Poverty Alleviation Grants in Maryland
Last updated July 1, 2026
There are 11 active poverty alleviation grants tagged to Maryland, part of 627 active poverty alleviation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant | Deadline ▲ | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency Equity Grant Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| Food Supplemental Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) Also called by the federal name Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Rolling | Varies | |
| Utility Service Protection | Rolling | Varies | |
| Welfare Avoidance Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| Homeowners' Tax Credit Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| Homestead Tax Credit | Rolling | Varies | |
| Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| Maryland Gear Up | Rolling | Varies | |
| Community Development Block Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| Community Services Block Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program | Rolling | Varies |
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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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