Human & Social Service Grants

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,204 active human & social service grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Grace Bersted Foundation Grant Grace a Bersted Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grace Bersted Foundation Grant supports quality educational, human services, and health care programs for underserved populations, particularly children and the disabled, in DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties, Illinois.	Not published	Varies
SCCF: Health & Human Services Grant Cycle Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
Employee Crisis Assistance Program Sanford Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A lifeline assistance program providing financial support to Sanford Health employees facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardships.	Not published	Varies
Illinois JusticeCorps Illinois Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AmeriCorps-based program placing fellows in courthouses across Illinois to bridge the gap in civil legal aid by serving as liaisons between self-represented litigants and the court system.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Relief Fund Old Greenwood Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K Emergency funds for essential services including:	Not published	$100K – $250K
Galesi Family Foundation Grant The Galesi Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We hope to support the work of charitable organizations that apply creative and effective strategies to improve the lives of individuals and communities. Let us help you make a difference.	Not published	Varies
Helen M. McLoraine Nonprofit Employee Scholarship (UA2) Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Helen M. McLoraine Nonprofit Employee Scholarship, offered by The Denver Foundation, supports nonprofit employees in the Denver Metro area pursuing education in human services.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Goldmark Equal Access to Justice Internship Grant Legal Foundation of Washington · Foundation Not published · $17K The Goldmark Equal Access to Justice Internship offers a unique opportunity for 2nd and 3rd year law students to gain hands-on experience in legal aid organizations across Washington State.	Not published	$17K
Hinton Area Foundation: Community Impact Fund Grant Hinton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hinton Area Foundation's Community Impact Fund Grant supports local charitable organizations in Hinton and Summers County. This grant focuses on enhancing education, arts, beautification, health, human services, and public recreation.	Not published	Varies
NCCF: Community Impact Grants Noble County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Noble County awards grants for innovative, creative projects and programs responsive to addressing community needs in Noble County. This includes operating support for such programs.	Not published	Varies
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Grants The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation provides grants focused on education, human services, and health and medicine. They support high-performing educational institutions, scholarships, and nonprofits that enhance learning experiences.	Not published	Varies
Reinberger Foundation: Human Service Grants The Reinberger Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reinberger Foundation offers Human Service Grants to support organizations helping underserved individuals achieve self-sufficiency and community enrichment. Priority is given to those who have received funding in the past five years.	Not published	Varies
Basic Infrastructure Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Not published · Varies Assists communities in complying with environmental quality standards, protecting public health from environmental concerns, or improving capacity of existing infrastructure.	Not published	Varies
Drescher Foundation Grant The Drescher Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Drescher Foundation, established in 1989, is dedicated to enhancing community life in Harford County, Maryland. It provides support to nonprofit organizations focusing on health, education, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Grant Charles B Mathis Mem Tr · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Grant supports residents of Ocean County, NJ, focusing on the elderly, poor, sick, and handicapped. Established by Henry C. Mathis, the trust promotes education, good government, and morals.	Not published	$2K – $5K
CAAP Community Impact Grant Program Arab Community Center for Economic and S · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) Grant supports Arab American organizations in arts, culture, media, and human services.	Not published	Up to $10K
Autzen Foundation Grant The Autzen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Autzen Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations improving Oregon through social services, arts, education, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	Varies
L.B. Danford Charitable Trust Grant LB Danford Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The L.B. Danford Charitable Trust Grant supports educational, health, human services, and religious initiatives primarily in Brazos and Grimes Counties, Texas.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund Seachange Capital Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A pooled funding collaborative that supports sustained collaboration to build nonprofit organizational strength and grow community impact across the five-county Greater Philadelphia Region.	Not published	Varies
Collier Community Foundation: General Operating Support Grants Collier Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Collier Community Foundation provides program grant funding to nonprofits for programs that demonstrate measurable results in addressing community needs.	Not published	Varies
Assistance Fund Junior League of Birmingham Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding assistance program offered by the Junior League of Birmingham. Additional details about eligibility, award amounts, and application requirements are not provided on the grants page.	Not published	Varies
Family Supportive Services (FSS) - Emergency Rental Assistance Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County · Foundation Rolling · Varies FSS provides case management and referral services to stabilize individuals and families in crisis. The emergency rental assistance program helps with immediate housing needs.	Rolling	Varies
CFCM: Impact Grant Community Foundation of Central MO · Foundation Not published · $5K The Community Foundation of Central Missouri (CFCM) offers the Impact Grant, a $5,000 funding opportunity designed to significantly address critical issues in mid-Missouri.	Not published	$5K
Otto P. Berdach Trust Grant Berdach Otto P Tuw · Foundation Not published · $5K The Berdach Trust Grant, established by Otto P. Berdach, aims to support organizations providing financial assistance to individuals in need, particularly when public welfare is insufficient.	Not published	$5K

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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 31, 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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