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.
Shumaker Family Foundation: Social Justice & Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shumaker Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Shumaker Family…
SJF: Seed Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The SJF Seed Grants provide $5,000 in funding to support new and…
SJFN: Rapid Response Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The SJFN Rapid Response Grants provide up to $3,000 to…
Slingshot Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Geographic Society Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Slingshot Challenge, supported by the National Geographic…
Small Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blandin Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Small Communities Grant Program by the Blandin…
Small Environmental Grants Scheme Status: ACTIVE Funder: Norman Wettenhall Foundation Amount: A $2,000 - A $15,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Small Environmental Grants Scheme…
Small Orgs, Big Impact Fund Status: Active program (funded through multi-year grant) Funder Partners: Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF) and United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM), with funding…
Social Justice Fund NW- Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Social Justice Fund NW offers sponsorships…
Solidarity Fund Funder: Crossroads Fund Inc (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Focus Areas: Racial, social, and economic justice Description: One of Crossroads Fund's pooled funding programs…
Southern Equality Fund - General Grants Status: Currently paused. The Campaign for Southern Equality has paused general grantmaking and is directing all general grant funds to the Trans Youth…
Spark Grants Overview: Spark Grants support creative, grassroots community initiatives and projects that build community in Pierce County. Geographic Scope: Pierce County, Washington Focus Areas: -…
Sparking Change Mini Grants Program Type: Mini grant program for community empowerment Geographic Scope: Kentuckiana region Focus Areas: Community empowerment and grassroots initiatives Status:…
Sparking Change Mini Grants Program Focus: Supporting community empowerment initiatives in Kentuckiana Award Details: - Provides mini grant funding for community-led projects - Described as "A…
Sparkplug Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sparkplug Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Sparkplug Foundation Grant supports innovative…
Speaker Honorarium Fund Organization: America Walks Inc Program Type: Speaker support/honorarium fund Overview America Walks established a Speaker Honorarium Fund rooted in the organization's…
SPF: The Discretionary Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Partners Fund Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Southern Partners Fund's Discretionary Fund Grant aims…
Springboard Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Springboard Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2025 Summary The Springboard Foundation Grant supports grassroots…
Springboard Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Durfee Foundation Amount: US $90,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Springboard Fund Grant, provided by the Durfee Foundation, offers…
SPROUT HUB Program Status: Active (recent launch mentioned in 2021) Geographic Scope: US South Overview: SPROUT HUB is a new communication platform launched by Southern Vision Alliance as part of…
Sprouts Fund Funder: Milwaukee Parks Foundation (MPF) Mission: Supporting Milwaukee County Parks through partnerships with community groups that anchor the parks they call home, with focus on…