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.
Carolina Youth Power Fund Program Status: Active (Fall 2020 cohort documented) Geographic Scope: North Carolina (focus on Durham, Raleigh, Rocky Mount) Overview: The Carolina Youth Power Fund…
CARTO: Grants for Good Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carto Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary CARTO: Grants for Good supports small nonprofits with limited…
Catalyst Giving Circle Grants Geographic Scope: Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut Overview: The Catalyst Giving Circle is a grassroots philanthropy program where members…
Catalyst Grants Type: Discretionary Grant (requires invitation/solicitation) Geographic Scope: Evanston, Illinois Eligible Applicants - Nonprofit Organizations with budgets over $500,000 with…
CCF: Grassroots Leadership Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The CCF: Grassroots Leadership Grants aim…
Overview Grantmaking Philosophy The Community Foundation of New Jersey considers regularly how we as an organization and civic community leader can effect lasting change that leads to greater equity.…
CFNJ: Sheila Williamson Memorial Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The CFNJ: Sheila Williamson…
CFW's Rapid Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chicago Foundation for Women Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Chicago Foundation for Women's Rapid…
Changemaker Grants (Community Building Mini-Grants Program) Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Greater New Bedford Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Summary The Changemaker…
Chicago Commitment: Civic Partnerships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation Last Updated: May 29, 2025 Summary The Chicago Commitment: Civic Partnerships aims to…
Chicago Racial Justice Pooled Fund Funder: Crossroads Fund Inc (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Focus Areas: Racial justice organizing and activism Description: A pooled funding collaborative…
Overview _NOTE: In preparation for the Fall 2025 Grant Cycle, our next live Grant Application workshop will be August 12, 2025 from 2-4pm MT._ Chinook Fund Grants Chinook Fund seeds community-led,…
City of Spokane COVID-19 Emergency Housing and Utility Assistance Funder: City of Spokane (via Better Health Together as fiscal sponsor) Status: Proposal submitted February 2021; seeking partner…
Civic Engagement Fund Funder: Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Overview: Provides funding to nonprofit members for their civic engagement initiatives. Eligible Activities - Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV)…
Civic Engagement Grants Funder: New World Foundation Focus Area: Civic engagement, voting rights, and democratic participation Program Description The New World Foundation supports efforts that…
Civic Experiment Grant Program Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Geographic Scope: Appalachian Kentucky region Focus Areas: Community-based civic engagement and experimentation projects…
Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Civic Fabric Fund, managed by The…
CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Circle For Justice Innovations Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program seeks proposals from…
Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund Grants Status: CLOSED - Applications will open in 2026 Geographic Scope: Diverse Minneapolis communities Focus Areas: - Local action on climate change -…
Climate Action Fund Funder: New World Foundation Focus Area: Climate justice, environmental action, and health equity Program Description The Climate Action Fund (CAF) invests in collaborative,…