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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Cash for Reentry 4-CT Corp · Foundation Not published · $50 – $500 Guaranteed income pilot providing recurring, unconditional, no-strings-attached cash assistance ($500/month for 12 months) to formerly incarcerated individuals.	Not published	$50 – $500
ECF Grant Program Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia · Foundation Not published · Varies The ECF Grant Program supports the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta by funding ministries that address poverty and oppression.	Not published	Varies
Homelessness Prevention Funding Division of Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding for homelessness prevention projects. Part of the Division of Housing's competitive funding cycles.	Not published	Varies
Cordes Fellowship Cordes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bucks County Foundation: Impact Bucks Grant Bucks County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Bucks County Foundation's Impact Bucks Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by supporting nonprofits focused on improving economic self-sufficiency for socially and economically disadvantaged populations.	Not published	Up to $75K
Sunlight Giving Grants Sunlight Giving · Foundation Not published · Varies Sunlight Giving Grants aim to foster vibrant, diverse communities by ensuring all families have access to essential resources such as stable shelter, food security, and quality healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Resiliency & Affordability (RAP) Program Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Citizens Energy charitable program supporting energy resilience and affordability.	Not published	Varies
Michelson Spark Grants: Student Basic Needs Funding Cycle The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Michelson Spark Grants focus on addressing urgent educational needs in California, promoting innovative solutions that enhance student persistence and graduation rates.	Not published	Up to $25K
Community Impact Fund Saint John's Communities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Builds capacity of organizations in the wider Milwaukee community by supporting the creation of lasting solutions to the negative consequences of poverty, discrimination and chronic health conditions among older adults.	Not published	Varies
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation: Changing the Narrative The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: When you first set up an account, you’ll be asked to share a brief summary of your idea. Proposed ideas must have a direct impact within the state of Arkansas and align with AR Equity 2025.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Our review committee will evaluate all Initial Applications (see pre-proposal deadline) and recommend a select number to be invited to the Full Proposal stage._ United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania funds community partners…	Not published	Varies
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Arizona DES) Trellis · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IDHS Employment Barrier Reduction Fund Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $3M The IDHS Employment Barrier Reduction Fund Grant aims to alleviate financial and logistical challenges faced by low-income individuals in Illinois.	Not published	$3M
Town Fair Tire Foundation Grant Town Fair Tire Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Town Fair Tire Foundation Grant supports local organizations in New England, focusing on social, health, and educational services.	Not published	Varies
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Operating Grants - Education 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
Greater Cincinnati Literacy Grant ($100,000 - Collaborative Program) Scripps Howard Fund · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
Near & Far Aid Grants The Near and Far Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Near & Far Aid supports agencies and programs in three main areas: Near & Far Aid funds innovative approaches and partnerships that are the foundation for lasting change.	Not published	Varies
Community & Economic Prosperity Grants James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If you have an idea for a grant request that you would like the foundation to consider, the first step is to submit a concept paper through our online portal.	Not published	Varies
2026 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program HCR CDBG · State Not published · Varies The NYS CDBG Program provides federal funding to eligible cities, towns, villages, and counties to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for…	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Housing The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Basic Needs Grants: Housing aims to address housing insecurity in Allegheny County, particularly among low-income renters.	Not published	$10K – $75K
California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion – WIC, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (CA) Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion aims to enhance access to fresh fruits and vegetables for WIC, WIC FMNP, and SFMNP shoppers.	Not published	Varies
Warm Homes, Warm Hearts (Utility Assistance Program) Brunswick Electric Membership · Foundation Not published · Varies Warm Homes, Warm Hearts is a utility assistance program designed to help low-income individuals and families afford their electricity bills and avoid service disconnection.	Not published	Varies
Women's Economic Security Grant Program New Mexico Fund for Women and Girls · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K	Not published	$5K – $10K
Project Financing Loan Delaware Valley Regional Economic · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500K DVREDF's main objective is to provide financing to projects that have measurable economic development and/or job impact.	Rolling	Up to $500K

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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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