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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2026 Energy Assistance Outreach Funding Awards Energy Outreach Colorado · Foundation Not published · $605K Funding to support community-based energy assistance outreach efforts across Colorado.	Not published	$605K
MetroWest- Human Services Grant Program Community Foundation for MetroWest Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The MetroWest Human Services Grant Program, managed by the Foundation for MetroWest, aims to build strong families and communities by providing general operating grants to organizations serving underrepresented individuals.	Not published	Up to $20K
Orskov Foundation: Dr Neville Suttle scholarships Grant The Orksov Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,500 The Ørskov Foundation is offering the Dr Neville Suttle scholarships for graduate students from low-income countries, focusing on sustainable land use and poverty alleviation.	Not published	Up to £2,500
ProPhilanthropy Fund Advancing Compassion Project · Foundation Rolling · Varies Advancing Compassion Project's microfinance support program for projects that are proactively and efficiently promoting individual and community development.	Rolling	Varies
El Paso County Community Development Block Grant El Paso County, Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2009, El Paso County Community Development Block Grant funds have been awarded to local jurisdictions and non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
CFWT: Community Funds Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of West Texas offers the Community Funds Grant, designed to support a variety of community needs through targeted funding.	Not published	Up to $10K
Consumers Energy Foundation Grant Consumers Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Consumers Energy Foundation Grant aims to assist Michigan communities by funding innovative projects that enhance people's lives, protect the environment, and promote economic prosperity.	Not published	$5K – $50K
The Bohemian Fund Grant [previously Pharos Fund and Muse] Bohemian Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bohemian Fund believes in creating an equitable community where everyone belongs.	Not published	Varies
The Dakota Foundation Program-Related Investments and Grants Dakota Foundation Dtd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dakota Foundation seeks to combine business discipline with charitable intentions to address social issues through grants and program-related investments.	Not published	Varies
Thriving Community Impact Fund: Support Grants Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Thriving Community Impact Fund offers grants up to $2,499 to support local programs that enhance community health and well-being.	Not published	Up to $2K
Main Street Community Foundation Grants Program Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Barnes Memorial Trust C/O Main Street Community · Foundation Not published · Varies Since the Foundation's founding in 1995, grant programs have been supported by the generosity of many donors.	Not published	Varies
ACDS Community Support Grants Arundel Community Development Services Inc · Foundation Not published · US $15,000 - US $50,000 The ACDS Community Support Grants empower nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County to enhance their effectiveness and impact.	Not published	US $15,000 - US $50,000
Albert Haller Foundation Community Grants Albert Haller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to charitable organizations and for capital projects benefiting Clallam County, Washington.	Not published	Varies
Saw Island Foundation: Social Change, Faith-Based and Special Grants Saw Island Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saw Island Foundation provides Social Change, Faith-Based, and Special Grants to nonprofit organizations focused on community betterment. They support initiatives that enhance economic security and promote Christian education.	Not published	Varies
We Raise Foundation: Emerging Leader Grant We Raise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The We Raise Foundation's Emerging Leader Grant supports early-career leaders at Christian organizations developing innovative programs addressing poverty, violence, and inequality.	Not published	$15K
Family Services Program - TOPS (Transition Out of Poverty Services) Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies TOPS is a comprehensive program designed to help low-income individuals achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency through structured support and skill-building. Currently out of funds.	Not published	Varies
Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Grant Seattle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Grant, managed by the Seattle Foundation, empowers grassroots organizations in South Seattle, White Center, and Kent to enhance community engagement and influence.	Not published	Up to $8K
United Way Of The Bluegrass: Collective Impact Grant United Way of the Bluegrass Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) is committed to fighting for the education, financial stability, and basic needs of everyone in Central Kentucky.	Not published	Varies
FRBF: Youth Board Grants Frances P Bunnelle Foundation Coastal Community Foundation of SC · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation offers the Youth Board Grants to enhance Georgetown County's quality of life.	Not published	Up to $3K
Salvation Army Christmas Program The Thielen Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual tradition since 2018 providing comprehensive holiday support and year-round assistance to families in need, combining gift-giving with personal mentorship and encouragement.	Not published	Varies
AARP Foundation Grantmaking Program AARP Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
J. J. Keller Foundation Small Grant J J Keller Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The J. J. Keller Foundation Small Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations that address the needs of vulnerable populations in Northeast Wisconsin.	Not published	Up to $25K
Emergency Housing Assistance Program Great Northern Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K This program provides rent, security deposit, mortgage payment assistance, and/or hazard insurance for those who have lost their job or substantial income due to COVID-19.	Not published	Up to $2K
Jewish Women's Foundation Grants Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago · Foundation Not published · $413K	Not published	$413K

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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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