Community Services Grants

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,090 active community services grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 69 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,091 list an award amount, with a median of $7,500.

Grants tracked: 2,090; from 1,471 funders
Median award: $7,500; middle half $3,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $122.0M; across 1,091 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 77; 113 with a published date

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Asheville Event Support Grant (Mini Grant) Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies ArtsAVL grant for permitted nonprofit events within Asheville's streets, parks, and outdoor public spaces; the grants page labels it 'Mini Grant Open.' One of ArtsAVL's regrant programs funded through its pooled arts investment.	Rolling	Varies
Energy Saving Program (Nonprofit Buildings) Healthy Neighborhoods Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Healthy Neighborhoods has received more than $5 million in grants from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to make energy saving improvements to nonprofit-owned buildings serving low-income individuals.	Not published	Varies
City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $100K As the epicenter of the City of Boston, City Hall Plaza is a place where residents, visitors, and newcomers can participate in arts and cultural events.	Not published	Up to $100K
Bristol Female Charitable Society Fund Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Bristol Female Charitable Society Fund, established in 2003 by 88 influential women, supports charitable programs in the East Bay community of Rhode Island, particularly Bristol.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Quality of Life: Human Services / Cultural & Civic/ Philanthropic Sector Grants James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Applications for funding are by invitation. If your organization is interested in pursuing a grant, a good place to start is by reading about JGBF’s areas of impact to learn more about our priorities.	Not published	Varies
Shelby County Foundation Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shelby County Foundation Grant, managed by the Omaha Community Foundation, supports projects enhancing the quality of life in Shelby County.	Not published	Varies
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account Grant California Public Utilities Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Adoption Account encourages applications for projects enhancing broadband access in underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
Transforming Criminal Justice Grants Navigation Charitable Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Takoma Foundation Grants Greater Washington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Takoma Foundation offers grants to enhance the social, environmental, and cultural vitality of Takoma Park.	Not published	$1K – $5K
ENF Community Investments Program - Beacon Grants Elks National Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The ENF Community Investments Program - Beacon Grants offers a unique opportunity for Elks Lodges to initiate and lead charitable projects in their local communities.	Not published	$4K
Micro Grant Program Cape and Islands United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One-time funding opportunities of up to $5,000 to support and encourage local volunteer projects. The Cape and Islands United Way's micro grant program offers funding to support and encourage local volunteerism.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Taco Bell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Marvin ∙ Wilson Community Impact Grant - Annual Grant The Foundation for Northwest IL · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marvin ∙ Wilson Community Impact Grant, offered by the Freeport Community Foundation, aims to empower local non-profits in northwest Illinois to address community needs through innovative and collaborative initiatives.	Not published	Varies
First Bank Chicago Grant First Bank Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Bank Chicago Grant is dedicated to supporting local non-profit organizations in Lake and Cook Counties.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of West Alabama: Education Grant Community Foundation of West Alabama · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Community Foundation of West Alabama, established in 1999, supports charitable initiatives that benefit the West Alabama community.	Not published	Up to $500
Zionsville Community Enrichment Grant Zionsville Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A community grant program launched in 2021 by the Town of Zionsville that enhances the quality of life for residents, business owners, and visitors. Awards financial assistance to local community-serving organizations.	Not published	Varies
Clintonville Area Foundation’s Community Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Clintonville Area Foundation’s Community Fund supports initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the Clintonville Area School District.	Not published	Up to $3K
Annual Grant Peaks Island Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Annual Grant supports organizations enhancing the Peaks Island community by reducing economic barriers, improving medical and social services, and providing educational access.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Sponsorship Awards Program The Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 Offers financial support to nonprofit organizations conducting community special events that are consistent with the Chest's goal to make communities better places to live, work and raise a family.	Not published	Up to $750
Competitive Funds for New Jersey Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP) - Hudson County Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Up to $659K The New Jersey Attorney General oversees the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS or the Department), which consists of more than 8,000 employees across 24 divisions, offices, and commissions.	Not published	Up to $659K
Mount Carroll Community Foundation Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Mount Carroll Community Foundation Grant supports charitable projects that enhance community quality of life in Mount Carroll, Illinois.	Not published	Up to $1K
Council Grove Area CF Community Grant Council Grove Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Council Grove Area Foundation offers the Council Grove Area CF Community Grant to support non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in Council Grove and surrounding communities.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Fund Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Neighborhood Fund Grant, initiated by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, aims to support organizations serving the Del Paso Heights community in Sacramento.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Barbara J. Buchanan Grant The Greater Pike Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barbara J. Buchanan Grant, established by the Greater Pike Community Foundation, honors the philanthropic legacy of Barbara J. Buchanan, a key civic leader in Milford and Pike County.	Not published	Varies

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About community services grants

Community services grants fund neighborhood-based programs that address the causes and conditions of poverty, including housing, nutrition, utility and transportation assistance, employment supports, and emergency services. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), administered by HHS's Office of Community Services, is the central federal source, flowing through states to a national network of local Community Action Agencies. Community foundations and United Way organizations also fund this work locally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do community services grants award?

Of the 2,090 community services grants Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 1,091 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $7,500, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $20K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most community services grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc (26), North Carolina Community Foundation Inc (26), Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (16), The Alaska Community Foundation (12), and Siouxland Community Foundation (10). In all, 1,471 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are community services grants due?

Of 2,090 grants listed, 77 accept applications on a rolling basis, 113 have a published upcoming deadline, 353 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,547 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

What community services grants are available?

Community services grants support housing, nutrition, utility and transportation assistance, employment and education programs, crisis and emergency services, and community asset-building initiatives. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is the primary federal funding source, delivered through states and local Community Action Agencies. Local funders such as community foundations and United Way chapters provide complementary grants.

Who funds community services programs?

HHS's Office of Community Services administers the Community Services Block Grant, providing funds to states, territories, and tribes that flow to a national network of over a thousand local Community Action Agencies. State and local governments, community foundations, and United Way organizations also fund community-based services. Eligibility typically requires nonprofit status and a focus on low-income communities.

What is a Community Action Agency and how does it relate to funding?

Community Action Agencies are the local nonprofits and public agencies that deliver Community Services Block Grant-funded programs in their communities, covering nearly every county in the country. If your organization provides anti-poverty services, your local CAA may be a funding partner, a subcontractor relationship, or a collaborator on joint applications. Connecting with the designated CAA in your service area is often the most direct route to CSBG-related funding.

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