Poverty Alleviation Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 7 active poverty alleviation grants tagged to Maryland, part of 622 active poverty alleviation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The DOE Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. | |
| Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund will receive $2 million in funding for targeted investment to promote economic prosperity in Maryland’s traditionally disadvantaged and underserved rural communities. | |
| Utility Service Protection Maryland Public Service Commission · State Not published · Varies Offer protection to low-income households against termination of gas and/or electric service. Program participants are put on an even-monthly payment plan and arrearages are payable under a long-term special agreement. | |
| Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Assists low-to-moderate income-qualified households to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, improve health and safety, and home comfort with installation of energy efficiency and lower gas emission measures in their homes at no… | |
| Community Development Block Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Community Development Block Grant Program provides funds to local governments to help strengthen Maryland’s communities by expanding affordable housing opportunities, creating jobs, stabilizing neighborhoods and… | |
| Community Services Block Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Through annual awards to designated Community Action Agencies, CSBG funds alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Maryland by addressing the needs of low-income individuals in the areas of employment, education, better use of… | |
| Food Supplemental Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) Also called by the federal name Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies To provide assistance to eligible households to increase food purchasing power. The benefits are issued through an electronic benefits transfer system that is accessed directly at point of sale (grocery store, supermarket, etc.) |
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About poverty alleviation grants in Maryland
Poverty alleviation grants fund programs that address both the immediate hardships and the root causes of poverty, from emergency assistance to long-term self-sufficiency services. The Community Services Block Grant, administered by HHS's Office of Community Services, is the central federal program dedicated to reducing the causes and conditions of poverty through a national network of Community Action Agencies. Foundations such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation and major community foundations also fund anti-poverty work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What poverty alleviation grants are available?
Grants support emergency and crisis assistance, housing and utility help, nutrition, employment and education, financial coaching, and asset-building programs designed to move people toward self-sufficiency. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is the flagship federal anti-poverty program, complemented by other HHS and HUD funding and private foundation grants. Eligibility centers on serving people with low incomes.
Who funds poverty alleviation programs?
HHS's Office of Community Services administers the Community Services Block Grant specifically to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty, distributing funds to states, tribes, and over a thousand local Community Action Agencies. Private funders including the Annie E. Casey Foundation, community foundations, and United Way organizations also fund anti-poverty initiatives, alongside other federal safety-net programs.
How can a small nonprofit fund anti-poverty work?
Smaller organizations often access anti-poverty funding by partnering with their local Community Action Agency, which administers CSBG dollars, or by applying to community foundations and United Way chapters that fund local programs. Federal block grants usually flow through state and local intermediaries rather than directly to small nonprofits. Demonstrating clear outcomes and collaboration with established providers strengthens your case.
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