Community Services Grants

Last updated October 7, 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 Grants (General Grantmaking) Fayette County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Foundation conducts community needs assessments and opens targeted grant cycles based on priorities. Eligible organizations can apply through the Foundation's grantmaking process.	Not published	Varies
Nuclear Waste Dialogue (NuWaDi) South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A consortium led by Clemson University offering funding opportunities to a wide range of South Carolina community organizations as part of an effort to engage community conversations about nuclear energy and waste.	Not published	Varies
Ovid-Elsie Community Fund Grant Capital Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation is a public charity organized as a collection of permanent endowments.	Not published	Varies
Langford Area Community Foundation Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.	Not published	Varies
Waupaca Area Community Foundation Annual Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Waupaca Area Community Foundation Annual Grant supports charitable organizations and initiatives addressing community needs.	Not published	Up to $8K
Taney County Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Taney County Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of Taney County, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $5K
Community Leaders Grant Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K CitizensNYC offers grants to support local leaders, community groups, and grassroots organizations making a difference in their neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $5K
Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Program Grants - Aging The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies This program was created to provide support to small nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less that provide direct services to low-income individuals and families in Baltimore City.	Not published	Varies
CPCF Grants Crown Point Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crown Point Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in South Lake County by funding diverse community projects.	Not published	Varies
19th Hole Concerts in Pagosa Springs Grant Program Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies The 19th Hole Concerts in Pagosa Springs Grant Program, organized by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, supports local nonprofits through a series of summer concerts.	Not published	Varies
Public Humanities Grants Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Public Humanities Grants, offered by the Hawaii Council for Humanities, provide up to $10,000 to support innovative public humanities projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
GHCF: Impact Grants Program (Formerly Small Grants Program) Grays Harbor Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The GHCF: Impact Grants Program aims to enhance the quality of life in Grays Harbor County by providing quarterly grants to eligible organizations.	Not published	Up to $5K
Rapid Response Fund The Tiwahe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The fund moves resources quickly to support community-led safety, healing, and mutual aid in response to escalating state violence and community needs.	Not published	Varies
DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program designed to assist nonprofit and public sector service providers responding directly to COVID-19 pandemic needs. The program was established in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Keep South Carolina Beautiful New Affiliate Startup Grant Palmettopride the Governor's Council on Beautification & Litter · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support the certification and launch of new Keep South Carolina Beautiful (and Keep America Beautiful) affiliates in communities throughout South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Community Investments Grants Delta Dental of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NICJR Giving Initiative National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform · Foundation Not published · Varies Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) For CVIPI and other Giving Initiative inquiries: Contact through nicjr.org	Not published	Varies
Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant Fund for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant supports innovative and creative events that engage communities in Greater Louisville.	Not published	$500 – $5K
MMS Giving Foundation Grant MMS Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The MMS Giving Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of individuals and communities in the Pacific Northwest through support for education, arts, and community programs.	Not published	Varies
Community Grantmaking - Harnett County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Harnett County Community Foundation provides support to charitable organizations in North Carolina, particularly those addressing COVID-19 challenges.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Community Engagement Grants Montana Public Health Institute · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Community engagement is a vital component to the success of public health.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Community Investment Fund Grant Federated Co-operatives Limited · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Community Investment Fund Grant, offered by Federated Co-operatives Limited, supports charitable programs in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Artist in Community Grant Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Carroll CommunityFund Grant Stark Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In 1994, the Carroll Community Fund was created to provide a flexible and meaningful way for Carroll County residents to make a positive and immediate impact in the community.	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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