Community Services Grants

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,090 active community services grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Community Arts Project Grants The Cultural Foundation of Harrison · Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Up to $1K The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County funds Community Arts Project Grants up to $1,000 to promote study/awareness of art, music, or culture, preserve cultural resources, and further arts appreciation in Harrison County, WV.	Nov 15, 2026	Up to $1K
United Way 2026-2028 Community Investment Grant United Way of Bay County · Foundation ~November · Varies	~November	Varies
Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Family Club Grants Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Up to $3K Over $1,500,000 in grants given to Ohio Kiwanis Clubs since 1984 (includes Governor's Project grants)	~November	Up to $3K
Beacon Credit Union Foundation Community Grant Beacon Credit Union · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Varies The Beacon Credit Union Foundation (501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of Beacon Credit Union, incorporated in Indiana) awards grants to charitable organizations in the communities it serves (Beacon serves ~50 Indiana counties).	Nov 30, 2026	Varies
Community Impact Fund United Way of Mesa County Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The Community Impact Fund is United Way of Mesa County's primary grant program providing vital funding to help ensure everyone in Mesa County has the opportunity to reach their full potential.	~November	Varies
Community Grants Cottage Grove Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies The Cottage Grove Community Foundation awards grants to non-profit and school-based organizations helping children, families, the environment, and programs to enhance the health and wellbeing of area residents.	~November	Varies
Dayton Foundation: Greenlight Grants The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · $500 – $8K The Dayton Foundation's Greenlight Grants offer quick funding opportunities for local nonprofits in Greater Dayton, ranging from $500 to $7,500.	Dec 1, 2026	$500 – $8K
Montecito Community Foundation General Grants Montecito Community Foundation · Foundation Dec 4, 2026 · Varies	Dec 4, 2026	Varies
Whitefish Community Foundation: Micro-Grant Program Whitefish Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Dec 11, 2026 · Up to $1K The Whitefish Community Foundation's Micro-Grant Program provides rapid financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Flathead County, Montana.	Dec 11, 2026	Up to $1K
Gilroy Foundation- Competitive Grants Gilroy Foundation · Foundation ~December · $500 – $5K The Gilroy Foundation has been a vital community resource since 1980, distributing over $15.8 million in grants and scholarships.	~December	$500 – $5K
Youth Board Grant Gilroy Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
Community Advocate Award ENT Credit Union · Foundation ~December · Up to $50K Ent Credit Union's Community Advocate Award honors Coloradans who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact in their communities.	~December	Up to $50K
Lake Fork Community Foundation Grants Lake Fork Community Foundation · Foundation Dec 25, 2026 · Up to $3K The Lake Fork Community Foundation supports the citizens of Hinsdale County through grants focused on educational assistance, care for the needy, and community beautification.	Dec 25, 2026	Up to $3K
Community Resource Development Funds Monmouth Cares Inc · Foundation ~December · $68K	~December	$68K
Giving Hope Inc. Grant Program Giving Hope Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $5K Giving Hope Inc. provides financial support to non-profit organizations throughout local communities to strengthen and nurture families and children.	~December	Up to $5K
Community Grants Trustees of the New Castle Common · Foundation ~December · Varies The Trustees annually award community grants to local organizations. Community grants are evaluated by the Outreach Committee and voted on by the entire Board of Trustees.	~December	Varies
Meeting the Moment (MTM) The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania · Foundation Rolling · Varies Rapid response grants that enable nonprofits to act quickly and effectively, helping them adapt to sudden disruptions and address urgent community needs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with monthly review and award cycles.	Rolling	Varies
Annual Community Grants United Way of Blount County · Foundation ~December · Varies United Way of Blount County opens grant applications annually to established nonprofits in Blount County. One-year or three-year grants are awarded to specific programs and must be used to serve the most vulnerable in Blount County.	~December	Varies
Community Grants Program Aid Association for the Blind · Foundation ~December · $5K – $50K Grants are awarded across three interconnected focus areas:	~December	$5K – $50K
Community Assistance Grants Junior League of Indianapolis Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
Youth In Philanthropy Grant Northland Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $1K The Youth In Philanthropy Grant, offered by the Northland Foundation, invites youth in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties, as well as Superior, Wisconsin, to apply for up to $1,000.	Jan 1, 2027	Up to $1K
Community Needs Grants Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K Enable nonprofits to address pressing community issues including environmental conservation, mental health services, food security, and other community needs.	~January	Up to $10K
Immediate Impact Grants Waco Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $5K Provide program, operating or capital support to a wide range of area nonprofits.	Jan 1, 2027	Up to $5K
Community Grants Merrick Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County.	~January	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 6, 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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