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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Madison Rotary Foundation: Innovation Grants Program Madison Rotary Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Madison Rotary Foundation's Innovation Grants Program offers one-time grants up to $5,000 to inspire local non-profits in the Madison area to implement innovative solutions for community challenges.	Not published	Up to $5K
Downtown Improvement Grants Jamestown Renaissance Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to support downtown revitalization and improvements	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood BusinessWorks Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Neighborhood BusinessWorks loan program provides financing to new or expanding small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Priority Funding Areas and Sustainable Communities throughout the state.	Not published	Varies
RKMF Innovative Wood Products and Value Chains Grant Richard King Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard King Mellon Foundation invites proposals for the RKMF Innovative Wood Products and Value Chains Grant, aimed at fostering innovation in wood products and strengthening value chains.	Not published	Varies
Fields Pond Foundation Grant Fields Pond Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $25K The Fields Pond Foundation Grant aims to support community-based nature and land conservation initiatives that enhance public access and awareness.	Not published	$500 – $25K
Stackpole-Hall Foundation Grant - from $10,001 - $50K The Stackpole-Hall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Stackpole-Hall Foundation Grant provides funding ranging from $10,001 to $50,000 to organizations enhancing social welfare in Elk County, Pennsylvania.	Not published	$10K – $50K
PACGDC General Grant Program Palo Alto Cty Gaming Develop Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual grant cycle funding community projects and initiatives in Palo Alto County. The program has been operating for at least twenty cycles as of 2026.	Not published	Varies
South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development Community Based Childcare Planning Grant Aberdeen Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ADC was announced as a recipient of this grant to assist the Aberdeen community in developing innovative strategies that address childcare needs.	Not published	Varies
PRCF: Sylvan Area Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs.	Not published	Varies
Main Street Matters: Implementation Grants Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Main Street Matters program, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, aims to revitalize downtowns and neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $100K
Gerstacker Foundation Grant Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, established in 1957, supports various charitable causes primarily in Michigan and Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grant The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Cleveland, focusing on creativity, fiscal responsibility, and dynamic leadership.	Not published	Varies
Lake Geauga Fund Grant The Cleveland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Cleveland Foundation supports the needs, priorities and opportunities identified by communities and residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties, with grantmaking for long-term impact and grantmaking for immediate impact.	Not published	Up to $75K
Healthy Tree Canopy Grants For Cities- Step 1 Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Healthy Tree Canopy Grants for Cities aim to enhance the tree canopy in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Designed for city governments, these grants support projects that complete tree inventories and strengthen urban forestry efforts.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Grandville Walker Foundation Grants Grandville Walker Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Grandville Walker Foundation Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in the Grandville and Walker communities by partnering with local donors to build a permanent endowment fund.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Bridging Divides, Healing Communities Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The grant program supports activities sponsored by organizations and groups that bring together residents for the purpose of building and strengthening relationships, especially among people who may hold different views or come from…	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation – Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies The MRSI Grant program provides grants for freight rail service improvement projects that support economic development in accordance with Minnesota statute.	Not published	Varies
Supporting Grants: Vigo County Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Wabash Valley Community Foundation is launching the Supporting Grants initiative to improve mental health, substance use, and homelessness in Vigo County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Infrastructure State Revolving Fund (ISRF) Program Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank · State Not published · Varies IBank's ISRF Loan Fund program provides low-cost, direct loans to local governments and nonprofits sponsored by public agencies for a wide variety of public infrastructure and economic expansion projects (excluding housing) that improve…	Not published	Varies
NYC Green Fund Pathways Grant Program City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $55K The NYC Green Fund Pathways grant program supports efforts to build a more equitable and vibrant park and open space system in New York.	Not published	Up to $55K
Elk County Community Fund Grants Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Elk County Community Foundation was established in the late 1990s by local business and civic leaders, with support from the Stackpole-Hall Foundation, to create a permanent funding source for the long-term benefit of Elk County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Seattle CBO Affordable Housing Grant Program Enterprise Community Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Enterprise Initiates the Seattle CBO Affordable Housing Grant Program This opportunity is reserved for Community-Based Organizations and Community Development Corporations located in Seattle, with a documented organizational mission and/or…	Not published	Varies
McConnell Foundation Grant Program The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McConnell Foundation Grant Program supports innovative initiatives focused on community resilience, reconciliation, and climate change.	Not published	Varies
Community Salmon Program: Standard Form Grant Pacific Salmon Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Community Salmon Program, managed by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, aims to enhance the protection and rehabilitation of Pacific salmonids and their habitats through community-based initiatives.	Not published	$3K

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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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