Poverty Alleviation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 620 active poverty alleviation grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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NSLA Founder's Award National Summer Learning Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognize outstanding informal or drop-in model summer learning programs that demonstrate excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development for low-income children and youth	Not published	Varies
Poverty Relief Grants Episcopal Impact Fund FKA Episcopal Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Grant CPPS Heritage Mission Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Grant supports initiatives aligned with Precious Blood Spirituality, focusing on dignity, healing, and community solidarity.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Employment The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Employment aims to enhance job opportunities for low-income individuals facing barriers such as disabilities or housing insecurity.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Belmont Cragin Equity Fund (BCEF) Northwest Side Housing Center · Foundation Not published · $550 – $350M Modeled after national and global Universal Basic Income programs, the Belmont Cragin Equity Fund promotes the idea that government should provide citizens unconditional basic income to break cycles of poverty and help families meet basic…	Not published	$550 – $350M
Life Science Cares General Grantmaking Program Life Science Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Staff, Board of Directors, Boards of Managers, and Grant Review Committees use both quantitative and qualitative criteria to select organizations through a competitive process.	Not published	Varies
Community Investment Fund Tri-County United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
City of Birmingham CDBG Property Protect Project (Will Execution Program) Legal Services Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Austin Futures Grants Charitable Holdings II · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting nonprofits in Central Texas. ACF awarded $1.1 Million to 29 Nonprofits in a recent cycle.	Not published	Varies
Annual Impact Grant United Way Fox Cities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way Fox Cities invests in programs and initiatives that address community needs and create lasting change across four key impact areas. Funding is available for programs aligned with the following impact areas:	Not published	Varies
Multi-Year Grants The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is launching its Multi-Year Grants program, with applications opening in January 2026 for funding starting in July 2026.	Not published	Varies
Tomberg & Brecher Charitable Funds Grant Tomberg Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Tomberg Family Philanthropies supports impactful programs in education, health, environment, and poverty alleviation, focusing on projects that empower communities for sustainable change.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Mellon Foundation: Economic Mobility Grant Richard King Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard King Mellon Foundation's Economic Mobility program is currently accepting grant applications through its General Application.	Not published	Varies
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Skills, Training, Employment, Program To Success (STEPS) Grant New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The SNAP STEPS program, initiated by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, aims to empower SNAP recipients by providing essential training, career services, and employment opportunities.	Not published	Up to $500K
Tarrant Foundation: Community Grants Richard E and Deborah L · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE:_ _The Tarrant Foundation is closed to new solicitations._ Since 2005, the Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation has been one of the most active private foundations in Vermont.	Not published	Varies
Global Disability Development Fund (GDDF) and Africa Fund (AF) RI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Erie's Future Fund Scholarship Early Connections Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A high-quality preschool scholarship for income-eligible families of children up to two years prior to Kindergarten eligibility, who reside in Erie County.	Not published	Varies
Good Samaritan Fund Lexington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To subtly help children and students have the full, meaningful experience of going to school without worrying about being different from other kids.	Not published	Varies
Large Economic Development Grant Impact Harrisburg · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must demonstrate impact in at least one of the following areas: Recent grants in this category included:	Not published	Varies
Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust Grant Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust, established in 2015, aims to alleviate poverty in Utah, reflecting the philanthropic spirit of its founders, Jerry Bruce Petersen and Cecilia.	Not published	Varies
Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation Grant The Elmer R Deaver Foundation IDT · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation Grant, established in 1947 by Elmer Roe Deaver, supports organizations that aid Philadelphia residents in poverty relief.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Rental Assistance Fund (CARAF) Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $650	Rolling	Up to $650
Jolley Foundation Grant The Jolley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Jolley Foundation Grant offers up to $100,000 to charitable organizations that are 501(c)(3) exempt and based in South Carolina.	Not published	$100K
MDRT Foundation Global Grant Million Dollar Round Table Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $50K The MDRT Foundation Global Grant supports various charitable initiatives that align with the interests of its members, primarily financial advisors.	Not published	$1K – $50K

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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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