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.
MCN Voter Engagement Grants Overview: MCN offers grants to support nonprofit organizations conducting voter engagement work in Minnesota, including voter registration, combating misinformation, and…
Members 1st Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Members 1 St Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Members 1st Charitable Foundation…
Memphis Empowerment Fund Overview: Community LIFT's Empowerment Fund provides financial support to grassroots leaders and organizations for community work that improves the quality of life in…
Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Micro-Grant Program Status: Active, fifth annual round launching in 2026 Geographic Scope: Mendocino County, California Funding Amount: At least $100,000…
Meta Local Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Meta Local Community Fund Grant offers up…
Micro-Grants for Africa Overview: Liberty International's micro-grant program offers $1,000 in funding to grassroots African organizations committed to advancing liberty, free markets, and human…
Micro-Investment Grants Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin Program Description: Developed nine years ago from community feedback, the Micro-Investments process creates an opportunity for…
Midland Area Youth Action Council Youth Philanthropist Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview Note:…
Mini Grant Purpose: Assist Kiwanis Clubs with new projects and to supplement project shortfalls or unexpected expenses. Geographic Scope: Florida Target Applicants: - Priority given to smaller clubs…
Mini Grants Award Amount: $2,500 for community enhancement projects Geographic Scope: Baltimore City communities served by SB7 Coalition, including Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, Curtis Bay, Baybrook,…
Mini Grants Program Funder: One South Euclid Overview: One South Euclid offers grants of up to $500 to groups and organizations who want to build community by working together on projects and…
Mission Telecom Strategic Grantmaking Overview: Mission Telecom's primary grantmaking program providing flexible, risk-tolerant funding to grassroots movements working on systemic change. Both…
Mission Telecom Vision Prize for Social Impact Overview: An annual award providing unrestricted support to leaders driving systemic social and racial justice, bold innovation, and strategic,…
MN Forward Pooled Fund Grant Program - Futuring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The MN Forward Pooled…
Mona Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mona Foundation Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Mona Foundation Grant supports grassroots initiatives focused on universal education, gender…
Mountain West Organizing Grant Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest (SJF) Geographic Scope: Idaho, Montana, Wyoming - specifically designed to support organizing in Mountain West region Purpose:…
Movement's Bank Grant Status: Currently closed (invite-only) Award Amount: $10,000 Geographic Scope: United States and U.S. Territories Overview: The 2026 Movement's Bank prioritizes organizations…
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mzuri Wildlife Club Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants…
Native Voices Rising Overview: Native Voices Rising is a collaborative partnership between Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation supporting Native-led organizing and advocacy…
Native Voices Rising Overview: A collaborative grantmaking initiative led by Common Counsel Foundation and Native Americans in Philanthropy. Since 2012, Native Voices Rising has been committed to…