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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CFT Social Services Grant Communities Foundation of Texas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies At CFT, we believe that a thriving community is one in which all people feel cared for, invested in, nourished and valued, and have an equitable opportunity to contribute to the well-being and growth of themselves, their families and their…	Not published	Varies
Focus Grants Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · $6K – $150K Place-based support to organizations disrupting the cycle of intergenerational poverty in southwest Washington. Community Foundation for Southwest Washington	Not published	$6K – $150K
Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on supporting organizations that empower communities through basic needs, income creation, and stable housing.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Grants: Cycle 2- Fall grant cycle The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The Competitive Grants: Cycle 2 by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham supports nonprofits in Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair Counties.	Not published	$5K – $75K
Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund Grant, managed by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, supports projects that assist low-income individuals and address animal welfare.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Emerging Needs Grants United Way of the Flint Hills Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K United Way of the Flint Hills offers Emerging Needs Grants to eligible organizations in their community to fund innovative approaches to meeting health and human services needs that are time-sensitive.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Basic Needs Fund Grant Program The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Basic Needs Fund Grant Program, offered by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, provides grants of up to $10,000 to organizations addressing essential needs such as food security, housing stability, and hygiene.	Not published	Up to $10K
Thomas H. Pitts Trust Grant Tuw Thomas H Pitts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thomas H. Pitts Trust Grant supports charitable and humanitarian efforts aimed at helping the poor and needy in the Atlanta area.	Not published	Varies
BCBS Oklahoma - Blue Impact Grants BlueCross BlueShield - Health Care Services Corporation (HCSC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The BCBS Oklahoma - Blue Impact Grants support community-focused initiatives aimed at improving health and wellness in Oklahoma. These grants prioritize programs that enhance economic opportunity, nutrition, and overall health outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Arise COVID-19 Emergency Fund Arise Foundation America · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide small grants to frontline organisations and networks to help them provide essentials to communities in dire need during COVID-19 lockdowns The funding enables frontline organisations to: Applicants must meet Arise's standard…	Not published	Varies
Guaranteed Income 3.0 United Way California Capital Region · Foundation Not published · $500 Sacramento County Supervisors awarded additional funding from American Rescue Plan dollars to expand the guaranteed income program.	Not published	$500
Human Services New York City Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Human Services New York City program aims to alleviate poverty and reduce racial disparities through effective services and public benefits.	Not published	Varies
Social Impact Fund - Nationwide Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Social Impact Fund - Nationwide Grant supports innovative solutions addressing health care access, food security, and economic empowerment.	Not published	Up to $250K
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide emergency food assistance for individuals and families in need.	Not published	Varies
Momentum Grants Douglas County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Momentum Grants are designed to empower individuals facing poverty in Douglas County, Kansas, by supporting projects that provide educational opportunities and essential resources.	Not published	Varies
Reed and Carolee Walker Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $150K The Reed and Carolee Walker Fund, established in 2003, is a permanent endowment managed by The Oregon Community Foundation.	Not published	$5K – $150K
California Advanced Services Fund: Broadband Public Housing Account Grant California Public Utilities Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Advanced Services Fund's Broadband Public Housing Account Grant aims to provide funding for the development of broadband networks that deliver free internet services to low-income residents.	Not published	Varies
DVREDF Grants for Community and Workforce Development Delaware Valley Regional Economic · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund makes grants to projects that deliver measurable economic development and job impact in southeastern Pennsylvania.	Rolling	Varies
Steve's Foundation Grant Achelis Foundation DBA Steven B Achelis · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Steve's Foundation Grant is a small private funding opportunity providing grants between $500 and $5,000, averaging $2,600.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Community Investments Process / Community Impact Grant Livingston County United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies LCUW's annual Community Investments Process provides grant funding to local human service programs. The most recent 2024 cycle recommended an average of 15% increase in funding to 46 local human service programs.	Not published	Varies
Eric L. Brandenburg Children's Fund The Forgotten International · Foundation Not published · Varies A special dedicated funding program providing individualized, long-term support for children living in dire circumstances anywhere in the world. The fund ensures that supported children leave poverty and obtain a chance at a decent life.	Not published	Varies
Clee K. Morrison Foundation Grant Clee K Morrison Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Clee K. Morrison Foundation, established by a dedicated resident of Mechanicsburg, PA, supports charitable organizations assisting underprivileged individuals in Cumberland County.	Not published	$5K
Healthy Communities Grants The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Healthy Communities Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations in Westmoreland County by addressing the physical, social, environmental, and emotional needs of vulnerable populations.	Not published	Up to $30K
Sand Hill Foundation Grantmaking Program Sand Hill Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Community needs do not have deadlines, so our foundation doesn’t either.	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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