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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Global Jewish Peoplehood Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Houston · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides grants to programs and organizations that support and strengthen the people of Israel and the global Jewish community.	Not published	Varies
The Rotary Foundation Grants Rotary International District 7690 · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rotary Foundation empowers Rotarians to do good in the world by funding humanitarian projects, educational programs, scholarships, and peace initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Community Engagement Grants Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Community Engagement Grants support outreach, events, trainings, workshops, celebrations and other activities that serve and engage communities experiencing poverty.	Not published	Up to $2K
Spencer County Community Foundation’s Impact Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Spencer County, Indiana today and for generations to come.	Not published	Varies
Amplify GR Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant Amplify GR · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Home repair grants (up to $5,000; homeowner pays a 15–25% copay) to keep residents in their homes and reduce displacement in Southeast Grand Rapids, MI — the area bordered by Burton, Hall, Division, Kalamazoo, and Fuller.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Operating Grants - Education The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies This program was created to provide support to small nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less that provide direct services to low-income individuals and families in Baltimore City.	Not published	Varies
Foundation-Initiated Grants John T Gorman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John T. Gorman Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of Maine's vulnerable populations through targeted investments in education, health, and family support.	Not published	Varies
Social Innovation Investments Cedar Valley United Way · Foundation Rolling · Varies Cedar Valley United Way reserves special allocation of funds for breaking the cycle of systemic poverty through innovative research and community action.	Rolling	Varies
Hollingsworth Funds Grant Hollingsworth Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $500K The Hollingsworth Funds Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in Greenville County that work towards removing systemic barriers based on race, place, and socioeconomic status.	Not published	$15K – $500K
R.D. Beirne Trust Grant R D Beirne Trust Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The R.D. Beirne Trust Grant aims to support quality human services for underserved populations in Texas, focusing on the physically incapacitated, underprivileged, and elderly.	Not published	Varies
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K	Not published	$500 – $1K
Beneto Foundation Grant Beneto Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The Beneto Foundation provides grant funding ranging from $1,500 to $25,000 for ongoing or one-time projects that support 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Sacramento area.	Not published	$2K – $25K
Pathways Grants Programme- Grass Roots Programme Housing Pathways · Foundation Not published · £250 - £5,000 The Pathways Grants Programme, managed by Housing Pathways, supports small community and voluntary groups in Ealing, focused on providing affordable housing and aid to disadvantaged individuals.	Not published	£250 - £5,000
Community Access and Workforce Readiness Initiative Grant (IL) Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $150K – $850K The Community Access and Workforce Readiness Initiative Grant (IL) aims to empower individuals in economically disadvantaged communities by partnering with local non-profit and faith-based organizations.	Not published	$150K – $850K
Play It Forward Ultimate Players Association · Foundation Not published · Varies USA Ultimate's financial aid and membership support program for youth from underserved communities, helping eliminate financial barriers to playing ultimate.	Not published	Varies
Paul M. Angell Family Foundation: Social Impact Grant Paul M Angell Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation offers Social Impact Grants to support initiatives that promote equity and justice for low-income ALAANA communities.	Not published	Varies
Basic Needs Giving Partnership: Single-Year Grants Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Basic Needs Giving Partnership provides single-year grants to support organizations in Northeast Wisconsin that are addressing the root causes of poverty.	Not published	Up to $75K
EDS (Economically Disadvantaged Schools) Program Tax Credit Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools · Foundation Not published · $60M Tax credit program designed to support economically disadvantaged schools in Pennsylvania. BLOCS is the sole administrator for this program.	Not published	$60M
Fred M. Klaus and Harold L. Murphy Charitable Foundation Grant Klaus Murphy Fdn · Foundation Not published · $10K – $35K The Fred M. Klaus and Harold L. Murphy Charitable Foundation Grant supports organizations providing relief to the underprivileged in Key West or Stock Island, Florida.	Not published	$10K – $35K
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc · Foundation Not published · $70 Federal USDA food program administered through the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and West CAP, Inc. Works to improve the health of low-income adults age 60+ years by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA foods.	Not published	$70
Gupta Family Foundation Grant Gupta Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $5K The Gupta Family Foundation Grant aims to empower disadvantaged individuals by providing financial support to organizations that foster self-reliance.	Not published	From $5K
United Way of the CSRA Grants United Way of the CSRA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of the CSRA is requesting Letters of Intent (LOI) for the Leading Families Forward Initiative for Program Year 2023-2024.	Not published	Varies
Phoenix CARES Act (Phoenix Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) Trellis · Foundation Not published · $300 – $3K	Not published	$300 – $3K
Patricia Kind Family Foundation Grant The Patricia Kind Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Patricia Kind Family Foundation Grant supports organizations in Philadelphia tackling poverty-related challenges.	Not published	$10K – $25K

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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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