LENAWEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
LCF Health & Human Services Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lenawee Community Foundation Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Lenawee Community Foundation provides essential funding to…
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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LENAWEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
LCF: Lenawee Cares Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lenawee Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Lenawee Community Foundation, through its LCF: Lenawee Cares initiative, aims…
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THE TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATIO · Rolling / Open Foundation
Leach Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation is dedicated to fostering healthy, thriving…
Approximately $500,000 annually
CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Legal Aid Grants Status: No open RFP (Request for Proposals) Geographic Scope: California Background: According to California statute, California ChangeLawyers distributes approximately $500,000…
BENAS LSBENAS MEMORIAL FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lena Benas Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lena Benas Memorial Fund Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Lena Benas Memorial Fund Grant, established in 1986, aims to support the health,…
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LEO GOODWIN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Leo Goodwin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leo Goodwin Foundation Inc Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Leo Goodwin Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that enrich…
LEO NIESSEN JR CHARITABLE TR-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation
Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant supports qualified…
Up to US $5,000
T W LEON M SEIDEL CHARITABLE TR · Rolling / Open Foundation
Leon M. Seidel Memorial Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leon M. Seidel Memorial Trust Fund Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Leon M. Seidel Memorial Trust…
LEONARD LITZ FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Leonard Litz Foundation-TransPLUS Resource Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leonard Litz Foundation Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Leonard Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation, via its TransPLUS Resource…
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THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Levine Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leon Levine Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Leon Levine Foundation, established in 1980, focuses on enhancing the human condition…
US $500 - US $125,000
LEWIS HUMPHREYS CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Amount: US $500 - US $125,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Summary The Lewis H. Humphreys…
Up to US $10,000
FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lexington Area Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Lexington Area Community…
LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lexington Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lexington Community Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Lexington Community Foundation Grants provide essential…
Up to US $10,000
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
LHGM General Operating Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Larry H Miller & Gail Miller Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family…
Up to US $25,000
LIBRA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Libra Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Libra Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Libra Foundation Grant, established by Elizabeth Noyce in 1989, focuses…
LILLIAN P SCHENCK TW LPS FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Lillian Schenck Foundation The Lillian Schenck Foundation focuses on the Northern New Jersey area (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties). The foundation has a…
LILLY ENDOWMENT INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lilly Endowment: Community Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Lilly Endowment Community Development Grant aims to enhance the…
LILY AUCHINCLOSS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lily Auchincloss Foundation: General Grants - Human Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Lily Auchincloss Foundation,…
US $10,000 - US $20,000
LINCOLN & THERESE FILENE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Lincoln and Therese…
US $1,000 - US $3,000
LINDBERG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Lindberg Foundation Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lindberg Foundation Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Lindberg Foundation Trust Grant, established…
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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