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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
CDBG Streetscapes Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $25M	Not published	$25M
New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program - FCI Allocation Forward Community Investments Inc · Foundation Not published · $55M The NMTC Program is a federal initiative designed to stimulate private sector investment in economically distressed urban and rural communities facing persistent barriers to accessing capital.	Not published	$55M
MCF: Human Need and Community Development Grant Middletown Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Middletown Community Foundation, established in 1976, aims to support local nonprofits through collaborative capital projects that address community needs.	Not published	Varies
Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust Grant Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust, established in 1978, supports public charitable and educational initiatives in the Atchison, Kansas community.	Not published	Varies
Community Change Grants The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If you have an idea that meets the_ _criteria listed throughout our guidelines, please schedule a time to speak with a Program Officer._ We understand that many issues can be best addressed when communities work together, pooling…	Not published	Varies
Bulkley Foundation Grant Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bulkley Foundation Grant offers support for charitable organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with a focus on those serving Norwalk.	Not published	Varies
Education, Artist Development & Community Partnership Program (Future Program) National Independent Venue Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies With mission-driven focus and the ability to nimbly respond to their communities, independent venues can become living classrooms and community investment hubs.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Jamestownstutsman Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500K	Rolling	Up to $500K
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Annual Grant Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Annual Grant supports various community initiatives in Floyd County, Indiana.	Not published	Up to $25K
Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Impact Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Impact Grants support Black-led organizations in Forsyth County, focusing on economic and educational equity.	Not published	Up to $1K
Economic Development Agency Funding Grant New Hanover County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Economic Development Agency Funding program, offered by New Hanover County, aims to foster equitable access to education and skilled employment for residents.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants Lagrange County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $40K The LaGrange County Community Foundation awards Community Impact Grants to support nonprofit organizations providing services to LaGrange County families and individuals.	Not published	$2K – $40K
Community Impact Grants Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Impact Grants support projects that make a positive difference in northeast Michigan communities. Recent awards include $95,000 in new grants to organizations like Rogers City Community Theatre.	Not published	Varies
QC River Connections Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The QC River Connections Grant, offered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, supports projects addressing environmental challenges faced by the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Henry John Simonds Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry John Simonds Foundation Grant supports community-driven solutions in Pittsburgh, PA, focusing on education, the arts, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Henry County Ohio Community Foundation Grant Henry County Ohio Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry County Ohio Community Foundation Grant supports local nonprofit organizations by providing funding sourced from interest income on invested funds.	Not published	Varies
The Walker Fund Grant Bergholz Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Bergholz Community Foundation (Bergholz, OH) offers 'The Walker Fund Grant' via an online application on its Scholarships & Grants page.	Rolling	Varies
PPG Foundation Community Grants PPG Industries Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: All grants must be made through our online application system and applications are routinely accepted and reviewed throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
Ohio Chamber Research Foundation Fellows Program Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A groundbreaking initiative designed to improve Ohio's business climate through rigorous research, innovative policy development, and thought leadership.	Not published	Varies
Municipal Engagement Initiative (MEI) Lite - CHAPA The Network for Social Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MEI Lite provides technical assistance to support communities advancing affordable housing initiatives, including forming coalitions and building campaigns.	Not published	Varies
Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Grant Program Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Grant Program focuses on enhancing the vitality of Indianapolis through targeted grantmaking in education, health, and economic development.	Not published	Varies
FAO: Nelsonville Community Foundation Grants Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Nelsonville Community Foundation Grants support projects that enhance the community's quality of life across five vital areas: arts and culture, economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health services.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Timely Grant Program United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in 2018, the Timely Grant Program offers quick, flexible funding for urgent needs, such as pilot programs, capital projects, and one-time initiatives.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Response Fund Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Beneficial State Foundation reallocated nearly $100,000 in operating funds to create the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide direct support to community organizations responding to the pandemic.	Not published	$500 – $5K

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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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