Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,255 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. 1,480 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 3,255; from 1,982 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $515.9M; across 1,480 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 130; 148 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Mylander Foundation Grant The Mylander Fdn-2001 · Foundation Not published · $1K The Mylander Foundation Grant, established in 1987, supports charitable, educational, and civic organizations in Erie County, Ohio.	Not published	$1K
Winnebago County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Winnebago County Rural Revolving Loan Fund is a flexible gap financing tool to support small and emerging businesses engaged in job creation and economic development in the rural Winnebago area.	Not published	$10K – $40K
LaBounty Family Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The LaBounty Family Fund supports projects aimed at economic development in the Two Harbors area. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or have a qualified fiscal sponsor and serve the local community.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Sullivan County Impact Grants Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The Sullivan County Impact Grants, offered by the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, aim to fund transformative projects that yield measurable benefits for the community.	Not published	$2K – $25K
Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation Grants Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation provides grants primarily to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that serve Malden and surrounding communities.	Not published	Varies
Seherr-Thoss Foundation Grant Seherr-Thoss Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seherr-Thoss Foundation Grant, established in 1991, primarily supports cultural, educational, health-related, religious, and civic initiatives within the Town of Litchfield, Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund Grant Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund Grant, provided by the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Berkeley County.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Brown County Community Fund Grant Nebraska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brown County Community Fund aims to enhance the quality of life in Brown County by funding charitable projects that address emerging needs.	Not published	Varies
Sponsorship Program Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Critical Community Needs Grant Glens Falls Foundation · Foundation Not published · $60K – $120K The Foundation is interested in supporting: The Distribution Committee applies the following criteria:	Not published	$60K – $120K
Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Virginia Department of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks in Virginia's wildland/urban interface communities.	Not published	Varies
Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $25M – $50M	Not published	$25M – $50M
SCA Grant to Support Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) Development Fund Association for Specialty Coffee · Foundation Not published · Varies The Specialty Coffee Association provides ongoing financial support to the Coffee Quality Institute to fund its development work and advance its mission to improve the quality of coffee and the lives of the people who produce it.	Not published	Varies
SURGE - Supporting U.S. Regional Growth and Entrepreneurship US Ignite Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SURGE is a new National Science Foundation-funded program announced as a complement to NSF TIP's existing investments in regional innovation ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Rural Community Development Initiative Grants Georgia Municipal Association · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Rural Community Development Initiative Grants aim to support non-profit organizations, low-income rural communities, and federally recognized tribes in enhancing housing and community facilities.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Foundation Grant Award Washington County Visitors Association · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K Prioritizes projects that will inspire awareness and overnight visitation to Washington County, Oregon, and serve as a platform for cultural and economic growth.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation General Grants Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support worthwhile organizations seeking to improve the quality of life in the region through a competitive grant application process.	Not published	Varies
Community Benefit Share Fund Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $250K NSEDC announced significant funding through the Community Benefit Share program, allocating substantial annual amounts to each member community.	Not published	$250K
Bicycle Advocacy Grants Program Mighty Arrow Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Bicycle Advocacy Grants Program, supported by New Belgium Brewing Co, aims to foster community engagement through bicycle projects.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Clarinda Foundation Grant Clarinda Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clarinda Foundation Grant seeks to enhance community well-being in the greater Clarinda area by fostering private donations for public benefit. It aims to build permanent endowments and serve as a resource to address community needs.	Not published	Varies
Dubuque Racing Association Core Grants Dubuque Racing Association Ltd · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Dubuque Racing Association Core Grants aim to enhance community betterment through non-profit initiatives focused on population growth and tourism.	Not published	Up to $50K
CFGFW Engage Grants Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The CFGFW Engage Grants, offered by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, provide up to $3,000 to first-time applicants for operational support and specific programs.	Not published	Up to $3K
PCF Impact Grant Pella Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The PCF Impact Grant, offered by the Pella Community Foundation, aims to enhance community life in Pella through significant funding for impactful projects.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Grosse Pointe Community Assets Fund Grant Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds aim to provide enduring support for initiatives that resonate with Mr. Wilson's passions, including caregiving, design, youth sports, and Grosse Pointe community assets.	Not published	$10K – $25K

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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 3,255 community development & employment grants Grantable lists as of October 27, 2026, 1,480 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, 1,982 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are community development & employment grants due?

Of 3,255 grants listed, 130 accept applications on a rolling basis, 148 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, 49% 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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