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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NYC Green Fund Treetops Grants Program City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The NYC Green Fund Treetops Grant Program provides funding for organizations with annual operating budgets between $175,000 and $2.5 million that program, steward, and advocate for parks and open spaces across NYC's five boroughs.	Not published	Up to $40K
Community Placemaking Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Community Placemaking Grants program aims to empower local communities, especially historically marginalized groups, by providing funding for projects that enhance connections among residents and their environments.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Creators of Culture Grants CultureSource · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Creators of Culture Grants, initiated by CultureSource, aim to enhance access to funding for grassroots arts organizations in Southeast Michigan.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Crossroads Fund: Seed Fund Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Crossroads Fund: Seed Fund Grant supports organizations and groups in the Chicago Metropolitan area that promote social change. It focuses on collaborative, risk-taking, and strategic efforts that yield concrete community benefits.	Not published	Up to $15K
Youth Fund for Social Change Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K A grant program supporting youth-led organizing and social change work. Crossroads Fund has announced FY25 and FY23 Youth Fund for Social Change grantees, indicating this is an annual funding opportunity.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Fund for Santa Barbara: Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund Grant Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund, named after a revered community activist, supports organizations in Santa Barbara County that advocate for social housing justice.	Not published	Up to $5K
Warren Sixth Ward Neighborhood Impact Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies _\Please note that this grant opportunity is only available until the Warren Sixth Warren Neighborhood Impact Fund has been fully depleted.	Not published	Varies
Global Forest Watch: Small Grants Fund World Resources Institute · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund supports civil society organizations in utilizing GFW tools to combat illegal deforestation.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Supporting Grassroots Efforts and Capacity to Address Firearm Injury and Death Prevention Grant Missouri Foundation for Health · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Missouri Foundation for Health is offering a grant to support grassroots organizations in their efforts to reduce firearm injuries and deaths.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Systems Change Accelerator Social Justice Partners Los Angeles · Foundation Not published · Varies A nine-month fellowship program designed for LA-based systems change initiatives focused on any social justice issue and led by those with lived experience of the issues they're tackling.	Not published	Varies
Seeding Justice: Rapid Response Grants Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: This grant opportunity is currently closed_ We build collective power by transforming philanthropy and funding movements, in the pursuit of justice and liberation for all communities.	Not published	Varies
Get Up Rise Up Direct Action Fund Grant Beautiful Trouble · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Get Up Rise Up Direct Action Fund, supported by Beautiful Trouble, empowers grassroots activists globally by providing quick funding for creative campaigns and direct actions.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Organizing Support Program Detention Watch Network · Foundation Not published · Varies The Organizing Support Program offers financial resources to grassroots member organizations fighting against immigration detention at the local level.	Not published	Varies
Justice and Liberation Fund Grant Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · $50K The Justice and Liberation Fund Grant, administered by the Headwaters Foundation for Justice, provides $50,000 in unrestricted operating support to Black-led organizations in Minnesota that address systemic injustices.	Not published	$50K
Patagonia Grants: International Grants - Australia Patagoniaorg · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While applications are closed for FY25, if you are interested in Patagonia’s grants program and you would like to share with us some information about your project or campaign for FY26, please fill in this survey.	Not published	Varies
Next Wave Grant City of Tempe · State Not published · Up to $3K The Next Wave Grant, offered by the City of Tempe, supports innovative arts projects with funding up to $2,500 for newer nonprofits and small creative businesses.	Not published	Up to $3K
Neighbor Up Action Grants East 66TH Street Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Neighbor Up Action Grants aim to empower grassroots residents in Cleveland and East Cleveland by providing funding for community-driven projects. Applicants must attend a workshop to receive a code necessary for application submission.	Not published	$500 – $5K
New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program (NM) New Mexico Tourism Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program, administered by the New Mexico Tourism Department, aims to foster community beautification, reduce waste, and eliminate litter across the state.	Not published	Varies
Impact Grants Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Foundation of South Lake County's Impact Grants empower grassroots nonprofit organizations serving South Lake County through competitive grant awards.	Not published	Up to $25K
Omaha Neighborhood Grants Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Omaha Neighborhood Grants program empowers local residents to lead impactful projects in their neighborhoods.	Not published	$3K
USTA Micro-Grant Program Usta Northern California · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K	Rolling	$3K – $10K
COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund Grants United Way Quad Cities · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way Quad Cities established the COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund to provide emergency grants to nonprofits helping meet residents' emerging and evolving pandemic-related needs.	Not published	Varies
Community Power Fund Grant Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Community Power Fund Grant by Project Bread supports grassroots organizations in Massachusetts to combat hunger through community-led initiatives.	Not published	Up to $20K
Disaster Relief Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsors volunteer disaster relief efforts and supports advocacy for disaster victims.	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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