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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BOK Charitable Contributions Bokf Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our goal with financial contributions from BOK Financial and the BOKF Foundation is to enhance the quality of life and economic wellbeing in the communities where BOK Financial operates and where our employees work and live including…	Not published	Varies
National Community Action Personal Achievement Award Community Action Partnership · Foundation Not published · $1K Recognizes individuals who have changed their lives, embody Community Action's spirit of hope, and are now working to make America a better place to live.	Not published	$1K
Sahee Foundation Grant Sahee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sahee Foundation Grant supports sustainable projects aimed at improving the living conditions of underprivileged communities in Eswatini and Peru.	Not published	Varies
Our Village Grants Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Our Village Grants by the Jack and Jill of America Foundation aim to support 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations dedicated to uplifting African American families.	Not published	Up to $10K
Local Jobs Fund Grant Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local Jobs Fund Grant, provided by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, aims to break the cycle of poverty by equipping individuals with skills to earn above minimum wage.	Not published	Varies
Quantum in the Community (QIC) Grants Quantum Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Quantum in the Community (QIC) Grants aim to enhance health in Palm Beach County by funding organizations that address basic needs like food, housing, and transportation.	Not published	Up to $25K
Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes) Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · $200K Direct grants to Native American tribes for fuel assistance programs serving low-income households.	Not published	$200K
JOE-4-SUN Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Low-income community shared solar program providing green energy credits to eligible households in Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
Impact Grant Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Impact Grant supports organizations addressing social drivers of health and community needs. The grant empowers organizations to identify barriers and provide immediate solutions to help people access essential services and support.	Not published	Varies
$500 Grants to Farm Families Impacted by Covid-19 Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Anny Bruch, Vice President of Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation	Not published	$500
Bell Charitable Foundation: Economic and Social Mobility & Sustainability Grants The Bell Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please find the Health and Wellbeing & Technology Grants here._ Economic and Social Mobility & Sustainability Grants Welcome to the Bell Charitable Foundation Grant Application page!	Not published	Varies
Polk Bros. Foundation Grants Polk Bros Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Polk Bros. Foundation’s longstanding funding strategies — those featured on this page — are being phased out.	Not published	Varies
Alliance Healthcare Foundation Mission Support Grants Alliance Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K Annual, largely unrestricted/general-operating grants from the Alliance Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to nonprofit organizations advancing health and wellness for the most vulnerable — the poor, working poor, children, and homeless — in San…	Not published	$25K – $100K
Journey For Good Grant Journey for Good Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Journey For Good Grant aims to combat poverty by supporting charitable organizations in North America focused on food security, housing, education, and workforce development.	Not published	Varies
Systems Change Grants Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Through our grantmaking, we support nonprofits that serve South Carolina at local, regional and state levels to address root causes of poverty while honoring the dignity of every South Carolinian.	Not published	Up to $100K
State Legal Aid Infrastructure & Innovation Grants California Access to Justice Commission · Foundation Not published · $5,000,000 For the third year, the State has appropriated $5,000,000 through the Judicial Council for CalATJ to provide grants to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$5,000,000
D. D. Hachar Charitable Trust Fund Grant D D Hachar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The D. D. Hachar Charitable Trust Fund focuses on enhancing healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation in the Laredo, Texas area.	Not published	Varies
Arbor Rising Grant Arbor Brothers Inc · Foundation Not published · $125K – $175K Arbor Rising Grant, established in 2010, is a NYC-based nonprofit providing unrestricted multi-year funding and capacity-building support to nonprofits focused on alleviating poverty.	Not published	$125K – $175K
Legal Services: I & R Grants; Sector Support Grants Bigglesworth Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Bigglesworth Family Foundation's Legal Services Program supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing legal aid effectiveness.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Federal funding provided to states, territories, and the District of Columbia for anti-poverty programs operated by a nationwide network of over 1,000 Community Action Agencies.	Not published	Varies
Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Program Carolina Fintech Hub · Foundation Not published · $18 – $55K Hiring Partners (Post-Graduation Employment):	Not published	$18 – $55K
Basic Needs and Income Creation Grant Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on improving economic mobility and social progress through partnerships with nonprofits. It prioritizes basic needs, income creation, stable housing, and community empowerment.	Not published	Varies
Tony Robbins Foundation Grant The Tony Robbins Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tony Robbins Foundation Grant aims to empower individuals and organizations to improve the lives of marginalized communities, including youth, seniors, and the homeless.	Not published	Varies
SCFC Good Samaritan Grant Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton · Foundation Not published · $8K – $10K The SCFC Good Samaritan Grant aims to enhance the lives of the poor and underserved through community-driven initiatives.	Not published	$8K – $10K

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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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