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.
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) supports and energizes grassroots coalitions through its Local Transit Coalition Grant Program. Activities funded include both public education…
The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Heart & Soul Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 26, 2023 Summary The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program…
The Community Keeper Award Award Amount: $500 Purpose: Lifting up those who lift up others. Recognizes community members who are leading in nonprofit or community-based organizations directly serving…
The Denver Foundation: Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Denver Foundation's…
The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 1 - Grassroots / Startup Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Environmental Fund of Texas Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The…
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Nature Conservancy Amount: Up to €30,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The European…
Overview _NOTE: We accept requests on a rolling basis. Once_ _your request is submitted you should hear_ _back from our team in two to four weeks. You will receive an update on your…
The Giving Project Funder: Crossroads Fund Inc (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Focus Areas: Racial, social, and economic justice organizing Program Description: An innovative participatory…
The Giving Project Fund for Community Organizing Program Type: Community organizing funding model; part of national network committed to donor organizing, wealth redistribution, and community…
The Luminary: Futures Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $2,500 - US $8,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Luminary's Futures Fund Grant…
The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) Grassroots Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Arts Council of Moore County Inc. Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC)…
The People’s Money and Participatory Budgeting (PB) (NY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NYC Civic Engagement Comission Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The People’s Money is a participatory…
The Phoenix Fund Funder: New World Foundation Focus Area: Worker and community power, economic opportunity, labor rights Established: 1996 Program Description The Phoenix Fund is a philanthropic…
The Pollination Project Seed Grant supports passionate, committed people with an early-stage social change vision. They fund individuals and community groups, and you do not need to be a registered…
The purpose of this program is to support and energize grassroots coalitions that promote transit in communities around the country through both public education programs and advocacy efforts.…
The RISE HIGH Growth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Neighborhood Allies Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The RISE HIGH Growth Grant, offered by Neighborhood Allies, supports…
The Roundhouse Foundation: Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Roundhouse Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Roundhouse Foundation offers small grants…
Overview _NOTE: We’re updating our grantmaking process at this time and are not currently accepting applications. _ Grassroots Grants Our Grassroots Grants program supports underfunded organizations…
The Sunflower Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898 Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Sunflower Grant supports grassroots…
The Surface Creek Community Fund (SCCF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Colorado Community Foundation Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Surface Creek Community Fund (SCCF), established in…