Poverty Alleviation Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Massachusetts Bail Fund Overview: The Massachusetts Bail Fund pays up to $500 bail so that low-income people can stay free while they work towards resolving their case, allowing individuals,…
McDonough Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bernard McDonough Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The McDonough Foundation Grant aims to enhance…
MDRT Foundation Global Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The MDRT Foundation Global Grant…
Mellon Foundation: Economic Mobility Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard King Mellon Foundation Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Richard King Mellon Foundation's Economic Mobility program…
Merancas Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Merancas Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Merancas Foundation, established in 1989, is a private foundation based in Charlotte,…
MetroWest- Human Services Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for MetroWest Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The MetroWest Human Services Grant Program,…
Michelson Spark Grants: Student Basic Needs Funding Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michelson 20MM Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Michelson Spark Grants…
Minnesota Department of Revenue The Minnesota Department of Revenue requests proposals from organizations to receive grants to: - Coordinate, facilitate, encourage, and aid in providing taxpayer…
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Pathways Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Job…
Momentum Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas) Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Momentum Grants are designed to empower individuals facing poverty in…
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation: Basic Needs Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Amount: More than US $75,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Mother…
Multi-Year Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is launching its Multi-Year Grants…
Murphy Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Murphy Family Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Murphy Family Foundation, established in 1986, focuses on combating poverty…
National Association of Counties (NACo) has a national initiative, "Community Coaching,"to help advance counties’ efforts to reduce the number of rural children and families living in poverty. -…
National Community Action Personal Achievement Award Purpose: Recognizes individuals who have changed their lives, embody Community Action's spirit of hope, and are now working to make America a…
Nature's Path: Gardens for Good Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nature's Path Organic Amount: US $6,500 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary Nature's Path's Gardens for Good program empowers communities…
Near & Far Aid Association Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Near & Far Aid Association Inc. Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Summary The Near & Far Aid Association is dedicated to combating poverty in…
Near & Far Aid Grants Funder: The Near and Far Association Inc (CT, US) Website: nearandfaraid.org Mission: Near & Far Aid's mission is to support men, women and children living in poverty, by…
NEDCorps 2.0 Immigrant Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The NEDCorps 2.0 Immigrant…
Negative Economic Impact (SLFRF) This program funds projects that respond to economic harms to workers, families, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector.