Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund Grant aims to…
Human & Social Service Grants
Last updated June 14, 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?
Prerelease and Post Incarceration Services (PAPIS) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Virginia Department…
Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Program Status: Active program in partnership with Montgomery County Job and Family Services Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Ohio (primary focus)…
Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund, established through…
Priddy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Priddy Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Priddy Foundation, a private funder, is committed to enhancing individual and community…
Pro Bono Grants Funder: Colorado Lawyer Trust Account Foundation (COLTAF) Geographic Scope: Colorado Purpose: Support pro bono programs around the state in developing and mobilizing pro bono…
Program & General Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McInerny Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The McInerny Foundation, a leading charitable organization in Hawaii,…
Project 180 Pilot Re-entry Grant Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Amount: $200,000 Status: Awarded to CMJTS in April 2023 Geographic Scope: Minnesota statewide;…
Project Home (CARE "Certified Adult Residential Environment" Project Home provides a supportive living environment in homelike setting for adults with disabilities who cannot live alone primarily due…
Project Smile Program Overview: Project Smile provides support to kids and families who are receiving treatment in the hospital. The program provides toys, arts and crafts, gift cards, parking…
Provident Bank Foundation: Empowerment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Provident Bank Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Provident Bank Foundation's…
Provident Benevolent Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Provident Benevolent Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Provident Benevolent…
Pu'uhonua O Kauai Social Safety Net Fund Geographic Scope: Kauai, Hawaii Focus Areas: Emergency relief and rapid response to island-wide emergencies Purpose Established in 2004 to provide for the…
Public Benefits Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2024 Summary The William Penn Foundation aims to connect 25,000 families with young children in…
Overview _Applications for funding are by invitation. If your organization is interested in pursuing a grant, a good place to start is by reading about JGBF’s areas of impact to learn more about our…
Overview _TTCF utilizes a simplified and streamlined granting process. Nonprofits need only apply once to a consolidated grant cycle offering at least $300,000 in available grant funds. Grant…
R. Howard Webster Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: R. Howard Webster Foundation Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The R. Howard Webster Foundation provides grants to exemplary Canadian…
R.D. Beirne Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: R D Beirne Trust Fund Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The R.D. Beirne Trust Grant aims to support quality human services for underserved populations…
R.S. Gernon Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: R.S. Gernon Trust Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The R.S. Gernon Trust Grant, established in 1975, supports educational, health care, and human…
Raleigh and Agnes Sorge Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $3,100 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Raleigh and Agnes Sorge…
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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