Grants / Social services

Social services grants for nonprofits

4 open federal grants in social services that nonprofits can apply for.

• Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

  AmeriCorps

  Due October 20, 2026 (today)Good fit for small groups

  This grant helps pay for community service projects led by volunteers aged 55 and older. It supports programs that address local needs like food, health, and education. The money can be used for a variety of community…

• OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services

  Office for Victims of Crime

  Due December 1, 2026Up to $3 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps groups that work with victims of human trafficking. It pays for training and support for task forces and legal services. The money helps improve how victims are treated and how cases are handled.

• Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

  Administration for Children and Families - ORR

  Due October 1, 2027$1 million to $100 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for services that support unaccompanied children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian. It pays for home studies and ongoing support after the children are placed with a sponsor.

• Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant

  Administration for Children and Families

  Due November 20, 2026$500,000 to $15 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant helps states and territories improve early care and education systems by investing in technology and data tools. It supports better coordination, quality, and access for children from birth to age five. The…