Economic Services Grants

Last updated October 18, 2026

Grantable tracks 521 active economic services grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 14 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 238 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.

Grants tracked: 521; from 415 funders
Median award: $50K; middle half $15K–$250K
Total listed funding: $117.7M; across 238 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 26; 30 with a published date

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Community Initiatives United Way of Midland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant aims to support tobacco-dependent communities in North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Cooperative Recruitment & Expansion Fund (CoRE) Palmetto Economic Development Corp DBA South Carolina Power Team · Foundation Rolling · Varies CoRE grants (formerly "SCEDIF Category B") are used to aid in the location or expansion of specific and identifiable industrial, commercial and institutional enterprises.	Rolling	Varies
Asheville Merchants Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Asheville Merchants Fund (AMF) seeks to improve the quality of life in Buncombe County by supporting innovative projects that strengthen the community through economic efforts in one or more of its Funding Priorities.	Not published	Up to $50K
PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) Penn's Northeast Inc · Foundation Rolling · $936K – $11.4M Governor Josh Shapiro developed PA SITES after soliciting feedback from national site selectors. The Governor secured $500 million for site development in the 2024-25 bipartisan budget, including $400 million specifically for PA SITES.	Rolling	$936K – $11.4M
Growth Fund Community Foundation of Fayette County PA · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K Program Officer notes: "Projects in five target communities have benefitted Brownsville, Connellsville, Ohiopyle, Point Marion and Uniontown.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Hampton Roads Community Foundation: Community Grants - Vibrant Places Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hampton Roads Community Foundation offers Vibrant Places grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in South Hampton Roads, Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Cooperative Competes Cooperative Energy · Foundation Not published · $25K The Cooperative Competes initiative, unveiled in early 2019, is aimed at increasing product and community competitiveness.	Not published	$25K
Highmark Corporate Giving Grant Highmark Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Highmark Corporate Giving is dedicated to enhancing community health and economic resilience across its service areas.	Not published	Varies
Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) Program - Great Lakes Bay Small Business Hub Central Michigan University Research Corporation · Foundation Not published · $2.7M	Not published	$2.7M

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About economic services grants

Economic services grants support programs that build financial stability for low-income individuals and families, including workforce development, financial coaching, asset-building, and emergency assistance. The Community Services Block Grant, administered by HHS's Office of Community Services, funds income and asset-building services through local Community Action Agencies. HUD's Community Development Block Grant also funds micro-enterprise and economic-opportunity activities, and foundations back economic-mobility initiatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do economic services grants award?

Of the 521 economic services grants Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 238 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $250K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most economic services grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (7), Department of Commerce (6), Economic Development Council of Mason County (6), The Golden Leaf Inc (5), and Commerce And Econ Opp (4). In all, 415 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are economic services grants due?

Of 521 grants listed, 26 accept applications on a rolling basis, 30 have a published upcoming deadline, 75 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 390 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 53% fall in October–December.

What economic services grants are available?

Funding supports employment and job-training programs, financial education and coaching, asset- and income-building services, micro-enterprise development, and emergency financial assistance. The Community Services Block Grant funds income and asset-building work, while the Community Development Block Grant supports business and micro-enterprise assistance. Foundations and corporate funders also invest in economic-mobility programs.

Who funds economic services and economic mobility programs?

Federal funding comes largely through HHS's Community Services Block Grant and HUD's Community Development Block Grant, both of which reach nonprofits through states and local governments. The U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund supports lending and asset-building in underserved areas, and private funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation invest in increasing economic opportunity. State workforce and human-services agencies fund job-training programs.

Are there grants for workforce and job-training programs?

Yes. Workforce development is funded through several channels, including state workforce agencies, Community Services Block Grant employment services, and dedicated federal labor programs. Many nonprofits partner with local workforce boards or Community Action Agencies to access these funds. Strong applications typically show measurable employment outcomes and partnerships with employers.

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