Poverty Grants for Nonprofits

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Avenue NYC Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026

The Avenue NYC Grant Program, administered by the New York City Department of Small Business Services, funds community-based development organizations (CBDOs) carrying out programs targeting…

Forest County Potawatomi Foundation

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Application Deadline:

January 22, May 22, September 22, annually

The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation, a tribal foundation, primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin, with emphasis on the Milwaukee area.

The Foundation is dedicated to:…

Solcz Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Proposal forms: May 22, 2026
  • Applications: July 3, 2026
     

The Solcz Family Foundation is committed to improving the welfare of the Windsor-Essex, ON, community, with a focus on supporting projects and programs that provide opportunities for children,…

Delta Dental of Missouri

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Application Deadline:
  • Letter of Intent: May 22, 2026
  • Full Applications:  June 5, 2026

Delta Dental of Missouri is committed to advancing oral health and overall health for individuals, children, and families in Missouri. 

Through the Oral Health Grant Program, funding…

Seawell Elam Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Proposal letters: May 22, 2026
  • Grant applications: September 25, 2026
Grant Range:
$10000 - $15000
Average Grant:
$11833

The mission of the Seawell Elam Foundation is to improve the quality of life for those living in Austin, TX, and the surrounding communities by funding nonprofit organizations that …

West Vancouver Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The West Vancouver Foundation supports programs and projects that serve the North Shore community, including West Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Transformation Grant supports community…

Nell J. Redfield Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be received at least ten days before quarterly meetings of the directors, which are held on the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December.

Grant Range:
$5000 - $500000
Average Grant:
$49338

The Nell J. Redfield Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Washoe County, NV.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

  • healthcare;
  • medical research;
    • …

Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 26 and November 17, 2026

Grant Range:
$1300 - $35000
Average Grant:
$9474

The Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation supports programs that promote the physical and mental well-being of the citizens of Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties of Ohio.

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Addressing poverty is essential for promoting social equity, improving communities and protecting our democracy. Of course, poverty is still endemic to many areas of the world, including the United States. This is why there are many nonprofits that have made anti-poverty efforts their main mission, working tirelessly to try to address the effects and causes of poverty.

These nonprofits can only do their good work, of course, thanks to the generous funding provided by poverty grants. These grants can be put towards a wide range of projects and initiatives. These can include direct aid given in the form of housing, healthcare or food. They can also involve funding workforce development, or job training initiatives. 

There are many different entities that provide these kinds of grants, including many private foundations, such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation or the Ford Foundation. 

When drafting poverty grant proposals, you need to collect extensive and relevant data. You need to prove both the extent of poverty across the community you are targeting, and the negative effects of that poverty. A good place to start searching for useful statistics could include the Pew Research Center or the World Bank. 

If you need further guidance on writing great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a selection of poverty grants right here, all open for applications.