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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SCN2A Family Event Grant The FAMILIESCN2A Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The purpose of this grant is to bring SCN2A families together to cultivate a strong community and deepen supportive relationships.	Not published	Varies
Event Support Grant Visitors Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for programs and events that will:	Not published	Varies
Waterloo Community Foundation Grants Waterloo Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Waterloo Community Foundation is inviting grant proposals from qualified organizations that benefit the Waterloo community in five key areas: health and human services, arts and culture, education, economic development, and inclusion.	Not published	$5K
Small Acts Grant United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Endowment Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program referenced on the United Way funding page.	Not published	Varies
PFF: Signature Grants The Petit Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We are happy to announce that for 2025, PFF is planning on two grant submission cycles for the spring and fall.	Not published	Varies
Shinnyo Fellowship Program Shinnyo-En Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A school-year long fellowship program for undergraduate and post-undergraduate fellows to engage in campus and community service, and peacebuilding endeavors as they identify and actualize their paths to peace.	Not published	Varies
Sioux Empire United Way Grants Sioux Empire United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sioux Empire United Way Grants support non-profit organizations addressing critical needs in the community, particularly for children, vulnerable adults, and individuals in crisis.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund Waccamaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AHMHS Community Grant City of Aurora, Colorado · State Not published · Up to $3K The AHMHS Community Grant offers financial support for projects related to Aurora's history and cultural diversity. Open to individuals and organizations, applicants must reside in Aurora and require an adult with relevant experience.	Not published	Up to $3K
Iowa County Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $3K The Iowa County Community Foundation, part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, aims to enhance life in Iowa County through grants.	Not published	$3K
Community Support - Missouri Ozarks Community Donations Grant Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Missouri Ozarks Community Donations, led by Bass Pro Shops, aims to strengthen local nonprofits in the Springfield and Branson areas.	Not published	Varies
Vermont Watershed Grants Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Vermont Watershed Grant Program, established in 1998, aims to protect and restore Vermont's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, and streams. It funds projects that enhance surface water quality and support habitat improvement.	Not published	Up to $10K
Lake County Community Foundation Grant Program: Fall Cycle The Lake County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Lake County Community Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life in Lake County by fostering collaboration among community members, organizations, and leaders.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Archibald Charitable Foundation Grant Norman Archibald Char Fdn-Agy · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Northwest Washington, focusing on enhancing the quality of life through community services.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Neighborhood Beautification RFP - Love Your Block Hartford (Call for Ideas) - Resident Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Neighborhood Beautification RFP - Love Your Block Hartford invites residents to submit ideas for improving their neighborhoods through mini-grants.	Not published	Up to $3K
Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth Foundation Grants Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K Local Chattanooga area organizations and community programs Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth Foundation, Inc.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Quailwood Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Quailwood Fund, established by Jonathan Schor, aims to enhance community life in Red Rock, NY, through grants for public services, conservation, and educational scholarships.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Clean Lakes Grants Clean Lakes Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Clean Lakes Alliance (Madison, WI) awards Clean Lakes Grants to community groups and organizations for lake-improvement and education projects in the Yahara watershed, often requiring matching funds; it has awarded >$1.4M since 2010 and…	Not published	Varies
Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $5K The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation, part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through impactful philanthropy.	Not published	$5K
Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Program (MA) Commonwealth of Massachusetts · State Not published · Up to $75K The Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Program in Massachusetts aims to enhance road safety for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Up to $75K
Highland Park Community Foundation Grant Highland Park Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $50K The Highland Park Community Foundation Grant supports local organizations addressing unmet needs in education, human services, and the arts, among others.	Not published	$1K – $50K
Cullen Foundation Grants The Cullen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cullen Foundation, established in 1947, supports cultural arts, education, healthcare, and public service primarily in the Greater Houston area.	Not published	Varies
ACF Flexible Microgrants Program Athens County Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The ACF Flexible Microgrants Program provides gap-filling support of up to $3,000 per organization per year to organizations serving Athens County, OH — covering operational costs, rent, staff wellness, capacity-building, salaries, and…	Rolling	Up to $3K
JCFKC: Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund Grant Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · Varies The Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund provides grants for cultural arts, community relations, and education, primarily within the Jewish community in the Greater Kansas City area.	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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