Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Last updated October 9, 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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Small Communities Grants C K Blandin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Small Communities Grant Program by the Blandin Foundation aims to empower Minnesota's smallest, most diverse, and economically challenged communities by providing essential funding for projects that enhance community well-being.	Not published	$25K – $150K
Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing Grant Program Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Grassroots Organizing National Grant Program, funded by the Ben & Jerry's Foundation, supports small, community-led organizations in the U.S. working to confront social and environmental injustices.	Not published	Up to $30K
NCAC: Grassroots Arts Program Grants - Provisional County Partners North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The NCAC Grassroots Arts Program Grants provide essential funding for arts initiatives in all 100 counties of North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact- Gypsum Valley Community Foundation Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gypsum Valley Community Foundation Fund aims to enhance the local community of Gypsum, KS, through charitable initiatives supported by dedicated volunteers.	Not published	Varies
Mission Telecom Vision Prize for Social Impact Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual award providing unrestricted support to leaders driving systemic social and racial justice, bold innovation, and strategic, data-informed impact that uplifts grassroots communities.	Not published	Varies
Lenny Zakim Fund Grant The Lenny Zakim Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to US $147,593 The Lenny Zakim Fund Grant aims to empower grassroots organizations throughout eastern Massachusetts by providing unrestricted funding up to $20,000 to those with annual budgets under $350,000.	Not published	Up to US $147,593
Fund for Santa Barbara: Emerging Need Grants Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Fund for Santa Barbara's Emerging Need Grants provide crucial support to grassroots organizations combating systemic inequities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Healthy Retail Grant City and County of San Francisco Ofﬁce of Economic and Workforce Development · State Not published · Varies The Healthy Retail Grant aims to improve access to healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods like Bayview and Tenderloin, driven by grassroots initiatives from organizations such as SEFA and TLHCSC.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Justice Fund Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · $10K The Emerging Justice Fund Grant, offered by Social Justice Fund Northwest, aims to support grassroots organizing in communities affected by systemic injustices.	Not published	$10K
Youth Opportunities - Youth Innovations Test Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Youth Innovations Test Grant, offered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, empowers grassroots groups by funding projects led by youth or youth-adult partnerships.	Not published	Up to $100K
Alternative Giving Market Grant Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse (AGMP) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse (AGMP) provides a unique opportunity for community members to engage in meaningful holiday giving since its establishment in 2009.	Not published	Varies
Annual Community Grants Program - Spring Capacity Building Grants Community Foundation of Johnson County · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Annual Community Grants Program offers Spring Capacity Building Grants aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of local nonprofit organizations, particularly those that are grassroots or led by BIPOC individuals.	Not published	Up to $3K
Transformative Organizing Grants Arch Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Transformative Organizing Grants, funded by the Arch Community Fund, aim to bolster grassroots movements advocating for systemic change.	Not published	$15K – $30K
Wellspring Fund Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Pilot Reuse Fund The Story of Stuff Project · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A complementary fund to the Grassroots Grants Program, designed to accelerate solutions to single-use plastic pollution. The fund aligns with The Story of Stuff Project's Serve Up Reuse and Bring Back Refill campaigns.	Not published	Up to $5K
Shumaker Family Foundation: Social Justice & Education Grants The Shumaker Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Shumaker Family Foundation supports social justice, environmental justice, and education initiatives. Founded in 2003, it emphasizes programs that promote equity, particularly for marginalized communities.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Parents & Caregivers Organizing Fund Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parents & Caregivers Organizing Fund will move money to grassroots communities organizing for change in early childhood systems across Philadelphia.	Not published	Varies
FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Grant Global Poverty Project Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aims to enhance educational opportunities and sports access for children in underserved communities.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Abortion Bridge Collaborative Funds Grant Women Donors Network · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abortion Bridge Collaborative Funds, initiated by the Women Donors Network, aim to enhance abortion access across the U.S. in response to the 2022 Dobbs decision.	Not published	Varies
Harry Chapin Foundation Grant Harry Chapin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Harry Chapin Foundation grants support 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. focused on self-sufficiency. They prioritize grassroots programs in the arts, community education, and environmental sectors, with a budget cap of $750,000.	Not published	Up to $10K
Capacity Building Initiative Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program providing capacity building support to grassroots organizations in Chicago working on racial, social, and economic justice.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Beautification RFP - Love Your Block Hartford (Call for Ideas) - Resident Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Neighborhood Beautification RFP - Love Your Block Hartford invites residents to submit ideas for improving their neighborhoods through mini-grants.	Not published	Up to $3K
Springboard Foundation Grant The Springboard Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Springboard Foundation Grant supports grassroots nonprofit organizations, focusing primarily on afterschool and supplemental education programs in Chicago.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Micro-Investment Grants United Way of Dane County Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Developed nine years ago from community feedback, the Micro-Investments process creates an opportunity for grassroots organizations working to decrease racial disparities to apply for funding outside of United Way's regular investment…	Not published	$5K – $25K

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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 9, 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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