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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Technical Assistance Fund Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Crossroads Fund supports organizations and groups promoting social change in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area (including Northwest Indiana).	Not published	Varies
Community Empowerment Small Grants (CESGs) Community Foundation for Muskegon County · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Empowerment Small Grants (CESGs) by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County aim to strengthen local communities through grassroots initiatives.	Not published	Up to $3K
Life Comes From It (LCFI) Grants Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Life Comes From It Grant, funded by the Tides Foundation, supports grassroots initiatives focused on restorative, transformative, and indigenous justice.	Not published	Varies
Seed Grants New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support new (often less than 1 year old) environmental projects.	Not published	Varies
Farm Worker Justice Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports just struggles of migrant and seasonal farm workers for decent living and working conditions.	Not published	Varies
Trust-Based Grantmaking Song Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Song Foundation's Trust-Based Grantmaking prioritizes equitable funding for Black, Brown, and immigrant-led organizations in Southeast Michigan, including Flint, Detroit, Dearborn, Ypsilanti, and Ann Arbor.	Not published	Up to $150K
Community Affiliates Network (CAN) Mini-Grants Woodson Center · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Woodson Center awards mini-grants through its Community Affiliates Network (CAN) to support local grassroots organizations and social entrepreneurs addressing urgent community problems.	Not published	$5K – $10K
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Grant The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to €30,000 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Funding Call 2026 offers grants up to €30,000 for grassroots conservation initiatives worldwide, focusing on biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration.	Not published	Up to €30,000
Safety & Security Rapid Response Fund Borealis Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The SJF Team will continue accepting applications until our funding designated for this support is depleted._ Borealis is a social justice philanthropic intermediary working to resource grassroots movements for transformative change.	Not published	Varies
Penn Treaty Special Services District Grant Program Penn Treaty Special Service District · Foundation Not published · Varies The Penn Treaty Special Services District Grant Program supports community organizations within the District by providing grants and sponsorships.	Not published	Varies
Ittleson Foundation: Environmental Program Grants Ittleson Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ittleson Foundation Environmental Program Grants support innovative projects that enhance environmental activism through education and grassroots efforts.	Not published	Varies
WCGMF - Equity Grants For Community Groups- Funding Level- Up to $85,000 William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: For New Applicants:_ _Step 1. Complete the Letter of Inquiry (LOI)._ _Step 2.	Not published	Varies
Illuminate the Arts Grant: Small Nonprofit Arts Organizations Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor) · State Not published · $3K – $5K The Illuminate the Arts Grant (ITAG) supports small nonprofit arts organizations in Philadelphia with operating budgets under $100,000.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants Mzuri Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants support grassroots organizations dedicated to wildlife conservation and outdoor education.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Neighborhood Yes Fund (The Yes Fund) The John Bartram Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neighborhood Yes Fund celebrates the creative talents of Southwest Philadelphia neighbors and provides mini-grants in support of community-led initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Crossroads Fund: Giving Project Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Crossroads Fund’s Giving Project is a unique initiative that blends philanthropy with grassroots organizing. Over the past decade, cohorts have raised over $1 million in grants to support social, racial, and economic justice in Chicago.	Not published	Up to $15K
Brilliance Labs: Microgrants Grant Brilliance Labs · Foundation Not published · $5K Brilliance Labs offers microgrants to entrepreneurs aiming to create positive change in their communities, particularly in Portland.	Not published	$5K
Organizer School Nebraska Civic Engagement Table · Foundation Not published · Varies A program through which the Nebraska Table hires, trains, and places community organizers with member organizations.	Not published	Varies
Shared Gifting Cohorts New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program offering shared gifting opportunities through cohorts.	Not published	Varies
Native Voices Rising Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K Native Voices Rising is a collaborative partnership between Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation supporting Native-led organizing and advocacy efforts.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Asian Women Giving Circle Request for Proposals 2026 Ms Foundation for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Leader (All In Neighborhood) Grants Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Leader (All In Neighborhood) Grants by CitizensNYC offer microgrants of up to $5,000 to support resident-led projects in New York City, focusing on enhancing neighborhood life and fostering community engagement.	Not published	Up to $5K
Mini Grants SB7 Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
Community Sustaining Fund Grant Community Sustaining Fund (CSF) of Thurston County · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Community Sustaining Fund Grant supports innovative projects that strengthen communities and the environment in Thurston County.	Not published	Up to $2K

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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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