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.
Prudential Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Community foundations: Combining…
Qlarant Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Qlarant Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Qlarant Foundation Grant supports grassroots organizations…
Queer Justice Momentum Giving Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2025 Summary The Queer Justice Momentum Giving…
Queer Mobilization Fund Program Status: Active (4th cohort announced in 2022) Geographic Scope: US South, with primary focus on North Carolina and neighboring states Overview: The Queer Mobilization…
Racial & Economic Justice Fund Award Size: $10,000 grants Focus: Grassroots groups using community organizing to build power and create change by pressuring policymakers and corporations to adopt…
Racial & Economic Justice Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bread & Roses Community Fund Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Racial & Economic Justice Fund Grant offers…
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity - Emerging Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: June 29, 2025 Summary…
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity - Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: June 29, 2025 Summary…
Racial Equity Fund of The County of Santa Barbara Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fund for Santa Barbara Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Racial Equity Fund of…
Rapid Equity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reach Healthcare Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary Overview The Rapid Equity Fund is back! For the second…
Rapid Response Fund Status: Currently closed; First application cycle opens April 27 – May 1, 2026 Award Amount: $5,000 Geographic Scope: United States and U.S. Territories Overview: The 2026 Rapid…
Rapid Response Fund Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Justice, liberation, and rapid response to emerging community needs Approach:…
Rapid Response Fund Status: Applications have closed Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area (includes city and collar counties and, in some cases, statewide) Overview: Rapid Response Fund grants support…
Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Francisco Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Rapid Response Fund for…
Rapid Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Rapid Response Fund, managed by Headwaters…
Rapid Response Funds Program Status: Active (referenced as current program) Geographic Scope: US South Overview: Southern Vision Alliance's rapid response funds are designed to quickly deploy…
Rapid Response Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Summary The Rapid Response Program Fund, managed by the…
RE/MAX Equity Group Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: RE/MAX Equity Group Foundation Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The RE/MAX Equity Group Foundation Grant aims to support small,…
Reasons for Hope Micro-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Reasons for Hope Micro-Grant…
Rebuild India Fund Funder: DASRA and Tarsadia Foundation Geographic Scope: India (grassroots NGOs) Focus Areas: - COVID relief and pandemic resilience - General operating support for grassroots NGOs…