Poverty Alleviation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 620 active poverty alleviation grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant Northern Piedmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant, offered by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, supports various community initiatives in Culpeper County, including education, health, and arts.	Not published	$500 – $3K
RurAL CAP Foundation Grant Rural Alaska Community Action Program · Foundation Not published · $500 – $25K The RurAL CAP Foundation Grant offers funding between $500 and $25,000 for projects aimed at supporting low-income individuals and rural communities.	Not published	$500 – $25K
Strategic Grants: Income and Asset Building Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Strategic Grants program by Fairfield County's Community Foundation focuses on Income and Asset Building to ensure equitable access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for residents.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Stratton Foundation Grant Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Stratton Foundation Grant aims to improve the health and welfare of children and families in southern Vermont by funding sustainable programs that address poverty challenges.	Not published	Up to $5K
Joseph Durda Foundation Grant The Joseph Durda Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph Durda Foundation, established in 1989, prioritizes charitable giving to alleviate poverty, support orphans, and assist disabled individuals.	Not published	Varies
Pathways Grants Programme- Main Grants Programme Housing Pathways · Foundation Not published · £1,000 - £10,000 The Pathways Grants Programme supports community and voluntary organizations in Ealing and Brentford, focusing on projects that alleviate poverty, tackle homelessness, and promote healthy living.	Not published	£1,000 - £10,000
Regional Impact Grants: Willimantic Basic Needs Fund Grants The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Willimantic Basic Needs Fund Grants, provided by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, aim to enhance self-sufficiency for Windham residents through education and employment initiatives.	Not published	Up to $8K
TX Methodist Foundation Grant Texas Methodist Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Methodist Foundation Grant supports innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life for communities in Texas and New Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Forever Austin Fund Grant Austin Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Forever Austin Fund Grant offers support for urgent and systemic needs in Central Texas, focusing on economic mobility, health, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$5K – $50K
June J. and Russell W. Peterson Fund for Social Justice Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K Easily learn more about the June J. and Russell W. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 17 Apr 2026.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Community Grants Junior League of Collin County · Foundation Not published · Varies Creative, world-changing ideas that enable agencies to:	Not published	Varies
Illinois JusticeCorps Illinois Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AmeriCorps-based program placing fellows in courthouses across Illinois to bridge the gap in civil legal aid by serving as liaisons between self-represented litigants and the court system.	Not published	Varies
Cobb County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Cobb County · Foundation Not published · Varies Lessen poverty in communitiesAddress the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderlyProvide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition…	Not published	Varies
Rachael and Ben Vaughan Foundation Grants The Rachael and Ben Vaughan · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The Rachael and Ben Vaughan Foundation offers grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 for projects focused on animal rights, education, environmental preservation, poverty reduction, and religious initiatives.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Pennywise Grants White Swan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Pennywise supports organizations and projects that are making critical differences by matching creative giving with creative problem solving, generating tangible, positive change through sustainable, grassroots initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants: Outreach to Low-Income Pregnant Women Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · $278K The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is offering Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants specifically aimed at outreach to low-income pregnant women.	Not published	$278K
Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Grant Charles B Mathis Mem Tr · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Grant supports residents of Ocean County, NJ, focusing on the elderly, poor, sick, and handicapped. Established by Henry C. Mathis, the trust promotes education, good government, and morals.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Free rooftop solar panel installation program for low-income homeowners in Imperial Valley, California.	Not published	Varies
Impact Grants Warren County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K	Not published	$3K – $10K
Basic Needs Fund United Way of Central Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K – $25K In 2026, $480,000 was awarded to 23 nonprofits through this fund. This is the second year United Way has opened this fund to nonprofits outside its accredited network.	Not published	$9K – $25K
Single-Year Grant Cycle Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M This cycle provides planning and/or capacity building grants to organizations that are exploring or building collaborative systems change initiatives.	Not published	$1M
Weaver Foundation Grants Weaver Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Weaver Foundation Grants support agencies in the Greater Greensboro area, focusing on education, youth programs, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, equity, social justice, urban open spaces, and economic development.	Not published	Varies
SFF: Mission-Aligned Grantmaking - Seed Grants Skees Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Skees Family Foundation offers mission-aligned Seed Grants to nonprofits focused on job creation and readiness, primarily outside the U.S. These grants, beginning at $2,500 and increasing over three years, aim to support organizations…	Not published	$3K – $8K
Preservation Fund The Forgotten International · Foundation Not published · Varies The Preservation Fund provides emergency assistance to projects anywhere in the world that have been vetted by TFI and have historically done excellent work in uplifting the lives of the poor, but now face extraordinary circumstances…	Not published	Varies

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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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