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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Tree Canopy Grants (Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority) Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Tree Canopy Grants supplement or match funds for properties within the DDA that contribute to a robust urban tree canopy by enhancing existing or creating new planting areas; grants are paid on a reimbursement basis after project…	Rolling	Varies
CACF: Community Trustee Grant Program Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cadillac Area Community Foundation, established in 1988, is dedicated to enhancing community well-being through philanthropy. It provides grants to qualified nonprofit organizations within the Cadillac Area Public School District.	Not published	Varies
IN Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP) Grant Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Indiana Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP) aims to enhance recycling efforts by funding projects that promote waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Rose Family Foundation Grant The Rose Family Fdn Dtd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rose Family Foundation Grant focuses on supporting initiatives in housing, workforce training, education, community development, and social services.	Not published	Varies
Idaho Gem Grant (ID) Idaho Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Idaho Gem Grant Program (IGG) supports rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less by providing grants up to $50,000 for economic development projects.	Not published	Up to $50K
Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative Grant Local Initiatives Support Corporation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative, led by The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC, offers grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 for community organizations to enhance youth sports facilities in under-resourced areas.	Not published	$50K – $100K
Endowment for Butler County Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Endowment for Butler County, established in 1988 by philanthropist Ben Phillips, is a fund managed by The Pittsburgh Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Leadership Program The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K	Not published	Up to $3K
Native American Community Activities and Contributions Grant Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Native American Community Activities and Contributions Grant supports tribal community projects that enhance education, health, cultural preservation, economic development, and environmental protection.	Not published	Up to $5K
NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $2M The NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant provides crucial funding for disadvantaged communities to cover planning and design costs for clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects.	Not published	$2M
Community Foundation of Marquette County - Competitive Grant Cycle Community Foundation of Marquette County · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Marquette County	Not published	Varies
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation: Community Grants Program Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $20,000 The Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation offers Community Grants to support nonprofit organizations serving Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.	Not published	Up to US $20,000
Excellerator Fund Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies A community-driven grantmaking initiative that promotes equitable social and economic recovery in Chicago's Black and Mexican communities.	Not published	Varies
Safety Net Funding Grant United Way of Greater St Louis Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $1.5M Our Mission: The United Way of Greater St. Louis mission is to mobilize the community with one goal in mind – helping people live their best possible lives.	Not published	$50K – $1.5M
USDA Local Food Promotion Program Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council · Foundation Not published · $100K Funding to increase consumer understanding and demand of local food systems in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region. Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council	Not published	$100K
Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Grant Program (ARC) (WV) West Virginia Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $4M The Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Grant Program (ARC) supports economic development in West Virginia by providing federal grants for community-based projects.	Not published	Up to $4M
North Lawndale Fresh Grant Program The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Lawndale Fresh Grant Program, managed by the Lumpkin Family Foundation, promotes health and wellness by supporting local food-related initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionally Impacted Communities (SLFR… Governor's Office of Planning and Budget · State Not published · Varies Development of or improvements/maintenance to parks or recreational facilities in Qualified Census Tracts in Georgia.	Not published	Varies
The O'Neill Community Foundation Fund Grant Nebraska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The O'Neill Community Foundation Fund Grant supports nonprofits in O'Neill and the surrounding area, prioritizing strategic projects that enhance community betterment and economic development.	Not published	Varies
Cass County Community Foundation Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cass County Community Foundation Grant, administered by the Omaha Community Foundation, supports projects that enhance the quality of life in Cass County.	Not published	Varies
Northern Lowcountry Grants: Giving Back to Berkeley County Fund Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Northern Lowcountry Grants: Giving Back to Berkeley County Fund, established in 2008 by the Coastal Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Berkeley County, South Carolina.	Not published	Up to $10K
Redevelopment Tax Credit Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $150M	Not published	$150M
Habitat for Humanity Proposal Award Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Initiatives Grants/Funding to Local Organizations Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives · Foundation Not published · Varies Eve's Fund offers funding to local community organizations that share their vision and values. This is part of their comprehensive community-based approach to supporting Native American health and wellness initiatives.	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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