Grants for Grassroots Organizations provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
JRCT: Sustainable Future Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The JRCT Sustainable Future Grant Program aims to support…
Just Transition Leadership Program Overview: Front and Centered's initiative to equip community leaders with skills and knowledge needed to drive systemic change and advance a Just Transition across…
Justice and Liberation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Justice and Liberation Fund Grant, administered…
Kansas Health Foundation: Building Power and Equity Partnerships Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The…
Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) Overview: An Indigenous Led Fund within Cultural Survival managed by Indigenous staff and designed to support Indigenous Peoples' community self-determined…
Kentucky Arts Rising Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary Overview Kentucky Arts Rising Grant The Kentucky Arts Council is now…
Keystone Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Keystone Grant Program, funded by the Elmina B.…
Overview Knight Foundation is eager to support a new group of rising civic leaders ready to turn their creative ideas into action—and join a growing network of community leaders transforming Knight…
Lancaster Equity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lancaster County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 03, 2025 Summary The Lancaster Equity Fund Grant offers up to…
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: East Central Illinois Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lumpkin Family Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Land, Health,…
Lawrence County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Lawrence County Community…
Leadership Program - Grassroots Justice Network Academy Status: Applications open Description: The inaugural Leadership Program is the first offering of the Grassroots Justice Network Academy.…
Learning to Listen (L2L) - Education Track Status: Completed Phase 1 Geographic Scope: Puerto Rico Focus Areas: Education system transformation through community-based projects and oversight bodies…
Learning to Listen (L2L) - Transparency & Governance Track Status: Completed Phase 1 Geographic Scope: Puerto Rico Focus Areas: Civic engagement, transparency, municipal accountability, citizen…
Legal Empowerment Leadership Course Status: Past program (3rd annual offering in 2017) Description: A comprehensive course to cultivate a global cadre of leaders committed to legal empowerment with…
Lenny Zakim Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lenny Zakim Fund Amount: Up to US $147,593 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Lenny Zakim Fund Grant aims to empower grassroots organizations…
LexGive365 Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue Grass Community Foundation, Inc. Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary The BGCF365 Grants, initiated by the Blue Grass…
LGBTQ Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Appalachian Community Fund Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The LGBTQ Fund Grant Program, offered by the Appalachian…
LGBTQ Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Just Fund Education Project Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The LGBTQ Grant from Just Fund KY aims to support antiracist…
LGBTQ+ Equality Fund Funder: PLUS1 Website: plus1.org Focus Areas: LGBTQ+ rights and community support Overview PLUS1's LGBTQ+ Equality Fund supports grassroots organizations defending and advancing…