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 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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TCA Cultural District Project Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K – $250K The TCA Cultural District Project, initiated by the Texas Commission on the Arts, aims to foster economic and cultural development through arts-driven initiatives.	Not published	$3K – $250K
Community Impact Grants Rancho Santa Fe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Impact Grants represent the foundation's grantmaking program to support various causes and organizations within the community. San Diego County, California (and surrounding areas)	Not published	Varies
Fall Community Action Grants Program Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Fall Community Action Grants Program, initiated by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions within an 11-county area in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio.	Not published	Up to $20K
Do it Best Foundation Grant Do It Best Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Do it Best Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on community needs, particularly in health and wellness, youth enrichment, the arts, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Muskingum County Community Foundation Grants The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Muskingum County Community Foundation is inviting applications for its Annual Fall Grant Competition aimed at nonprofits and community projects in Muskingum County.	Not published	Varies
Edith Winter Grace Trust Grant Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edith Winter Grace Trust Grant provides funding exclusively to charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Peoples Gas Charitable Contributions: Project or Program Support Grant Peoples Gas · Foundation Not published · Varies Peoples Gas offers charitable contributions to support community initiatives in areas like arts, education, health, and the environment.	Not published	Varies
Nemaha County Grants Nemaha County STEP Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nemaha County STEP Foundation aims to enhance life quality in Nemaha County by fostering philanthropy to create a lasting endowment.	Not published	Varies
Site Improvements Program Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Site Improvements Program, managed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers $1,000,000 in state funds for sidewalk construction and restoration projects.	Not published	Varies
Advanced Industries Collaborative Infrastructure Grant Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Advanced Industries Collaborative Infrastructure Grant, offered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, aims to bolster collaborative projects across key advanced industries in Colorado.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Appalachian Voices · Foundation Not published · $1.5M The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund is a project to catalyze commercial and institutional solar projects in coal-impacted communities throughout Central Appalachia.	Not published	$1.5M
AMRV RC&D Council Grants Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The AMRV RC&D Council Grants provide essential funding to support Alabama communities in enhancing their human and natural resources.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Building An Inclusive Economy Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Strategic Initiative Grants by the Winston-Salem Foundation aim to build an inclusive economy for Black communities in Forsyth County.	Not published	Varies
SCCF Mini Grants Schoolcraft County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The SCCF Mini Grants aim to enhance the Schoolcraft County community by providing financial support to non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Impact Austin Grant Impact Austin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Impact Austin Grant supports nonprofits in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties, focusing on community, education, equity, and health initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) The Right Place Inc · Foundation Not published · $17.5M Provides financial incentives to eligible applicants to conduct activities on or related to strategic sites in Michigan. Creates a statewide inventory of investment-ready sites that will attract and promote investment in the state.	Not published	$17.5M
VCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Women’s Fund Grants Program, conducted by the Community Foundation Alliance, Inc., supports nonprofit organizations serving Vanderburgh County.	Not published	Up to $50K
Listos California Statewide Grant Initiative California State Alliance of Ymcas · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ronan Tourism Grant Program Lake County Community Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports the enhancement of Ronan as a destination for visitors and residents alike through community-driven investment.	Not published	Varies
THRIVE Grant Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The THRIVE grant is a business development grant designed for established businesses wishing to relocate or expand into Walnut Hills. The grant is offered in partnership with Fifth Third by the Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Leading for Power & Change Fund Grant The California Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We’re changing our Letter of Interest (LOI) process for grant-seekers this year, as Cal Wellness embarks on a strategic planning journey to shape the future of our work.	Not published	Varies
Site Advancement Fund (SAF) Palmetto Economic Development Corp DBA South Carolina Power Team · Foundation Rolling · Varies SAF grants are available to cooperatives and economic development entities for technical assistance projects.	Rolling	Varies
AmeriCorps VISTA Grant - City/College Partnership Albion College · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Small Orgs, Big Impact Fund Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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