Social Services Grants for Nonprofits

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Albion Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 19, 2026

The Albion Community Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of the greater Albion, MI, area.

The Andersons Charitable Fund supports general charitable…

The Energy Cooperative Round Up Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • November 18, 2025 and January 20, March 24, May 19, July 21, September 22 and November 17, 2026
  • The deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced.

The Energy Cooperative Round Up Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the communities served by the Energy Cooperative, including Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin,…

Albion Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 19, 2026

The Albion Community Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of the greater Albion, MI, area.

The Rotary Charitable Fund supports organizations in the greater…

Vermeer Charitable Foundation

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Application Deadline:

October 27, 2025, February 18, May 20, August 19, and November 18, 2026

Grant Range:
$100 - $190700
Average Grant:
$23525

The Vermeer Charitable Foundation primarily provides support to nonprofit organizations in central Iowa, with emphasis on the Pella area.

The Foundation supports select Christian,…

Polisseni Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Board Meeting Date: May 20, 2026

Note: Applications must be received two weeks prior to the scheduled board meeting date.

Grant Range:
$1000 - $166700
Average Grant:
$18911

The Polisseni Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations meeting community needs and improving the quality of life in upstate New York.

The Foundation's areas of interest…

Black Hawk County Gaming Association

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: May 20 and September 22, 2026 and January 25, 2027
  • Applications deadline: June 22 and October 20, 2026 and February 22, 2027

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Cedar Valley region of Iowa. The primary focus is on Black Hawk County, with…

Laura May Stewart Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 20 and September 20, annually

Grant Range:
$1371 - $10000
Average Grant:
$5845

The Laura May Stewart Foundation supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations for the direct benefit of the residents of Banning and Beaumont, CA.

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The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey

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Application Deadline:
  • Proposals of less than $35,000: none
  • Proposals of $35,000 and up: November 20, 2025 and February 11, May 20 and  August 13, 2026
     
Grant Range:
$25000 - $100000

The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey is dedicated to reducing disparities in the delivery of healthcare and improving access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations in the greater…

Social services are essential for helping the vulnerable individuals and families within our communities. However, there are significant gaps in social services in many regions, gaps which only look set to widen. There are many nonprofits willing to step in to fill this gap. But they are only able to do so thanks to the funding provided by social services grants.

These grants can be used for all sorts of programs and initiatives. These run the entire gamut of social services and the nonprofits involved in them - these grants could be put towards counseling, therapy, housing support, child welfare, senior services or job training, just for starters.

Social services grants are given out by an equally diverse range of nonprofit organizations. Traditionally this included federal organizations, such as the Department of Health and Human Services. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Kresge Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

When drafting social services grants, it's important to accumulate data relevant to your nonprofit’s mission. Exactly what data this is will depend on the purpose of your nonprofit and the gap it seeks to fill, but will likely include demographic statistics on things like poverty, homelessness or mental health. A good place to get started would be the U.S. Census Bureau. 

If you need more guidance on writing excellent grant proposals, make sure to check out our full overview on the topic. You can also start to browse a selection of social services grants right here, all open for applications.