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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Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity - Emerging Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity aims to empower community-based organizations in Western Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $30K
Regranting Program (Youth & Frontline) New Economy Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K NEC's Regranting Program provides small grants ("micro-grants") to youth-led and student-led projects working on a variety of campaigns and initiatives aligned with building a new economy and solidarity economy principles.	Not published	Up to $5K
Warroad Area Community Fund Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Warroad Area Community Fund, part of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors in Warroad, Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Pollination Project -Daily Grant Program The Pollination Project Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Pollination Project's Daily Grant Program offers 365 microgrants of up to $500 each year to empower grassroots initiatives worldwide. This program aims to uplift volunteers and support projects that foster community-driven change.	Not published	Up to $500
Tenant Outreach Fund- Urgent Needs Grants Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies Seeding Justice received a $1M grant from the legislature through Oregon Housing and Community Services to support residents who The funds are part of an allocation in a bill the Oregon Legislature passed in 2024 to address the state’s…	Not published	Varies
Park & Trail Partnership Grant (PTPG) Program Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $2.5M Since 2016, the program has supported necessary maintenance and improvement projects across the state's parks and trails. The program focuses on grassroots nonprofits and emphasizes DEIA principles.	Not published	$2.5M
Community Based Organization Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Issues grants to community organizations for organizing campaigns and self-help efforts.	Not published	Varies
The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) Grassroots Grants Arts Council of Moore County · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) Grassroots Grants aim to enhance access to quality arts experiences across the state.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Grants - Movement- and Power-Building Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Movement- and Power-Building program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to empower organizations focused on racial justice and community-based solutions.	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ Fund Grant Program Appalachian Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The LGBTQ Fund Grant Program, offered by the Appalachian Community Fund, supports grassroots social change in Central Appalachia.	Not published	Up to $2K
Community Change Grants America Walks Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Community Change Grants program aims to provide support to America Walks' network of advocates, grassroots organizers, organizations, and agencies using innovative, engaging, and inclusive programs and projects to create tangible…	Not published	$2K
CitizensNYC Neighborhood Grants (All In / Community Leaders / Neighborhood Business) Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC), one of the city's oldest and largest micro-granting organizations (50 years), offers grants of up to $5,000 to support local leaders, community/resident-led groups, and small businesses…	Rolling	Up to $5K
AMP the GOOD Grant Program Amplify GR · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K AMP the GOOD is a grant program that funds initiatives supporting projects that build connections and relationships within the Boston Square and Oakdale neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $1K
ACT Grants Program (ID) City of Boise · State Not published · Up to $3K The ACT Grants Program by the City of Boise offers up to $2,500 for neighborhood associations to fund community projects and events. Applications are competitive and accepted year-round, with two funding rounds annually.	Not published	Up to $3K
Native Voices Rising Grants Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Native Voices Rising (NVR) offers grants to empower Native-led grassroots organizations in the U.S. With over $16 million awarded since inception, NVR focuses on enhancing lives through collective action and advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Free Rivers Fund Grants Free Rivers Fund · Foundation Not published · €1,000 - €2,000 The Free Rivers Fund (FRF) provides essential financial support for grassroots initiatives that aim to protect free-flowing rivers from dams and development projects.	Not published	€1,000 - €2,000
Neighborhood Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Rhode Island Community Foundation's Neighborhood Grants program fosters community engagement by providing funding of $1,000 to $10,000 for resident-led projects.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Community Solutions Grants March Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K A multi-year funding initiative supporting nonprofits executing ground-level, community-driven strategies to tackle systemic issues and empower communities. First round awarded $450,000 across five organizations in May 2025.	Not published	$50K – $150K
BCYF: Grassroots Fund Grant Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The BCYF: Grassroots Fund aims to provide $50,000 annual grants for five years to twelve eligible Baltimore-based nonprofit organizations serving youth under 24.	Not published	Up to $250K
Northern Lowcountry Grants: N.E.W. Fund (Neighborhoods Energized to Win) Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Northern Lowcountry Grants: N.E.W. Fund, supported by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, provides essential funding and resources to low and moderate-income neighborhoods in Charleston and Colleton Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Kansas Health Foundation: Building Power and Equity Partnerships Initiative Grant Kansas Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Kansas Health Foundation's Building Power and Equity Partnerships Initiative aims to advance racial and health equity by funding 30 organizations tackling health disparities across Kansas.	Not published	Up to $100K
Pathways Grants Programme- Grass Roots Programme Housing Pathways · Foundation Not published · £250 - £5,000 The Pathways Grants Programme, managed by Housing Pathways, supports small community and voluntary groups in Ealing, focused on providing affordable housing and aid to disadvantaged individuals.	Not published	£250 - £5,000
Food and Farm Communications Fund: Wildseed Grants Food and Farm Communications Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Food and Farm Communications Fund's Wildseed Grants program supports grassroots organizations in the U.S. that aim to bring transformative change to food and agricultural systems.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Seventh Generation Fund Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Today, our purpose remains as our founders originally envisioned. Dedicated to Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination and the sovereignty of Native nations.	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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