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.
TRANScend Community Impact Fund Funder: Destination Tomorrow Inc (supported by Gilead Sciences) Status: The 2023-2024 grant cycle is now closed. Recipients for 2022-2023 have been announced.…
Transformative Organizing Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arch Community Fund Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The Transformative Organizing Grants, funded by the…
Trust for Civic Life: Civic Experiment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Civic Experiment Grant by…
Trust-Based Grantmaking Status: ACTIVE Funder: Song Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Song Foundation's Trust-Based Grantmaking prioritizes equitable…
Turkey Global Delegation: Istanbul Learning Delegation Focus Area: International labor organizing and movement strategy; cross-cultural learning and solidarity Description: A fully organized learning…
Tuscola County Community Foundation: Founders Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tuscola County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $600 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Tuscola County…
UMEZ Mertz Gilmore Seed Fund for Dance Status: Active grant program with multiple cycles Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (Central Harlem, West Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood)…
United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties: Strategic Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of St Johns and Putnam Counties Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The…
Urban Trees Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Urban Trees Mini Grant, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust,…
Urgent Action Grants Organization: Hawaiʻi People's Fund Mission: Hawaiʻi People's Fund is committed to supporting grassroots organizations implementing direct actions to reduce the harm of current…
Urgent Response Grants Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: New England region (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont) Focus Areas: Help grassroots,…
US Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Status: Awarded June 2024; active implementation phase (2024-2029) Geographic Scope: Mendocino County, California Funding Amount: $1,300,000…
USCAN Catalyzing Grants Program Name: US Climate Action Network (USCAN) Catalyzing Grants (Formerly known as Empowerment Grants) Funder: US Climate Action Network (USCAN) Purpose: To build trust and…
USGAA Development Awards Funder: US Gaelic Athletic Association (USGAA) Overview: The USGAA Development Awards recognize clubs for initiatives that help them grow and become more rooted in their…
USTA Micro-Grant Program Geographic Scope: Available nationally through USTA Sections and Districts; administered locally by USTA Section and/or District based upon local priorities Background:…
Overview United Way of Central Maryland United Way of Central Maryland promotes equity, creates opportunity, and improves lives. Our 95 years of service to the people of Greater Baltimore have taught…
VCF: Crosby-Gannett Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: US $22,500 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Crosby-Gannett Fund, established by the Vermont…
VCF: Northeast Kingdom Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The Northeast Kingdom Fund, established by the…
VCF: Opportunity Fund for Southshire Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Opportunity Fund for…
VCF: Spark Connecting Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Vermont Community Foundation's Spark…