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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.ORG Impact Awards Public Interest Registry · Foundation ~June · Up to $50K The .ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program celebrating remarkable individuals and organizations leveraging .ORG domains to ignite change and transform communities worldwide.	~June	Up to $50K
Butler County St. Vincent de Paul Council Grant Hamilton Community Foundation · Foundation ~July · Up to $10K The Butler County St. Vincent de Paul Council Grant, funded by an anonymous donor, provides vital support to local communities by addressing urgent needs such as rent, utilities, food, and furniture.	~July	Up to $10K
A.C. Ratshesky Foundation Grant: Workforce Development Ac Ratshesky Foundation · Foundation ~July · $10K – $25K The A.C. Ratshesky Foundation Grant for Workforce Development aims to empower economically disadvantaged individuals and families by providing essential educational and vocational services.	~July	$10K – $25K
Community Grants Korean-American Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~August · Up to $100K KACF invests in programs that strengthen the economic security of low-income Korean Americans. This is a multi-year grant for 3 years with the maximum annual grant amount of $100,000.	~August	Up to $100K
WINcome (Women + Income = Women Thriving) The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies An evolution of WFCO's WAGES grantee cohort (2017-2021). WINcome is a board-controlled grantmaking program that provides flexible and holistic resources to women for economic security.	~December	Varies
Collaborative Health Innovation Program (CHIP) Grant Nantahala Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K CHIP grants are designed to encourage two or more organizations to join forces to implement problem-solving programs designed to strengthen communities and improve social determinants of health.	Not published	Up to $50K
Equity and Social Justice Grants: Protect Basic Needs The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation's Equity and Social Justice Grants: Protect Basic Needs program aims to support grassroots initiatives that help low-income residents in Allegheny County meet their basic needs.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Wayne & Kit Danley Scholarship Neighborhood Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2007, the Wayne & Kit Danley Scholarship serves as a stepping stone for first-generation college students, many of whom have been nurtured through Neighborhood Ministries' programs from a young age.	Not published	Varies
Together Fund (Local Business) – We Rise Together The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies RFP: Together Fund (Local Business) – We Rise Together We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery is a coalition of public and private funders and communities accelerating equity in the Chicago region’s economic recovery so…	Not published	Varies
Denver Foundation: Community Grants Program The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Denver Foundation's Community Grants Program supports diverse organizations in Metro Denver, focusing on reducing disparities and promoting equity for underserved communities, including those living in poverty, immigrants, and people…	Not published	$20K – $50K
AUW ALICE Fund Aloha United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $2M Established in 2018, the AUW ALICE Fund is the dedicated funding source for the ALICE Initiative. ALICE represents individuals and families unable to cover basic household expenses and who possess little to no savings.	Not published	$2M
Community Impact Grants United Way of South Sarasota County Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K United Way of South Sarasota County awards Community Impact Grants to non-profit agencies and human services programs.	Not published	$200K
Compassion Cars Program Bird of Pray Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides safe, reliable transportation to economically vulnerable families and individuals referred by partner agencies.	Not published	Varies
Public Benefits Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation aims to connect 25,000 families with young children in Philadelphia to public benefits and tax credits worth at least $75 million by 2035.	Not published	Varies
Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund Endowment for Equal Justice · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K In 2020, LFW partnered with immigrant-led community organizations, the Governor's office, and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Other Community Needs' Grant Health Foundation of South Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Other Community Needs' Grant, offered by the Health Foundation of South Florida, aims to reduce health disparities and promote health equity by supporting projects that address social and economic factors affecting health.	Not published	Varies
KS AmeriCorps Operational Grant Kansas Volunteer Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The KS AmeriCorps Operational Grant, managed by the Kansas Volunteer Commission, aims to enhance community service by funding organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in impactful interventions.	Not published	Varies
HOPE Toledo Promise Hope Toledo Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The first fully-funded, two-generation scholarship program in the United States. Provides comprehensive postsecondary education support to high school graduates and one parent or guardian.	Not published	Varies
Civil Legal Services for Low-Income Households Michigan State Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Michigan State Bar Foundation funds nonprofit civil legal aid programs that provide critical services to Michigan's low-income residents.	Not published	Varies
LaBounty Family Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The LaBounty Family Fund supports projects aimed at economic development in the Two Harbors area. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or have a qualified fiscal sponsor and serve the local community.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Waco Foundation: Program/Operating Support Grants Waco Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Waco Foundation offers Program/Operating Support Grants aimed at 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving McLennan County, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Martin Family Foundation Grant The Martin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Martin Family Foundation, established in 2001, focuses on supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that promote faith-based education, assist the poor and at-risk, and uphold the sanctity of human life.	Not published	Varies
Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation Grants Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation provides grants primarily to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that serve Malden and surrounding communities.	Not published	Varies
Critical Community Needs Grant Glens Falls Foundation · Foundation Not published · $60K – $120K The Foundation is interested in supporting: The Distribution Committee applies the following criteria:	Not published	$60K – $120K

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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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