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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Creative Community Solutions Grant Program The Bush Foundation · Foundation Apr 30, 2027 · Up to $300K The Creative Community Solutions Grant Program, launched by the Bush Foundation in partnership with Strengthen ND, seeks innovative solutions to community challenges in North Dakota.	Apr 30, 2027	Up to $300K
C.D. Besadny Conservation Grants Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi · Foundation ~September · $500 – $5K The C.D. Besadny Conservation Grants support grassroots conservation and education projects in Wisconsin, with funding ranging from $500 to $5,000.	~September	$500 – $5K
Environmental Justice Giving Project Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
Seed Fund Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of Crossroads Fund's grant programs supporting grassroots community organizations working on issues of racial, social, and economic justice in the Chicago area.	Not published	Varies
Equity and Social Justice Grants: Protect Basic Needs The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation's Equity and Social Justice Grants: Protect Basic Needs program aims to support grassroots initiatives that help low-income residents in Allegheny County meet their basic needs.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Solidarity Fund Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of Crossroads Fund's pooled funding programs supporting grassroots organizing and movement building.	Not published	Varies
OTF: Family Innnovations Test Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Family Innovations Test Grant, offered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, empowers parent-led grassroots organizations in Ontario to explore innovative solutions that support the well-being of families.	Not published	Up to $100K
Arts And Belonging Grants- Grassroots Grants Cambridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Arts and Belonging Grants provide crucial funding for grassroots arts organizations in Cambridge, empowering them to foster social cohesion and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $25K
Rural Climate Partnership Grant The Rural Climate Partnership · Foundation Not published · $20K – $150K The Rural Climate Partnership Grant supports innovative, community-led climate solutions in rural America. With funding ranging from $20,000 to $150,000, it empowers organizations focused on rural leadership and equitable climate actions.	Not published	$20K – $150K
Corridors of Opportunity: National Night Out Mini-Grant City of Charlotte · State Not published · Up to $500 The Corridors of Opportunity: National Night Out Mini-Grant offers neighborhood organizations in Charlotte up to $500 for eligible expenses related to National Night Out events in 2025.	Not published	Up to $500
Brave Heart Foundation Grant The Brave Heart Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Brave Heart Foundation Grant aims to uplift underserved populations, focusing on children and families through education, health, and community action.	Not published	Up to $5K
Arts in Parks Grant City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture · State Not published · $2K – $8K The Arts in Parks program, initiated by Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation, fosters arts and culture events in city parks, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.	Not published	$2K – $8K
UMEZ Mertz Gilmore Seed Fund for Dance Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5K Created in partnership with the Mertz Gilmore Foundation to reach deeply into the Uptown dance community in search of talented artists and organizations not usually eligible for other grants.	Not published	$5K
Bridging Ecosystems Fellowship Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Giving Project Fund for Community Organizing Maine Initiativesinc · Foundation Not published · $20K In response to structural racism and colonization, prioritizes funding for community organizing groups focused on: Key Characteristics of Funded Organizations:	Not published	$20K
CARTO: Grants for Good Carto · Foundation Not published · Varies CARTO: Grants for Good supports small nonprofits with limited resources aiming to combat climate change and promote environmental advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Conservation Alliance Grants The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Conservation Alliance Grants program is currently under evaluation, leading to a pause in the member-directed grant cycle as the organization aligns its funding with its strategic plan launching in 2025.	Not published	Up to $50K
Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund (PVCAF) Peace Development Fund · Foundation Not published · $3K Annual grants supporting local organizing efforts challenging injustice, building power, and creating new community structures anchored in social justice.	Not published	$3K
Grow Grants New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support initiatives that look to deepen their work or broaden participation.	Not published	Varies
SPROUT HUB Communication Platform Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies SPROUT HUB is a new communication platform launched by Southern Vision Alliance as part of their Frontline Funds strategy. It serves as a resource and communication tool for grassroots organizations and movement builders.	Not published	Varies
Women's Fund of Hawai'i Annual Grants Program Women's Fund of Hawai'i · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Fund will make grants to organizations or programs that:	Not published	Up to $10K
Keystone Grant Program Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Keystone Grant Program, funded by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, aims to empower grassroots and community-led initiatives focused on environmental and racial justice in Maine.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Memphis Empowerment Fund Community Lift Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Community LIFT's Empowerment Fund provides financial support to grassroots leaders and organizations for community work that improves the quality of life in Memphis' under-resourced neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Learning Project for Food Justice (CLP) Whyhunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Learning Project for Food Justice (CLP) works to support, connect, and grow a peer-to-peer grassroots, shared-learning community.	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 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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