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 state and 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.

1,221 grants
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What human & social service grants are open right now?

MABEL A HORNE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mabel A. Horne Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel A. Horne Fund Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Mabel A. Horne Fund Grant, established in 1957, aims to enhance educational, human…

Mabel F Hoffman Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mabel F. Hoffman Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel F Hoffman Charitable Trust Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Mabel F. Hoffman Charitable Trust, established in 1969,…

RILEY MABEL LOUISE TR UWILL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mabel Louise Riley Foundation: Riley Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Mabel Louise Riley…

MABEL Y HUGHES CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Bank Na Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Mabel Y.…

CADILLAC AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Missaukee Area Community Foundation Trustee Grant Qualified applicants will be nonprofit groups and/or organizations that hold a 501(c)(3) status, that wish to offer a program or project to…

MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MACF: Community Investment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Midland Area Community Foundation…

US $1,000 - US $3,000
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Madeleine B. Wildes Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Madeleine B. Wildes Fund…

MADISON VISIONARY PARTNERS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Madison Visionary Partners: Community Impact Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Visionary Partners Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Madison Visionary…

NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Main Grant Cycle Organization: New Canaan Community Foundation Inc (CT, US) Geographic Scope: New Canaan, Connecticut and neighboring communities Overview: The Main Grant Cycle is NCCF's primary…

MAINE JUSTICE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Geographic Scope: Maine (statewide) Focus Areas: Civil legal services for eligible providers Description: The Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Commission makes funding…

More than $25,000
HORSESHOE FOUNDATION OF FLOYD COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Major Grants Funder: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc Geographic Scope: Floyd County, Indiana Background: As Foundation assets grow, the Board of Directors has occasionally awarded funds for…

NORTHWEST CT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Making Cents Fund Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut Focus Areas: - Basic needs/social services Recent Grant Examples: - Riverton Theatre: support for critical needs including food, warm…

Maryland Department of Aging · Rolling / Open State

MAP Community Options Counseling MAP Options Counseling is a service through which all individuals in the community and their caregivers, plan and make informed decisions regarding their long term…

Maryland Department of Aging · Rolling / Open State

MAP Information and Assistance (MAP I&A) Information and Assistance (I&A) is the core component of the Maryland Access Point (MAP) gateway. MAP Specialists work with older adults, individuals with…

COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: If you operate on Marco Island but are unsure if your program qualifies, please email a description of your services before March 1st._ _This is indicated by the LOI deadline listed…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mari Shinoda Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Mari Shinoda Scholarship Fund,…

MARIAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Marian Foundation _Providing Hope and Support for Our Neighbors In Need_ The Marian Foundation is a charitable trust which was established with the purpose of aiding and supporting area…

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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