Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 492 active grants for grassroots organizations in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 17 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 299 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 492; from 340 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $5,000–$33K
Total listed funding: $25.2M; across 299 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 18; 28 with a published date

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USGAA Development Awards American Gaelic Games Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The USGAA Development Awards recognize clubs for initiatives that help them grow and become more rooted in their community. The awards aim to incentivize grassroots membership growth through various club-based activities.	Not published	Varies
ACF: Discovery Grants Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Discovery Grants program provides grant awards to Alaska-based grassroots organizations in order to foster a more effective and sustainable conservation movement through funding to strengthen its leadership base, encourage…	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Funds Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Varies Southern Vision Alliance's rapid response funds are designed to quickly deploy resources to grassroots organizations facing urgent needs and critical moments requiring immediate mobilization and action.	Rolling	Varies
Mary's Pence Grants Mary's Pence · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Mary's Pence funds small organizations with a big vision for systemic change that benefits women and their communities.	Not published	Up to $4K
Grassroots Arts Program Subgrants Randolph Arts Guild Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 Funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs, including: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Priority: Preference is given to organizations whose projects engage multicultural artists and communities.	Not published	$500
Community Food Solutions Grant The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Food Solutions Grant offered by United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania aims to combat food insecurity by providing funding to grassroots organizations that understand the unique needs of their communities.	Not published	Varies
Waters Meet Community Sponsorship Grant Empire Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Empire Health Foundation is committed to strengthening communities through connection and learning by providing sponsorship funding for events that promote health equity and social justice.	Not published	Up to $5K
Together, We Rise Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Together, We Rise is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering communities affected by injustice in Oregon.	Not published	Up to $200K
CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program Circle For Justice Innovations · Foundation Not published · Varies CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program seeks proposals from grassroots organizations led by formerly incarcerated and directly impacted individuals.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Foundation: Community Service Grants Rotary Foundation of Washington DC · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rotary Club of Washington DC (“DC Rotary Club”) established the Rotary Foundation of Washington DC in 1922 to engage in works of charity.	Not published	Varies
Safe Commercial Corridors Grant District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies The Safe Commercial Corridors Grant Program, managed by the District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, aims to enhance public safety and health in local commercial districts.	Not published	Varies
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity - Learning Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity focuses on power-building and advocacy in Western Massachusetts. It aims to support community-based organizations that address systemic inequities faced by marginalized communities.	Not published	Up to $15K
Community Vision Fund- Visionary Grants Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Community Vision Fund (CVF) is an unrestricted fund within the Community Foundation with the ability to be agile due to its discretionary nature. Granting through this fund remains committed to fulfilling community needs and…	Not published	$500 – $10K
Pennywise Grants White Swan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Pennywise supports organizations and projects that are making critical differences by matching creative giving with creative problem solving, generating tangible, positive change through sustainable, grassroots initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Community Issues Horizons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Horizons Foundation's flagship funding program that provides grants to grassroots LGBTQ nonprofits across the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Horizons Foundation, 155 Sansome Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104	Not published	Varies
Reproductive Health Access Fund (PLUS1 x NOISE FOR NOW) PlusOnePlusOnePlusOne · Foundation Not published · Varies The PLUS1 x NOISE FOR NOW Reproductive Health Access Fund supports grassroots organizations working tirelessly throughout the United States to provide and protect reproductive rights.	Not published	Varies
CCF: Grassroots Leadership Grants The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $7K The CCF: Grassroots Leadership Grants aim to empower Waterbury residents and local organizations by providing funding for community-driven projects.	Not published	$5K – $7K
Community Heart & Soul Seed Grants Community Heart & Soul · State Not published · $1M Provides start-up funding for resident-driven groups looking to implement the Community Heart & Soul model in communities with populations under 30,000.	Not published	$1M
Giving Project Grant Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
All In For Central Valley Democracy Fund James B McClatchy Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500K – $2M	Rolling	$500K – $2M
Black United Fund- Community Impact Grants Black United Fund of Oregon · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Black United Fund of Oregon (BUF-OR) provides Community Impact Grants to support the social and economic development of underserved communities in Oregon.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Global Fund for Children Grants: Become a Partner Global Fund for Children · Foundation Not published · Varies The Global Fund for Children invites community-based organizations worldwide to partner in improving the lives of children and youth.	Not published	Varies
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $80K The NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program supports grassroots initiatives in NYC's parks and open spaces, promoting community engagement and environmental stewardship.	Not published	$1K – $80K
The Story of Stuff: Grassroots Grants The Story of Stuff Project · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We’re updating our grantmaking process at this time and are not currently accepting applications.	Not published	Varies

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About grants for grassroots organizations

Grants for grassroots organizations support small, community-led nonprofits doing organizing, mutual aid, advocacy, and direct service close to the people they serve. Because many lack the staff and history that large federal grants require, grassroots groups often rely on community foundations, grassroots-focused intermediaries, and funders such as the Clif Family Foundation that prioritize small budgets and local leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for grassroots organizations award?

Of the 492 grants for grassroots organizations Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 299 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $33K. The largest is $2.9M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for grassroots organizations?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Bread and Roses Community Fund (13), Crossroads Fund Inc (11), Social Justice Fund Northwest (11), Headwaters Foundation for Justice (9), and Southern Vision Alliance (8). In all, 340 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for grassroots organizations due?

Of 492 grants listed, 18 accept applications on a rolling basis, 28 have a published upcoming deadline, 106 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 340 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 54% fall in January–March.

What grants are available for grassroots organizations?

Grassroots funding tends to come as smaller project, capacity-building, and general-operating grants, often with simpler applications than large federal programs. Many funders specifically prioritize organizations with modest annual budgets and leadership rooted in the affected community, and some offer rapid-response or seed grants to emerging groups.

Who funds grassroots nonprofits?

Community foundations, grassroots-focused intermediaries, and values-aligned private funders are the most common sources. Funders such as the Clif Family Foundation support small-to-midsize grassroots groups, and a number of social-justice and movement funds exist specifically to move resources to organizations with small budgets and community-based leadership.

How can a grassroots group without grant experience get started?

Begin with local funders and small community or corporate grants that have lighter application requirements, and consider partnering with a fiscal sponsor if you lack 501(c)(3) status. Building relationships with community foundations, documenting your impact, and starting small all help establish the track record that larger funders look for.

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