Poverty Alleviation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 620 active poverty alleviation grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Forever Austin Fund Grants ACF Bright Leaf Preserve · Foundation Not published · $2.3M	Not published	$2.3M
Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation: Human Services Grant The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation focuses on enhancing opportunities for Arizona communities by funding direct-service organizations that address chronic poverty.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Community Development Block Grant Program provides funds to local governments to help strengthen Maryland’s communities by expanding affordable housing opportunities, creating jobs, stabilizing neighborhoods and…	Not published	Varies
CalMoneySmart Grant California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The CalMoneySmart Grant program, managed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, offers annual grants up to $200,000 for nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $200K
High-Impact Grantmaking Initiative Greater Houston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The High-Impact Grantmaking Initiative by the Greater Houston Community Foundation aims to enhance economic mobility and combat intergenerational poverty in Harris County.	Not published	Varies
Virginia CASH Campaign Grant (EITC Grants) Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $486K	Not published	$486K
Clemente Course in the Humanities Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Randolph County Hope Fund United Way of East Central Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Emergency assistance program providing financial support to individuals and families experiencing hardship	Not published	Varies
CFGG: Future Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The Future Fund Grant, an initiative by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, supports local nonprofits focused on Economic Mobility.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Systems Change: United for Families United Way of Greater St Louis Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way offers three tiers of funding opportunities to support local nonprofits with a proven ability to meet the community’s needs and make a lasting, important impact in our region.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program Hastings Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Hastings Community Foundation's Community Grants program awards funding to local nonprofits for a variety of purposes. The program is funded by an endowed fund at the foundation.	Not published	$1K – $20K
CNYCF: Madison County Rural Poverty Fund Grant Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Madison County Rural Poverty Fund, managed by the Central New York Community Foundation, aims to address poverty in Madison County, where 10% of residents lived below the federal poverty line in 2018.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Presbyterian Committee on the Self–Development of People Grant Program Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People Grant Program supports projects led by economically disadvantaged communities to combat poverty and injustice.	Not published	Varies
Department of Labor Temporary & Emergency Housing Assistance Program for Farm Workers Florida Non-Profit Housing Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Helps migrant and seasonal farm workers with rent and utilities payments through temporary and emergency housing assistance. FNPH serves as an agent for the Department of Labor's program.	Rolling	Varies
Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program, a collaboration between the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and The Commerce Trust Company, aims to support nonprofit organizations and agencies serving low-income individuals facing…	Not published	$15K – $25K
Andrews Foundation Grant The Andrews Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrews Foundation was founded and endowed in 1986 as a family foundation by Richard and Judith Andrews. The Andrews Foundation is dedicated to helping people and communities help themselves.	Not published	Varies
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Operating Grants - Health The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas that serve a range of populations, primarily…	Not published	Varies
Market Match Fund Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An economic development and food access program designed to provide a consistent, annual funding stream to match customer SNAP benefits at Berkshire-area farmers markets.	Not published	Varies
Northwest Corner Gives Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Human Services Grant City of Chesapeake · State Not published · Varies The Chesapeake Human Services Grant aims to support non-profit organizations serving Chesapeake citizens.	Not published	Varies
Freedom in Practice Grants Program Rising Tide Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Freedom in Practice Grants Program, managed by the Rising Tide Foundation, promotes individual empowerment through market-driven solutions.	Not published	Varies
BCBSNM: Blue Impact Major Grants Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico offers Blue Impact Grants to support nonprofit organizations with sustainable programs that align with five key areas of focus, including Economic Opportunity, Nutrition, and Health Solutions.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Community Affiliates Network (CAN) Mini-Grants Woodson Center · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Woodson Center awards mini-grants through its Community Affiliates Network (CAN) to support local grassroots organizations and social entrepreneurs addressing urgent community problems.	Not published	$5K – $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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