Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 636 active poverty alleviation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Pegasus Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Pegasus Prize, a $50,000 grant from the Dallas…
Pennywise Grants Overview: Pennywise supports organizations and projects that are making critical differences by matching creative giving with creative problem solving, generating tangible, positive…
Petree Grant Purpose: Support the care of children, youth, the aging or needy, and disadvantaged Geographic Scope: Oklahoma Eligibility: - Institutions, agencies, and nonprofit corporations - Must be…
Philadelphia DAO Forfeiture Fund- Housing, Food Security, Anti-Poverty and Racial Justice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Philadelphia Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,003 Last Updated:…
Phoenix CARES Act Status: Currently closed to new applications (application limit reached as of extraction date) Geographic Scope: City of Phoenix residents only Focus Areas: - Utility bill…
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation Basic…
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Employment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation…
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Housing Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation Basic…
Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Access to Post-Secondary Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary…
Play It Forward Overview: USA Ultimate's financial aid and membership support program for youth from underserved communities, helping eliminate financial barriers to playing ultimate. Focus Areas: -…
Pokagon Band Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pokagon Fund Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Pokagon Fund, established through a 2000 agreement, supports communities…
Pokagon Fund Discretionary Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pokagon Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Pokagon Fund Discretionary Grants support projects that…
Overview _NOTE: Polk Bros. Foundation’s longstanding funding strategies — those featured on this page — are being phased out. In fall 2024, the Foundation announced new goals focused on making more…
Poverty Relief Grants Funder: Episcopal Impact Fund Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area (Diocese of California) Mission: Support congregations and organizations addressing the root causes of…
Power of One Program Type: Utility Assistance Grant for BGE Residential Customers Funder: Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc Geographic Scope: BGE service territory (Maryland) Focus Areas: Financial…
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Presbyterian Committee on the…
Presbyterian Committee on the Self–Development of People Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Presbyterian Committee on the…
A HUD-funded competitive grant program supporting preservation and revitalization of manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities (MHCs). The Kentucky program includes two primary…
Preservation Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: Emergency assistance for vetted projects facing extraordinary circumstances Overview: The Preservation Fund provides emergency…
Produce Perks (SNAP/EBT Match Program) Status: Currently paused in some regions of Ohio as of April 1, 2026, due to USDA grant termination. Organization is actively seeking new funding to restore the…
Poverty Alleviation Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.