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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Breaking the Cycle Grants Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In deference to our strategic planning process, we will not be accepting any new grant inquiries or applications in 2025.	Not published	Varies
Athens Federal Foundation Grant Athens Federal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Athens Federal Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in East Tennessee, particularly in Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk counties.	Not published	Varies
Housing Stability Fund Vancouver School District Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Housing Stability Fund provides one-time emergency rental assistance to Vancouver Public Schools families facing housing instability to prevent homelessness.	Rolling	Varies
UWGW Grant Funding The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The United Way of Greater Waterbury provides funding through its Community Needs Fund to address the pressing needs of local communities.	Not published	Varies
Draper Foundation Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Facilities: Small Grants Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $50K – $210K The Community Facilities: Small Grants Program empowers cities and counties to propose CDBG-eligible projects focused on impactful, smaller-scale improvements.	Not published	$50K – $210K
Jeannette F. Schlobach Grant Program Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Jeannette F. Schlobach Grant Program provides essential support to nonprofit organizations serving residents of Dutchess County, NY, affected by poverty.	Not published	Up to $20K
Weiss Family Foundation Grant Weiss Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Weiss Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping Milwaukee children and families overcome poverty-related obstacles.	Not published	Varies
Everything's Possible Foundation Grant Program Everything's Possible Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Will consider supporting projects that improve conditions locally or globally The foundation believes that access to education and job skills are important aspects of empowering others.	Not published	Varies
Rainer Arnhold Fellowships Mulago Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: There is no formal application process. We do an extensive hunt for fellows at the start of the year.	Not published	Varies
CDBG Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program (Community in Action) Community in Action · Foundation Rolling · Varies 'Community in Action administers the CDBG Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program,' available in both Malheur and Harney Counties, providing 'home improvement assistance grants and loans for owner-occupied homeowners who meet…	Rolling	Varies
Silver Bay Charitable Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Silver Bay Charitable Fund Grant aims to support low-income communities through initiatives in the arts, education, community, and economic development.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Shelter Heat Program Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Citizens Energy charitable program providing heating assistance and energy support.	Not published	Varies
Beckley Area Foundation Community Grant Program Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Beckley Area Foundation Community Grant Program supports charitable organizations in Raleigh County by providing discretionary grants focused on pressing community needs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Thomas C. and Sandra S. Sullivan Foundation Grant Thomas C&SANDRA S Sullivan Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Thomas C. and Sandra S. Sullivan Foundation Grant focuses on providing educational opportunities and aid to disadvantaged individuals in greater Cleveland.	Not published	$1K – $25K
CMCF: Rural Poverty Fund Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The CMCF: Rural Poverty Fund Grants, offered by the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation every even year, aim to address rural poverty through various initiatives.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Immediate Needs Grants Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We will not be accepting any new grant inquiries or applications in 2025. These grants support organizations that meet the fundamental needs of people experiencing poverty in South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Artemas Stearns Trust Grant Artemas W Stearns Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artemas Stearns Trust Grant supports projects aimed at assisting the indigent elderly and deserving poor in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Organizations applying must demonstrate a direct benefit to these populations.	Not published	Varies
Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Fund Central Texas Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Foundation (TAAOLF) was established to honor the lives of Anna and Anton Olson, Swedish pioneers and Texas farmers.	Not published	Varies
Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP) The District of Columbia Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides grants to legal services organizations to offer legal assistance to DC residents with low incomes who are:	Not published	Varies
Laffey-McHugh Foundation Grant Laffey-McHugh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Laffey-McHugh Foundation is a private non-profit foundation established in Delaware in 1959 by Alice Laffey McHugh, the only child of John P. Laffey and Marie Louise Soutiere Laffey. Alice was born in Deadwood South Dakota in 1896.	Not published	Varies
The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Human Services The Peyton Anderson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant focuses on improving the human condition in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.	Not published	Varies
Wilson Foundation: Empower Grant The Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wilson Foundation's Empower Grant supports transformative projects in North Baton Rouge, particularly in ZIP codes 70802, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70811, and 70812.	Not published	Varies
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: Basic Needs Grant Program Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation's Basic Needs Grant Program aims to address the essential needs of New Yorkers facing challenges such as food insecurity, inadequate housing, and economic instability.	Not published	$75K

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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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