Human Service Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sussex County Amount: US $500 - US $2,980 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Human Service Grant Program, funded by Sussex County with…
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?
Human Service Nonprofit Grant - Standard Nonprofit Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Loudoun County Amount: US $5,001 - US $135,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Loudoun County Human Service…
Human Services Agency Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Longmont Last Updated: July 07, 2025 Summary The City of Longmont is inviting applications for the Human Services Agency Funding…
Human Services and Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Human Services and…
Human Services Bus Ticket Program RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: Up to US $444,440 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Human…
Human Services Funding Collaborative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Kent Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Human Services Funding Collaborative, supported by the City of Kent, aims to…
Human Services New York City Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Human Services New York City program aims to alleviate poverty and…
Human-Animal Alliance General Grant Program Funder: Human-Animal Alliance Inc (FL, US) Website: h-aa.org Contact: - Email: alexis@h-aa.org & jackie@h-aa.org - Phone: 561-485-0445 - Address: 13833…
Humanitarian Grants (Msgr. Delaney Humanitarian Fund) Funder: Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation Geographic Scope: Diocese of Pueblo and surrounding communities (Colorado) Website:…
Overview _NOTE: This fund has paused grant making as of May 2, 2025._ Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund In response to the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on our community, the Community…
Hyde and Watson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hyde and Watson Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Hyde and Watson Foundation, established…
Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ian And Miriam Rolland Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The Ian and Mimi Rolland…
ICCF: Community Improvement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The ICCF Community Improvement…
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Ida County Community…
IDACORP’s Employee Community Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund Inc. Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary IDACORP’s Employee Community Funds is a…
Idaho and Montana Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Steele-Reese Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Idaho and Montana Grant Program, managed by…
IDHS Employment Barrier Reduction Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: US $3,000,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025…
Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network Grant…
Illinois JusticeCorps Overview: 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…
Overview _NOTE: We will not be accepting any new grant inquiries or applications in 2025. _ Immediate Needs Grants These grants support organizations that meet the fundamental needs of people…
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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