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.

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What human & social service grants are open right now?

GULF COAST STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health & Human Services Grants Purpose: Support health and human services initiatives in the community Geographic Scope: Gulf Coast Community Foundation's service area Focus Areas: Health & Human…

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health & Human Services Grants Overview: Grant program supporting health and human services initiatives in the community. Focus Area: Health & Human Services Geographic Scope: Gulf Coast Community…

THE AVISTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Health and Human Service Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Avista Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Avista Foundation offers funding to non-profit organizations that…

THE PHYSICIANS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Health Leads Expansion Grant Organization: The Physicians Foundation Recipient: Health Leads Award Date: May 10, 2011 Award Amount: $1,000,000 Status: One-time grant for organizational expansion…

ST DAVID'S FOUNDATION COMMUNITY FUND · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Health Starts at Home Subtitle: Expanding Housing Wrap Around Services and Supports Geographic Scope: Central Texas Focus Area: Housing Wrap-Around Services Overview: Housing can be a powerful…

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WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

HEART Fund Overview: The HEART Fund provides grants for disaster relief and rebuilding assistance to disaster victims in the United States and around the world. Background: WMU and the WMU Foundation…

US $100 - US $10,000
BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Heart of Cook Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berrien Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Heart of Cook Grants support non-profit organizations,…

HELEN IRWIN LITTAUER EDUCATIONAL TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The Helen Irwin…

HELEN PUMPHREY DENIT TR CHAR & EDUC PURPOSES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable Trust Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable Trust Grant aims…

COMMUNITIES OF COASTAL GEORGIA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helping People In Need Fund (HPIN) Description: Grant fund focused on helping people in need within the coastal Georgia region. Status: Now open for applications Geographic Scope: Coastal Georgia…

US $10,000 - US $50,000
CARL R HENDRICKSON FAMILY FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hendrickson Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2024 Summary The Carl R. Hendrickson Family…

LANGE BURK FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Henrietta Lange Burk Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lange Burk Fund Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Henrietta Lange Burk Fund Grant supports arts, culture, education, and health care…

Henry L Guenther Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Henry L Guenther Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry L Guenther Foundation Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Henry L. Guenther Foundation Grants support charitable organizations in…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant supports innovative projects aimed at…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Henry Lea Hillman Jr. Foundation Grant aims to elevate the…

HERBERT AND ADRIAN WOODS FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation,…

THE DALLAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Dallas Foundation The Dallas Foundation has long been a trusted community partner and responsible steward of our donors’ generous contributions. We have established a proven track record…

HERITAGE HOME GROUP CHAR TR-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust, established in…

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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