Poverty Alleviation Grants

Last updated August 19, 2026

There are currently 624 active poverty alleviation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	CFAAC: Women and Girls Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Local Grants	John George Jr Paragraph X Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bergel Institute Fellowship - FE1: Bringing an End to the Poverty-Violence Connection in the U.S Grant	The Bergel Institute	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Nature's Path: Gardens for Good Grant	Nature's Path Organic	Rolling	$7K
Foundation	Code Purple Incubation Program	Code Purple Kent County Delaware Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Providence Rotary Charities Foundation Grant	Rotary Charity Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Skills Enhancement Program	West Central Wisconsin Community Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Impact Grant	Community Foundation of Morgan County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McDonough Foundation Grant	Bernard Mcdonough Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Building Equitable Opportunity Grant	The Connecticut Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Diversity Grant Program - BRIDGE Grant	Us Lacrosse Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Share Your Story Video Grant	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Neighbor-to-Neighbor Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Diversity Grant Program - BRIDGE Grant	Us Lacrosse Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Prospera Foundation Grant	Community Foundation for the Fox Valley	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Commercial Rehabilitation Grant Program (KS)	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $300K
Foundation	Catalytic Grant Program	Neighborhood Allies Inc	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	The Vinea Foundation Grant	The Community Foundation for the Central	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Grants for Charitable Organizations	Albert Haller Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	LASC Foundation: Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area Grants	Light a Single Candle Foundation Nf	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants for Economic Stability	Hampton Roads Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Trailblazer Scholarship	Valley Guardians Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Minnesota Department of Revenue	Revenue Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John and Susan Dewan Foundation Grant	John & Susan Dewan Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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