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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Community Investment United Way of Washington County-East · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Washington County East raises funds locally that stay in the community to support programs and initiatives of local agencies.	Not published	Varies
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America: Financial Stability Grant Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Allianz Life Insurance Company's Financial Stability Grant aims to reduce barriers to economic inclusion by supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance financial stability for low- to moderate-income families.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Family Development Account Tax Credit Program Grant Missouri Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Family Development Account Tax Credit Program, managed by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, provides essential financing for community organizations to support low-income families in matched savings initiatives.	Not published	Up to $100K
Hillcrest Foundation Grant Hillcrest Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $300K The Hillcrest Foundation Grant, established in 1958, supports Texas charitable organizations focused on education, health, and poverty relief.	Not published	$10K – $300K
Grant Funding Delaware Valley Regional Economic · Foundation Not published · Varies To support projects related to promoting and enhancing job growth and community development with measurable economic development and/or job impact.	Not published	Varies
FY27 RFP COAEEAP27007 for TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE for NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) GRANT PROPOSAL Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · $50M	Not published	$50M
Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program made environmentally friendly vehicles accessible and affordable to income-qualified Californians.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Local Community Development Initiative (LCDI) Program The Amalfi Jets Charitable Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The LCDI Program is an Amalfi Foundation Initiative which takes a proactive and individualized approach to philanthropy focused on directly changing the lives of those experiencing homelessness and/or extreme poverty.	Rolling	Varies
U.S. Venture Program Grants US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation supports initiatives that drive self-sufficiency and community enrichment for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
Camp-Younts Foundation Grant Camp-Younts Fdnunrestricted UA Tr · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Camp-Younts Foundation Grant, established in 1955, focuses on supporting organizations that assist poor and needy individuals in Virginia and Metro Atlanta, Georgia.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation Grant The Lewis a and Donna M Patterson Char Fdn · Foundation Not published · $5K The Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in western Pennsylvania by supporting arts, cultural enrichment, higher education, care for the poor, and health care research.	Not published	$5K
Human Services and Education Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Human Services and Education Grant, offered by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, provides up to $25,000 to support programs addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals and educational initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
Seeds of Sustainability- Capacity Building Grant Program The Western New York Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seeds of Sustainability Capacity Building Grant Program, offered by the Western New York Foundation, aims to empower nonprofit organizations with the resources needed to enhance their operational capacity.	Not published	Varies
WFCI Annual Grant Round Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Women’s Fund of Central Indiana mobilizes people, ideas and investments so every woman and girl in our community has an equitable opportunity to reach her full potential – no matter her place, race or identity.	Not published	Varies
Economic Security & Dignity Grant Program The California Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To be healthy, people need the stability, confidence and aspiration gained through earning a reliable and growing income, building up a financial cushion, and owning assets.	Not published	Varies
Alexandra Armstrong Innovation Grant Foundation for Financial Planning Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Alexandra Armstrong Innovation Grant, offered by the Foundation for Financial Planning, recognizes nonprofits that demonstrate exceptional creativity and impact in pro bono financial planning services.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Family Opportunity Fund United Way of Putnam County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ackerman Foundation Grants The Ackerman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ackerman Foundation, established in 1992, aims to enhance the vitality of central Indiana by supporting organizations that promote self-sufficiency for the underprivileged and initiatives that improve educational outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants: Access to Post-Secondary Education The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Economic Mobility Grants aim to enhance access to post-secondary education for low-income families.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Food Security Fund Denver Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The DPS Foundation Food Security Fund removes barriers so students can thrive by providing flexible food assistance to students and families across Denver Public Schools who experience food insecurity.	Not published	Varies
Youth Recreational Scholarships Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation provides scholarships to enable low-income or at-risk youth in Loveland to participate in recreational programming. The foundation receives over 200 scholarship requests annually.	Not published	Varies
Solar Program (The Solstice Project) Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Varies CAP-HC partners with All Energy Solar to make solar energy more accessible to families with low income.	Not published	Varies
The Salvador Fund Grant Gorge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $4K The Salvador Fund Grant offers financial support ranging from $250 to $3,500 to nonprofit organizations in the mid-Columbia region of Oregon and Washington.	Not published	$250 – $4K
Women's Fund Grants The Stateline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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