Governor's Crime Commission Grants: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Public Safety Amount: US $250,000 - US $2,000,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025…
Human & Social Service Grants
Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 1,221 active human & social service grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
What human & social service grants are open right now?
Grace Bersted Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grace Bersted Foundation Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Grace Bersted Foundation Grant supports quality educational, human services,…
Overview _Note: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by September 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in November._ About the Foundation The Trust…
Grand County Commissioners Donor Advised Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Foundation Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Grand County Commissioners Donor Advised Fund Grant supports…
Grant Cycle for Human Service/ Education/ Senior Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broomfield Community Foundation Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The Broomfield Community Foundation offers…
Grant Sherburne Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Uw Urania C Sherburne Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Grant Sherburne Fund, established in 1888, supports nonprofit organizations in Rhode…
Grants for Educating while Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ & Serving as the Hands and Feet of Christ Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siebert Lutheran Foundation Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The…
Grants for the Common Good Overview: Competitive grants distributed in two cycles per year to advance the quality of life in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Geographic Scope: Georgetown County, SC…
Greater Glendive Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Greater Glendive Community Foundation Grant aims to support…
Greater Green Valley Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Green Valley Community Foundation Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Greater Green Valley Community Foundation…
Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Horne Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Horne Family Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The…
Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund Type: Pooled Funding Collaborative Description: A pooled funding collaborative that supports sustained collaboration to build nonprofit…
Greene County Emergency Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greene County Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Greene County Emergency Response Fund aims to…
Greensboro Association Community Initiatives & Grants Mission: The Greensboro Association supports non-profits and member-driven initiatives and distributes funds to selected applicants dedicated to…
Greenville Women Giving Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greenville Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary Greenville Women Giving (GWG) is a…
Grief Support Grants Funder: Mid-America Transplant Foundation Overview Grants supporting grief centers and counseling programs serving donor families throughout Mid-America Transplant's service…
Groneman Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Groneman and Christian Groneman Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Groneman…
Guernsey County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Guernsey County Foundation Grant, in…
Guilford Foundation Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guilford Foundation Inc. Amount: US $1,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Guilford Foundation Competitive Grant aims…
Overview Guidelines The mission of The Guilford Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in our community by connecting people who care with causes that matter, now and for generations to come. We…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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