Poverty Alleviation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 620 active poverty alleviation grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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James W. Blake "Catalyst" Award Grant The Harborone Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The James W. Blake 'Catalyst' Award aims to accelerate the growth and impact of local organizations serving underrepresented communities.	Not published	$25K
Beloved Community Grant Weitz Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Beloved Community Grant, established by the Weitz Family Foundation, supports nonprofits in Omaha dedicated to fostering a just and equitable community.	Not published	Up to $20K
USDA Food Box Program (CSFP) Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · $50 Provide nutritious food for income eligible families and seniors to ease the burden of food costs.	Not published	$50
Hall Family Foundation Grant Hall Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hall Family Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Kansas City by funding initiatives that elevate community spirit, promote equity, and create strong educational foundations.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 and 68 - (Regionwide and LLAR) Small Grants Program (CA) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Proposition 1 and 68 Small Grants Program in California offers funding between $50,000 and $300,000 for projects that prioritize jump-start initiatives, project planning, and technical assistance for disadvantaged communities.	Not published	$50K – $300K
Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation Grant Cohn Sadie & Louis Char Tuw · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation, established through the will of Sadie Meyer Cohn, supports education and health initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation - Family Stability Grant Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation's Family Stability Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Mecklenburg County.	Not published	$10K – $50K
NewYork-Presbyterian: The Community Fund Grant New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K – $300K The Community Fund by NewYork-Presbyterian aims to empower community-based organizations (CBOs) in New York City and Westchester.	Not published	$75K – $300K
Collective Abundance Fund Grant The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Collective Abundance Fund, supported by the Bush Foundation, aims to empower Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota by providing wealth-building resources.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program – Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Housing and Urban Development · Federal Forecast · $272K – $817K The Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) program is designed to assist residents of Public and Indian Housing make progress towards economic and housing self-sufficiency by addressing the educational…	Forecast	$272K – $817K
CFAAC: Women and Girls Fund Grant Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CO · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Women and Girls Fund, established by the Klompus Family Foundation and managed by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, aims to empower women and girls facing obstacles like poverty and domestic violence.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Local Grants John George Jr Paragraph X Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Bergel Institute Fellowship - FE1: Bringing an End to the Poverty-Violence Connection in the U.S Grant The Bergel Institute · Foundation Not published · $30K Easily learn more about the Bergel Institute Fellowship - FE1: Bringing an End to the Poverty-Violence Connection in the U. The next deadline for this grant is Sun, 28 Feb 2027.	Not published	$30K
Nature's Path: Gardens for Good Grant Nature's Path Organic · Foundation Not published · $7K Nature's Path's Gardens for Good program empowers communities by funding organic gardens that address food insecurity. Since 2010, it has donated $930,000 CAD to support 120 gardens.	Not published	$7K
Code Purple Incubation Program Code Purple Kent County Delaware Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The incubator program helps students from the Code Purple Academy or Job Program to find work after their training and start their own businesses. Send an inquiry to Code Purple Kent County and they will contact you to get started.	Not published	Varies
Providence Rotary Charities Foundation Grant Rotary Charity Foundation of Rotary Club of Providence · Foundation Not published · Varies The Providence Rotary Charities Foundation Grant supports local 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to enhancing health, education, and poverty alleviation in Providence.	Not published	Varies
Skills Enhancement Program West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Helps low-income workers increase their skills and get a higher paying job. The program supports those who are working but continue to struggle to make ends meet because they are not earning a 'living wage'.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grant Community Foundation of Morgan County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Impact Grant supports nonprofits working to create sustainable pathways of success for those they serve, with particular focus on school-aged children and families in Morgan County.	Not published	Varies
McDonough Foundation Grant Bernard McDonough Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The McDonough Foundation Grant aims to enhance communities in West Virginia by providing funding to nonprofits focused on social welfare.	Not published	$10K
Building Equitable Opportunity Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Equitable Opportunity Grant by the Connecticut Community Foundation aims to address systemic disparities affecting low-income communities in Waterbury.	Not published	Varies
Diversity Grant Program - BRIDGE Grant US Lacrosse Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which provides funding to qualified organizations that initiate or continue programs and projects that promote lacrosse participation and education.	Not published	Varies
Share Your Story Video Grant Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · $1K Does your nonprofit work with low-income members in the Greater Huntsville area? If so, we invite you to participate in our fifth annual video grant competition, now known as Share Your Story Video Challenge (formerly #WeBelieveHSV).	Not published	$1K
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Grant provides crucial emergency funding to individuals and families facing economic hardships in the Berkshire Taconic region.	Not published	Up to $1K
Diversity Grant Program - BRIDGE Grant US Lacrosse Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which aims to encourage and empower the development of lacrosse participation in underrepresented communities.	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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