aims to enhance the appreciation and enjoyment of the state's rich cultural heritage.	Not published	Up to $5K
Valley County Community Foundation Grants Valley County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Non-profit organizations working in the following five areas of need are welcome to apply:	Not published	$500 – $3K
Morley Foundation Grant Morley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Morley Foundation Grant, established in 1948, supports nonprofit organizations in Saginaw County, Michigan, focusing on welfare, health, education, and civic improvement.	Not published	Varies
New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program (NM) New Mexico Tourism Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program, administered by the New Mexico Tourism Department, aims to foster community beautification, reduce waste, and eliminate litter across the state.	Not published	Varies
Crown Automotive Charities/Hawkins Family Foundation Grant Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hawkins Family Foundation Grant supports diverse non-profit initiatives including healthcare, education, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Field of Interest Funds- Beautiful Olean Fund Grant Greater Olean Community Foundation DBA Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beautiful Olean Fund, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, supports beautification projects in Olean, focusing on enhancing the walkable streetscape.	Not published	Varies
Windham Foundation Grants Program The Windham Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Windham Foundation Grants Program offers financial support to organizations enhancing the quality of life in Vermont. Grants, averaging $2,500 to $5,000, focus on agriculture, arts, community development, and wellness initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
Local Ecosystems Praxis Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Catalyze a venture building ecosystem by running Redemptive Frame experiences	Not published	Varies
CCCF: Common Ground Program - Agricultural Enhancement Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The CCCF: Common Ground Program - Agricultural Enhancement Grants aims to support agricultural operations on qualified properties with conservation agreements or public lands.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Montana Coal Endowment Program: Project Grants (MT) Montana Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $500K – $750K The Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) provides essential grants to support local infrastructure projects, focusing on drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and bridge improvements.	Not published	$500K – $750K
Hendricks Family Foundation - Impact Grant Hendricks Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Hendricks Family Foundation - Impact Grant provides funding of up to $100,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations focused on creating measurable community impact in Beloit, Wisconsin.	Not published	Up to $100K
The Small Community Initiative Grant The Reser Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Small Community Initiative Grant provides essential funding to rural Oregon communities, fostering enhanced quality of life and sustainable economic development.	Not published	Up to $15K
Main Street Affiliate Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Program assists smaller towns and communities to work with the Department and use the National Main Street Center's Main Street Approach: Economic, Vitality, Design, Promotion and Organization as well as Maryland's Clean, Safe & Green.	Not published	Varies
Color the Curb: School Safety Program Grant DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Color the Curb: School Safety Program invites District-based artists to create large-scale murals at intersections near three DC Public Schools in Washington, DC.	Not published	Up to $30K
South Queens Capital Access Loans Greater Jamaica Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K Loans for growing Southeast Queens businesses.	Not published	Up to $300K
F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant Scsymmes Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Greenville County, South Carolina, by supporting charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives.	Not published	$20K
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Grant Making Bangor Savings Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Grant Making program provides funding between $2,000 and $25,000 to support initiatives that enhance community vitality in Northern New England.	Not published	$2K – $25K
Omaha Neighborhood Grants Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Omaha Neighborhood Grants program empowers local residents to lead impactful projects in their neighborhoods.	Not published	$3K

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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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