Human & Social Service Grants

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,204 active human & social service grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 32 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 489 list an award amount, with a median of $15K.

Grants tracked: 1,204; from 1,004 funders
Median award: $15K; middle half $10K–$50K
Total listed funding: $100.1M; across 489 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 39; 57 with a published date

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2026 Energy Assistance Outreach Funding Awards Energy Outreach Colorado · Foundation Not published · $605K Funding to support community-based energy assistance outreach efforts across Colorado.	Not published	$605K
MetroWest- Human Services Grant Program Community Foundation for MetroWest Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The MetroWest Human Services Grant Program, managed by the Foundation for MetroWest, aims to build strong families and communities by providing general operating grants to organizations serving underrepresented individuals.	Not published	Up to $20K
Twin County Community Foundation Grants Twin County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Twin County Community Foundation Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Carroll and Grayson Counties and Galax by supporting local 501(c)(3) organizations or government entities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Grants Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Coffeyville Area Community Foundation is to endow funds to improve the quality of life for people of the Coffeyville Area.	Not published	Varies
OCVA’s Telemedical Forensic Examination (TFE) grants Grant Washington state department of commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.1M The Washington State Department of Commerce’s mission is to strengthen communities in Washington. We are the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington.	Not published	Up to $1.1M
Local Emergency Fuel Funds (Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund - ECU SHARE) Western Maine Community Action Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to 50 gallons of fuel Monies are provided by local donations and grants to assist households with 50 gallons of fuel until they are connected with other resources. These are locally raised funds.	Not published	Up to 50 gallons of fuel
Muckleshoot Charity Fund Grant Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Muckleshoot Charity Fund supports community organizations in Washington, offering grants between $1,500 and $5,000.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Kerr Foundation Grants The Kerr Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kerr Foundation Inc. offers grants to 501(c)3 organizations, focusing on education, arts, health, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Prerelease and Post Incarceration Services (PAPIS) Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is accepting applications for the Prerelease and Post Incarceration Services (PAPIS) Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
Ahmanson Foundation Grant The Ahmanson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ahmanson Foundation Grant supports cultural projects in Los Angeles County, focusing on arts, education, healthcare, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Board of County Commissioners Fund Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Helps primarily non-profit community organizations with funding that provides or enhances residents' access to basic primary needs.	Not published	Varies
RIF: Basic Human Needs Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The RIF: Basic Human Needs Grants provide crucial support to community agencies in Rhode Island, offering up to $5,000 for emergency assistance programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund - Recovery Programming The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This fund has paused grant making as of May 2, 2025._ In response to the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on our community, the Community Foundation for the CSRA established the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund.	Not published	Varies
John P. Gismondi Fund Allegheny County Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide summer employment opportunities to University of Pittsburgh law students at Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) or other similar public interest non-profit organizations providing legal services to those in need.	Not published	Varies
IDACORP’s Employee Community Funds Grant Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies IDACORP’s Employee Community Funds is a long-standing initiative established over 50 years ago to support local 501(c)(3) agencies providing essential health and human services.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Fund Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Rapid Response Fund was launched to support the community and partners before and during natural disasters in the service area. To provide life-sustaining support to those most impacted by disasters.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley offers Community Grants to provide unrestricted General Operating Support (GOS) for nonprofits in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties.	Not published	Up to $5K
Perkins-Ponder Foundation Grant Perkins-Ponder Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Perkins-Ponder Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations dedicated to aiding economically disadvantaged and dependent aged females and underprivileged children in Bibb County, Georgia.	Not published	Up to $20K
Edith P. C. Taylor Charitable Trust Grant Edith Pctaylor Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edith P. C. Taylor Charitable Trust Grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the homeless in Morristown and Dover, New Jersey.	Not published	Varies
Catalyst Grants Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catalyst Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations with funding for program growth, capacity building, and operational improvements.	Not published	Varies
Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Human Services Yawkey Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Yawkey Foundation offers Program and Small Capital Grants to nonprofit organizations making meaningful impacts in Health Care, Education, Human Services, Youth and Amateur Athletics, Arts and Culture, and Conservation and Wildlife.	Not published	Up to $100K
Legal Aid Grants California Changelawyers · Foundation Not published · $500K	Not published	$500K
Moses D. Nunnally, Jr. Charitable Trust B Grant Moses D. Nunnally, Jr. Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The Moses D. Nunnally, Jr. Charitable Trust B Grant supports charitable activities in the Greater Richmond, Virginia area, established in 1984 by Moses D. Nunnally, Jr. It focuses on arts, education, health, human services, and religion…	Not published	$5K – $75K
Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust Grant Franks L Wyenberg Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust provides grants to organizations engaged in charitable, educational, scientific, literary, and religious activities.	Not published	Varies

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About human & social service grants

Human and social service grants help nonprofits deliver core supports like case management, child and adult protective services, disability services, and assistance for vulnerable families. Major federal funding flows through HHS's Administration for Children and Families, including the Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) and the Community Services Block Grant, which reach providers through state agencies and local Community Action Agencies. Private funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation and large community foundations also back human-services organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do human & social service grants award?

Of the 1,204 human & social service grants Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 489 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $15K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most human & social service grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Siouxland Community Foundation (9), Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (7), Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust (7), Columbine Community Foundation (6), and Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company (6). In all, 1,004 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are human & social service grants due?

Of 1,204 grants listed, 39 accept applications on a rolling basis, 57 have a published upcoming deadline, 154 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 954 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 35% fall in October–December.

What human services grants are available?

Funding supports a broad range of human services, including case management, child and adult protective services, services for people with disabilities, employment and education supports, and crisis assistance. Federal block grants like the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) are leading sources, alongside state human-services agency programs and private foundation grants. Most opportunities target organizations serving low-income and otherwise vulnerable populations.

Who funds human services programs?

The largest funder is the federal government, primarily HHS's Administration for Children and Families (ACF), which administers SSBG and CSBG and passes funds to states, territories, tribes, and local Community Action Agencies. State human-services departments, county governments, and private funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation and regional community foundations round out the field. Each has its own eligibility rules and priorities.

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for human services grants?

Most foundation and many federal human-services grants require nonprofit status, typically a 501(c)(3) determination, though some funds also flow to government agencies and tribes. Because block-grant dollars are often re-granted through state agencies, the practical first step is to check both federal program rules and your state administering agency's requirements. Build relationships with your local Community Action Agency, which frequently subcontracts service delivery.

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