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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Job Training Economic Development Program (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K The Job Training Economic Development Program (IL) aims to support under-employed, unemployed, and underrepresented individuals by providing career pathways and essential services for workforce re-entry.	Not published	$250K – $750K
Sharing Montgomery Fund Grant Greater Washington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Sharing Montgomery Fund Grant, administered by The Greater Washington Community Foundation, supports nonprofits in Montgomery County focused on low-income residents.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Marian Foundation Grant Marian Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Providing Hope and Support for Our Neighbors In Need_ The Marian Foundation is a charitable trust which was established with the purpose of aiding and supporting area service organizations for educational, scientific, religious, and…	Not published	Varies
Royce B. Walden and Bert E. Roper Fund for Migrant or At-Risk Youth Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Health Leads Expansion Grant The Physicians Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Community Needs Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ The Foundation supports programs providing for an individual’s basic needs, such as access to food, clothing and adequate…	Not published	Varies
CNL Charitable Foundation Grants CNL Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CNL Charitable Foundation Grants, initiated by CNL Financial Group founder Jim Seneff, aim to enhance community well-being in Central Florida.	Not published	Varies
Weatherization Assistance Program Community Action Partnership of North Dakota Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies North Dakota Community Action Agencies have been weatherizing homes since 1976. The Weatherization Assistance Program uses various measures to increase energy efficiency in homes while strengthening the health and safety of the home.	Not published	Varies
Pokagon Band Grants The Pokagon Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Pokagon Fund, established through a 2000 agreement, supports communities near Band Trust Lands by providing strategic grants aimed at reducing poverty, enhancing education, and promoting community vitality.	Not published	Up to $8K
Robinson Foundation Grant Robinson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions.	Not published	Varies
Foundation for the Mid South Grant Foundation for the Mid South Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Update: Foundation For The Mid South is starting an intensive Strategic Sprint to improve and grow strategically. To focus on this effort, we are pausing new grant requests until January 2025.	Not published	Varies
Trinity Grants: Neighborhood Support: Downtown Fund Trinity Church Wall Street · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K Trinity Grants: Neighborhood Support: Downtown Fund aims to enhance the emotional well-being of Lower Manhattan's communities.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Everychild Foundation Annual Grant The Everychild Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1M Projects that fill critical and unmet needs of children in the Los Angeles area by easing suffering due to: Since at least 2000, the foundation has awarded annual grants to agencies serving children in Los Angeles.	Not published	$1M
FRCC Promise Program Front Range Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The FRCC Promise Program is designed to remove financial barriers and ensure students have the resources and support they need to succeed at FRCC.	Not published	Varies
City of Mobile CDBG 'Leaving a Legacy' Heir Property Program Legal Services Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Negative Economic Impact (SLFRF) Governor's Office of Planning and Budget · State Not published · Varies This program funds projects that respond to economic harms to workers, families, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector.	Not published	Varies
Austin Futures Grants ACF Bright Leaf Preserve · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CCFPHX: Giving Circle Grants Catholic Community Foundation for the Diocese of Phoenix · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catholic Community Foundation's Giving Circle Grant Program empowers local nonprofits by allowing them to present funding needs directly to donor members.	Not published	Varies
Make A Difference Grants Salina Area United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
TFish Fund Grant Transparent Fish Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The TFish Fund Grant aims to alleviate poverty in East Asia by empowering small but impactful NGOs to achieve sustainability and transparency.	Not published	Up to $10K
Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund Grant, established by the late philanthropist Raymond Suckling, provides annual funding of $500,000 to support programs that uplift low-income residents in Sewickley and nearby areas.	Not published	$25K – $150K
2026 Financial Empowerment Major Grant United Way of Story County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K	Not published	Up to $100K
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $600 EAP helps income-eligible households reduce their energy burden with assistance grants paid directly to utility providers. The program assists families with low incomes in managing utility costs during the critical heating season.	Not published	Up to $600
Murphy Family Foundation Grant Murphy Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Murphy Family Foundation, established in 1986, focuses on combating poverty in the greater Cleveland area. It primarily supports organizations that provide food, shelter, and educational services to the disadvantaged.	Not published	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.

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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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