Community Services Grants

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,089 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. 1,084 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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Saluda Community Fund Grant Polk County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $72K The Saluda Community Fund, established in 2006 by an anonymous donor, supports local organizations in Saluda, NC. Grants have funded community events, public gatherings, and beautification projects.	Not published	Up to $72K
Oregon Sea Grant: Activity and Conference Support Oregon Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Oregon Sea Grant provides funding up to $2,500 for conferences and activities that engage stakeholders in discussions relevant to OSG's strategic goals. Applications are accepted on an as-needed basis, with a review period of 60 days.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Engagement Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding for programs that bring the Jewish community together for common purposes.	Not published	Varies
Local Journalism and Civic Engagement Grants James B McClatchy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1.5M – $3.5M	Not published	$1.5M – $3.5M
Fall Community Impact Grants Community Foundation of Johnson County · Foundation Not published · Varies Support community impact projects and charitable organizations in Johnson County, Iowa. The Fall Community Impact Grants are part of the Community Foundation of Johnson County's granting programs, offered in the fall cycle.	Not published	Varies
Keuka Area Fund Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Support organizations that serve residents and protect the physical environment of the region	Not published	$500 – $5K
Darlington Area Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Darlington Area Community Fund Grants, established in 1999, is a vital endowment supporting charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives in the Darlington area.	Not published	Varies
LCF: The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant Licking County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant, established in 1996 by Ronald B. Alford and Barbara Alford Cantlin, aims to enhance the quality of life in Licking County through support for educational, social, religious, and cultural programs.	Not published	Varies
Community Investments Process / Community Impact Grant Livingston County United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies LCUW's annual Community Investments Process provides grant funding to local human service programs. The most recent 2024 cycle recommended an average of 15% increase in funding to 46 local human service programs.	Not published	Varies
Asheville Event Support Grant Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
First Federal Community Foundation Grants First Fed Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The First Federal Community Foundation, established in 2015, focuses on enhancing community life through impactful grants.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Snook Foundation Grant Snook Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Snook Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational opportunities and support civic organizations in Baldwin County, Alabama.	Not published	Varies
Community Based Organization Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Issues grants to community organizations for organizing campaigns and self-help efforts.	Not published	Varies
ORCF Community Grants Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $120K The Ocean Reef Community Foundation's Community Grants Program supports local charities addressing community issues and fostering self-sufficiency.	Not published	$10K – $120K
Burke Charitable Properties Grant Community Foundation of Burke County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Burke Charitable Properties Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of Burke County, invites applications from tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations serving residents of Burke County, NC.	Not published	Varies
JOIN! Grants Oceanfirst Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The JOIN! Grant, part of OceanFirst Foundation's initiative, aims to enhance civic engagement and community connections.	Not published	Up to $3K
Impact Grant Florida Elks Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Part of the Florida Elks Community Grants program. Largest award amount available.	Not published	Up to $10K
GCCF Community Grants Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The GCCF Community Grants, offered by Gulf Coast Community Foundation, aim to enhance community well-being through strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $25K
PCCF: Community Fund Grants Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In light of the widespread economic impacts of COVID-19 on nonprofits and their programs, we encourage organizations to apply for general/unrestricted support rather than a specific project._ The Community Fund supports nonprofit…	Not published	Varies
Great American Cleanup Grants Keep America Beautiful Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A leading national nonprofit, Keep America Beautiful inspires and educates people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment.	Not published	Varies
Conversation Series Afro Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Afro Charities occasionally hosts conversations between artists, researchers, scholars, and community members, bringing contemporary perspectives to topics of historical interest.	Not published	Varies
George R. Davis Fund for Lowville Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A permanent philanthropic resource to support projects that will enhance the quality of life in the village and town of Lowville in perpetuity.	Not published	Up to $10K
PM Company's Spirit of Giving Grant Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · Varies The PM Company's Spirit of Giving is a charitable initiative founded in 2007 by Pat Minnite Sr., aimed at supporting local nonprofits in the Mid-Ohio Valley, particularly in Wood County, WV, and Washington County, OH.	Not published	Varies
Robert & Helen Patterson Higher Education Award Christian Activity Center · Foundation Not published · From $1K The Christian Activity Center (East St. Louis, IL) offers the Robert and Helen Patterson Higher Education Award, a scholarship providing a minimum of $1,000 to a high school senior who has demonstrated good academic performance and a…	Not published	From $1K

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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 8, 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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