Poverty Alleviation Grants

Last updated August 16, 2026

There are currently 620 active poverty alleviation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Entergy Charitable Foundation Grant	Entergy Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UWSELA: Collaborative Grants	United Way of Southeast Louisiana	Rolling	Up to $275K
Foundation	HCWGMW Donor Advised Fund Grant	North Carolina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Born Again Emporium Grant	Born Again Emporium Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Douglas County Philip S. Miller Competitive Grants	Douglas County Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Forever Austin Fund Grants	Acf Bright Leaf Preserve	Rolling	$2.3M
Foundation	Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation: Human Services Grant	The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CalMoneySmart Grant	California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	High-Impact Grantmaking Initiative	Greater Houston Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virginia CASH Campaign Grant (EITC Grants)	Virginia Community Action	Rolling	$486K
Foundation	Clemente Course in the Humanities	Massachusetts Foundation for The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Randolph County Hope Fund	United Way of East Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFGG: Future Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Greater	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	Systems Change: United for Families	United Way of Greater St Louis Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants Program	Hastings Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Foundation	CNYCF: Madison County Rural Poverty Fund Grant	Central New York Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants	Stratton Mountain & Valley Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Presbyterian Committee on the Self–Development of People Grant Program	Synod of the Mid-Atlantic	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Department of Labor Temporary & Emergency Housing Assistance Program for Farm Workers	Florida Non-profit Housing Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	$15K – $25K
Foundation	Andrews Foundation Grant	The Andrews Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Operating Grants - Health	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Market Match Fund	Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Northwest Corner Gives	Northwest Ct Community Foundation Trust	Rolling	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.

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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