Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated October 28, 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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RISE Local Development September 2026 Round Transportation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Alton Affiliate Grant Louis & Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Alton Affiliate Grant, led by the Louis L & Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation, aims to enhance community well-being in Alton and Oregon County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Kansas Department of Commerce: Economic Development Grant Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Kansas Department of Commerce offers an Economic Development Grant to support for-profit businesses and agricultural cooperatives in non-entitlement areas of Kansas.	Not published	Up to $750K
Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for Communities/Tribes Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for Communities/Tribes program aims to combat substance use and its consequences by facilitating community-based prevention services.	Not published	Varies
Community Investment Fund - Greenlee County (AZ) Grant Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Community Investment Fund in Greenlee County, AZ, is dedicated to fostering long-term community resilience through strategic collaborations.	Not published	Up to $20K
Community Placemaking Grants: Civic Spaces Project for Public Spaces Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K Many BIPOC, rural, and low-income communities across the United States lack access to dedicated civic spaces where community residents can organize, engage in public dialogue, and work to address local issues.	Not published	$60K
Community Development Loan Program - Capital Investment Fund Dakota Resources · Foundation Rolling · Varies Flexible lending program designed to support rural communities, economic development organizations, housing authorities, and other Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in completing community and economic development…	Rolling	Varies
Cambridge Savings Bank Sponsorships Grant Cambridge Savings Charitable · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Cambridge Savings Bank offers sponsorships to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving low-to-moderate income residents in Middlesex, Suffolk, Essex, or Norfolk counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Franklin County Foundation Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Franklin County Community Foundation Grant supports innovative nonprofit projects in Franklin County, focusing on arts, education, community development, environment, and health services.	Not published	Up to $7K
C² Challenge (Communities Challenge) Colorado Smart Cities Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Technology solutions challenge seeking innovative tech solutions for Colorado communities. Launched by Colorado Smart Cities Alliance to address pressing challenges faced by municipalities and local government.	Not published	Varies
Goldman Sachs Community Development Grants Program Goldman Sachs Bank USA · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.1M The Goldman Sachs Community Development Grants Program aims to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities through funding for nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $1.1M
WBD Opportunity Funds Grant WBD Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The WBD Opportunity Funds support nonprofit organizations that foster small business development in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Small Town Grants (formerly Small Community Matching Grants) Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Small Town Grants program, part of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, provides matching grants to municipalities with populations of 10,000 or less.	Not published	Varies
Thrive Inland SoCal for Catalyst Funding - Lane B Grant San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Union Services Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K Thrive Inland SoCal for Catalyst Funding aims to enhance regional resilience and job creation through a $14 million grant from the Regional Investment Initiative.	Not published	Up to $250K
UWBA Ambassadors Community-Led Housing Grants United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation Not published · $250K Grants are decided by a community-led panel of UWBA Ambassadors with lived experience facing housing insecurity in the region.	Not published	$250K
Grants for Community Development and Entrepreneurship; Immigrant Issues and Human Rights & Environmental Conservation Firedoll Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Firedoll Foundation, a private family foundation, focuses on five key areas: Community Development and Entrepreneurship, Immigrant Issues and Human Rights, Environmental Conservation, Middle East Peace, and support for Traumatic Brain…	Not published	$10K – $30K
Water is Life Fund The Digdeep Right to Water Project · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Water is Life Fund supports community-led water projects designed to fund creative, high-impact solutions developed by local change makers that provide access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to people in the United States, U.S.…	Rolling	Varies
Economic Development Retention and Revitalization Grant Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: First-round applications were due January 10th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed for potential awards.	Not published	Varies
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation: Community Development Grant Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation offers the Community Development Grant to enhance life quality in Georgia through investments in health, education, and community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
L.I.F.T. Fund (Leveraged Investment for Federal Traction) Fund for Appalachian Kentucky Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $50K Provides responsive and timely matching funds for Eastern Kentucky organizations and municipalities applying for state and federal funding that supports economic opportunity in the region.	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Emerging Erie Fund Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Emerging Erie Fund, established by The Erie Community Foundation, aims to support local initiatives that enhance the Erie community.	Not published	$100K
Thriving Congregations Initiative - Resilient Leaders Project Expansion The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology · Foundation Not published · $1M Expands the Resilient Leaders Project to develop a congregational development program.	Not published	$1M
Advancing Communities Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K The Advancing Communities grant program helps communities across Nebraska and southwest Iowa develop or enhance spaces that are inviting to all citizens, enabling connection through social, recreational, historical and civic engagement.	Rolling	Up to $250K
Page County Community Foundation Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Strengthening Our Community Through Powerful Partnerships We believe in the importance of listening, the impact of diversity, and the effectiveness of giving.	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 28, 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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