Human & Social Service Grants

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,204 active human & social service grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 32 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 489 list an award amount, with a median of $15K.

Grants tracked: 1,204; from 1,004 funders
Median award: $15K; middle half $10K–$50K
Total listed funding: $100.1M; across 489 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 39; 57 with a published date

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DCCF: Community Needs Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Eligible organizations seeking funding for facility construction or expansion are encouraged to apply for a Build the Future Grant. This program replaces the large-request section of the Community Needs Grant program.	Not published	Varies
CFSEK General Funds Grants Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Foundation Not published · $500 – $11K The CFSEK General Funds Grants support Southeast Kansas nonprofits with up to $160,000 in funding for 2023. The grants target projects in Youth Activities, Basic Human Needs, and Arts & Culture.	Not published	$500 – $11K
Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund Grant TW Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund, established through the will of Price Gilbert, Jr., focuses on supporting charitable and educational institutions in the Atlanta area.	Not published	Varies
The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund Grant Meyer Milton Char Tuw-Main · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund Grant supports Jewish charities, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. Established by Milton Meyer, who lived from 1885 to 1978, the fund aims to foster arts, education, health, and human services.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Stuller Family Foundation Grant Stuller Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stuller Family Foundation Grant supports innovative solutions to community problems by providing grants to 501(c)(3) and some 501(c)(6) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Synthomer Foundation Grants Synthomer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Synthomer Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations across the U.S. in education, health, civic initiatives, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant Holleman Roy & Marian Fdn-Main · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations with a focus on the welfare of domesticated animals and library science.	Not published	$10K – $25K
CFNF: Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant Community Foundation of North Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Community Foundation of North Florida (CFNF) is excited to announce the "Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant," aimed at nonprofit organizations in the Big Bend region.	Not published	$5K
John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Memorial Trust Foundation Grant Fields Foundation Irr Tua · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Memorial Trust Foundation Grant aims to enhance the cultural and educational landscape of St. Joseph County, Indiana.	Not published	$3K – $15K
The Portage Foundation Grants The Portage Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Portage Foundation Grants focus on nine vital funding priority areas that address the community's needs in Portage County.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Culture Connect Legacy Fund The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Culture Connect Legacy Fund grant program was established to carry forward the mission of the Atlanta-based social enterprise, Culture Connect.	Not published	Varies
The Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation Legacy Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation Legacy Grants, a part of the Minneapolis Foundation, has been enhancing lives since 1957 through family grantmaking.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Strong Fathers, Stronger Families Program Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $10M Helps low-income fathers in New York City enter and succeed in the workforce while developing closer relationships with their children and partners.	Not published	$10M
French Fund Grants French Fund Samuel Katherine Tua · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund provides grants focused on the welfare and education of the elderly, sight-impaired, and young in the San Diego region.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Montgomery County Foundation Grant Montgomery County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $38K The Montgomery County Foundation Grant supports nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $3 million in Montgomery County.	Not published	Up to $38K
CFDC: Community Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While submissions are accepted at any time, grants are awarded quarterly.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Coalition of Virginia Fund Suffolk Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A funding source managed through the Suffolk Foundation that supports nonprofit organizations in the Suffolk and Western Tidewater region.	Not published	Varies
Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program, a collaboration between the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and The Commerce Trust Company, aims to support nonprofit organizations and agencies serving low-income individuals facing…	Not published	$15K – $25K
Governor's Crime Commission Grants: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) North Carolina Department of Public Safety · Foundation Not published · $250K – $2M The Governor's Crime Commission Grants, under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), aim to enhance victim assistance programs.	Not published	$250K – $2M
Gail Deimler Charitable Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · $10K The Gail Deimler Charitable Fund Grant, managed by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, supports projects that benefit individuals and groups in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Franklin, Lebanon, and Northern York Counties.	Not published	$10K
Arthur Jordan Foundation Grants Arthur Jordan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthur Jordan Foundation grants funds for arts, education, human services, and the vitality of Indianapolis, IN, to nonprofit organizations via an online application process (with published Guidelines and a 'what we do not fund' list).	Not published	Varies
Designated and Agency Fund Grants Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $612K – $2.9M The Richland County Foundation allocates grants from Designated Funds (which provide annual support to donor-selected charities) and Agency Funds (established by charitable organizations and managed by Foundation).	Not published	$612K – $2.9M
Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans region that help older adults live dignified and independent lives.	Not published	Up to $40K
NOFO # 1745-0701- Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)- Law Enforcement/Prosecution-Based Assistance Grant Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority · Foundation Not published · $55K – $500K The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Law Enforcement/Prosecution-Based Assistance program provides funding to support advocate positions in law enforcement agencies.	Not published	$55K – $500K

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About human & social service grants

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do human & social service grants award?

Of the 1,204 human & social service grants Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 489 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $15K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most human & social service grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Siouxland Community Foundation (9), Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (7), Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust (7), Columbine Community Foundation (6), and Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company (6). In all, 1,004 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are human & social service grants due?

Of 1,204 grants listed, 39 accept applications on a rolling basis, 57 have a published upcoming deadline, 154 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 954 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 35% fall in October–December.

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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