Poverty Alleviation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 620 active poverty alleviation grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 13 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 273 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 620; from 517 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $8,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $40.6M; across 273 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 34 with a published date

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Family Opportunity Fund United Way of Central Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K – $150K In 2026, $680,000 was awarded to seven nonprofits through this fund. Two organizations received grants from both the Family Opportunity Fund and Basic Needs Fund.	Not published	$80K – $150K
2025-2026 TX GEAR UP (GU) Partner Districts Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $110K – $300K The 2025-2026 TX GEAR UP (GU) Partner Districts program aims to enhance the academic readiness of low-income students for post-secondary education.	Not published	$110K – $300K
BCBSNM Grants Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Varies Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is committed to enhancing community health through grants and sponsorships.	Not published	Varies
Global D-Prize Competition Grant D-Prize · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Global D-Prize Competition aims to alleviate extreme poverty by seeding social impact organizations in low-and-middle income countries. With grants of up to $20,000, it supports entrepreneurs launching new ventures.	Not published	Up to $20K
Field of Interest Fund - Together With Families Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Field of Interest Fund - Together With Families Fund Grant aims to support local programs in Washington County, MD, focused on enhancing the development of young children and stabilizing families at risk of poverty and neglect.	Not published	Varies
WCCF: Wayne County Children's Resource Fund Grant Wayne County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wayne County Children's Resource Fund offers grants to nonprofit organizations aiming to eliminate barriers that hinder children's potential, such as poverty and discrimination.	Not published	Varies
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.	Not published	Varies
Woods Fund of Chicago Grant: Returning Applicants Woods Fund of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies The Woods Fund of Chicago Grant is aimed at supporting returning applicants who are committed to combating structural racism and economic injustice. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2025.	Not published	Varies
Low Income Worker Training Program Grant Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Low Income Worker Training Program, offered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, provides essential job-specific training grants of up to $200,000 for entities helping low-income individuals.	Not published	Up to $200K
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.	Not published	Varies
Hoover Family Foundation Grant - Indianapolis, IN Hoover Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hoover Family Foundation, established in 1992, supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Indianapolis and Portland, focusing on self-sufficiency and quality of life improvements.	Not published	Varies
2026 Grant Cycle United Way of Wayne County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2026 funding cycle follows a multi-stage process:	Not published	Varies
Youth Support Services Competitive Grant Program Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Support Services Competitive Grant Program, funded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, aims to empower low-income communities by providing essential support services.	Not published	Varies
Estate of Gordon Lindsey Isaacs Grant Perpetual Guardian · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Estate of Gordon Lindsey Isaacs Grant, managed by Perpetual Guardian, aims to relieve poverty and advance education or religion in the Palmerston North & Manawatu community.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Life Science Cares Bay Area Annual Grantmaking Life Science Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · $800K – $1.3M ALAS, Biotech Partners, Breakthrough SF, First Tee, Girls Crushing It, GLIDE, Hack the Hood, HealthRight360, Larkin Street Youth Services, Mental Health Association of San Mateo, North Marin Community Services, PIE Fest, Scientific…	Not published	$800K – $1.3M
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Education The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Education aims to enhance educational opportunities for low-income students in Allegheny County.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Centralized Diversion Fund (CDF) Building Changes · Foundation Not published · Varies A system-wide resource developed with Africatown International and Building Changes. Provides flexible funding to help families move into permanent housing by addressing barriers that keep families locked out of housing.	Not published	Varies
Schindler Assistance Fund (Community West Foundation) Community West Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $3K 'Separately from our quarterly grants, Community West Foundation supports families by offering community meals, food pantries, clothing and more.	Rolling	$250 – $3K
New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award National Summer Learning Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognize outstanding summer programs that demonstrate excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development for low-income children and youth	Not published	Varies
2026-2027 Community Impact Funding Cycle United Way of Yavapai County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Energy-Related Repair Program (ERR) Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Varies ERR helps income-eligible homeowners make their homes safer and more energy efficient in the long term by repairing or replacing malfunctioning heating systems.	Not published	Varies
Massachusetts Bail Fund Criminal Justice Policy Coalition Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Massachusetts Bail Fund pays up to $500 bail so that low-income people can stay free while they work towards resolving their case, allowing individuals, families, and communities to stay productive, together, and stable.	Rolling	Up to $500
FPBF: Grants for the Common Good (Fall Cycle) Frances P Bunnelle Foundation Coastal Community Foundation of SC · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation offers the Grants for the Common Good in Fall to support organizations in Georgetown County, SC.	Not published	$3K – $15K
F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact Grant Duke University · Foundation Not published · $150K The F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact is a prestigious annual award of USD $150,000 aimed at recognizing and supporting enterprises that effectively tackle social or environmental issues.	Not published	$150K

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About poverty alleviation grants

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

How much money do poverty alleviation grants award?

Of the 620 poverty alleviation grants Grantable lists as of October 11, 2026, 273 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $8,000 and $100K. The largest is $3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most poverty alleviation grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Pittsburgh Foundation (8), Citizens Energy Corporation (5), The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg (5), Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (4), and Legal Services Alabama Inc (4). In all, 517 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are poverty alleviation grants due?

Of 620 grants listed, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 34 have a published upcoming deadline, 152 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 414 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% fall in October–December.

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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