Community Services Grants

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,089 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. 1,084 list an award amount, with a median of $7,500.

Grants tracked: 2,089; from 1,471 funders
Median award: $7,500; middle half $3,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $121.7M; across 1,084 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 77; 114 with a published date

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Estelle A. and David A. MacKenzie Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Maryland Urban and Community Forestry Committee Grants Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Maryland Urban and Community Forestry Committee Grants Program provides funding for community-driven tree planting and educational projects on public lands throughout Maryland.	Not published	Up to $1K
Digital Divide Grant Program - Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) California Public Utilities Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Digital Divide Grant Program aims to bridge the digital gap in low-income urban and rural areas by providing essential resources and access to technology.	Not published	Up to $50K
Las Vegas Centennial Commission Grant City of Las Vegas · State Not published · Varies The Las Vegas Centennial Commission Grant supports initiatives that preserve and enhance historic resources in Las Vegas. Established in 2003, this grant promotes education, commemoration, and preservation of the city's rich history.	Not published	Varies
BCF Community Grants Program Benton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Benton Community Foundation (Corvallis, OR) runs an annual Community Grants Program - in 2024 it distributed more than $405,000 to 54 nonprofits (its largest cycle; 95 requests in the 2025 cycle), celebrated each spring.	Not published	Varies
Savannah Community Foundation Immediate Needs Grants The Savannah Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Savannah Community Foundation Immediate Needs Grants support vital emergency and unanticipated expenses for local organizations, with grants typically not exceeding $5,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
Mackinac Island Community Foundation Grant Mackinac Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mackinac Island Community Foundation Grant, established in 1994, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors of Mackinac Island.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants (OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop) OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop Inc · Foundation Not published · $600 – $68K Award grants to nonprofit organizations serving Benton County to support community development and services.	Not published	$600 – $68K
Winnebago County Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $1K The Winnebago County Community Foundation provides grants aimed at improving the quality of life in Winnebago County, Iowa.	Not published	$1K
Whitford Charitable Fund Grants Chester County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $130K Community grants program administered through the Whitford Charitable Fund Committee. The fund was created eight years ago (as of 2018) by visionary Whitford Country Club members who wanted to give back to the community.	Not published	$130K
KREMC Operation Round Up Fund Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K	Not published	Up to $100K
AmeriCorps Competitive Grant (NH) Volunteer NH · Foundation Not published · Varies The AmeriCorps Competitive Grant (NH) is an initiative by Volunteer NH aimed at fostering community engagement through volunteerism.	Not published	Varies
Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation Grant Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sun City Vistoso Community Foundation (SCVCF) provides financial support for health, cultural, recreational, educational, and charitable needs in the Sun City Oro Valley community.	Not published	Varies
Grand County Commissioners Donor Advised Fund Grant Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand County Commissioners Donor Advised Fund Grant supports local organizations that aim to improve the quality of life in Grand County.	Not published	Varies
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $40K The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program provides funding support for community groups and organizations providing open space programming and stewardship across NYC with annual operating budgets under $175,000.	Not published	$1K – $40K
CFGF: Community Impact Fund Community Foundation of Greater Flint · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The first step in the competitive grant application process is a pre-application conversation with a program officer._ Since 1988, we’ve been all about Flint and Genesee County’s future.	Not published	Varies
Community Event Sponsorships Brookline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsors community events that strengthen and celebrate the Brookline community.	Not published	Varies
Patagonia Regional Community Fund Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies For more than four decades, the Arizona Community Foundation has worked in tandem with generous individuals, families, and organizations to address some of the biggest challenges facing our state.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Fund United Way of Central Illinois Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Central Illinois' Emergency Fund provides additional funding to local nonprofit agencies during times of crisis.	Not published	Varies
Community Engagement Fund South Madison Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To support designated temporary community initiatives endorsed by the Foundation through collective action groups and community organizations.	Not published	Varies
Tipp City Foundation Grant The Troy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tipp City Foundation Grant supports community initiatives that enhance the well-being of Tipp City, Monroe Township, and Bethel Township.	Not published	Varies
Festivals Program Grant South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Festivals Program Grant, offered by the South Carolina Arts Commission, aims to support a wide range of arts activities at festivals that significantly impact local communities.	Not published	Up to $8K
Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Grant The Herbert H & Grace a Dow · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation aims to enhance the educational, economic, cultural, and religious lives of Michigan residents. Grants are made exclusively to 501(c)(3) or governmental organizations in Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Greater Lake City Community Foundation Grant Greater Lake City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Lake City Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by connecting philanthropic resources to community initiatives.	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 2,089 community services grants Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 1,084 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 2,089 grants listed, 77 accept applications on a rolling basis, 114 have a published upcoming deadline, 355 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,543 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 52% 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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