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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?
United Way of the Midlands’ (UWM) Community Care Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of The Midlands Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The United Way of…
United Way of the Plains: Opportunity on the Plains Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of the Plains Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The Opportunity on the Plains Grant, provided by the…
Overview United Way R4 Grants: Respond, Recover, Reimagine, and Rebuild United Way R4 grantmaking will address gaps in services and increase capacity of organizations to meet basic needs of Marshall…
United Way/2-1-1 ALICE Program Mini-Grants Current Status: Program is currently on pause as of May 28, 2025. Check back for updates on when the program will be reinstated. Call 211 for information on…
Unrestricted Operating Support Cycle (formerly General Community Core) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Menorah Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The…
UWCM United Response Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Central Massachusetts region Focus Areas: - Rapid, flexible relief in response to urgent community needs - Disaster response and emergency…
UWMB United Response Fund Grant Funder: United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc Purpose: Provides funding to community-based organizations for Family Emergency Financial Assistance (FEFA) and flexible…
Overview UWTC’s T. Merrell Shipherd Fund The T. Merrell Shipherd Fund was established to honor T. Merrell Shipherd, former Director of United Way of Tompkins County, who, throughout his life, worked…
Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Grant supports organizations in New York City…
Vanderburgh Community Good Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Vanderburgh Community Good Grants Program provides…
VCF - Basic Needs Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The VCF - Basic Needs Fund Grant Program aims…
VCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund Grants Program, conducted by…
Venable Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Venable Foundation Inc Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Venable Foundation, a corporate funder, provides…
Verna O. Canova Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Verna O Canova Foundation Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Verna O. Canova Foundation, established in 2013, supports health,…
Victim's Services (SLFRF) This program supports nonprofit organizations that are 501c3 or 501c19 tax exempt who experienced economic harms incurred as a result of COVID-19.
Victims Assistance Grant (VOCA) (OK) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma District Attorneys Council Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Victims Assistance Grant (VOCA) in Oklahoma, established by…
Victims Assistance Grant Program - Agency: Executive - Criminal Justice Council
Established in 1988, supports a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and supporting them as they rebuild their lives. Funded through…
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) (AR) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Victims of…
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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