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?

CENTRO HISPANO INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Immigrant Defense Fund Overview: A financial resource established at Centro Hispano to assist individuals statewide facing immigration-related challenges, particularly those who cannot afford…

Three Valleys Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Diablo Valley- Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Three Valleys Community Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Impact Diablo Valley aims to empower local…

THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Foundation will not accept new applications for IMPACT grants in 2023. The Foundation plans to announce an updated strategy and release an RFP for new organizations to apply for…

Impact100 Detroit · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Impact100 Metro Detroit Project Grant Funder: Impact100 Metro Detroit (MI, US) Website: impact100metrodetroit.org Geographic Scope: Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties, Michigan Overview Impact100…

INASMUCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inasmuch Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Inasmuch Foundation Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Inasmuch Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in Central Oklahoma,…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
INDEPENDENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Independence Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Independence Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Independence Foundation Grant supports…

COMMUNITY CLOSET INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Individual/Family Funding Funder: Community Closet Inc (Livingston, MT) Geographic Scope: Park County, Montana Overview: The Community Closet provides funding assistance to individual residents of…

INGRAM-WHITE CASTLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ingram-White Castle Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ingram-White Castle Foundation Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, established in 1949 by the…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Scranton Area Community Foundation The Scranton Area Community Foundation makes grants to foster good ideas that have the potential to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of the…

More than US $7,500
ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

IPCF Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orlean and Ralph W. Beeson Fund (IPC Foundation) Amount: More than US $7,500 Last Updated: February 22, 2025 Summary The IPCF Annual Grants support various…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to…

US $2,000 - US $5,000
IRENE D CUNNINGHAM W · Rolling / Open Foundation

Irene D. Cunningham Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Irene D. Cunningham Trust Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Irene D. Cunningham Trust Grant supports…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ireton Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Ireton Community Foundation Grant aims to address community needs in…

ISAAC H TUTTLE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Isaac H. Tuttle Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Isaac H. Tuttle Fund Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Isaac H. Tuttle Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for older individuals…

US $20,000 - US $35,000
IDAHO WOMENS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

IWCF Pool-Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The IWCF Pool-Fund Grant, established by the…

J BULOW CAMPBELL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

J. Bulow Campbell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J. Bulow Campbell Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The J. Bulow Campbell Foundation, established in 1940, focuses on…

JF Maddox Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

J. F Maddox Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J. F Maddox Foundation Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The J. F. Maddox Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Lea County,…

J. J. Smith Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

J. J. Smith Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J. J. Smith Foundation Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The J. J. Smith Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations that aid…

TR UW J KNOX GHOLSTON · Rolling / Open Foundation

J. Knox Gholston Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tr Uw J Knox Gholston Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The J. Knox Gholston Foundation Grant, administered by Bank of America, focuses on…

TR UW J N EDENS JR · Rolling / Open Foundation

J.N. and Macie Edens Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J.N. and Macie Edens Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The J.N. and Macie Edens Foundation Grant supports organizations 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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