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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Buena Vista County Community Foundation - Medium Grant Buena Vista County Community Foundation (BVCCF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Buena Vista County Community Foundation offers Medium Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to verified not-for-profit organizations and local governments.	Not published	Up to $5K
Give Chippewa County Grant Community Foundation of Chippewa CO · Foundation Not published · $750 – $3K The Give Chippewa County Grant connects generous individuals to support community projects that originate in Chippewa County. This initiative encourages collaboration, volunteer involvement, and sustainable solutions to local needs.	Not published	$750 – $3K
CCCF: Common Ground Program - Recreation Impacts Management Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The CCCF Common Ground Program offers Recreation Impacts Management Grants aimed at mitigating the negative effects of outdoor recreation on landscapes and watersheds.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Erie Women's Fund Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Erie Women's Fund Grant aims to empower women and families in Erie County by providing financial support to local nonprofits. Since its inception in 2007, the fund has awarded over $1.1 million to organizations that share its mission.	Not published	Up to $100K
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds: McGrath Automotive Group Grants Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Competitive Donor-Advised Funds program by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers grants aimed at enhancing community welfare in Linn County, Iowa.	Not published	$3K
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative Grant Appalachian Regional Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.5M The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative aims to revitalize communities impacted by coal industry transitions.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Community Enhancement Grants: Sherwood Metro · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Enhancement Grants in Sherwood, funded by Metro, aim to uplift neighborhoods impacted by garbage transfer facilities.	Not published	Varies
P4G - Safi Organics Partnership Alphamundi Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Majestic Realty Foundation Grants Majestic Realty Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Majestic Realty Foundation, established in 2002, champions active philanthropy by addressing critical community needs across eight regions in the U.S. Focused on youth, education, health, family support, and violence prevention, the…	Not published	Varies
Johnson County Community Foundation Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Johnson County Community Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance community welfare in Johnson County. It funds projects that address local challenges and promote health, education, and cultural opportunities.	Not published	Up to $7K
Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · $11K – $100K The Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program, managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, offers funding to enhance community livability and sustainable development in the Adirondack and Catskill…	Not published	$11K – $100K
Duke Energy: Florida: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 aimed at promoting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Peter Arrigoni Building Community Leadership Award Marin Builders Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peter Arrigoni Building Community Leadership Award recognizes an individual for excellence in industry leadership and community involvement.	Not published	Varies
Community Food and Hunger Relief Projects Grant Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to support concrete action steps addressing hunger relief and community food projects.	Not published	Varies
Washington Women's Foundation Place-Based Grant Washington Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K The Place-Based Grant centers local expertise and leadership by adopting a specific, rotating location outside of King County each year. For 2027 the Foundation is directing its funding into the Spokane area.	Not published	$150K
Grundy Foundation Grant The Grundy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grundy Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Bucks County, particularly in Bristol Borough, focusing on capital projects and specific programmatic support.	Not published	Varies
Rocky Mount Community Foundation Grant Rocky Mount Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rocky Mount Community Foundation (RMCF) was created as a private foundation to promote and advance the Rocky Mount area as a great place to work, live and learn by enhancing business growth and opportunities for the city.	Not published	Varies
Community Match Fund Sustainable CT Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $6B Sustainable CT's innovative Community Match Fund is a crowdfunding grant-matching program that provides fast, flexible funding and support to implement sustainability projects in Connecticut.	Rolling	Up to $6B
East Moline Community Fund Grant Moline Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The East Moline Community Fund, managed by the Moline Regional Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations in East Moline and nearby areas.	Not published	Varies
Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program Walton Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walton Family Foundation is rooted in several generations of family, where no voice is louder than the next and different opinions are valued.	Not published	Varies
African American Community Fund Grants Washington County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The African American Community Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in Washington County that enhance the African American community.	Not published	Up to $5K
Somerset Community Foundation Competitive Grants St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Somerset Community Foundation provides competitive grants to nonprofit programs and organizations that enhance life in Somerset.	Not published	Varies
EDA Destination Planning and Development Grants Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Economic Development Administration (EDA) block grant funds administered to assist tourism industry pandemic recovery. Grants support destination planning and development across Washington's tourism sector.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Fund Headwaters Foundation for Justice · 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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