Community Development & Employment Grants

Last updated June 18, 2026

There are currently 3,282 active community development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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What community development grants are open right now?

JOBS FOR FALL RIVER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

MassDevelopment Underutilized Properties Program Funder: MassDevelopment (state of Massachusetts) Program Type: Property rehabilitation and redevelopment grant Geographic Scope: Massachusetts…

Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation · Rolling / Open Foundation

MassTrails Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The MassTrails Grants program offers matching grants to support…

JOBS FOR FALL RIVER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant Funder: Massachusetts Office of Housing and Economic Development Program Type: Infrastructure improvement grant Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Overview: State…

MAT-SU TRAILS & PARKS FOUNDATION · July 29, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation Grants Funder: Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation (MSTPF) Geographic Scope: Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Website: matsutrails.org Mission The MSTPF partners with entities on…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mathews CF - Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Mathews CF Community Impact Grants support local…

Matson Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Matson Foundation Community Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Matson Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Matson Foundation, a corporate entity, emphasizes community involvement…

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Mazda Toyota Manufacturing…

MAZUMA CREDIT UNION · August 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Mazuma Foundation Grants Funder: Mazuma Credit Union (Kansas City, MO/KS area) Background: The Mazuma Foundation was created in 2015 as part of Mazuma Credit Union's commitment to providing financial…

MCAULEY MINISTRIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

McAuley Ministries - Outreach & Sustainability Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: McAuley Ministries Amount: US $10,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary McAuley Ministries offers Outreach…

Story County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

McCallsburg, Iowa Legacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Story County Community Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview Story County Community Foundation The Story County Community…

McCasland Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

McCasland Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McCasland Foundation Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The McCasland Foundation, founded in 1950 by T.H. McCasland, focuses on giving back to…

McPherson County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCCF General Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McPherson County Community Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The MCCF General Grant supports nonprofit organizations in McPherson County,…

MCCLURE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

McClure Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McClure Family Foundation Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The McClure Family Foundation Grant honors the legacy of Charles and Dorothy…

The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

McConnell Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The McConnell Foundation Grant Program supports innovative…

Up to US $50,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

McConnell Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The McConnell Fund, established in 2001 by the…

MARSHALL L AND PERRINE D MCCUNE · Rolling / Open Foundation

McCune Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The McCune Charitable Foundation Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The McCune Charitable Foundation Grant supports community-driven…

THE MCCUNE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview For Grantseekers The Foundation supports grassroots groups with a strong community base that are addressing critical issues in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties through community organizing…

BRIDGE BUILDERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Bridge Builders Community Foundations Our Vision Bridge Builders Community Foundations will generate growth and progress in our communities by actively engaging individuals and organizations…

US $2,000 - US $100,000
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCF: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Madison Community Foundation's Community…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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