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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Base Building Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Stories (formerly California Story Fund) California Humanities · Foundation Not published · $8K – $10K Community Stories is an ongoing story-gathering effort to document community life in California. This program coincides, at times, with thematic initiatives conducted by California Humanities.	Not published	$8K – $10K
The Phoenix Fund The New World Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Phoenix Fund is a philanthropic collaborative of the New World Foundation dedicated to building worker and community power from the ground up.	Not published	Varies
Vinton County Community Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Vinton County Community Fund Grant, managed by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, aims to support various community initiatives in Vinton County.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Thriving Women Grant Program Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $50,000 Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Self-Determination Founded in 1977, Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples emerged from Indigenous communities during the cultural, social, and political renaissance era of the ’60s and ’70s.	Not published	Up to US $50,000
EarthRights Alumni Small Grants Program Earthrights International Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide alumni of EarthRights Mekong training programs with financial support for the implementation of community-led initiatives to protect the environment and human rights.	Not published	Varies
Meta Local Community Fund Grant Philanthropic Ventures Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Meta Local Community Fund Grant offers up to $10,000 to non-profit programs in East Palo Alto and Belle Haven, supporting grassroots initiatives that create significant community impact.	Not published	Up to $10K
AEO Better World Foundation Community Grant American Eagle Outfitters Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AEO Better World Foundation is a 501(c)3 private foundation established in 1999 to support the community in partnership with AEO Inc, our Brands, and our associates.	Not published	Varies
City of Spokane COVID-19 Emergency Housing and Utility Assistance (Fiscal Sponsorship) Better Health Together · Foundation Not published · $2M In January 2021, BHT staff participated in stakeholder meeting with City of Spokane CHHS subcommittee regarding challenges BIPOC community members face accessing housing assistance.	Not published	$2M
Partner Support Fund Education Justice Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies A special summer round designed to quickly resource those on the ground who are organizing, creating, or launching efforts rooted in educational equity and justice for students and communities.	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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