Grants to Support Basic Needs of Those Experiencing Poverty
GrantID: 72433
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $30,000
Summary
This grant opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving individuals and families with limited resources within a single Northeastern U.S. state. Funding is intended for organizations that address basic needs and promote stability for children, adults, and families experiencing economic hardship. Eligible applicants are nonprofit entities with a demonstrated history of delivering direct services that respond to essential community needs. Businesses and individuals are not eligible to apply.
Grant funding is designed to support activities that improve access to food, safe housing, and other critical supports that contribute to family and community well-being. Funds may be used for direct program expenses as well as certain operating costs when those expenses are clearly connected to service delivery. The intent is to help organizations maintain core services, strengthen internal capacity, and respond to ongoing or increasing demand for assistance across urban, suburban, and rural regions of the state.
Awards vary based on organizational size, scope of services, and demonstrated need. Funding is typically distributed across multiple nonprofit recipients statewide and is awarded for use over a defined period, allowing organizations flexibility to allocate resources where they can have the most immediate and meaningful impact. Support may be used to sustain existing programs, enhance service quality, or expand reach to underserved populations.
Priority is generally given to efforts that support families with children, individuals facing food or housing insecurity, and communities disproportionately affected by poverty. Applications are reviewed with consideration of community impact, organizational capacity, and alignment with shared goals related to stability and well-being.
Overall, this grant opportunity seeks to strengthen community-based nonprofits that provide essential services, reduce hardship, and promote long-term stability for residents throughout the state by addressing fundamental needs through practical, service-oriented solutions.
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