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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Community-Led Green Infrastructure The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Orleans Community Support Foundation (NOCSF) invites applications from eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations for grants under the Community-Led Green Infrastructure initiative.	Not published	Varies
APS Community Impact Grants Arizona Public Service Company (APS) · Foundation Not published · Varies The APS Community Impact Grants aim to address diverse community needs across Arizona through support for education, small business, arts, human services, environment, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies This program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Partnership Grant Brown County United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies We Believe Place Matters! We believe vibrant, safe, and healthy neighborhoods are built on the strengths of all who live, work, and play within them.	Not published	Varies
Affordable Housing Development Funding Division of Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Competitive funding for affordable housing development projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI), pre-application, and preliminary budget spreadsheet before submitting a full application.	Not published	Varies
Trusteed Foundations Funds Grant Truist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Trusteed Foundations Funds provide essential grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the metropolitan Atlanta area.	Not published	Varies
City of Muskogee Foundation Regular Grants City of Muskogee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The City of Muskogee Foundation provides essential grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents through various initiatives in education, health, and economic development.	Not published	Varies
CCCF, Iowa (IA) Impact Grant Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF), Iowa (IA) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The CCCF Impact Grant provides funding between $10,001 and $25,000 for projects that enhance quality of life in Clay County, Iowa. The grant prioritizes economic development, cultural activities, parks, and health services.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Delta Extension Fellowship Grant California Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $130K The Delta Extension Fellowship, hosted by California Sea Grant and the Delta Stewardship Council, aims to enhance community resilience and social well-being in the Delta region.	Not published	$130K
Circuit Trails Coalition Community Grant Program Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program administered by PEC on behalf of partners to support community initiatives related to circuit trails development and active transportation.	Not published	Varies
Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Traditional Grant Adams County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $200 – $5K The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) offers Traditional Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life for Adams County residents.	Not published	$200 – $5K
Hudson River Estuary Program - Local Stewardship Planning (NY) Grant New York State Department of Environmental Conservation · Foundation Not published · $11K – $75K The Hudson River Estuary Program is offering approximately $700,000 in grants for Local Stewardship Planning to enhance climate resilience and improve natural resource stewardship in New York.	Not published	$11K – $75K
PA Fair Fund - State Agricultural Organization Funds Reimbursement Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PA Fair Fund - State Agricultural Organization Funds Reimbursement Program supports Pennsylvania's Statewide Agricultural Organizations by reimbursing eligible expenses for agricultural events.	Not published	Up to $10K
Fifth Third Foundation Grants: Evansville, IN Foundations Tr UA Fifth Third Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fifth Third Foundation in Evansville, IN, focuses on funding programs that foster community development, health services, education, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund Vermont Council on Rural Development Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K	Not published	$500 – $4K
Amplify Albany Grant Program Capitalize Albany Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amplify Albany Grant Program was designed to provide resources for the implementation of exciting activities and events that leverage the City of Albany's most unique and strongest assets.	Not published	Varies
NY Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The NY Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) program offers funding up to $50,000 to eligible community groups for independent technical assistance related to environmental remediation activities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Façade/Signage Improvement Grants Floresville Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K A cost-sharing matching grant program designed to assist local businesses with facade and/or signage improvements to their buildings or properties.	Not published	Up to $8K
Elevate Madison Grant Madison County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Our goal at Madison County Community Foundation is one we share with the entire community: improving the quality of life in Madison County.	Not published	Up to $100K
Community Parks and Playgrounds Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides flexible grants to municipalities to rehabilitate, expand or improve existing parks, create new parks, or purchase and install playground equipment in older neighborhoods and intensely developed areas throughout the state.	Not published	Varies
Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund: Tier 1 Grant Government of Yukon · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Yukon Community Tourism Destination Development Fund: Tier 1 offers up to $1 million annually for sustainable tourism projects. Eligible applicants include Yukon-based businesses, First Nations, municipalities, and non-profits.	Not published	Up to $100K
FACF: Community Grants - Community Development Grants Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fremont Area Community Foundation's Community Development Grants aim to enhance local economies and natural resources through collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) - Challenge Grant (NJ) State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs · State Not published · Up to $150K Please find the additional associated grants related to this opportunity - Here is the County Shared Services Coordinator Grant. Here is the Implementation Grant page.	Not published	Up to $150K
Renee Beyer Community Development Fund United Way of Northern New Yorkinc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $9K A grant opportunity honoring the legacy of Renee Beyer, Lewis County's former senior planner and community leader.	Not published	$2K – $9K

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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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