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 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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What human & social service grants are open right now?

BADER PHILANTHROPIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bader Philanthropies: Community Matters Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bader Philanthropies Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary Bader Philanthropies' Community Matters…

BALL BROTHERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ball Brothers Foundation General Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ball Brothers Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Ball Brothers Foundation offers…

BALMES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Balmes Family Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Balmes Foundation Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Balmes Family Trust Grant, established by Robert L. and Margaret K. Balmes, aims to support…

BANK OF AMERICA CLIENT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bank of America Client Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank of America Fdn Mc naughton Amount: US $5,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Bank of America…

BANK OF HAWAII CHARITABLE FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bank of Hawaii Foundation - Major Capital Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank of Hawaii Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Bank of Hawaii Foundation's Major Capital Grant aims to…

BANK OF HAWAII CHARITABLE FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bank of Hawaii Foundation - Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank of Hawaii Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Bank of Hawaii Foundation is dedicated to enhancing communities…

BAPTIST SERVICE CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Our grant application is currently closed. We typically start accepting applications at the beginning of the calendar year._ Our History Born 1971 from the ministry of First Baptist…

BARNEY & BARNEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Barney & Barney Foundation Grants Mission Statement The Barney & Barney Foundation is committed to giving back – serving those in need, supporting our youth, advancing the arts, standing…

THE BARNITZ FUND UW OF ELLA K BARNITZ · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barnitz Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barnitz Fund Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Barnitz Fund Grant provides financial support for religious and charitable purposes in Middletown, Ohio,…

THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barrington District Nursing Association Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Barrington…

BARTLETT FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Bartlett Foundation Grant The Bartlett Foundation was created in 1972 under a trust agreement by Harland B. Barlett and Viola D. Bartlett. They resided in Reading, Pennsylvania and created…

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Basic Field Grant Overview: LSC's Basic Field Grants provide funding to support delivery of high-quality civil legal services and access to justice to low-income people throughout the U.S. and U.S.…

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Basic Needs and Income Creation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on…

BAY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · September 12, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Bay County Community Partnership Grants Geographic Scope: Bay County, Michigan Eligibility: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations Funding Focus Areas: - Arts - Education - Environment - Health…

Up to US $10,000
BENTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

BCF: Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Benton Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The BCF Community Grant offers funding opportunities for…

NORWIN S AND ELIZABETH N BEAN FOUNDATI · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bean Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation provides grants to…

BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beckley Area Foundation Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Beckley Area Foundation Community…

UMRC-PORTER HILLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Benevolent Care Fund Funder: UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation Purpose: Support for benevolent care and services for older adults Key Information: - Can be supported through estate planning and gifts in…

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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