Grants for Grassroots Organizations

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 492 active grants for grassroots organizations in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Target Grants & Corporate Giving Denver Urban Gardens · Foundation Not published · $25 – $500	Not published	$25 – $500
Norman Foundation Grants Norman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Norman Foundation Grants aim to empower communities in the U.S. to enhance their economic, environmental, and social well-being.	Not published	Varies
The Luminary: Futures Fund Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Luminary's Futures Fund Grant supports innovative artistic projects in St. Louis, offering funding between $2,500 and $8,000.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Women’s Catalytic Fund Grant East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K East Bay Community Foundation partners with donors, social movements, and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform political, social, and economic outcomes for all who call the East Bay home.	Not published	Up to $15K
Emerging Justice Fund Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Grassroots Multicultural Grant High Point Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · From $500M Funding for multicultural arts organizations in Guilford County for project and operations support. For information about future grant cycles, contact the High Point Arts Council or NC Arts Council.	Not published	From $500M
Food Systems Grant Program Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $1M The Food Systems Grant Program, funded by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, aims to support initiatives in Maine that promote food justice, sovereignty, and nutrition equity.	Not published	$10K – $1M
Communities in Action Grant Program Jackson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Communities in Action Grant Program, funded by the Jackson Community Foundation, aims to empower grassroots organizations and neighborhood groups in Jackson County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Enhearten Micro Grant Enhearten Unseen Leaders · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K Enhearten Micro Grant supports unseen leaders by providing funding for community-driven projects that embody values of humility, integrity, and love. Grants range from $500 to $1,000 and are awarded after a thorough review process.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Rapid Response Fund Chicago Foundation for Women · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Rapid Response Fund grants support grassroots, community solutions and approaches through a variety of advocacy strategies that will protect women, girls, and gender-expansive people and their families and advance policies and…	Not published	$1K – $5K
NoCap Fellowship Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The NoCap Fellowship is one of Southern Vision Alliance's "frontline funds" designed to direct resources to innovative, bold grassroots efforts led by directly impacted communities.	Not published	Varies
Lightning Community Hero Nonprofit Grant Lightning Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Lightning Community Hero program honors grassroots heroes making a positive impact in the Tampa Bay community. Established in 2011, it has awarded $50,000 grants to selected heroes, benefiting various charities.	Not published	$50K
C3F: Community Priorities Cycle Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Charlevoix County, now and for generations to come.	Not published	Varies
Pride Across the Peach State Grant Program Atlanta Pride Committee Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Atlanta Pride's grantmaking initiative, Pride Across the Peach State, has focused on uplifting, supporting, and amplifying the efforts of local Pride organizations across the State of Georgia since 2024.	Not published	Up to $5K
Emergent Fund Grant Emergent Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Emergent Fund Grant, established in 2016, supports BIPOC-led social justice movements through rapid response funding.	Not published	$10K – $30K
ZSRF: Community Progress Fund Grant Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The ZSRF Community Progress Fund Grant supports local organizations in North Carolina's rural counties by providing short-term funding to address community needs, enhance projects, and foster innovative ideas.	Not published	$20K – $60K
Native Voices Rising Native Americans in Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative grantmaking initiative led by Common Counsel Foundation and Native Americans in Philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Seeding Justice General Grantmaking Program Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K Seeding Justice's primary grantmaking program that uses participatory grantmaking (PGM) to support social change organizing.	Not published	$10K – $15K
Santa Fe Hestia Fund: Grassroots Funding Grant Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Santa Fe Hestia Fund provides grassroots funding to support organizations that enhance the academic and emotional well-being of middle school students in Santa Fe County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Request for Proposals for Public Options Initiatives Economic Security Project Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K Public options are options in the marketplace that are provided, authorized, or procured by the government; that can coexist with private options to create positive outcomes such as economic choice and resilience for families; and that are…	Not published	$25K – $100K
Rapid Equity Fund Grant The Reach Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Rapid Equity Fund is back! For the second year, REACH Healthcare Foundation, in partnership with Wyandotte Health Foundation, will provide flexible funding to meet urgent needs of grassroots, nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $10K
Patagonia’s Corporate Grant Patagoniaorg · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Patagonia’s Corporate Grant supports grassroots organizations focused on bold, direct-action campaigns that address the root causes of environmental issues.	Not published	$5K – $20K
TCEF: Texas Grassroots Mini-Grants Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund offers mini-grants up to $4,000 to grassroots groups addressing environmental issues, particularly in response to the February Deep Freeze.	Not published	Up to $4K
Shaping a Healthy and Inclusive Future Together (SHIFT) Grant Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The SHIFT program aims to empower community-based organizations in Kentucky that serve Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities affected by substance use and overdose.	Not published	$10K – $50K

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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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