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.
Overview _Note: There is no formal application process. We do an extensive hunt for fellows at the start of the year. We depend heavily on our trusted network of doers and funders for referrals on…
Randolph County Hope Fund Funder: United Way of East Central Alabama Geographic Scope: Randolph County, Alabama Purpose: Emergency assistance program providing financial support to individuals and…
Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Francisco Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Rapid Response Fund for…
Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling…
Reed and Carolee Walker Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Reed and Carolee Walker Fund,…
Regional Impact Grants: Willimantic Basic Needs Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The…
Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants: Outreach to Low-Income Pregnant Women Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Amount: US $277,788 Last Updated: August 18, 2025…
Request for Proposals (RFP) - Community Program Funding Funder: United Way of Eastern Frontier Country Geographic Scope: Eastern Frontier Country, Oklahoma - specifically serving: - Pottawatomie…
Residential Low-Income Weatherization Program (RLIWP) Funder: Graham County Electric Cooperative in partnership with Southeastern Arizona Community Action Programs (SEACAP) Program Type: Energy…
Resiliency & Affordability (RAP) Program Overview: Citizens Energy charitable program supporting energy resilience and affordability. Geographic Scope: New York (referenced in site navigation)…
Reverend Noel T. Rudy Grant Purpose: Support the ministries of the Diocese of Saginaw at the discretion of the Catholic Community Foundation Board of Trustees with a special emphasis on grant…
Revitalizing Westmoreland Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Revitalizing Westmoreland Grant Program,…
RFP- Connecting Families with Public Benefits and Tax Credits Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The William Penn Foundation is launching an…
RFP: Improving Arts Education for Public and Private Preschools with an Emphasis on Low to Modest Income Families Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation Amount: US $20,000 -…
Richmond Christmas Mother Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Greater Richmond & Petersburg Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Richmond Christmas Mother Fund Grant, established in…
Robert C. Saffold Scholarship Funder: Florida Non-Profit Housing Inc. (FNPH) Purpose: Provides financial assistance with higher education and vocational training expenses to low-income high school…
Robin Hood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robin Hood Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Robin Hood Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in New York City…
Robinson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robinson Foundation Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by…
Rosewood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rosewood Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Rosewood Foundation, founded by Caroline Rose Hunt,…
Rotary Global Grants Overview: Global Grants provide funding for humanitarian projects and initiatives that address community needs locally and internationally. Geographic Scope: International and…