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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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Block Grant Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies This program is to assist households with low incomes, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs.	Not published	Varies
Midwifery Service Fund (Community Roots Midwife Collective) Community Roots Midwife Collective · Foundation Ongoing · Varies 'In Colorado, Certified Professional Midwives are not covered by Medicaid and have limited coverage with private insurance. To make midwifery care accessible, Community Roots started the Midwifery Service Fund (MSF) in 2016.	Ongoing	Varies
Brewers Community Foundation Grant Brewers Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Brewers Community Foundation Grant supports nonprofits focused on health, education, recreation, and basic needs, especially for low-income youth and families.	Not published	$1K – $10K
United Response Fund Heart of West Michigan United Way · Foundation Not published · $65K An emergency response fund activated by Heart of West Michigan United Way to provide rapid support to organizations facing immediate strain during community crises. Created in response to the November 2025 federal SNAP benefits delay.	Not published	$65K
Rotary Global Grants Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Global Grants provide funding for humanitarian projects and initiatives that address community needs locally and internationally.	Not published	Varies
Seattle Relief Fund Communities in Schools of Seattle · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K Partnership between Communities In Schools of Greater King County, the City of Seattle, and the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to provide emergency financial assistance to eligible low-income Seattle residents impacted by…	Not published	$1K – $3K
Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The DOE Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety.	Not published	Varies
General Grantmaking Program Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $100K	Rolling	$10K – $100K
Cedar Valley United Way Social Innovation Investments Grant Cedar Valley United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Cedar Valley United Way (Waterloo, IA) makes Social Innovation grants (~$50k pool) to break the cycle of systemic poverty; reviewed on a rolling/per-need basis (deadline=null).	Not published	Varies
Mardag Foundation: Responsive Grant Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means by which to give back to and strengthen her…	Not published	Varies
Merancas Foundation Grants Merancas Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Merancas Foundation, established in 1989, is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. It supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on providing pathways to self-sufficiency and helping individuals in crisis.	Not published	Varies
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Program Grants - Jobs The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission of meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty by providing grants across five focus areas that serve a range of populations, primarily…	Not published	Varies
Accessing Healthy Foods The Colorado Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Letter of Inquiry Deadline above designates the deadline to register for The Colorado Trust’s grants portal which is required to apply for a grant._ All Coloradans have fair and equal opportunities to lead healthy, productive lives…	Not published	Varies
Social Justice Grants Saint Thomas Aquinas Church · Foundation Not published · Varies The Social Justice Grants, funded by Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, support agencies that promote mercy and alleviate human suffering.	Not published	Varies
Near & Far Aid Association Grants The Near and Far Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Near & Far Aid Association is dedicated to combating poverty in Fairfield County through its grant-making initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Scholarship Program The Guardsmen · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Existing recipients automatically receive scholarships through 12th grade if they reapply each year, maintain a minimum GPA, and continue to meet financial requirements.	Not published	Up to $2K
Pegasus Prize Grant The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Pegasus Prize, a $50,000 grant from the Dallas Foundation, recognizes innovative nonprofit organizations in Dallas County that utilize data-driven solutions to tackle community challenges.	Not published	$50K
United Way of Central Kentucky Grant Program United Way of Central Kentucky Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies UWCK solves complex and costly community challenges by forging partnerships, mobilizing resources, and finding new solutions. The organization supports programs addressing health, education, and financial stability needs.	Not published	Varies
Grantmaking for Humanitarian Aid and Economic Development Hellenic Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
John and Mary Franklin Foundation Grant The John and Mary Franklin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John and Mary Franklin Foundation Grant aims to break the cycle of poverty by funding organizations that provide essential services such as education, healthcare, and job creation in Atlanta and Georgia.	Not published	Varies
Kenneth King Foundation: Removing Barriers to Employment Grant Kenneth Kendal King Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Kenneth King Foundation's Removing Barriers to Employment Grant aims to enhance job creation and entrepreneurship in Colorado.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Strategic Initiative Grants: Women's Fund Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Winston-Salem Foundation's Women's Fund Grants focus on enhancing economic security for women and girls in Forsyth County, where less than 7% of philanthropic funding targets their needs.	Not published	Up to $15K
Charles Hayward Foundation: Main Grant Programme - Overseas Charles Hayward Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £15,000 The Charles Hayward Foundation's Main Grant Programme supports projects aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth countries in Africa.	Not published	Up to £15,000
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Grant Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation supports nonprofits focused on alleviating poverty and promoting social justice in the South.	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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