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.
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…
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…
Life Comes From It (LCFI) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tides Foundation Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Life Comes From It Grant, funded by the Tides Foundation, supports grassroots…
Lightning Community Hero Nonprofit Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lightning Foundation Inc Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Lightning Community Hero program honors…
Love Your Block Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Newark Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Love Your Block Mini-Grant, funded by the City of Newark, aims to…
Make A Difference Day Grants Funder: Newman's Own (primary grant sponsor) and Gannett Foundation (all-star grant) Award Amount: $10,000 grants Purpose: Honor and support outstanding volunteer…
Make Golf Your Thing Grant Program Status: Ongoing grant program with multiple funding rounds Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Increasing golf participation among underrepresented…
Marlborough Greater Together Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Marlborough Greater…
Martha’s Table Community Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Martha's Table Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Martha’s Table Community Impact Fund aims to…
Mary's Pence Grants Funder: Mary's Pence, Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN, US) Website: maryspence.org EIN: 36-3556481 Overview Mary's Pence funds small organizations with a big vision for systemic change…
Mccune Foundation: Project & General Operating Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: McCune Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The McCune Foundation provides…
Overview For Grantseekers The Foundation supports grassroots groups with a strong community base that are addressing critical issues in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties through community organizing…