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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Tarter / Herman-Crum Grants Ripley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Tarter / Herman-Crum Grants, offered by the Ripley County Community Foundation, are designed to enhance the quality of life for residents in Osgood and its surrounding areas.	Not published	Up to $3K
LMF: Climate Resiliency RFP Grant Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $200K The Liberty Mutual Foundation is launching its Climate Resiliency RFP to enhance climate resilience in low-income and underrepresented neighborhoods in Boston.	Not published	$25K – $200K
Upward Momentum Grant Upward Momentum · Foundation Not published · $200K Upward Momentum is a collaborative fund aimed at transforming economic mobility in Missouri. By investing in community-driven initiatives, it seeks to address systemic inequities and foster opportunities for all.	Not published	$200K
Neighborhood Revitalization Grant The Schenectady Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $6K The Neighborhood Revitalization Grant, offered by the Schenectady Foundation, aims to enhance community well-being by funding transformative projects in Schenectady County.	Not published	$3K – $6K
Southern Lowcountry Grants- The Beaufort Fund Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Beaufort Fund, established by the Coastal Community Foundation in 1998, supports nonprofits in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties.	Not published	Up to $25K
John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust Grant Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust aims to enhance the quality of life in northwest North Dakota through its grantmaking approach.	Not published	$500
Community Improvement Grant City of Santa Rosa · State Not published · $3K The Community Improvement Grant by the City of Santa Rosa supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing local neighborhoods and fostering community connections.	Not published	$3K
SCCF: Community Fund Grants Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Steuben County Community Foundation (SCCF) offers Community Funds to support local nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Steuben County.	Not published	Varies
Duke Endowment: Rural Church Grants The Duke Endowment · Foundation Not published · Varies The Duke Endowment's Rural Church Grants aim to empower rural United Methodist Churches in North Carolina to effectively respond to changing community demographics.	Not published	Varies
Bridgeton Landfill Community Project Fund St Louis Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12.5M To contribute to the betterment of the environment, public health and safety, and the welfare of the people in the communities near the Bridgeton Landfill.	Not published	$12.5M
Revitalizing Westmoreland Grant Program The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Revitalizing Westmoreland Grant Program, managed by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to support vulnerable populations in Westmoreland County.	Not published	Up to $20K
Miriam Knoll Grant Middletown Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miriam Knoll Grant, offered by the Middletown Community Foundation, supports IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other not-for-profit entities.	Not published	Varies
Upper Bucks Community Fund - Erwin J. and Gertrude K. Neusch Fund Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K	Not published	$1K – $10K
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-funded grant program supporting the acquisition and construction of regional economic development, cultural, civic, and historical improvement projects.	Not published	Varies
Audubon County Community Foundation Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Audubon County Community Foundation Grant, established in 1997, aims to enhance the quality of life in Audubon County. It provides funding for projects in civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.	Not published	Varies
Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Tompkins County Area Development Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $800M A state-wide funding competition that awards economic development resources through a single consolidated application process.	Not published	Up to $800M
General Grants for Nonprofits El Paso Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The El Paso Community Foundation serves as a grant maker for organizations working to address the unique opportunities and challenges in the El Paso, Southern New Mexico, and Ciudad Juárez region.	Not published	Varies
GFF Capital Grants Gates Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GFF Capital Grants by the Gates Family Foundation support capital projects for nonprofit organizations in Colorado, emphasizing community needs and sustainable development.	Not published	Varies
Metro Nature in Neighborhoods: Community Stewardship and Restoration Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Community Stewardship and Restoration Grants offer funding for projects aimed at enhancing local ecosystems and promoting community engagement in the Portland area.	Not published	Up to $100K
The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Community Development The Peyton Anderson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant focuses on community development in Central Georgia, emphasizing projects that enhance local quality of life and economic vitality.	Not published	Varies
Amplify GR AMP the Good Grant Amplify GR · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K AMP the Good funds collaborative, neighborhood-led projects (up to $1,000) that build connections and enhance vibrancy in the Boston Square and Oakdale neighborhoods (49507, SE Grand Rapids, MI).	Rolling	Up to $1K
Building and Bridging Connections Funding Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $45K The Building and Bridging Connections Funding by The Colorado Health Foundation aims to enhance social capital and foster community-building initiatives that address health challenges and promote health equity.	Not published	$20K – $45K
Schmuckal Family Foundation Grant The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $104K The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation, established in 1999, aims to support charitable organizations in the Grand Traverse region.	Not published	Up to $104K
All Ohio Future Fund Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Department of Development is accepting proposals to support local communities with site-readiness and preparation to attract economic development opportunities.	Not published	Varies

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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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