Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Nina Heard Astin Charitable…
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.
What human & social service grants are open right now?
Overview About "Enriching people's lives" is the global vision of Nissan and all its operating companies across the world. Nissan supports this vision by improving the quality of life in the…
NOFO 1745-0701- Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)- Law Enforcement/Prosecution-Based Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Amount: US $55,000 - US $500,000…
Norcliffe Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Norcliffe Foundation Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Norcliffe Foundation Grant supports various community-enhancing projects in the…
Overview Nordson Corporation Foundation The Nordson Corporation Foundation awards grants to non-profits in our communities throughout the United States. Since 1989, the Foundation has awarded more…
Norfolk Rotary Charities Grants to Area Nonprofits Funder: Norfolk Rotary Charities Inc (Rotary Club of Norfolk) Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads area/Southeastern Virginia Focus Areas: - Arts -…
Northeast Division Grants Funder: Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) Northeast Division Geographic Scope: Northeastern United States Background: As the founding division of IICF, the…
Northern New York Community Foundation: Grants for Good Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Northern New York Community…
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Northwest Community Bank…
NPF: Human Services Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: NEBRASKA PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION OF THE SYNOD OF LAKES AND PRAIRIES Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation…
Nunnally Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Nunnally Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Nunnally Foundation Grant supports various…
O’Brien County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The O’Brien County Community…
O'Neill Brothers Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: O'Neill Brothers Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The O'Neill Brothers Grants support 501(c)(3)…
Overview _NOTE: Funds available are limited each year, these grants are on a first come, first served basis._ Our Mission The Owen County Community Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of…
OCVA’s Telemedical Forensic Examination (TFE) grants Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington state department of commerce Amount: Up to US $1,100,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview…
Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Grant…
Office of Victim Services This program provides informational assistance, crisis counseling and referrals to individuals, families or companies who have been victimized by an offender being…
Ogden Codman Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ogden Codman Trust Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Ogden Codman Trust Grant provides crucial financial support to organizations serving…
Older Americans Act Services - Access Services, Transportation, Meals, and Caregiver Services Funder: AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois (Area Agency on Aging) Geographic Scope: Eight-county planning and…
Older Americans Act Title III-B Funding Funder: Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc (Trellis) Geographic Scope: Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area, Minnesota Program Type: Federal Older…
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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